Anyone can be careless enough to cause an injury. They may have been texting and driving or failed to look before driving through an intersection, for example. Dealing with the damage from these people is already difficult enough, but what happens when a government employee causes your car accident?
That can make it a little more difficult to sue, but it doesn’t mean you can’t get the compensation you need. Your Staten Island car accident lawyer can help you get compensated for your losses, no matter who caused your car accident.
Governments and municipalities aren’t subject to the same rules that their residents are subject to. That means you may have to work with a lawyer to get compensated. Often, states have “sovereign immunity” laws that state they’re immune to certain charges and accusations.
That doesn’t mean you can’t sue a government agency in New York for your injuries, though. New York is more lax on these laws than many other states. That means you have a better chance of getting your lawsuit filed. But you may still need to consider extra rules that may be in your way.
For example, you usually have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York. For a claim against the government, you’ll need to file within ninety days before your claim is dismissed.
After your car accident claim is filed, you’ll need to find the costs of your losses. Often, a lot of your losses are financial—you may have suffered severe injuries, and your car may have been totaled. These losses should be added up and included in your list of losses caused by the accident, or damages.
But they’re not the only losses you could be compensated for. Your emotional and mental suffering is a part of your situation, too, and you should be compensated for those losses. If you don’t have the tools to calculate these damages, your lawyer can provide you the help you need to calculate them.
When you’re hurt in a car accident, you may be entitled to the following damage and others, no matter who’s at fault:
Medical costs
Lost wages
Property damage
Pain and suffering
Emotional trauma
When you’re hurt because a government employee was careless behind the wheel, you may be eligible for compensation. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get compensated when a member of a government agency hurts you.
Luckily, you have a chance to get that compensation with a lawyer from Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP. We know that suing the government isn’t easy, and it can take a lot of time, knowledge, and experience. The good news is, your car accident lawyer can provide these things, starting with a free consultation.
If you need help with your car accident claim, we’re ready to help. Give us a call at 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or visit us online to learn more about our services.
Accidents happen, while being an accident victim may be unavoidable, choosing the wrong attorney is not. The experienced team of lawyers at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP have more than 15 years of handling highly complicated personal injury claims. Contact our personal injury attorneys to learn how we can help you secure the compensation you are entitled to get back on your feet. 1800-842-8462... View full business profile here: Profile Report: Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP
