Personal Injury in Brooklyn and New York City
Knowing how to file a claim for compensation after an accident or personal injury is an important first step in putting your life and the lives of your family back into order. Many injury victims do not know where to start to file a claim and receive a settlement, making an already difficult time even more stressful. At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg & Brown Brooklyn law firm, we know that the better informed our clients are the more smoothly their case can be resolved, and offer up these suggestions for how to file an injury claim in Brooklyn.
Report the Incident: The importance of reporting your accident to the proper authorities as quickly as possible can not be stressed enough. The report you file will serve as an official record of how the event occurred, the injuries and damage you sustained and other important details that may otherwise be lost. After an accident, be sure to report it to the police or, if you are hurt on the job, to your employer and be sure that an official report is taken.
Consult a Doctor: Like filing a report, consulting your doctor about injuries you have sustained and the treatment they require is a vital step in the process for filing a claim. Not only will speaking with a doctor help document your injuries and be valuable evidence of your claim, it will help you to recover quickly by ensuring you get the treatment you need.
Consult an Attorney: A personal injury and accident attorney is the person best able to evaluate your claim and help you determine who is liable for your injuries and how much compensation you can seek. Speak with an attorney as soon as possible to ensure all of your rights are protected, and you can begin the process for receiving compensation as quickly as possible.
