Queens Personal Injury Lawyer

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Being involved in an accident in Queens can be incredibly stressful. If you recently got hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you shouldn’t have to deal with the consequences on your own. You may be entitled to compensation, and the Queens personal injury lawyers at Proner & Proner can help you maximize your financial recovery.

Since 1958, we have advocated for injury victims and devastated families in Queens and throughout New York City. We’re award-winning, nationally recognized New York trial attorneys who help clients like you win life-changing financial awards in cases involving car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, construction accidents, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters.

Our results speak for themselves, with over $400 million in successful recoveries.

You, too, can benefit from all that our Queens personal injury law firm has to offer. Contact our law office in Midtown Manhattan at 122 E. 42nd St. to arrange your free, no-obligation case evaluation today.

Why You Should Call Proner & Proner for Help with Your Queens Personal Injury Case

You have one opportunity to seek compensation after an accident in Queens. Negligent parties and insurance companies will fight you every step of the way, working hard to deny your claim or limit how much money you’re awarded. You need to set the stage for a financial victory, and you can do so by turning to our Queens personal injury lawyers for help.

With Proner & Proner in your corner, you send a clear message to those responsible for your Queens accident: you’re serious about your fight for compensation and won’t settle for a cent less than you deserve.

We understand how tough life can be in the days, weeks, and months that follow a life-changing accident. That’s why we’re here to take on your case from start to finish

You can rest and recover while our Queens personal injury attorneys:

  • Help you identify all potential options for financial recovery, which might include submitting claims to insurance, seeking benefits through a workers’ compensation insurance policy, or filing a personal injury lawsuit for damages
  • Answer your questions and keep you fully updated on the status of your case
  • Launch a thorough investigation into the accident that caused you to get hurt
  • Gather critical pieces of evidence, which might include accident reports, medical records, photographs, surveillance footage, witness statements, and physical evidence from the scene of your accident
  • Defend against strategies designed to shift blame and limit your ability to recover compensation
  • Negotiate with the insurance company and other parties on your behalf
  • File a lawsuit with your local court in Queens and prepare to argue your case in front of a jury, if necessary

You’re going through an incredibly difficult time. Our job is to make things a little bit easier and help you secure compensation that allows you to move forward with your life.

Contact our law office serving Queens, New York, to arrange a time to speak with a member of our skilled team about your case. We’re always available to take your call at 212-986-3030, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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What’s the time limit for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Queens, New York?

There is a three-year statute of limitations that applies to most personal injury cases in Queens, New York.

This will typically give you until the third anniversary of your accident to file a lawsuit.

A different statute of limitations may apply in cases involving:

  • Wrongful death: two years
  • Government negligence: 90 days
  • Child injuries: two years from the date of the victim’s 18th birthday

Once time runs out, so does your opportunity to file a claim and seek damages from those responsible. Reach out for assistance immediately after you suffer injuries in an accident in Queens, and Proner & Proner will be there to provide the guidance and support you need during this tough time.

Our Queens Personal Injury Practice Areas

Every day, people sustain injuries in a wide range of accidents caused by the negligence of others.

At Proner & Proner, we represent clients in personal injury cases involving:

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If you or a family member has recently suffered injuries in a Queens, New York, accident, don’t hesitate to reach out to Proner & Proner for help.

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What damages can I get if I file a personal injury claim after a Queens accident?

Following an avoidable accident in Queens, you can generally secure compensatory damages for your financial losses and the non-monetary trauma related to your injuries.

In New York, these are known as economic damages and non-economic damages, respectively.

Our personal injury attorneys in Queens will help you seek damages for:

  • Current and future medical bills
  • Physical therapy
  • Vocational rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and income
  • Disability
  • Nursing assistance
  • Property damage
  • Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • Chronic physical pain
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Reduced quality of life
  • Disfigurement
  • Loss of consortium
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Our award-winning New York trial attorneys have spent decades establishing relationships with New York’s finest experts and specialists. We can turn to them for help as we navigate the more intricate and nuanced aspects of your case, including the ways in which injuries affect your day-to-day life (and how they might in the future). 

This detailed approach can help us prepare an argument for a financial award that truly reflects what your accident claim is worth.

How much money is my Queens personal injury case worth?

No two personal injury cases are alike. The specific details and circumstances of your accident and resulting trauma will dictate how much money you’re able to recover when your Queens injury case is resolved.

There are, however, factors that will always be relevant in the valuation process.

  • What types of injuries did you suffer?
  • Are you seeking benefits through an insurance claim or filing a personal injury lawsuit?
  • Are you able to continue working after getting hurt?
  • Has your earning capacity changed since the accident?
  • How have you been affected by the trauma of being involved in an accident?
  • How old are you?
  • Do you bear any responsibility for the accident that caused you to get hurt?

The more your day-to-day life has to change because of the accident and resulting injuries, the more you can expect your Queens personal injury case to be worth.

Never underestimate how much of an impact hiring an experienced Queens personal injury attorney can have on your financial recovery. At Proner & Proner, we have the experience, resources, and reputation you’ll need to maximize your recovery. Call our Queens law office to discuss the specific details of your case.

I’m getting blamed for my accident in Queens. Can I still recover compensation?

New York is one of several states to adopt a pure comparative negligence system. Under the law, the victims who contribute to their accidents are not automatically barred from seeking damages. However, damages will be reduced based on the victim’s role in an accident. 

Let’s say you are hurt in a Queens slip-and-fall accident and suffer damages valued at $100,000. You are assigned five percent of the blame. The court will factor in your share of the fault and will not allow your financial award to exceed $95,000.

Insurance companies will try to use shared fault to their advantage. After all, the more liability you share, the less money they’ll have to pay if you win your case.

Proner & Proner will be ready to defend you from these victim-blaming strategies at every turn. We will counter allegations that you share responsibility and work to minimize how much, if any, fault is assigned to you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Queens, NY Personal Injury Cases

Our lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that we only get paid if we recover financial compensation in your case.  This also means that our lawyers will advance the resources necessary to investigate your case, hire experts and take other actions to build a compelling argument in your favor.  If we win a settlement for you, we are paid a percentage of that settlement award. Essentially, you have no up-front costs in hiring our personal injury attorneys.

While it is important to evaluate your lawyer’s training and specific experience handling personal injury cases, to some extent choosing your lawyer comes down to evaluating whether you feel comfortable with that lawyer.  Our lawyers strive to give every client the personal attention that they deserve, and our extensive history allows us to point to a proven track record of successfully helping clients get back on their feet. We offer a free consultation so that you can learn more about us and our straightforward, educated approach to the law in personal injury cases.

Helping You Seek Compensation for All of Your Queens Accident Injuries

Our Queens personal injury law firm can help you seek damages for:

  • Broken bones
  • Soft tissue damage
  • Cuts and lacerations
  • Burns
  • Nerve damage
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Back injury
  • Neck injury
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Concussion
  • Whiplash
  • Amputation
  • Degloving injury
  • Crushing injury
  • Catastrophic injury
  • Wrongful death of a family member

Get to the closest hospital in Queens after your accident. Seeking medical treatment right away will help keep you safe, limit the risk of complications, and help establish a causal link between the accident and your injuries.

How common are accidents in Queens?

More than 2.21 million people live in the borough of Queens. Every day, its roads are jam-packed with residents, tourists, and workers traveling to and from New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. It’s no surprise that traffic accidents happen frequently on the streets of Queens.

According to crash data from the NYPD, Queens accounted for 29 percent of all the accidents in New York City that resulted in injury or death in 2021. 

That year, there were a total of 11,535 accidents reported in Queens, not counting collisions only resulting in property damage.

As a result of these accidents, 12,739 people were injured, and 65 people were killed.

In total, that’s 31 serious accidents reported every single day.

Of course, car accidents aren’t the only reason people suffer injuries or lose family members in Queens.

Experienced Queens Personal Injury Lawyers Fighting for You

Your life can change forever because of an accident in Queens, but you don’t have to face the repercussions on your own. The Queens personal injury lawyers at Proner & Proner are ready to help you stand up, assert your rights, and demand financial accountability for your injuries and suffering.

Your first consultation is free, and we work on contingency, which means you pay nothing unless we win your Queens personal injury case. Give us a call at (212) 986-3030 or complete our online form to get started today.

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Office Location

Even though the firm has successfully represented clients from five continents and over 30 jurisdictions, Proner & Proner serves New York personal injury clients in all five boroughs from our office in Midtown Manhattan.