Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyers

If you’ve recently been in a personal injury accident, you are likely facing one of the hardest experiences of your life. You may be struggling with pain and emotional distress. You may feel insecure about your career and your finances. You may have fears about the effects the accident will have on your family.

You don’t have to bear those burdens alone.

The personal injury attorneys of Finz & Finz, P.C., have nearly four decades of experience in personal injury cases. At Finz & Finz, P.C., we deliver time and time again.

We have the experience and resources to fight for you and win the most complex injury cases. Whether you were injured by one person or by multiple parties, we will fight to hold them responsible.

We are proud to serve the Manhattan and broader NYC community. We put our years of experience to work in personal injury lawsuits. We fight aggressively for every client, in any setting, including the courtroom. We have a reputation that judges respect and insurance companies fear

Why Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

The aftermath of a severe injury can be overwhelming. You are likely in pain, undergoing medical treatment, and could be out of work. You deserve compensation from the person who hurt you, and you deserve a seasoned legal advocate to help you pursue it. While you rest and recover, a Manhattan personal injury attorney with Finz & Finz, P.C. can take care of your case for you. We can:

Investigate the incident, secure and preserve valuable evidence, and determine who could be liable for your injuries
Work with experts to calculate the full range of your compensable losses, from your immediate expenses to the ones you are likely to encounter in the future
File a lawsuit against the liable parties and handle all related paperwork
Negotiate aggressively with the insurance company for a fair settlement that provides you the financial security you deserve
Take your case to court for a trial before a jury of your peers, if the insurance company won’t compensate you fairly

Remember, investigating and building the foundation of winning a personal injury case takes a lot of time and effort, and crucial evidence can get lost, repaired, or destroyed. The sooner you get in touch with a personal injury attorney in Manhattan, the more they can do for you.

What Could I Be Compensated For?

If you were hurt by someone else, that person or company is responsible for compensating you for that harm. This compensation is meant to “make you whole” again – that is, to provide you with the money you need to undo the effects of your injuries. Depending on the circumstances of the accident and your resulting injuries, that could include money for:

Lost income, including wages, commission, overtime, and benefits
Medical care, from ambulance rides and emergency treatment to reconstructive surgery and prescription medications
Pain and suffering, both the physical discomfort and mental anguish you experienced
Property damage, such as damage to your vehicle or replacement of personal items

This list is not an exhaustive one. An experienced Manhattan injury attorney with Finz & Finz, P.C. can give you a better idea of what you could be owed after reviewing your case.

What If I Was Partially to Blame?

Many people worry they cannot seek compensation for an injury they were partially to blame for. However, New York follows a pure comparative negligence model, allowing injured people to recover compensation from other at-fault parties. In other words, if someone else contributed to your injuries, you could have a valid personal injury claim against them. The value of your claim will be diminished by your percentage at fault, but you still have an actionable claim.

Here’s a practical example. Driver A merges from Harlem River Drive into the right lane of the FDR Drive, which is already occupied by Driver B, who rear-ends Driver A. Driver A, who has only scrapes and bruises, failed to signal their merge. Driver B, who suffered broken bones and facial lacerations, was speeding. Both drivers are found to be at fault for the crash, so Driver B can still seek compensation for their injuries from Driver A. If the case went to trial, a jury would need to determine the percentage of fault between Driver A and Driver B, but the case would not be dismissed simply because Driver B may have been partially at fault.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

Another concern many injured New Yorkers have is that the cost of hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer to pursue their claim would be prohibitively expensive. Medical care, property repairs, and lost wages can really add up, and they worry that a high-powered attorney will only add to these costs. However, this is a misplaced fear.

Most Manhattan personal injury attorneys, including those at Finz & Finz, P.C., work on a contingency model. This payment structure means they do not charge you any fees to take your case. Instead, they will get paid an agreed-upon percentage of whatever compensation they recover for you through a settlement or verdict. If they lose, they don’t get paid. Different attorneys follow different pricing models, though, so you should be sure to ask for a detailed explanation of their billing practices before hiring an attorney.

The contingency model provides many advantages, including the following:

Incentivizing the attorney to secure as much compensation for their client as possible
Little financial risk to the client, risk which is instead carried by the attorney
No upfront costs to the client, so lack of funds is not a barrier to pursuing justice

What to Expect When Working with a Personal Injury Attorney in Manhattan

Here’s what you can expect when you visit the Manhattan offices of Finz & Finz, P.C. after an accident:

We will start by sitting down with you to listen to your story and determine the general facts of the case. Bring any evidence you might have, such as medical records, photos of the accident scene, and anything else you think could be relevant. This will give us a better idea of what happened and who could be to blame for your injuries. This initial meeting can also be done by phone or video conference, if that is your preference.
After hearing your story and reviewing your records, we will tell you if you might have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim. We will also explain our fee structure so you know what to expect when the case concludes. If you decide to work with our Manhattan personal injury firm, we will conduct an independent investigation of the incident and collect additional evidence to strengthen your claim.
If you are out of work because of your injuries, we will also gather your employment and income records to establish the extent of your lost income.
Insurance companies control the purse strings in most personal injury cases, and you will probably have to give a statement to the relevant insurer at some point. Claims adjusters are trained to find ways to deny claims and minimize payouts, and they can and will twist your words or take them out of context if it can help them save their employer money. We will handle all communications with the insurer and help you prepare for any statements you have to give.

Remember, the vast majority of personal injury cases settle out of court. Still, we know better than to rely on insurers to do the right thing or make a fair offer, which is why we always prepare for trial. We won’t hesitate to go to court if it’s in your best interest to do so.

Contact Finz & Finz, P.C. Today for Help with Your Manhattan Injury Case

Ready to speak with an experienced Manhattan personal injury attorney at no cost or obligation to you? Then contact Finz & Finz, P.C. today. We look forward to hearing your story and determining how we can help.

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Why Choose Finz & Finz, P.C.?

Finz & Finz, P.C. was formed by two seasoned attorneys:

The Honorable Leonard L. Finz, a former New York State Supreme Court Justice and esteemed trial lawyer
Stuart L. Finz, a senior trial attorney and CEO who has been selected as a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, is listed in the New York Law Journal report of Largest Verdicts, and has been named by New York Super Lawyers as a top trial attorney for the years 2007-2020

These two lawyers have carefully selected each of the firm’s accomplished members. Our team includes:

Three former judges who served as New York State Supreme Court Justices
One former judge who served as a New York City Housing Court Judge

The firm has developed relationships with prominent medical, vocational, economic and liability experts to consult on personal injury cases. These experts are critically important and are retained by Finz & Finz, P.C., to help develop a legal strategy for your case and to ultimately prepare for and testify at trial.

Record-setting results distinguish Finz & Finz, P.C., including:

Stuart L. Finz obtained the largest recorded settlement for an individual personal injury victim in New York State.
Our attorneys have won more than $1 billion in damages for our clients.

Our successes have earned our attorneys numerous professional honors. We have been added to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the New York Super Lawyers list. We have also been peer rated for professional excellence based on ability and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Our most significant honor, by far, however, has been serving our clients and securing the compensation they need and deserve. We are passionate about fighting for our clients, those who have been injured or even killed due to the carelessness or recklessness of others.

We care about each of our clients and bring our vast experience and substantial resources to every case, every time. Not only that, but we take on the giant corporation on your behalf and never quit.

Our attorneys have also received numerous honors, including:

We have been selected as lifetime members of the elite Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
We have been selected by Super Lawyers as New York’s top personal injury trial attorneys.
We have been peer-rated for the highest level of professional excellence and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell®.
We have been selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association as top personal injury trial attorneys in New York.
We have been recognized in the New York Law Journal’s section on Largest Verdicts.
And more.

Our winning reputation has enabled us to hire a team of highly rated top litigators, including four former judges. We’ve developed strong partnerships with world-renowned experts, who consult on complex medical, economic and liability issues.

At Finz & Finz, P.C., we place our client’s interests above all else. We provide experienced and compassionate service to each client. We fight for maximum compensation, and we never settle for anything less.

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How Can We Help You?

We are highly experienced in every type of personal injury case in New York, from accidents to defective medical devices, to toxic exposure. These are some of the most common types of personal injury cases we handle in Manhattan:

Our personal injury attorneys often handle these types of cases, among many others:

Birth Injury — A birth injury can affect a mother or an infant during labor or delivery. If you suspect your child’s birth injury was caused by negligent care, contact our experienced birth injury attorneys. We can offer sound legal advice to you in this highly specialized area.
Car Accidents — Despite public safety initiatives aimed at making our roads safer, car accidents are still an everyday occurrence on Long Island. According to the United States Department of Transportation, more than 6 million car accidents occur annually in the U.S. These accidents result in nearly 3 million injuries and 42,000 fatalities. Common injuries in those accidents include brain and head trauma, spinal injuries, neck injuries and bone fractures.
Construction Accidents — Workers at construction sites have a right to expect that safety precautions are being taken to prevent accidents and injuries. Sadly, scaffolding accidents and other falls, dangerous equipment injuries, electrocutions, and other catastrophic accidents happen all too frequently. If you have been injured in a construction accident, you need to talk to one of our attorneys about your legal options for pursuing the compensation you need to recover.
Dangerous and Defective Products — Dangerous and faulty products include defective seatbelts, faulty airbags, defective highchairs, recalled cribs and many other types of product defects. In any product liability case, finding an experienced case investigator and attorney is crucial. The team at Finz & Finz, P.C., has years of vast legal experience with defective product cases. We ensure that all responsible parties are held accountable for your injury.
Medical Malpractice — We place a vast amount of trust in our healthcare providers. We never expect that we’ll receive anything less than an acceptable standard of care from them. When medical professionals fail to adhere to established standards and practices, patients suffer severe, even fatal, injuries. Holding a hospital, doctor, surgeon, nurse or other medical professional responsible can be challenging. A medical malpractice case requires extensive knowledge, expert testimony, and strong, persuasive facts. The team at Finz & Finz, P.C., has extensive experience with those claims. We have secured huge verdicts and settlements for patients who have had their lives adversely affected. We are ready to put our skills to work for you and we will fight for you every step of the way.
Nursing Home Neglect — Nursing home facilities and staff have a duty to care for vulnerable residents. Neglect and abuse in nursing homes is all too common, though, and patients are often left with devastating, if not fatal, injuries. You have a right to demand answers and justice if your loved one was harmed in a nursing home.
Pedestrian Accidents — A pedestrian-vehicle accident can be catastrophic, and many of those accidents prove to be fatal. Too often, pedestrians are struck by a careless or reckless driver who fails to observe traffic signals or yield the right-of-way. On the busy streets of Long Island, as well as Manhattan, the risks of pedestrian accidents are exceptionally high, particularly at street intersections.
Premises Liability — If you have been hurt due to a danger on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to pursue compensation through a premises liability claim. These types of claims can arise after slip and fall accidents, dog attacks, swimming pool accidents, and attacks that were allowed to happen due to negligent security.
Truck Accidents — In a recent study, the New York State Department of Transportation studied 11,000 truck crashes. The DOT determined that more than 80 percent of those accidents were caused by human error. Common causes of semi-truck collisions include inadequate or unrepaired roadways, inclement weather, driver fatigue, blind spots, intoxication, hazardous or overloaded cargo, poor training and faulty vehicle inspections. On Long Island, the Long Island Expressway is especially hazardous.
Wrongful Death — Losing a loved one is truly devastating. A death in the family can also bring frightening uncertainty about your financial future. In New York, compensation for a wrongful death case may include the projected earnings of the decedent. Other services he or she performed while alive, such as childcare, are also covered in a wrongful death claim. A compassionate, skilled wrongful death attorney can help you pursue justice and secure compensation for your loss.

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Contact us today to discuss your case and receive a case evaluation. You can also schedule a free consultation with us in our New York City office.

DIRECTIONS TO OUR OFFICE

Take FDR Dr. to Exit 1 for Battery Park/Staten Island Ferry. Keep right to continue onto South St. Turn right onto Broad St. Turn right onto S. Williams St. Our office is on the left at the intersection of Wall Street.
Take Broadway south toward Battery Park. Continue onto Whitehall St. Turn left onto Stone St. Turn left onto Broad St. and then an immediate right onto S. Williams St. Our office is on the left at the intersection of Wall Street.
Take the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan. Use the 2nd from the right lane to take the exit toward Pearl St./FDR Dr. Keep left to continue on the ramp toward FDR Dr. South. Follow signs to FDR Dr. South. Continue on FDR Dr. to Exit 1 for Battery Park/Staten Island Ferry. Keep right to continue onto South St. Turn right onto Broad St. Turn right onto S. Williams St. Our office is on the left at the intersection of Wall Street.
Take NJ-495 E. Continue onto the Lincoln Tunnel. Continue onto NY-495 E toward Downtown. Take the 33 St. West exit. Turn right onto 10th Ave. Turn left onto W. 34th St. Turn left onto 11th Ave. Continue onto West St. Take Exit 1 toward FDR Dr. Continue onto FDR Drive. Take Exit 2 toward Brooklyn Br/Manhattan Civic Center. Turn left onto South St. Turn right onto Broad St. Turn right onto S. Williams St. Our office is on the left at the intersection of Wall Street.

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Talk to a Manhattan Personal Injury Attorney Today

Finz & Finz, P.C., has developed an industry-leading reputation by fighting tirelessly to secure maximum compensation for its clients. Thousands of clients in Manhattan have placed their trust in our firm. We fight hard on every case – because that what our clients deserve.

We are dedicated to fighting for justice — and we’re here to help. Call us today to schedule a free consultation in our New York City office or fill out a Free Case Evaluation form online today.

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