{"id":16332,"date":"2023-03-27T06:22:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T06:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/?post_type=services&p=16332"},"modified":"2025-07-24T14:55:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:55:23","slug":"personal-injury-faq","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/personal-injury\/personal-injury-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Injury FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below are some frequently asked questions about PERSONAL INJURY:<\/p>\n

How soon should I seek medical assistance following a bodily injury in NY, and what can it mean for my case?<\/h2>\n

You should seek medical attention as soon as possible after your accident, even if you doubt your injuries are serious. Your post-accident medical report may play a key role in proving causation in your claim, which can help your personal injury attorney build a strong case.<\/p>\n

How does \u201cnegligence\u201d factor into my personal injury case in NY, and how is \u201cnegligence\u201d defined?<\/h2>\n

Proving negligence is a central part of every NY personal injury claim. We\u2019ll need to show that the responsible party breached their duty of reasonable care, which led to your injury. NY law also recognizes comparative negligence, so being partially at fault for your accident could reduce your compensation.<\/p>\n

How can I know whether I have a personal injury case for damage to my reputation or mental\/emotional anguish I have suffered that was caused by someone else in NY?<\/h2>\n

You may experience emotional distress, damage to your reputation, and physical injuries. Contact our personal injury law firm to find out whether you have grounds for a claim. We understand you need to be heard, so we\u2019ll assess your case and suggest a legal strategy for your circumstances.<\/p>\n

On average, by what percent do people who file personal injury lawsuits recover more than those who do not? How much can it benefit me to go through the steps of pursuing a personal injury case?<\/h2>\n

Although exact numbers differ widely between cases, personal injury lawsuit awards typically produce higher amounts than out-of-court settlements. However, a lawsuit always involves risk since you may lose and end up with nothing. When you accept a settlement offer, you and the insurance company agree on the amount it will give you.<\/p>\n

How likely is a personal injury case to settle before going to trial?<\/h2>\n

The vast majority of personal injury cases settle out of court. However, you can pursue a personal injury lawsuit if the insurance company denies your claim or makes an inadequate settlement offer.<\/p>\n

What is a contingency fee in a NY personal injury case, and how can I know my attorney believes in my case?<\/h2>\n

At the Harrison Law Group, P.C., we represent personal injury victims on a contingency basis. It\u2019s simple: you pay if and when we win. Contact us to schedule a free case consultation and strategy session with an experienced Long Island personal injury lawyer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10537,"parent":539,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[25],"class_list":["post-16332","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-personal-injury"],"meta_box":{"title":"FAQs About Personal Injury","sub_title":"","related_video_title":"","related_video_url":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/16332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/16332\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/539"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}