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Civil Litigation encompasses wrongs, injuries, or disputes between private persons, as opposed to criminal law, which remedies crimes against the State of New York. People who have suffered an injury due to the negligence or intentional acts of another are entitled to just compensation under the law.
Time is of the Essence in New York Auto Accidents
In automobile accidents, time is truly of the essence for many reasons. One of the most important reasons is the need for good documentation regarding the injuries you sustained as the result of the car crash. Accurate record keeping will be an important element in successfully pursuing your personal injury lawsuit. Also, witnesses must be located and interviewed while their recollection of the event is still fresh in their minds.
Premises Liability Claims in New York (Slip and Fall)
Many premises liability accidents occur when the injured party slips and falls, or is injured in other ways on public or private property. The most common allegation in premises liability matters is that the property had not been properly maintained by the owner. As the result of the property owner’s negligence, the injured person is entitled to monetary damages. A qualified attorney can review your claim and help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Statute of Limitations
What many people do not realize is that there are time constraints associated with filing a personal injury lawsuit. This is due to the time limits set forth in the statute of limitations associated with the corresponding lawsuit. The clock starts ticking from the time the injured party becomes aware of the injury, or should have reasonably become aware the injury as the result of the particular accident.
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