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  • You should seek medical care for your injuries if you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle or a work-related accident. To ensure that you receive the most compensation possible for your damage, call us today to be placed with a legal team that will help you get the compensation you deserve.

  • The most common personal injury cases are incidences following a motor vehicle accident or work-related accidents. In both these cases, the severity of the injury may vary. Regardless of how badly you’ve been hurt, you may be entitled to compensation and should be represented by an experienced legal attorney to ensure you get what you deserve.

  • The two types of personal injuries are Motor Vehicle Accidents and Work Related Injuries.

    Motor Vehicle Injuries occur when a person has been involved in any motorized vehicle. From motorcycles and ATVs to personal Vehicles and even motorized scooters, you may be entitled to compensation if you’ve sustained any injury in a motor vehicle accident.

    Work-related injuries occur when a person has been involved in an accident. From slips and falls to machinery accidents, no matter how your injury occurred, you should consult with experienced legal advice to ensure you’re compensated for your injuries.

  • Any party can be liable for motorcycle accidents, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting legal advice. Any injury can be expensive and cause inconveniences in your everyday life. Severe injuries can lead to other complications, such as loss of work and depression. If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, you must call us to get placed with an experienced attorney best suited to win your case.

  • The right lawyer will have a track record of winning cases in your area. OUCH USA works with a vast network of specialized attorneys, and we’ll place you with a legal team that is best suited for your case.

  • The 5 most common work-related injuries are:

    1. Trips, Slips, And Falls

    2. Being Struck By Or Caught In Moving Machinery

    3. Vehicle-Related Accidents

    4. Fire And Explosions

    5. Repetitive Stress and Overexertion Injuries

    Injuries at work can be excruciating and stressful. Not only do these cause a variation in the severity of the injury, but the emotional stress and trauma of the financial implications that follow are also a part of the ongoing pain caused by work-related injuries.

    1. Overexertion accounts for over a third of all work-related injuries.

    2. Contact with objects and equipment is the second leading cause of workplace injuries. On average, about 1 in 4 work-related injury cases is from contact with machinery or equipment!

    3. Another top cause of significant injury at work is slips and falls.

  • The New York personal injury statute of limitations, is addressed in the New York Civil Practice Law & Rules section 214, which says that "an action to recover damages for a personal injury" must be "commenced" within three years.

  • Insurance companies in New York have 35 business days to settle a claim after it is filed.

  • At the time this page was updated, there were no limitations to pain and suffering damages, and the only restriction on compensation applies to punitive damages.

  • According to state laws, you have two years from the car accident date to file a personal injury claim.

  • If your injury has caused pain and suffering or negatively affected your life, it's worth pursuing. Pain and suffering refer to the different types of damages, both emotional and physical, following an incident involving an injury.

  • Figuring out how much your injury claim is worth comes down to "damages"—figuring out what your injuries have cost you monetarily, physically, and mentally. This will vary greatly depending on a few factors. Get in touch together to have an experienced lawyer evaluate your case and provide you with some insight for FREE.

  • Medical expenses. Reimbursement of medical expenses will be a component of most personal injury claims.

    • Lost wages.

    • Property loss.

    • Pain and suffering.

    • Wrongful death.

    • Punitive damages.

  • Following a car accident, the general rule is to see a doctor even if you don’t think you need to. If you delay getting treatment for injuries with delayed onset of pain, the more severe and fatal these injuries can become. Pain from injuries after a car accident does not have a present right away, and sometimes it can take hours or even days to show up!

  • Ultimately, the time it takes to settle depends on how severe an injury is, the settlement amount, the specifics of an individual's situation, and the state's regulations.

  • Ultimately, the amount of the settlement depends on how serious the injury is, how it’s impacted you negatively, and the specifics of an individual's situation, a’s regulations. Contact us today to get in touch with an attorney who can help you through your unique case.