NY Personal Injury Lawsuit

A NY injury lawsuit can provide you with reimbursement so you can begin your road to recovery. However, you should realize that you do not have unlimited time to file a claim. Contact a NYC personal injury attorney like Hach & Rose immediately after you are injured. Your attorney can help you file your insurance claim and if necessary, your NY personal injury lawsuit, in a timely manner.

Misconceptions about NY personal injury lawsuits

Understanding a few details about personal injury law and how to file an injury lawsuit in NY is important if you plan on filing a claim. Some common misconceptions about personal injury law in NY:

I should not seek medical attention until my lawsuit is decided. You must not delay in seeking medical attention. Immediately after an accident, you should visit a doctor if you do not go to the emergency room from the scene of your accident. Your health should always be your primary concern. Hiring a lawyer skilled with personal injury lawsuits in NY is important, but seeking medical attention as soon as possible is better for your health and can help your case because the full extent of your injuries is documented.
I am entitled to a large sum of money. A personal injury law suit in NY results in plaintiffs receiving a large sum of money in certain instances where clients suffer extremely painful and debilitating injuries affecting their ability to work or even enjoy life the rest of their days. However, every case is different. The outcome of your case may be determined by the severity of your injuries, the amount of evidence you have to support your NY personal injury lawsuit, and in some cases, whether your attorney has trial experience.
My injuries are not severe so I should not take legal action. Many injuries appear minor at first but worsen over time. If you are injured by a negligent person, you should contact an experienced NY injury lawyer. Certain injuries can manifest into serious conditions further down the road and if you do not take legal action now, you may never be able to receive compensation.
I do not need an attorney. If you are considering injury litigation in NY, then you need a lawyer. A knowledgeable NYC injury lawyer can greatly improve your chances of filing a successful lawsuit.
I cannot afford a lawyer. Most personal injury attorneys operate on a contingency basis. This means that your lawyers only get paid if you receive compensation.

If you are injured, personal injury litigation in NY can help you receive reimbursement so you can move on with your life. However, you must hire a lawyer who focuses on personal injury lawsuits in NY.

Contact us

NYC personal injury law firm Hach & Rose, LLP is committed to providing you with the best legal service. If you are injured, call (212) 779-0057 or contact us via our convenient online form to schedule a free case evaluation.

Verdicts & Settlements

$8,000,000

Jury verdict obtained for the daughter of a union member who was involved in a motorcycle accident as a passenger. She sustained serious fractures of her hip and leg resulting in open reduction with internal fixation. This was a very difficult liability case, in that the motorcycle was traveling behind a vehicle that stopped short and the driver of an oncoming vehicle swerved into the small space existing between the stopped vehicle and the double yellow line at the moment just prior to impact.

$6,058,000

Jury verdict for a phlebotomist diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) as a result of striking her knee on a disassembled bed frame left by the health care facility where she was working.

$3,525,000

For construction supervisor and union member who fell from a makeshift ladder injuring his back.

$3,500,000

For union stone setter who was injured when another worker threw a piece of sheetrock out a window striking him on the ground below.

$3,200,000

Settlement obtained for a union carpenter who was injured in a fall at work and, as a result, sustained RSD.

$2,500,000

Settlement for union worker who was killed while being driven in a car from a company parking lot.

$2,500,000

Settlement amount obtained for a member of sheet metal workers local who was injured when he slipped and fell on an unsecured board at a construction site.

$2,500,000

Settlement for a union worker who was injured when a piece of construction debris fell from a building. Client suffered a back injury and Hach & Rose won summary judgment as to liability on behalf of the client and the case settled just prior to trial.

$2,500,000

Settlement for a Union Laborer who injured his neck in an accident on a construction site. He was struck by an unsecured board that fell from a scaffold.

$2,300,000

Jury verdict obtained for a pedestrian who was struck by a New York City Transit Authority bus.

$2,300,000

For the family of a union operating engineer that was killed in the course of his employment.

$2,225,000

Settlement obtained for an engineer who was injured in a motor vehicle accident.

$2,200,000

Jury verdict obtained for a union member who suffered a back injury following an automobile accident. This case was remarkable because the client had a 4 year gap in medical treatment.

$2,100,000

Obtained for construction worker who was struck by a Bobcat operated by a co-worker.

$2,100,000

For a school fireman and union member who was injured when he fell from a poorly constructed permanent ladder.

$1,800,000

Settlement obtained (co counsel) for a union engineer that suffered from lung cancer due to his work in and around asbestos. He is currently retired and is in complete remission. His case is remarkable because it was rejected by a major New York asbestos law firm.

$1,625,000

Settlement obtained for a union carpenter just prior to trial in which the client stepped off a ladder and tripped on debris left by another contractor. The client has since moved out of state and is working in another field.

$1,450,000

Jury verdict obtained for a 60 year old, self employed woman who slipped and fell on water in a cafeteria while at a conference. The award was for past and future pain and suffering, as well as a loss of consortium claim for the woman’s husband.

$1,350,000

For a man injured in an automobile collision with a tractor trailer whose operator was driving under the influence of alcohol.

$1,300,000

Settlement obtained during trial for a woman injured in an automobile accident.

$1,200,000

Settlement obtained (co counsel) for a union worker that suffered from lung cancer due to his work in and around asbestos. He continues to work in his job and is in complete remission.

$1,175,000

For a union cleaner who was injured when poorly stacked soda bottles toppled over and struck her when she was in the process of cleaning the cafeteria.

$1,000,000

Settlement obtained for the family of a man who died as a result of a negligently performed gastric bypass surgery.

$980,000

Arbitration award obtained for a husband and wife who were injured in an automobile accident.

$750,000

Settlement obtained for a union construction worker injured on the job due to improperly secured floor covering.

$575,000

Settlement for operating engineer who fell from ladder while performing a repair.

$500,000

Settlement obtained for a union stone setter who was injured on an unsafe worksite.

$500,000

Settlement obtained for a 61 year old woman who injured her knee when she fell in a Brooklyn Shopping Center. The fall resulted when a man backed into her while trying to catch a stuffed animal being thrown during an event. The mall was negligent for failing to adhere to standard crowd control practices.

$425,000

Obtained for person injured in fall from makeshift ladder.

$400,000

Jury verdict for woman who was stuck by automobile while crossing the street causing a knee injury.

$320,000

Obtained for operating engineer injured while performing repair.

$275,000

Obtained for union member injured in fall from work platform.

$200,000

Settlement for operating engineer who was injured when an improperly secured motor fell while being hoisted.

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Testimonials

"My wife, daughter and I were in a car accident. My wife was badly injured. From the moment we contacted your office, I felt like a huge weight was off my shoulders; your office helped us complete all of our insurance and medical paperwork, answered all of our questions and made a difficult situation much easier to handle. Thanks."

-C.C., injured union member,
Bronx, New York.

"I steered clear of a large law firm because I heard horror stories about how difficult it is to reach a live person and how the average client is treated like a piece of cattle. They [HACH & ROSE] were available whenever I needed to discuss my case, and I was very happy with the amount of money I received. If I couldn't reach them on the phone they always returned my call later that same day."

-C.P., injured union member,
Queens, NY.

"When I needed legal advice, I went to HACH & ROSE… Thanks, you sure made my life easier."

-R.R., injured union member,
New York City.

"I was lucky, and didn't have to look far when I needed help. My local (union) had a great lawyer to help me and my family. I didn't have to concentrate on anything but getting healthy, they took care of the rest."

-T.S., injured union member
speaking at a rally for
asbestos victims in NYC.

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