Staten Island Accident Lawyers

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Accidents can cause serious disruptions in people’s lives. We can help you solve problems that those disruptions cause in your life, while you concentrate on your recovery. We are Staten Island accident attorneys representing clients from all areas of New York and New Jersey for over 38 years recovering millions of dollars for thousands of clients. If you are injured in an accident, contact lawyers who have devoted their professional lives helping accident victims. Consultations are free. We only get paid if you are successful. As a Staten Island Accident Attorney, our focus is always on supporting your needs after a disruption in you life.

Our practice is devoted to help clients who have suffered injuries or lost loved ones as the result of any of the following:

New York has a strong Labor Law protecting workers injured on a job site. All types of construction workers are covered under the Worker’s Compensation Law. This means that when construction workers are injured on the job, their employer’s compensation carrier will cover medical expenses and part of their lost wages while recovering from injuries.

The Labor Law also gives injured construction workers the right to sue for personal injuries for many types of accidents. Labor Law § 240 protects workers in gravity related accidents from falls off a ladder or scaffold to construction debris from above falling onto the worker. Labor Law § 241 protects workers tripping and falling on debris in work areas and passageways as well as other types of accidents.

For the last 50 years, New York has been a No-Fault state. There are two parts to the No-Fault Law. First, each car insurance policy written in New York has an attached rider providing medical benefits and disability benefits for injured motorists. Injured motorists, pedestrians, and passengers must apply for no fault benefits within 30 days after an accident. There are different rules to determine which carrier will pay for these No-Fault benefits. It depends upon your status as a driver,  passenger in a car, passenger on the bus, or a pedestrian.

The second part of the No-Fault allows the injured party to sue for personal injuries. If the injured person can prove that they have sustained a “serious injury” (as defined in the No-Fault law), then the injured person can sue the person at fault for the accident for pain and suffering. The injured person should report the accident to police within 24 hours, seek prompt treatment (even minor pain can worsen), and avoid statements to the other insurance company without advice.

In our experience handling thousands of cases over 38 years, most claims fail without prompt medical documentation and evidence preservation.

Most trip and fall accidents do not have insurance that will automatically pay for medical bills and lost wages. Medical bills will normally be paid for through health insurance. Lost wage benefits are paid for by private disability or for most employees in New York, the state mandated, private disability benefits.

Some homeowner’s policies as well as some commercial policies contain a “med-pay” endorsement. This provision of the policy will cover part of the medical expenses, regardless of fault. Usually the amount that a “med-pay” endorsement will pay for is in the range of $1,000-$5,000.  If there is a “med-pay” endorsement available in a case, it will usually pay for co-pays that health insurance will not cover.

Just as with car accidents and construction accidents, injured parties must prove fault against homeowners, municipalities, commercial owners, or tenants. Normally, the key question in a trip and fall (or slip and fall) case is if the homeowner, municipality, commercial owner, or tenant had notice of the condition which caused the accident.

Everyone injured while working is covered by the Worker’s Compensation Law in New York. That means if you are injured on the job, an employer’s compensation carrier will pay for your medical expenses and loss wage benefits while you recover from your injuries. Employees injured on the job must notify their employer within 30 days after the accident. Compensation claims must be filed with the compensation board within two years after the accident.

Even if a particular employer does not have worker’s compensation insurance, the injured worker has two options. The injured worker may still apply for Worker’s Compensation benefits. Those compensation benefits are paid for through The State Insurance Fund. The State Insurance Fund will then seek to recoup any benefits paid to the injured employee from the employer. The second option would be for the injured worker to sue their employer. Normally, the second option would not be in the injured worker’s best interest. But each case must be evaluated on its own merits. Each person must decide what would be the best course of action for themselves.

No Recovery, No Fee

We accept personal injury matters on a contingency fee basis.  There is no consultation fee. We only get paid when you succeed. We focus on getting results.

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Let our experienced lawyers help you through the process of getting your just compensation. If you are in the New York metropolitan area, contact us today. Moreover, our team at Minchew & Santner, LLP, is proud of our reputation as a trusted Staten Island Accident Attorney.

Expertise and Experience 

Personal injury law is complex and requires understanding of legal principles and procedures. Our skilled attorneys know how to assess the unique aspects of your case, gather evidence, and build a strong legal strategy tailored to your specific circumstances. We encourage you to read through the topics covered in the blogs to help you research your particular case. We also offer helpful links to legal resources.

Maximum Compensation

Insurance companies are notorious for offering inadequate settlements to injury victims. With a dedicated personal injury law firm on your side, you have a team of legal professionals fighting for your rights and ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. We have the negotiation skills to handle insurance companies effectively and the litigation skills to try your case. Our goal is to pursue your maximum recovery. Importantly, choosing a Staten Island Accident Attorney can help protect your interests during tough negotiations.

Access to Resources

A reputable personal injury law firm has access to a wide network of professionals, including accident reconstruction experts, medical specialists, and investigators. These resources allow us to put your claim in the best possible light. As a Staten Island Accident Attorney, we make sure every resource is utilized for your success.

We can navigate the legal complexities on your behalf, allowing you to focus on your recovery. Don’t face the challenges alone. Seek the guidance of a an experienced personal injury attorney to help you achieve the justice you deserve. At Minchew & Santner, LLP, we take pride in being able to provide our clients with comprehensive service on all parts of their personal injury claims. Our clients know how and when to make a no-fault insurance, workers’ compensation or even a social security disability claim because we have the knowledge to assist them. We are a full service law firm.

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