New York Personal Injury Litigation

Moore Kuehn focuses on all areas of personal injury litigation. Personal injury cases may concern a wide range of facts and claims, such as dangerous products, defective drugs, medical negligence, food contamination, unsafe work conditions, and automobile accidents. When a company or individual fails to follow the law, properly investigate their product, or report problems or side effects, they put the well-being and safety of their customers and the public at risk and violate the law.

Moore Kuehn handles personal injury litigation in all five boroughs and Long Island.  Seven of New York State’s ten most dangerous roads are on Long Island. Among the worst in Suffolk County are Middle Country Road, Sunrise Highway, Route 110 and Wicks Road.  In Nassau County, the worst are Jericho Turnpike, Hempstead Turnpike, Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road.  Suffolk County continues to lead New York State in traffic accidents, with an average of over 31,000 crashes per year, including an average of 150 fatalities each year.

Our firm considers it an honor to defend and protect the rights of New Yorkers who have suffered emotional and physical injuries as a result of the action or inaction of another.

Why Choose Moore Kuehn?

  • We have recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for injured New Yorkers.
  • Our law firm has helped many New Yorkers with their personal injuries by attending doctor visits, recommending specialists, having no fault benefits denials reversed, and negotiating medical bills.
  • We are well versed in New York’s esoteric no fault laws, the substantial injury threshold, and other personal injury nuances specific to New York.
  • We have personal injury experience in cases against property owners, concert venues, automobile insurance companies, and the City of New York.

What Is Personal Injury Litigation?

Personal injury disputes arise when a person suffers injury or harm for which someone else is legally responsible. Many personal injury claims are resolved through informal settlement, in which negotiation occurs, followed by a written agreement and payment of an agreed upon amount of money.

When disputes cannot be settled out of court, the injured party (plaintiff) files a civil complaint against the responsible party (defendant), alleging that the defendant acted negligently or wrongfully in the accident or injury that caused the harm. Once a lawsuit is filed, personal injury litigation has begun.

Types of Personal Injury Litigation

Our New York trial lawyers have a successful track record handling a wide range of personal injury litigation matters, including claims involving:

  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Airplane accidents
  • Boating accidents
  • Commercial trucking accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Nursing home abuse and neglect
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Defamation of character: Libel and slander
  • Assault, battery, and intentional harm
  • Product liability claims
  • Dangerous drugs and medical devices

Elements of a Personal Injury Claim Based on Negligence

Negligence is a determining factor in nearly all personal injury cases. To prevail in personal injury litigation, plaintiffs must prove that the defendant’s negligence or carelessness was the cause of the injury. To establish negligence, you must show that:

  • The defendant owed a legal duty to the plaintiff.
  • The defendant breached that duty.
  • Defendant’s breach of duty was the proximate cause of injury or harm to the plaintiff.
  • The injury caused the plaintiff real damages, such as financial loss, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

New York Negligence Laws

New York is a comparative negligence state, under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 1411. If you are found to be partially at fault for the accident or incident that caused your injuries, you can still recover damages under state law. However, those damages will be reduced in proportion to the degree of fault you are assigned. For example, if you are awarded $100,000 in damages and are found to be 10% at fault for the accident or injury, your compensation will be reduced to $90,000.

Why You Need a Lawyer

It is a common defense to try to assign fault for an injury to the victim. In personal injury litigation, the attorney for the other side will attempt to assign as must blame for the incident as possible to you. Our experienced personal injury litigation attorneys are zealous advocates for our clients. We will fight aggressively and effectively for the full and fair compensation you deserve.

Get In Touch with Our Firm Today

If you have been injured through someone else’s negligence, it is in your best interests to speak with an experienced personal injury litigation attorney as soon as possible. At Moore Kuehn, we have a history of success fighting for the rights of injured people. Call us today to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation.

PRACTICE AREAS

NEW YORK

Discrimination on the basis of disability can have a negative impact on employment and livelihood and other aspects of life. If you have been a victim of disability discrimination, contact Moore Kuehn today.

Riding a bicycle has its obvious advantages, including avoiding the traffic and daily congestion of the city. Bicycles are also no match against the millions of passenger cars, taxis, buses, and trucks out on the roads of New York City.

Car accidents are a leading cause of injury and death across the nation. Sadly, no matter how diligently we drive, there is always the risk of being involved in a wreck caused by another driver. If you have been hurt in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, call Moore Kuehn today.

Moore Kuehn maintains an active commercial litigation practice. We work with clients that require personalized strategies and budgets to manage their cases in the most cost-effective way possible.

Companies often engage in deceptive marketing, false advertising, and unfair trade practices, or violate state-specific statutes mandating certain policies and procedures. Such practices drive revenue while inducing consumers to unfairly rely on the company’s misrepresentation.

Moore Kuehn seeks to hold employers of all kinds liable for violations of state and federal employment laws. These lawsuits can take the form of personal lawsuits or employment class action lawsuits, allowing many employees who were wronged by the same employment law violations to join together in a single lawsuit.

Moore Kuehn focuses on all areas of personal injury litigation. Personal injury cases may concern a wide range of facts and claims, such as dangerous products, defective drugs, medical negligence, food contamination, unsafe work conditions, and automobile accidents.

Consumers have a right to expect that the products they buy will be reasonably safe to use. Unfortunately, manufacturers sometimes release dangerous products in the marketplace.

Moore Kuehn regularly investigates publicly traded companies for securities law violations. Moore Kuehn recovers assets for investors and holds defendants accountable for misrepresenting important information to investors.

No one should have to endure sexual harassment in the workplace. This type of behavior is specifically prohibited under state statutes and federal law. If you have been subjected to sexual harassment on the job, contact Moore Kuehn right away.

Shareholder derivative litigation seeks to enforce and further the rights of shareholders by holding boards of directors and executive officers accountable for harm caused to the company. We represent proactive investors, of all sizes, who seek revisions and implementation of corporate governance to maximize shareholder value.

Slip and fall accidents are a serious matter. They can cause severe injuries with life-altering consequences for the victim. If you have been hurt in a slip and fall on someone else’s property, contact Moore Kuehn today.

Truck accidents can cause serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a collision with a large commercial truck, contact Moore Kuehn as soon as possible.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or “TCPA,” prohibits anyone from calling or texting you using an automated dialing system, unless they had your prior permission. TCPA lawsuits often result when companies won’t stop sending harassing calls or texts to consumers.

CONNECTICUT

Federal law prohibits discrimination against a person with a disability. All Connecticut employers, schools, business owners and landlords must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discriminating against a person with a disability.

Dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident can be extremely stressful, especially if you have sustained serious injuries and are unable to pay medical bills. Having an experienced attorney on your side to fight for fair compensation will let you focus on what matters, your recovery.

Moore Kuehn maintains an active commercial litigation practice. We work with clients that require personalized strategies and budgets to manage their cases in the most cost-effective way possible. We strive to provide immediate comprehensive advice with preliminary judgments about the client’s exposure, the likelihood of success, and the best way to proceed.

Companies often engage in deceptive marketing, false advertising, or unfair trade practices, or violate state-specific statutes mandating certain policies and procedures. Such practices drive revenue while inducing consumers to unfairly rely on the company’s misrepresentation. Examples include mislabeling a product, making false claims about a product’s health benefits, or improperly applying loan payments.

Moore Kuehn seeks to hold employers of all kinds liable for violations of state and federal employment laws. These lawsuits can take the form of personal lawsuits or employment class action lawsuits, allowing many employees who were wronged by the same employment law violations to join together in a single lawsuit.

Moore Kuehn focuses on all areas of personal injury litigation. Personal injury cases may concern a wide range of facts and claims, such as dangerous products, defective drugs, medical negligence, food contamination, unsafe work conditions, and car accidents.

When a consumer purchases and uses a product, he or she expects it to be safe to use for it’s advertised and intended purpose. A product manufacturer or seller may, through an act of negligence, allow a dangerous and defective product onto the marketplace.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal, and victims have recourse under state and federal law. If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, call Moore Kuehn as soon as possible. Our experienced Connecticut employment lawyers can discuss your options and help protect your legal rights.

Connecticut property owners or operators, with a few exceptions, are responsible for providing safe premises for visitors, renters, and customers. A failure to maintain a safe property for others can result in serious slip and fall accidents, cause serious injury and long-lasting chronic pain.