https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW5Uamfx-5U Why You Should Hire an Accident Injury Attorney New York accident injury attorneys help victims of negligence receive compensation for their losses. These include medical costs as well as future income loss and discomfort and pain. An attorney's first task is to gather relevant information. This includes details about the accident and medical records describing injuries. Statute of Limitations A statute of limitations is a law that establishes an amount of time after an accident you may make a claim. A lawyer can help determine the statute of limitations that is appropriate for your particular case. The statute of limitations is usually determined by the nature of the injury, however, it may differ depending on the state. New York personal injury claims have a limitation period of three years, but there are exceptions. An attorney can help you navigate these. The law is intended to protect defendants by ensuring that plaintiffs with legitimate claims can pursue them within a reasonable period of time and that defendants do not have to in defending against old or stale claims. Additionally, it can be difficult to gather and analyze evidence over time, especially when witnesses die or forget what happened. The majority of states have a 3-year period of limitation for personal injuries caused by negligence and other common types of negligence cases. The clock on the statute of limitations starts at the time of your accident. There are some exceptions to this rule like when the victim is mentally or physically incapacitated. In these instances the "clock" of the statute of limitations can be tolled or stopped. The statute of limitation is also different in wrongful death cases. For wrongful death claims, they must be filed no later than two years after the date of death. It is essential to have a reputable lawyer at your side as quickly as possible so that you do not fall behind on the deadline. The team at Goidel & Siegel wil