Answer a few quick questions. We'll give you an honest read on your situation β no obligation, no pressure.
Question 1
Question 1
What happened to you or a family member?
Choose the option that best describes your situation.
Question 2
How serious were the injuries?
More serious injuries generally support stronger claims and higher compensation.
Question 3
Was someone else responsible?
New York's "pure comparative negligence" law means even partial fault on your end doesn't necessarily end your claim.
Question 4
When did this happen?
Filing deadlines in New York are strict. Missing them can permanently end your right to recover.
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Question 5
Have you received medical care for your injuries?
Documentation of your injuries is one of the most important parts of any claim.
Question 6
Have you experienced financial losses beyond medical bills?
These losses can significantly increase the value of a personal injury claim.
Question 2
How serious were the injuries or harm caused?
More serious outcomes generally support stronger claims and higher compensation in malpractice cases.
Question 4
When did the medical error occur?
Medical malpractice cases in New York have a 2.5-year filing deadline β shorter than most other injury cases.
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Question 2
Which product caused the injury?
Some products are part of active mass tort litigation, which may affect how your case is handled.
Question 3
How serious are the injuries or health effects?
Product liability cases are strongest when the harm is documented and significant.
Question 4
When did you first experience symptoms or receive your diagnosis?
Product liability cases generally follow a 3-year statute of limitations in New York, running from when you knew or should have known about the injury.
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Question 2
What caused your family member's death?
The cause of death determines which type of claim applies and which deadlines govern.
Question 3
What is your relationship to the person who died?
In New York, only certain family members have the right to bring a wrongful death claim, and the relationship affects recoverable damages.
Question 4
When did your family member pass away?
Wrongful death lawsuits in New York must be filed within 2 years of the date of death β one of the shorter deadlines in personal injury law.
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What You Can Still Do
πCall us for a brief, no-cost conversation. Narrow exceptions to filing deadlines do exist β the continuous treatment doctrine, tolling for minors, and a defendant's absence from New York can all extend a deadline in specific situations. We can quickly tell you whether any apply to yours.
ποΈIf your deadline has truly passed, the NYC Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service at (212) 626-7373 can connect you with an attorney who can confirm whether any path forward remains.
πFor reference: most NY personal injury cases must be filed within 3 years, medical malpractice within 2.5 years, wrongful death within 2 years, and claims against city agencies require a Notice of Claim within 90 days.
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