By landmass, New York City is the largest metropolitan area in the world. The estimated population of New York City is 8.8 million as of 2020. The most densely populated city in the United States, New York City, is one of the most populated megacities globally. New York City includes five boroughs: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx. New York City residents speak over 800 languages in New York City, home to millions of immigrants. Every day, New York City residents in all five boroughs become injured in personal injury accidents.
Consult With a New York City Personal Injury Lawyer Today
Personal injury accidents can occur nearly anywhere in New York City, which has a high rate of car and pedestrian accidents. If you or your loved one have become injured in a personal injury accident in New York City, you need an experienced lawyer on your side. Attorney Michael J. Redenburg fights for the maximum compensation possible for his clients. Contact him today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Types of Personal Injury Cases in New York City
Personal injury accidents can happen anywhere from the congested streets of New York City to a grocery store. Michael J. Redenburg, Esq. P.C. has decades of experience representing clients in various types of personal injury cases, including the following:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bicycle accident
- Pedestrian accidents
- Taxi accidents
- Lyft, Uber, and other rideshare accidents
- Motor accidents
- Premises liability lawsuits, including slip and fall accidents
- Accidents resulting in spinal cord injuries
- Accidents resulting in traumatic brain injury (TBIs)
New York City Car and Truck Accident Lawyer
Traffic and pedestrian congestion increases the likelihood of traffic accidents in New York City. Many drivers do not follow all of the traffic rules, resulting in dangerous driving. Every year, New York City residents die in pedestrian accidents after distracted drivers collide with them. Attorney Michael J. Redenburg focuses a significant part of his legal practice on traffic accidents, including the following cases:
- DWI traffic accidents
- Hit and run accidents
- Traffic accidents that injured pedestrians at crosswalks
- Traffic accidents involving multiple vehicles
- Traffic accidents involving New York City buses
- Rear-end collisions
- Single car accidents
- Head-on collisions
- Accidents involving tractor-trailers
New York City Premises Liability Lawyer
If you were injured on another person or company’s property in New York City, you might have the right to recover financial compensation. Under New York law, property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors and guests. Property owners have a responsibility to pay for the injured person’s financial damages. there are various types of premises liability cases, including the following:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Negligent security
- Negligent hotel security
- Elevator accidents
- Fire accidents
- Trip and fall accidents
- Accidents at a daycare or school
- Medical conditions caused by lead paint
- Slip and fall accidents in grocery stores
- Slip and fall accidents caused by snow and ice
- Trip and fall accidents in bars and restaurants
- Construction
- Swimming pool accidents
- Construction site accidents
Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in New York City
Coping with an injury after a personal injury accident is always challenging. However, if you’ve experienced a catastrophic injury because of another person’s negligence, it’s crucial that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. You are likely facing a lifetime of costly medical expenses, and you need a skilled lawyer to advocate for you. Many different types of personal injury accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, including car accidents, defective products, and slip and fall injuries.
Attorney Michael J. Redenburg has recovered millions of dollars of compensation for clients who’ve experienced catastrophic injuries. Attorney Redenburg knows how to thoroughly investigate your case and gather evidence regarding the defendant’s fault and the severity of your injuries. In New York, a catastrophic injury is defined as any injury resulting from a personal injury accident that causes one or more of the following:
- Death
- Dismemberment
- Loss of a fetus
- Bone fracture
- Significant disfigurement
- Permanent loss of the use of a body organ, member, function, or system
- A significant limitation of the use of a body function or system
Catastrophic injuries also include any medically determined injury or impairment that prevents you from performing all of your normal day-to-day activity substantially for at least 90 of the 180 days immediately following your injury. Working with an experienced New York personal injury lawyer is critical in catastrophic injury cases. If you have been diagnosed with one or more of the following types of severe injuries, he can help you advocate to obtain the compensation you deserve:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Severe burns covering a significant portion of the body
- Amputation
- Eye injuries that result in decreased vision or blindness
- Organ damage
- Paralysis due to a spinal cord injury
Damages Available in a New York City Personal Injury Lawsuit
Successful personal injury plaintiffs are entitled to compensation for the economic damages they’ve suffered. In addition to compensation for your physical pain and emotional stress, you can also recover compensation for your loss of income. Under New York law, plaintiffs are entitled to all the following types of damages in personal injury lawsuit:
- Medical, surgical, and rehabilitative costs
- Property damage or loss
- Lost present and future income
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional harm
- Permanent disability
- Permanent scarring or another type of disfigurement
- Long-term nursing home care
- Alterations to make a home accessible
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of household services
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If your loved one died as a result of another person’s negligence, your family might be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit. Successful plaintiffs are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of consortium, funeral expenses, property damage, and loss of income.
Contact a New York Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or your loved one have been injured in a personal injury accident in New York City, we recommend consulting with an attorney as soon as possible. You have a limited amount of time to file a personal injury lawsuit before you lose the right to do so. Attorney Michael J. Redenburg has a proven track record of obtaining millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of his clients. Contact him today to schedule your free initial consultation to discuss your case.