https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWu4JA9uOh8 Why You Should Hire an Accident Injury Attorney New York accident injury attorneys assist victims of negligence to receive compensation for their losses. These include medical costs, future lost income and discomfort and pain. The first step of an attorney is to collect all relevant information. This includes details about the accident and medical records describing injuries. Statute of Limitations A statute of limitations is a law that imposes the time limit for when after an accident you are able to bring a lawsuit. It is essential to consult with a lawyer to help you determine the appropriate time limit for your situation. The limit can differ by state and is usually determined by the nature of injury. For example, New York personal injury cases have a three-year time limit, but there are exceptions that an attorney can help to navigate. The law was created to protect defendants, by ensuring that plaintiffs with legitimate claims could pursue them within a reasonable time, and that defendants were not required to defend against claims that were not valid. It can be difficult to collect and examine evidence over a long period of time, especially if witnesses die or forget the facts. In the majority of states the statute of limitation is three years for car accidents as well as personal injuries caused by reckless behavior. The statute of limitations starts at the time of the accident. There are exceptions to this rule for instance, if the victim is mentally impaired or a child. In these instances the "clock" of the statute of limitations could be stopped or tolled. The statute of limitations is also different in the case of wrongful deaths. The wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of death of the deceased. You should have an experienced lawyer on your side as early as you can to ensure that you don't fall behind in filing your claim. The team at Goidel & Siegel will help you understand the stat