In New York, you typically have three years from the injury date to file a personal injury claim. That said, you should still consult our Westchester County personal injury lawyers as soon as possible to make sure you meet the deadlines. Not filing within this time frame could mean losing your chance of restitution.

Negligence is a legal concept that’s crucial in many personal injury cases. Our lawyers need to prove four main points to establish negligence:

1. Duty of Care: The person or party responsible for your injuries (defendant) had a duty to act reasonably and prevent harm.
2. Breach of Duty: The defendant didn't meet their duty of care and acted negligently or recklessly.
3. Causation: The defendant's breach of duty directly caused your injuries.
4. Damages: You experienced real losses like medical bills, lost wages, and pain due to the defendant's actions or negligence.

In a personal injury case, you could receive different types of compensation, including:

• Medical expenses: Covers past and future medical treatment, rehab & therapy.
• Lost wages: Reimburses income lost due to injuries, including future earnings if you can't work.
• Pain & suffering: Compensation for physical & emotional pain caused by the injuries.
• Property damage: This covers the repair or replacement costs for damaged property, such as a vehicle in a car accident case.
• Punitive damages: Rarely, awards for extreme negligence or intentional harm to punish and deter similar behavior.