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Settlement and award figures from the nine cases listed below.
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Overview of New York City Personal Injury Claims Process
The specific process for personal injury claims typically varies from state to state. However, the general steps of the process remain similar for most types of personal injury claims.
Here at the Ryan Injury Firm, our personal injury attorneys can review your accident and outline how you can seek compensation. Call us today at (212) 441-4352 or fill out an online form to schedule your free consultation.
Initial Steps Following an Accident or Injury in New York
Following an accident or injury, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention to treat any injuries. Medical treatment is important for the injured person’s well-being, but a failure to seek treatment could also be viewed as a sign that the injuries were not serious.
Additionally, an injured person should consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible following an injury. This allows the attorney to start the investigation early, request the required records, and review any insurance policies. Ryan Injury Firm attorneys know the required factual circumstances to establish liability and the records needed to secure compensation in a settlement or at trial.
Demand for Compensation and Negotiations
A demand for compensation is commonly submitted to the insurance companies or responsible parties’ attorneys after the injured person reaches their maximum level of recovery and the necessary facts and documents have been collected. Once submitted, the parties generally enter into the negotiation process, which could involve additional interviews and document requests.
If the parties agree on an amount of compensation for any damages, they will enter into a settlement and the claim will be resolved without proceeding to court. Many personal injury claims result in settlements prior to filing a lawsuit; however, negotiations can stall if the parties view the case’s value or circumstances differently.
New York City Personal Injury Lawsuit Process
It is important to understand that filing a personal injury lawsuit does not mean a claim can no longer be resolved through a settlement. Rather, cases are typically filed to comply with the state deadline, known as the statute of limitations, which could bar recovery if not met.
There are several stages that make up the lawsuit process, including the pleadings, discovery, and trial. The pleadings stage includes the injured party’s complaint and demand for judgment as well as the other parties’ answers and defenses. The discovery phase includes written questions and depositions for further investigation of a case. The trial is generally the final step in the lawsuit where each side presents their case, and a judge or jury determines fault and the amount of compensation, if any.
When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney in New York City
A personal injury attorney is not required to pursue a claim; however, the process is often complex and requires significant knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules. For this reason, it is typically a good idea to discuss a personal injury claim with an experienced attorney even if it is a minor claim that might seem straightforward. That’s where the Ryan Injury Firm steps in.
If a personal injury claim involves severe damages or contention from the involved parties, it is unlikely that the case will be settled in a quick manner for a fair amount.
When there is significant compensation at stake, the responsible parties commonly attempt to shift the blame or do everything in their power to avoid paying what the injured party deserves. As such, a personal injury attorney could help effectively use the settlement process with insurance companies or the trial process through the courts to fight for fair compensation.
Call us at (212) 441-4352 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free.
Selected results
Outcomes that speak for themselves.
A selection of recent matters across New York City — the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Open any case to read how it was resolved.
Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome — every case is different, and past verdicts and settlements are no guarantee of future results.
01 Trip-and-fall on a City sidewalk $2.946M
Our client tripped and fell on a public sidewalk in front of a private home in the City of New York. He missed a significant amount of time from work and needed surgery as a result of the accident. He was eventually awarded more than $2.946 million.
02 Trip-and-fall on a City sidewalk $2.25M
Our client tripped and fell on a public sidewalk in front of a private home. Our office found documents through Freedom of Information Law searches that established Prior Written Notice of the defective sidewalk, and the case settled for hundreds of thousands of dollars more than the City initially said it would pay.
03 City negligence in a Sanitation garage $1.85M
Our client was injured inside a Sanitation garage. We helped him obtain his three-quarter disability pension and a $1.85 million settlement. We pushed the case to trial and obtained a settlement well over the City’s initial offers.
04 Trip-and-fall inside a DSNY garage $1.325M
Our client was a DSNY Supervisor who fell inside the garage where he was stationed. He ultimately had surgery, was forced to retire, and received a three-quarter disability pension. After we found documents showing the City knew of problems inside that garage, the City paid $1,325,000 to settle while the case was on the trial calendar.
05 Rear-end collision $1.1M
Our client was injured in a rear-end collision. The defendant claimed our client’s prior injuries were the real cause of the accident and the surgery. Our firm won Summary Judgment on Liability and prepared the case for trial. The defendant eventually offered $1.1 million while the case was on the trial calendar.
06 Broken pavement in a Sanitation parking lot $939K
Our client was a DSNY employee who fell on uneven pavement in a DSNY parking lot. The City’s first offer was $100,000. We pushed the case to trial and settled for $939,000 while the case was on the trial calendar.
07 Pedestrian knockdown $775K
Our client was struck while crossing the street. The defendant testified that our client was outside the crosswalk. We tried the case, and the jury found the defendant 100% liable; our client recovered $775,000.
08 Trial by another firm’s referral $770K
Our firm was hired for trial by another firm. The defendant’s pre-trial offer was $50,000. Our firm obtained a liability verdict for the plaintiff, who recovered $770,000.
09 Kings County damages verdict $750K
Lead trial attorney on a $750,000 verdict in Kings County (Brooklyn). The defendant’s pre-trial offer was under $25,000. Mr. Ryan obtained a liability verdict holding both defendants responsible, then a damages verdict of $750,000.
10 DSNY supervisor trip-and-fall $675K
Our client was a Sanitation Supervisor who fell on uneven pavement in a parking lot. He eventually underwent surgery because of the accident. We obtained a settlement of $675,000.
11 DSNY worker injured by defective equipment $475K
Our client was injured by a defect in equipment provided to him. The City initially denied anything was wrong with the equipment, and a prior firm declined the case. Patrick Griesbach obtained a $475,000 settlement after depositions concluded.
12 Slip on ice in a parking lot $450K
Our client fell on ice in a parking lot. The defendants moved for summary judgment asking the court to dismiss the case. We defeated the motion and settled the matter for $450,000.
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