If you are the victim of a personal injury, you need an attorney to fight for you. There are many different types of personal injury cases from auto accidents to medical malpractice. In all these cases the claimant must prove that they were injured and that the injury is the result of the negligence of the defendant.

Personal injury laws in New York place the burden of proof on the plaintiff. Your attorney must prove that the accident caused your specific injuries and that the plaintiff breeched the duty owed to you. In many situations in life we all have a duty to act responsibly and safely. When we do not and someone or something is damaged we can be held responsible. Some cases are settled and never see the inside of a courtroom. The whole process from the initial steps of the investigation all the way to court hearings can be daunting. Having a personal injury lawyer on your side fighting for you makes it a bit easier. Finding the right attorney for your case involves a little work but is generally easy. Even if you are in the hospital or unable to get out of bed, you can request a consultation and an attorney will come to you. Many attorneys will take personal injury cases on contingency so you do not need to have money up front to finance your case. The lawyer or firm will take care of court costs, expenses and find doctors that will wait for payment. These costs and the fees for the attorney are paid after your case is won. If you lose your case you do not have to pay the attorney but you may be responsible for some of the costs. That is between you and the attorney to decide and it should all be spelled out in an agreement on paper that you both sign. Make sure that any attorney you hire is a member of the New York Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Research their history on the internet if possible. If your case is small and damage is minimal you may be able to go it alone but remember, insurance companies will look out for number one. They might be fair about a small, obvious claim but not larger ones. Their sole purpose is to make money and to pay you as little as possible if anything all. A personal injury lawyer working for you has experience fighting insurance companies on behalf of their clients.

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