Personal Injury Attorney for Fredonia-Dunkirk, NY

A personal injury can upend your life and jeopardize your financial stability. If you were hurt by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, the responsible party should pay for your losses – not you or your loved ones. However, getting the money you need can be challenging.

Campbell & Associates has decades of legal experience we can put behind the pursuit of fair and full compensation for you and your family. A personal injury attorney serving Fredonia-Dunkirk, New York, can build a solid claim and fight for every cent you’re owed. Call or contact us online to get started on your case today.

What Is a Personal Injury?

Personal injury is an area of civil law that allows victims to seek monetary compensation for damages caused by another party’s negligent actions or wrongful behavior. Our firm handles all types of personal injury cases, including:

Motor Vehicle Accidents – New York is a no-fault insurance state, meaning auto accident victims must first turn to their personal injury protection (PIP) insurance for compensation, regardless of who caused the accident. However, if you have serious injuries and significant expenses your insurance won’t cover, you can seek damages from a liable party. We assist with all motor vehicle collision claims, including car, truck, and bus accidents, motorcycle accidents,bicycle accidents, distracted driving accidents, and drunk driving collisions.
Premises Liability – Premises liability claims address injuries caused by negligent or dangerous property conditions, including slip and fall accidents and dog bite injuries.
Construction Accidents – Construction exposes workers to many potential hazards, including heights, dangerous equipment, electricity, and scaffolding. New York has labor laws specifically designed to protect construction workers, but they are complex. We can help you understand your rights.
Workplace Accidents – Construction sites are not the only workplaces where employees can get hurt. If you sustained a job-related injury, we can help you seek workers’ compensation benefits or pursue injury claims against liable third parties.
Wrongful Death –Wrongful death claims seek to recover compensation a deceased party could have sought with a personal injury claim had they lived. Wrongful death damages also compensate surviving family members for losses related to their loved one’s death.

How a Personal Injury Attorney Serving Fredonia-Dunkirk Can Help You

We understand that those who come to us for help are hurt, stressed, and scared. We want to relieve your concerns by providing legal advice to help you move forward. When you work with our lawyers serving Dunkirk, New York, and Fredonia, New York, you can focus on your health, knowing your case is in good hands. We can:

Investigate the Cause of Your Injury – Our team can conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of your injury and identify liable parties. We can collect evidence proving fault and demonstrating your right to compensation.
Manage Case Details – We will calculate your damages, prepare and file paperwork, track and manage deadlines, and handle all case-related communications.
Advocate for You – Our goal is to get the maximum compensation possible for our clients. We will aggressively negotiate on your behalf, reject lowball settlement offers, and stand up to bad-faith insurance tactics. If necessary, we are prepared to take your case to trial to get the money you deserve.

Colin Campbell has over 30 years of courtroom experience. He and the Campbell & Associates team have earned a reputation as a trusted Western New York law firm. Our commitment to achieving results and serving our clients has led to multiple recognitions from Super Lawyers and U.S. News “Best Law Firms.” Contact us today for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer near you.

Personal Injury Compensation

Every personal injury claim is unique, and the compensation you can seek will depend on various factors, including the type of accident you experienced, the severity of your injuries, and their impact on your life.

In general, damages may include:

Medical Expenses – We can pursue the cost of your current and future medical treatment. This may include the cost of emergency transportation, emergency department services, medical procedures, hospital and doctor bills, prescription drugs, medical equipment, physical therapy, and long-term nursing.
Lost Income – Our lawyers in Fredonia and Dunkirk can seek your lost earnings and employment benefits, including bonuses, commissions, and tips. We can also seek compensation for lost future wages and lost earning capacity.
Pain and Suffering – We can recover compensation for intangible losses related to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Pain and suffering damages may include scarring, disfigurement, disabling injuries, depression, stress, anxiety, loss of enjoyment, and diminished quality of life.
Wrongful Death – We can seek wrongful death damages for your loved one’s medical bills, funeral and burial costs, lost income (including lost inheritance), and conscious pain and suffering. We can also pursue awards for the loss of your family member’s services, support, and guidance.

Our Case Results

Campbell & Associates has achieved multiple seven-figure settlements and verdicts. Our personal injury case results include:

$6 million for a falling scaffold construction accident
$5.2 million for a cargo ship accident
$1.9 million for a wrongful death car accident
$1.75 million for a fall from a loading dock
$1.4 million for an automobile collision

How to Prove Negligence Caused Your Personal Injury

Negligence is the basis for personal injury claims. A party is negligent when they act in a careless or wrongful manner that harms another person or their property.

Negligence will differ depending on the type of accident that caused your injury. For example, negligent driving includes speeding, erratic driving, drinking and driving, texting and driving, or running a red light or stop sign. Negligent property management includes failing to repair broken flooring, ripped carpeting, or cracked sidewalks.

Our attorneys can collect evidence establishing negligence and proving your right to compensation. Again, proof will vary depending on your accident but may include:

Medical records
Police reports
Surveillance, cell phone, or dashcam video
Photographs
Accident debris and physical data
Eyewitness statements
Expert testimony
Bills, receipts, pay stubs, estimates, and additional proof of your losses

New York’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

If you do not act before New York’s statutes of limitations expire, you could lose your chance to recover compensation. According to N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 214, you have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. You have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit, according to N.Y. Est. Powers & Trusts Law § 5-4.1.

You must pursue your case before these deadlines run out, or the court will likely throw out your claim, even if you can prove negligence. Waiting too long will also reduce your insurance bargaining power.

In addition, starting on your case as soon as possible will allow your legal representation to collect and preserve evidence before it gets lost or discarded or deteriorates.

Contact Campbell & Associates for Personal Injury Assistance Today

At Campbell & Associates, we offer a full range of attorney services to our personal injury clients. We can stand by your side through every step of your case, offering support, legal advice, and practical, personalized solutions.

Call or contact us online for a free consultation with a personal injury attorney in Fredonia-Dunkirk. Additionally, we serve clients from across New York State at offices in Hamburg, Buffalo, and Jamestown. We take cases on contingency basis – you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.