The Role Of A Brooklyn Accident Attorney

By Andreas Paschar


When it comes to the role of a lawyer, in all cases it is usually to defend a client against a false claim. However, in some cases, such as automobile, personal or work related cases, a Brooklyn Accident Attorney can help prove fault. While New York state is a "No Fault, " state, many believe there is no recourse in these type cases. Although, when an individual suffers a serious injury or injuries in an accident whether in a vehicle, at home, in a public venue or at work due to neglect, there are often loopholes in the "No Fault, " law.

Before hiring an attorney and paying a retainer fee, it is important to note that most lawyers will provide a free consultation. In some cases, when individuals are experiencing a financial hardship, some attorneys or legal firms may offer discounted rates. As such, it is often recommended that individuals talk with more than one attorney before making a decision on whom to hire.

When it comes to vehicular accidents, generally each party's insurance carrier becomes involved. Often, in an "No Fault, " state the vehicle owner is responsible for any damages having occurred to oneself or personal property. Although, there are some cases in which if one party or the other has experienced severe injury or death, those involved have a right to file a claim for damages as well as medical or funeral expenses.

A number of people fear that by hiring an lawyer one is destined to stand trial in court. Fortunately, this is not always the case. In fact, hiring a personal injury attorney can often lead to keeping parties out of court more often than leading to a court case. As such, hiring an attorney whom understands the details of the case is often a good idea. For, an attorney often has more at stake than an insurance company when it comes to winning or losing the case.

Individuals filing these type claims need to provide any and all information related to the accident. In addition, pictures taken at the site of the incident can also be quite useful in proving a claim. Taking pictures whether related to auto, injury or personal damage is always recommended, as it can often be easier to prove the accident occurred than otherwise.

Generally, it will be up to the judge to decide fault in these type cases. However, there are also some rare instances in which individuals can end up at trial. When this is the case, it is important that attorneys counsel clients on the best way to portray oneself during the trial for the best outcome. Otherwise, if the parties were to become argumentative in court, one or both could be charged with contempt.




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