Newburgh, New York, Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured through the negligence of another, you may have a claim for money damages. I am Gary R. Somerville, Attorney at Law, and I can help you with your personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Let me guide you through the personal injury claim process.
A personal injury claim is a perishable commodity. Most personal injury claims are subject to statutes of limitations. If you present your claim late, you may receive nothing.
Usually, the person or business that injured you is represented by a big insurance company. Many insurance companies will routinely offer to settle claims for pennies on the dollar. Their offer may sound tempting, until you realize the full cost of your treatment and other aspects of your claim. I have the experience and skill to work with experts to evaluate your case and determine:
- How much is claim worth?
- How much liability can be attributed to the defendant?
- Is the money collectable?
- In many cases, the insurance companies will not take your claim seriously until they are confronted with an aggressive and unrelenting plaintiff's attorney. If I take your case, that is the kind of representation that you will receive.
Car accidents and Construction accidents
New York's "no fault" insurance laws present special insurance claims situations. Your claim must be filed with your own insurer, and filed quickly. However, if the person who injured you is an underinsured or uninsured motorist, you must exhaust the defendant's coverage before presenting your remaining claim to your insurer.
If you have been injured on a construction or job site, in addition to workmen's compensation, you may have additional claims against manufacturers of defective equipment or other businesses that dealt with your employer.
Personal Attention All the Way
If I represent you, you will deal directly with me throughout the process, from the initial interview through settlement or trial. I know that your claim is very important to you, and I will keep you informed and respond to your questions promptly.
Contact me, Gary R. Somerville, Attorney at Law, to discuss your personal injury claim.
