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If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior, you may be entitled to seek compensation. However, it would be best to seek legal help from one of our NYC personal injury lawyers to increase your chances of getting the maximum compensation available for your case.

Insurance companies work hard to preserve their bottom line, not yours. Therefore, they will do anything they can to avoid paying the total value of your personal injury claims.

At Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, our NYC personal injury attorneys can detect and counter deceitful practices that insurers often utilize. We can help you determine your short-and long-term losses and what your claim is worth and help negotiate a settlement on your behalf. If the insurance company is unwilling to negotiate, we are not afraid to take your case to court.

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About our New York Law Firm

Henry Isaacson went into practice in 1955 with a focus on representing seamen who were injured at sea. Since then, our firm in New York has grown to become one of the leading personal injury law firms on the East Coast. Today, we represent victims of personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and civil rights violations.

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For a free consultation with one of the attorneys below, please contact us. If you are unable to visit our firm, we will come to you.

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How Can a New York Personal Injury Lawyer Help?

At Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, we will fight aggressively to get you the compensation you deserve. We’ll start by investigating your case to determine who is responsible for your injuries. Then, we’ll gather and analyze evidence, including medical reports, police reports, photographs, videos, witness statements, or crash reports. Depending on the extent of your temporary or permanent losses, we’ll negotiate with the insurance company, aiming for the best possible compensation. If we can’t settle, we are willing to bring your personal injury to trial.

While we might be determined to get a quick resolution for your car accident, motor vehicle accident, or other personal injury cases, our law firm will not settle for less than the compensation you deserve. If necessary, we’ll take your case to trial to get you the best possible outcome.

By working on a contingency basis, our team of personal injury lawyers gets paid only if we win your case. So, it costs you nothing to hire us. There are no hidden fees and no risks for you. If you need legal representation, contact us today.

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When Should You Call a Personal Injury Lawyer?

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Injuries can happen without any warning and impact your life forever. If you or someone you know has been hurt in an accident due to someone else’s negligence and carelessness, you have the legal right to seek monetary compensation.

If you have been injured in an accident, you should first seek medical care. Nothing is more important than your health—it’s the only thing you have. Accidents can cause terrible injuries like traumatic brain injury (TBI), internal bleeding, broken bones, and more. The next step is hiring a personal injury attorney to help you.

Victims are convinced that they can negotiate with the insurance company by themselves. This is the main reason why many people don’t call an attorney right away after an injury. It is a common misconception that the insurance company will work reasonably and fairly with you and help you recover the total amount of compensation you are entitled to.

The reality is that insurers will always try to pay as little as legally possible, and in these cases, only an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you.

For those reasons and various others, victims hesitate to call a New York personal injury lawyer after they have experienced an accident or injury. It’s good to bear in mind that getting legal aid as soon as you can is always the best thing to do for yourself. Failure to do so could make you miss your chance of fully asserting your legal rights and getting the maximum amount of compensation . At Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, we are here to provide assistance.

Can You Sue for Personal Injury?

Personal injury lawsuits are extremely common types of civil actions. Suppose you are successful in your personal injury claim or wrongful death claim. In that case, you could be entitled to damages.

The Elements of a Personal Injury Claim

It’s important to note that not every type of accident or injury can result in a personal injury claim. Typically, in order to file a personal injury claim, it should satisfy the following:

  • First, an injury must have happened. If an accident occurs, like a minor fender-bender, that didn’t result in an injury, you likely will not have a claim. In order to have a personal injury claim, you must be able to prove that damage occurred. If an accident occurred directly because someone else was acting negligently, then you may have a case. Legally speaking, negligence means that someone failed to provide the proper duty of care to someone else.
  • You must be able to prove that someone’s negligence caused your injury. There are many kinds of personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, slip and fall cases, wrongful death claims, and car accidents. They may all have different circumstances, but in each one, you must be able to prove negligence and that the negligence caused you harm.
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What To Do After You Suffered a Personal Injury

If you have suffered an injury, it is essential to file a personal injury claim. One of the most critical steps that you should take is seeking medical attention. This would allow you to record any injuries, diagnoses, and necessary treatments or therapy.

Next, you should contact the legal team at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP. Our lawyers have many years of experience filing and litigating lawsuits for clients. We are always happy to help clients during this stressful time in their lives. We are always here for you and ready to start pursuing the compensation you are entitled to.

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Damages in a Personal Injury Claim

All personal injury cases are different, and many elements can affect the amount of monetary compensation you can recover.

These damages can include:

  • Current and future medical bills
  • Therapy and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive damages may be awarded if the responsible party was particularly reckless. While only 5% of all personal injury cases settle before trial, the settlement amounts are generally determined by what the parties expect a jury to decide. Various factors can be taken into consideration when trying to determine the amount of compensation, including the severity of your injuries, the extent of your recovery, if any lasting disability is expected, or if the fault is clear-cut

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If you have suffered pain and suffering due to someone else's fault, you have the legal right to seek compensation from those who have harmed you. Contact Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP to schedule a free consultation and discuss your legal options.

How are Pain and Suffering Calculated in New York City?

It's essential to know that not all damages are treated equally. While some are created to cover the losses you suffered from your injury, others are pretty speculative because they cover losses that are hard to measure. For example, pain and suffering. In New York City, there are two ways to calculate pain and suffering damages, such as the multiplier method or the per diem approach.

The multiplier method is commonly used in NYC. After you know the total amount of your economic damages, including lost wages and medical bills, the amount is multiplied anything from 1.5 to 5 times. The more severe your injury is, the higher the multiplier.

On the other hand, the per diem (per day) approach is not related to economic damages. Instead, it assigns a daily amount to your pain and suffering. The rate is usually reasonable, such as $200 or a day's wages. When calculating pain and suffering damages, one takes into consideration the following:

  • The impact on your daily life
  • If you have suffered from anxiety or depression
  • If you have lost your appetite or have sexual dysfunction
  • If it has impacted your relationships
  • The length of your expected recovery
  • If your injury could affect your life expectancy

How Can a New York City Personal Injury Lawyer Help You?

If you have been severely injured and find yourself anxious, confused, and worried about what to do next, you should contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as you can.

The legal process can be challenging and confusing if you don’t know what you are doing. Trying to tackle this yourself would be like going on a hike in the woods without a map or a compass. While it can be done, it’s highly inadvisable.

Only a professional lawyer has the legal knowledge, experience, and skill to keep you from getting lost. That’s where Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, can assist you.

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At Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, our personal injury lawyers work hard to make your life a little easier. We provide our clients peace of mind because they know that we are pursuing maximum compensation. We are always here to answer any questions and to update you on the status of your claim. We focus on your case so you can focus on yourself.

The Advantages of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Our talented team of New York personal injury lawyers can help you achieve the best possible outcome for your claim. We can determine and pursue every type of damage you are entitled to. This may include a variety of benefits, including reimbursement for current and future lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, loss of consortium, emotional trauma, and more. We will go over your case with you and let you know what you might be entitled to.

We also work with you to determine the most effective legal strategy for your particular claim. Fighting insurers can be very complex. Your case is unique, but in most scenarios, insurance companies and responsible parties will not voluntarily pay the total amount of compensation that you are owed. Hiring an experienced lawyer who thoroughly knows the law and can pursue the correct legal strategy will help ensure that you receive the most available compensation.

Your personal injury attorney can help relieve any stress and anxiety you might have about your case. If you have suffered an injury, you should focus on healing and moving forward, not fighting an insurance company when you aren’t knowledgeable about the law. Leave the battle to us.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in NYC?

New York’s statute of limitations regarding personal injury cases can depend on the circumstances of your claim. Generally, if you have been injured, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in NYC.

You may have a reduced filing timeline if your claim involves a medical malpractice claim or a government entity. Since there are so many variables and circumstances that need to be considered with your claim, it is vital that you consult with a personal injury attorney immediately after your accident. This guarantees that you never miss any critical deadlines and thereby surrender your right to seek compensation from the at-fault party.

However, there are some exceptions to the rule. For medical malpractice cases, you only have two and a half years. If your case involves a government agency, then you have 90 days to file your personal injury claim and one year to file a lawsuit.

After a severe injury, it's understandable that your focus is on recovering your health. But as time passes on, please keep in mind that evidence may get lost and memories may fade. All of these could considerably affect the monetary compensation you are able to recover. If you're postponing your legal process for too long, the statute of limitations may run out. This means you won't have the chance of getting the compensation you deserve.

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To protect your legal rights and obtain the maximum possible compensation, it's in your best interest to work with a personal injury attorney from Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP.

Practice Areas

If you are the victim of a New York City accident that someone else is responsible for, you may be entitled to compensation. The personal injury attorneys of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson handle the following cases:

Auto Accidents:
Many of us find ourselves driving or riding with someone in a car daily. Because of this, car accidents are a frequent occurrence. An instant can impact you for the rest of your life.

Truck Accidents:
Just like car accidents, truck accidents happen often. However, truck accidents tend to be more severe due to commercial trucks’ sheer weight and size.

Medical Malpractice:
When we see a physician or medical professional, we expect to receive aid, not harm. When medical professionals are negligent, it is called medical malpractice and can cause injury, illness, or even death. When medical malpractice happens, you deserve justice.

Slip and Fall:
Property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe with no hazards that could potentially cause injury. If they do not do so, you may be entitled to compensation.

Wrongful Death:
Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult, especially if someone else’s incompetence caused it. If you have suffered a wrongful death loss, you deserve compensation to help you recover and move on.

Product liability:
If a manufacturer puts a defective product on the market, it could potentially cause significant harm and injury to consumers.

These are just a few personal injury scenarios that could impact you negatively. If you or someone you love has been injured because of someone else’s negligence, consult with a personal injury lawyer about your potential options might be.

The law defines negligence as when one person fails to use reasonable care to prevent causing injury to someone else. Negligence is not typically intentional. If you are a victim of harm that was caused by deliberate or unintentional negligence, give us a call right away. At Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, our professional and expert legal team will go over your case and let you know how we can aid you.

By hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer, you give yourself a fighting chance to recover the maximum amount of compensation that you might be entitled to.

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Contact Our New York Law Firm Today

At Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, we are eager to fight on your behalf.

Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP represents victims of personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, product liability, civil rights violations, and wrongful death in the state of New York. We bring decades of experience to each case we take on, and we give our clients the personal and compassionate attention they deserve when seeking compensation for their injuries.

We take cases on a contingency basis, which means that you will not be required to pay any fees unless we successfully secure you compensation for your injuries. We also will come to you if you are unable to visit our firm.

If you or a family member has experienced a severe injury because of someone else’s negligence, we can help you. Call us for a free initial consultation, and we can work with you to restore your life and get it back on track. We will fight insurance companies to make sure your personal injury claim is not undervalued or denied. We are not afraid to go to trial on your behalf if necessary.

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FAQs

There are all sorts of incidents that can lead to a personal injury claim or lawsuit, and no two are alike. If you have been seriously injured and someone else caused the accident that caused your injuries, then you may be able to initiate a personal injury case in order to collect compensation for a range of things, such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. The following are just a few of the many personal injury law areas that we cover – whether or not you see your own situation listed below, contact us now for a free consultation about your situation. Be mindful of the statute of limitations, which will vary depending on the nature of your accident. The sooner you act, the more time we will have to build a strong case and identify the best path forward.

Yes. At Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we agree to work on your personal injury case in exchange for a percentage of the monetary damages you are awarded if you win the case. Basically, we won't get paid unless you do.

Here, at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, we handle personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall, product liability, nursing home abuse, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, police and governmental abuse, and wrongful death.

Regardless of your personal injury case, you don’t have to fight on your own. If you or someone dear has suffered injuries due to someone’s reckless behavior in New York City, it’s vital to contact our personal injury lawyers as soon as possible.

Many personal injury victims are reluctant to ask for legal help following an accident. Suppose you have been involved in a minor car accident. Let's say you may be able to handle your situation without any help.

On the other hand, if you have been severely injured and the other's party insurance company is disputing your personal injury claim, it's critical to consult an experienced personal injury attorney. Before making any decision, you need to understand your legal options.

The sooner you contact a personal injury attorney, the sooner you can start focusing on your recovery. If you are dealing with insurance companies, your injuries have been caused by defective products or medical providers, you face permanent disabilities, or the accident investigation is just insufficient, please contact Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP. Get in touch with us before the statute of limitations runs out.

The most common types of injuries in personal injury cases include traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal damage, whiplash, burns, herniated disk, soft tissues, or ligament injuries.

Suppose you were involved in a car accident. You should start by checking yourself for injuries. If you are injured, call 911 or ask someone to do it for you. Look out for the other passengers in your vehicle. If possible and safe to drive, move your car to the side of the road or a sidewalk. Otherwise, leave the car there and get yourself and your passengers to safety.

Call the police, no matter how minor the accident may seem. The law enforcement officer will fill out a police report after documenting the accident scene. If the police didn't show up at the scene of your accident, it is advised to go to the nearest police station and fill out a report yourself. The report will serve as evidence in your personal injury claim. If there are any witnesses to your car accident, try to get their names and contact information.

After you ensure that you and your passengers are okay, gather as much evidence as possible. Start taking photos of your car, the other cars, your injuries, road signs, or whatever may serve as significant evidence. Get the other driver's full name, contact information, insurance company, policy number, license plate number, and model and make of car.

Call your insurance company to report your claim while you are at the accident scene. Then contact a personal injury attorney to help you get the compensation you fully deserve. At Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, our professional personal injury attorneys will go over your case and let you know how we can help you. Contact us today to discuss your options!

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“After a cycling accident, I was referred to Isaacson, Schiowitz, & Korson. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Schiowitz the very next day. He walked me through the entire process and assured me he would handle everything ad I could just focus on getting better. I left that first meeting with no doubt in my mind that I was in good hands. And he delivered on his promise. He and his team handled everything from day one and is always one step ahead with updates and letting me know where the case stands. In each aspect of the case, he has gone above and beyond what I would have expected. I would highly recommend Mr. Schiowitz and the entire firm without reservation.”

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“Recently, I have been involved in an extremely complicated and lengthy litigation in which I was represented by IS&K , LLP ( Issacson, Schiowitz and Korson, LLP ). My specific litigation was a Third Party Negligence Suit involving an "on the job" personal injury that entailed numerous complications in which great skill and professionalism were an absolute necessity in order to navigate the vast legalities involved. The case involved a Disability Pension, Social Security, Compensation, A Structured Settlement as well as a Lien from a Funding Company. Although retained strictly for a Third Party Negligence Suit IS&K skillfully navigated the obstacles set forth before them with an unequaled sense of determination, skill and duty that I was both impressed with and fortunate to have at my disposal. They demonstrated incredible knowledge and experience in all facets of law. I am both proud and confident to recommend this firm to anyone I encounter in need of their extraordinary services.”

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“Jeremy Schoiwitz adds an element to working with an attorney that most would not expect, customer service! I’ve never had a problem reaching him via phone or email. He is very responsive when it comes to communication and keeping you in the loop of things when it comes to your case. No ear tickling here, I appreciate the time he takes explaining your case and the possible realistic outcomes.”

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“I was very pleased with the service. My mother and I were treated with kindness and respect. We dealt with mainly Jeremy, and he was very help as well as patient with my mother and I. I highly recommend this law firm.”

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“I am very happy with the service I am receiving from Isaacson Schiowitz Korson. I am mainly in touch with Jeremy Schiowitz and feel like he is totally guiding me every step of the way. I was at a total loss after my car accident and he answered all my questions, gave me all the time I needed and was always concerned about my well being. More than that his vast knowledge and insight was apparent in every step of the way, which was not only informative but comforting too. I feel like I am in good hands and am being given sound advice since having him involved in my legal process. I would never have been able to do this without his constant guidance and care. I totally recommend Isaacson Schiowitz Korson as legal counsel.”

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“I'm currently working on my second case with Jeremy Schiowitz. He's always been so helpful, giving me advice and guidance through every step of the way. He's also always available to talk about anything when I call. He's always concerned about how I am doing and very understanding of the pain and the challenges of everything I have been going through. I was clueless as to what to do, and he is very patient in explaining and educating me about how everything works. Even when he was away and I was having an issue, his staff was so helpful and took care of it for me. Highly recommend this office. I can't thank them enough for how much they've helped me in getting through my situation.”

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“Dealing with this Firm has been a pleasure. Everyone dealt with my questions and concerns with professionalism and courtesy. They worked hard to resolve my case, and I would be happy to recommend this firm to anyone seeking legal advice or counsel.”

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“Jeremy Schiowitz is a superb lawyer with tremendous experience and knows how to get the job done. Jeremy is very helpful and responsive as well. Great man of character and easy to get along with. I made the right choice by choosing Jeremy to represent my son in his case.”

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“I recently had a case with Jeremy Schiowitz of Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson. I switched from another firm which advertises all over the place and figured they were good, but it turned out that they were a nightmare to deal with. It was so refreshing to work with Jeremy and his firm. He always made me feel that I was in the best hands with him, and in the end, he got me a result which was higher than expected. I am so happy I made the switch to him.”

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