Call 911 and request an ambulance if you need help. Your first priority should always be your wellbeing and the safety of any one else involved in the accident. 

Next if you are safely able start gathering information. Get witness information including names, phone numbers and email address.

Take photos at the scene of the accident or have someone take them on your behalf if you cannot. 

Sidewalk defects get fixed, snow and ice melt, cars get towed away from the scene. Get as much information as possible before it is too late. Document the conditions of the surroundings and anything that may have contributed to the cause of the accident. 

Once you are safe and okay, then call our NY personal injury lawyers.

From that point forward, your main focus is your health while we work on your legal case.

Any accident or event that is caused or predicated by negligence or reckless behavior may be cause to bring legal action. Generally speaking if the actions or inactions of another caused you to sustain an injury you have a right to file a personal injury claim. On example could be when a person knowingly ignores reports of an unsafe condition on their property and a person sustains an injury as a result of that unsafe condition. 

The personal injury attorneys at Ross & Hill prepare for each case as though it would go to trial. Although not all cases are brought to trial. Each case has its own unique facts and therefore each has its own path. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will work with you to secure the best possible outcome for you. 

Personal Injury compensation depends on the severity of your injury and the fault of the parties. Did you sustain a fractured bone or torn ligament? Was surgery required? Did you miss time from work as a result of your accident? Are you permanently disabled? 

The value of your claim includes factors like surgeries, non-economic damage and pain and suffering. It also includes your economic damages like costs for medical treatment, lost wages, paying for help you need around the home, physical therapy, etc. 

Your personal injury claim could be worth thousands to even millions of dollars. 

The highest personal injury recovery in New York State on record was for $27,500,000 

New York City personal injury law allows for comparative negligence, meaning you are entitled to compensation even if you are found to be partially at fault for your personal injury accident.

Accidents can take a toll on you and loved ones as well. It is natural to want and need time before jumping into a lawsuit. Please be aware, there are varying time limitations for bringing claims, lawsuits and applications for benefits depending on the type of accident. For example, there is a 90 day Statute of limitations for filing a Notice of Claim with New York City and the Office of the City Comptroller, which is a pre-requisite to bringing a lawsuit against The City of New York.

If you feel you have a personal injury claim, you should not wait. Contact Ross & Hill for a free consultation as soon as possible. There is paperwork that must be filed out as soon as possible. 

Ross & Hill works on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not bill or charge clients anything. There is never any upfront cost to retain our services and we only get paid if we win. Contact Ross & Hill for a free consultation now to see you have a case.

If you feel you have a personal injury claim, you should not wait. Contact Ross & Hill for a free consultation as soon as possible. There is paperwork that must be filed out as soon as possible. 

Following an investigation into the matter at hand, a lawsuit will be commenced by E-Filing and subsequently Serving a Summons and Verified Complaint on the Defendants.  Typically, defendants will turn this document over to their insurance carrier who will then assign legal counsel. The defense will in turn file a document called an Answer. From there, a process known as Discovery will begin whereby the respective parties build their evidence in the case through discovery disclosures, depositions and subpoenas. There may be hearings and rulings on gathering and presenting evidence. The parties have opportunities to reach an agreement in the case through mediation and out of court settlement negotiations. If they’re unable to reach an agreement, a viable injury lawsuit will eventually go to trial for a jury to decide.

If you feel you have a personal injury claim, you should not wait. Contact Ross & Hill for a free consultation as soon as possible. There is paperwork that must be filed out as soon as possible. 

Your Pain and Suffering and the compensation we will sue for are not measured only by the medical bills you have racked up. We of course will include any out of pocket expenses you incurred as a result of this accident in the lawsuit, but separate and apart from medical bills, we will also sue for your pain and suffering, including mental distress and other non-economic damages. The burden lies on the plaintiff to prove that he or she suffered this harm and any residual harm they will suffer in the future. 

If you feel you have a personal injury claim, you should not wait. Contact Ross & Hill for a free consultation as soon as possible. There is paperwork that must be filed out as soon as possible. 

Yes. If you are not satisfied with your personal injury attorney you can change your attorney. Any work your attorney has done up and until the time you discharge him or her, the attorney will have a monetary lien against your case on a quantum meruit basis. 

If you feel you have a personal injury claim, you should not wait. Contact Ross & Hill for a free consultation as soon as possible. There is paperwork that must be filed out as soon as possible. 

After an accident your employer may ask you to fill out paperwork regarding the accident. It is crucial to
speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Your personal injury attorney can guide you on what is in
your best interest without giving up any rights you are entitled to.