Law Offices of Nicklaus Misiti explains what to do if you are involved in an accident or injured

NEW YORK - Oct. 24, 2013 - PRLog -- If you were hurt in an accident you are probably wondering what you should do. After your health is stabilized and you are ready you may wish to seek compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and property damage.  Keep in mind the below actions are general in nature and each case is different.

Also note it is generally better to have an experience professional, such as an attorney conducting the investigation to make sure your rights are protected.  If you contact Law Offices of Nicklaus Misiti and we feel you may have a potential case, we will begin an investigation for you.  Generally we do not charge a fee for this and are only compensated out of the winnings of your case.

The first step is to begin to start to collect evidence pointing to who caused the accident, as well as the extent of the damage.  Photographs, witness statements, medical records, property damage are all useful here.  It may also be useful if you write down everything that has happened to you after the accident, if you lost wages from work or potentially can no longer do your job, this should be noted.   Be sure you or your attorney gather as many names and phone numbers of people who potentially witnessed the accident.  If you speak with them make sure to jot down some notes.

Your attorney should also contact any potential defendant’s or their attorneys and instruct them of your intention to file a lawsuit.  You may not end up suing them but putting them on notice and preserves your rights.  This is why it is important to contact an attorney as soon as you can, as these claims have a statute of limitations or time limit within which you can file a claim.  If you do not file within this time period you may lose your rights forever.  If the individual or entity is the government or a government employee it is even more important to contact an attorney as soon as possible.  The time limits for notifying the government are even shorter to protect them from lawsuits, in some cases if you do not notify the government within 30 days, you may lose your rights forever.

After all parties are notified, negotiations may occur in an attempt to settle your case.  If settlement is not possible than the process of discovery begins.  Discovery is a legal term where a documented investigation of your case occurs.  Settlement and negotiations do not necessarily stop during discovery as the parties may reach an agreement at any point.  If an agreement cannot be reached the case will be scheduled for trial.  A trial will determine liability and damages.

Contact Law Offices of Nicklaus Misiti

If you are injured or involved in an accident it is important to have the right attorney by your side.  Law Offices of Nicklaus Misiti handles personal injury cases.  Generally, we do not charge a fee and are only compensated if we win your case.  You can reach us at 212 537 4407 to schedule a free telephonic consultation and to further discuss your potential claim.

*The above constitutes attorney advertising.  Prior results do not guarantee future similar outcomes.