New York City Car Accident Lawyers
Experienced New York City Car Accident Lawyers – Michele S. Mirman, Mirman, Markovits, & Landau PC
Michele Mirman is a founding member of Mirman, Markovits, & Landau, a New York City firm dedicated to helping car accident victims in and around the city. She is both an experienced negotiator and a trial attorney with decades of experience. She has won over $1 billion for clients over the last 40 years. She leads a team of trial lawyers recognized for excellence and advocacy for victims.
Many people in the New York City area rely on Mirman and her team after car accidents because they have so much to offer:
- Billions of dollars won for victims
- Multimillion-dollar wins
- Over 40 years of experience litigating in New York City
- Free consultations
- Contingency payment plans
- Home and hospital visits available
New York City Law Office
Mirman, Markovits, & Landau, PC can reach clients all over the metro area from their office in Manhattan:
291 Broadway
6th Floor
New York, NY 10007
How Do I Know if I Need a New York Car Accident Lawyer?
In the confusion following an accident, hiring a lawyer is not the first thing on your mind. After receiving emergency medical care, there are several good reasons to contact a lawyer:
- Most car accident lawyers offer free consultations. You can get advice on your case for free.
- If you’re having a hard time working with your insurance company to get compensation, a lawyer can step in and get you better results.
- A lawyer can get more compensation out of the insurer than you can alone.
- If you have severe injuries following the accident or lost a loved one, a lawyer can help you file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and their insurance company.
- Working with a lawyer allows you to focus your time and energy on getting better while they do the leg work to get you compensation.
- A lawyer can help if you are being blamed for the accident.
New York is a no-fault insurance state, but that doesn’t mean you cannot sue the at-fault driver. The state allows for lawsuits if you meet certain requirements. A car accident lawyer can advise you on this.
New York City Car Accident Verdicts and Settlements
If you’re struggling with the idea of working with a lawyer and taking legal action, it may help to look at examples from the area. These are just a few of the many cases victims of car accidents in New York have filed that resulted in compensation:[1][2]
- $500,000 for a torn meniscus. A man working in Brooklyn suffered a torn meniscus in his knee after a car accident. The injury required surgery. His lawyers got him a verdict for a $500,000 award.
- $1,766,000 for bus hit and run. A Transit Authority bus hit a young boy as he and his grandmother were trying to catch the bus. His lawyers won the case in court and got the boy a significant award for his fractured leg.
- $2,092,000 for ambulance accident. A man being transported by ambulance suffered a herniated disc after the ambulance got in an accident with another car. The man required back surgery.
- $1.25 million for bus crash. A New York man suffered a brain injury during a crash between a car and a bus in Jersey City. The tour bus collided with a car and then hit a lamppost. His lawyers helped him settle with the bus company.
- $70,000 for rear-end hit and run. A man was able to recover $70,000 in a settlement after an accident caused him injuries. The other driver fled the scene, but the victim managed to get the license plate number.
These cases show just how serious car accidents can be. They also show what a good lawyer can do for their clients. These examples can’t help predict the outcome of your case, but they give you an idea of what you may be able to do with the right lawyer.
If you have suffered serious injuries in a car accident in New York City, contact a lawyer. Those specializing in car accident cases can provide you with the best advice and representation.