Common Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits in New York 93326
Pursuing compensation after an accident is surrounded by misinformation that often prevent those who have been harmed from pursuing the damages they are entitled to. Let us address the most common myths — and the reality behind each one.
**Misconception: "If it was partly my fault, I cannot recover anything."**
This is an especially widespread misunderstandings. New York uses a modified comparative negligence system. In plain terms is you can still are found partially at fault. What you receive gets adjusted by your percentage of responsibility — but it does not get wiped away.
**Myth: "I don't need a lawyer — the adjuster will pay what I am owed."**
Adjusters are businesses focused on minimizing what they pay out. The initial offer is almost always lower than what your case is worth. A dedicated personal injury lawyer knows the full picture of your damages — including future care needs and quality-of-life damages that adjusters typically minimize.
**False: "Personal injury lawsuits drag on forever."**
Though complex matters do take longer, most personal injury claims in New York resolve within a Saratoga Springs DUI defense reasonable timeframe. How long your case takes is shaped by the severity of your case, how cooperative the other side toward resolving the claim, and whether litigation proves required.
**Myth: "Too much time has passed after the accident — it is too late."**
The legal window for most personal injury lawsuits in New York is three years. That said, certain exceptions that may extend that deadline — such as cases involving municipalities, which demand a notice of claim in just three months. When in doubt whether your claim is still viable, speak with a personal injury attorney immediately.
**False: "Taking legal action is greedy."**
Filing a claim for injuries caused by someone else's negligence is exactly what the legal system was designed for — not an act of greed. Treatment expenses, time away from work, and long-term suffering carry actual financial weight. Making the person who caused your injuries responsible is how the system is supposed to function.
The attorneys at Ianniello Chauvin, LLP, clients are given straightforward answers from the very first conversation. No unrealistic claims — just an honest evaluation of what you are dealing with and a path for moving forward.
Areas We Serve Near Saratoga Springs
Proudly serving clients near:
