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New York
Injury Lawyers

Were you injured in an auto accident, a slip and fall, or under any other circumstances as a result of someone else’s careless action? If so, you may qualify for financial compensation. Here at Mitchell J. Schroeder, P.C., we believe that accident victims deserve a fair shake, and they deserve an injury lawyer who will fight, tooth and nail, to help them get their lives back on track. Contact our Rockland County personal injury lawyers today so you can tell us your story and so we can get started fighting for the compensation you deserve and need to heal.

Injury Lawyers | Fighting for Clients in Rockland County & NYC

Don’t make the mistake of going through the personal injury claims process on your own. You need an experienced attorney who can help you gather and present evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and, if necessary, take your case to trial. Look no further than our firm. We have your back, and we will, every step of the way.

Our Personal Injury Services

We handle the gamut of personal injury matters on behalf of our clients, including the following:

Auto Accident Cases We Handle

Auto accidents are jarring, and can often have long-term impacts on those involved. If you’ve been injured in any type of auto accident due to no fault of your own, including the following, we are here to help.

Premises Liability Cases We Handle

Most people don’t know this, but slip and fall cases are among the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. If you’ve been seriously injured in any capacity due to someone else’s dangerous property conditions, there is a strong chance you have a valid premises liability claim against them. Mitchell J. Schroeder, P.C. handles a wide range of premises liability claims on behalf of our injured clients, including the following:

The Burden of Proof

To win compensation in your personal injury claim, you will need to satisfy the burden of proof. Simply put, this means that you will have to show that the defendant (the person you’re suing) was negligent and that their negligence caused your injury and damages. The burden of proof is essentially the level of evidence and persuasion required to convince the judge, jury, or insurance adjusters that your claim is valid.

To best satisfy the burden of proof in a personal injury claim, you need to gather and present strong and credible evidence that supports your allegations. This may include evidence such as medical records, police reports, accident photos, witness statements, and surveillance footage, among others. You and your Rockland County injury lawyer will also have to present clear and convincing arguments that explain how the evidence proves your case.

It’s important that you hire a competent attorney who has the foresight to anticipate and counter any defenses or arguments that the defendant may raise to deny or reduce their liability. Fortunately, if you’re reading this, you are in the right place. Mitchell J. Schroeder, P.C. has decades of experience helping clients gather and present evidence to satisfy the burden of proof in their personal injury claims, and we are here to help you do the same.

Recovering Compensation

As long as you can prove that you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you should be eligible to recover two types of damages: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are losses that can be easily measured and calculated in monetary terms. They include expenses such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and loss of earning capacity. Economic damages are intended to compensate you for the actual financial impact of your injury.

Non-economic damages, on the other hand, are losses that cannot be easily quantified or assigned a dollar value. They include intangible harms such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and disfigurement. Non-economic damages are intended to compensate you for the physical and emotional impact of your injury.

Both economic and non-economic damages are considered compensatory damages, which means they are designed to make you whole again after an injury. However, they are calculated differently and may be subject to different limitations depending on the state and the type of case. This is why it’s so important that you hire a seasoned team of Rockland County personal injury lawyers who can assess the circumstances surrounding your case and advocate for maximum compensation on your behalf.

Statute of Limitations

If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. That said, you need to act fast and file your personal injury claim before the statute of limitations expires. The statute of limitations is a law that sets a deadline for starting a lawsuit in court. If you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to sue and recover any compensation. In New York, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is three years from the date the accident or incident occurred.

However, there are some exceptions and special rules that may shorten this time limit depending on the type of injury, the defendant, and other factors. For example, if you’re injured on pr by property owned by the government or a municipality, you will most likely only have 90 days from the date of your injury to file a Notice of Claim. Therefore, it is advisable to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you determine the exact deadline for your case and protect your legal rights as soon as you possibly can.

Contact Our Rockland County Injury Lawyers Today

No one facing a serious injury or the loss of a loved one should have to do so alone. Mitchell J. Schroeder, P.C. is a dedicated personal injury law firm that proudly fights for accident victims in Rockland County, Westchester County, Putnam County, Orange County, Ulster County, Dutchess County, and New York City. If you’ve been injured due to no fault of your own, contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation with our skilled legal team.

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