Binghamton Personal Injury Lawyer
Any injury is painful, frustrating, and in some cases life-changing or even catastrophic. But when you suffer an injury due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, it’s even more frustrating. That’s why the skilled personal injury attorneys at Gattuso & Ciotoli, PLLC, strive to help injury victims recover their financial losses so they can focus on their physical and emotional recovery. We handle personal injury cases in Binghamton and the entire Central New York State area with compassion, thoroughness, and an uncompromising fight for your rights.
If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury as a result of a preventable accident or incident, you deserve compensatory justice from the person or party responsible.
Understanding Personal Injury Claims
In New York, you are entitled to compensation if you suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s action or negligence. Whether you suffer a car accident with someone else at fault or you slip and fall in a restaurant bathroom because a leaky sink left a puddle on the floor, when you are in a situation where your safety depends on others acting responsibly and their negligence causes you an injury, you have a personal injury claim. Some examples of accidents and injuries that may fall under personal injury laws include:
- Car accidents when another driver is at fault
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Slip and fall
- Trip and fall
- Construction accidents
- Wrongful death
You are entitled to compensation for financial damages and pain and suffering when someone else’s actions or negligence causes an accident and you suffer injuries, or if you lose a loved one due to the recklessness or carelessness of a party or parties.
Personal Injury Compensation and Damages
Personal injury claims are meant to compensate you for damages caused by someone else’s carelessness. These include compensation for monetary losses and emotional damages. Most claims settle out of court, but others require litigation in a courtroom in order for an award for damages. Common economic damages include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical expenses for surgeries, therapies, and medications related to the injury
- Lost wages and future lost income
- Diminished earning capacity
- Damages to property such as to a vehicle in the case of a car accident
There is also a range of emotional damages caused by an injury. The pain and suffering you endure as the result of a devasting injury takes a serious toll on your quality of life and deserves compensation. Common non-economic damages include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or anguish
- Loss of activities
- Loss of consortium (diminished enjoyment of relationships including a physical relationship with a spouse or partner)
Non-economic damages claims in the case of a serious injury deserve compensation.
Why Choose the Law Firm of Gattuso & Ciotoli, PLLC?
The skilled legal team at Gattuso & Ciotoli believes everyone deserves compensation for personal injuries so they can take the time to fully heal, without the financial burden caused by the effects of the accident distracting from their recovery. With decades of experience navigating the complexities of personal injury lawsuits both in and out of court, we have a long-proven track record of success, compassion, and tireless work on behalf of our clients. In Binghamton and throughout Central New York and New York State, we provide skilled representation for personal injury claims with personalized attention and a passion for success. Contact us today so we can get to work on our strategies in your personal injury case.