Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Niagara-Falls

Niagara Falls Personal Injury

Many events that people call “accidents” are preventable. When someone suffers injuries due to a traffic collision, a slip-and-fall incident, or a defective product, another party often bears liability for the victim’s resulting losses. The injured individual may be eligible to seek compensation from the wrongdoer for injury-related medical expenses, lost income due to missed time at work, and other losses.

However, filing a successful personal injury claim can be more challenging than many people realize, especially when you are simultaneously attempting to focus on healing. Working with a skilled personal injury attorney can help reduce your stress and increase your chances of recovering the compensation you need to move forward. The seasoned team at Campbell & Associates has a proven track record of successfully handling personal injury cases for individuals across Western New York. Contact us today at (716) 922-2222 for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer serving Niagara Falls.

What Is Personal Injury?

Personal injury law is a type of civil (or “tort”) law that protects people who have suffered harm due to another party’s negligent actions. In New York, individuals who sustain injuries someone else caused can file a civil lawsuit against the at-fault individual to recover compensation for losses they would not have sustained if not for the other party.

In practice, this process tends to involve filing a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance policy. Sometimes, the insurer will quickly award the amount the claimant has requested. However, it is more likely that negotiations will be necessary to secure a settlement package that will cover the full extent of the injured party’s losses.

While most claims settle out of court, there are some cases when the insurer refuses to offer the claimant what they deserve. In such situations, the injured party must take their claim to court. Negotiations and litigation both require a significant amount of legal knowledge and skill, so having an experienced personal injury attorney on your side is crucial.

Types of Cases We Handle

The seasoned team at Campbell & Associates has extensive experience handling many types of personal injury cases for clients in Niagara Falls, including the following:

Traffic accidents
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
Construction injuries
Slip and fall accidents
Dog bites
Product liability
Medical malpractice

Regardless of the type of incident that led to your injuries, consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney at Campbell & Associates can help you understand your rights and options.

How We Conduct Investigations

At Campbell & Associates, we understand that building a solid personal injury case requires thorough investigation and careful evidence gathering. When you entrust your case to our skilled attorneys, we will:

Listen to your story – We begin by meeting with you to discuss the details of your accident and injuries. We’ll ask questions to understand the full impact of the incident on your life.
Gather evidence – Our team will collect all relevant evidence, including police reports, medical records, witness statements, photographs, and videos of the accident scene and your injuries.
Consult with experts – Depending on your case, we may work with accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, life care planners, economists, and other professionals. Their testimony can help establish liability and the extent of your past, current, and future losses.
Identify liable parties – We will investigate to determine all parties who may have contributed to causing your accident. In some cases, multiple parties may share liability.
Examine insurance policies – Our attorneys will carefully review relevant insurance policies to determine the types of coverage available to compensate you for your losses.

Types of Compensation Available in a Niagara Falls Personal Injury Case

The compensation you receive for your accident-related losses will depend on the nature of the accident and the severity of your injuries. Working with a skilled attorney can help maximize the compensation you may be able to recover for losses such as:

Medical expenses, such as ambulance rides, ER visits, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, surgeries, medications, assistive devices, physical therapy, and long-term care
Lost income if your injuries force you to miss work
Reduced earning capacity if you must leave your job for a lower-paying one due to a long-term or permanent disability
Physical and emotional pain and suffering, anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Loss of enjoyment of life

Speak to a knowledgeable New York personal injury attorney for an informed assessment of your case’s worth.

New York Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

State laws place firm deadlines on personal injury lawsuits. If you have suffered injuries due to another party’s negligence, you must initiate legal action before the following deadlines:

For most types of accidents, such as traffic collisions or slip-and-fall incidents, the deadline is three years from the accident date.
For claims against a government entity, the deadline is one year and 90 days after the accident. However, you must notify the government of your intention to bring a claim within 90 days.
For medical malpractice cases, the deadline is two and a half years from the injury date. However, in cases involving a foreign object left in a patient’s body, the deadline is one year from the date the patient discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) the object’s presence.
For wrongful death cases, the deadline is two years from the decedent’s passing.

Missing these deadlines can lead to the forfeiture of your right to compensation. Contacting a knowledgeable New York personal injury attorney as soon as possible can help ensure you complete all filings promptly.

Contact Campbell & Associates Today

If you have suffered injuries due to another party’s negligence, the skilled attorneys at Campbell & Associates are here for you. Our legal team has decades of combined experience, and we have the knowledge and resources to optimize your chances of success. Call us today at (716) 992-2222 or contact us online for a free consultation and let our compassionate lawyers support you through this challenging time.

Directions to Our Law Firm in Buffalo

Clients in Niagara Falls can visit us in our Buffalo offices, conveniently located at 69 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1010c, Buffalo, NY 14202. Here is how you can find us if you are arriving by car.

From the North:

If you’re coming from the north, take I-190 S and follow it into downtown Buffalo. Take exit 7 for Church St and turn left onto Church St. Continue straight onto S Division St, then turn right onto Delaware Ave. Our offices will be on your left at 69 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1010c.

From the South:

When coming from the south, take I-190 N into Buffalo. Use the left two lanes to take exit 6 for Elm St. Turn right onto S Elm St, then take a left onto W Tupper St. Turn right onto Delaware Ave, and you’ll find our offices at 69 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1010c on your right.

From the East:

If you’re approaching from the east, take State Highway 33 W (Kensington Expy) as you head into Buffalo. Take the Oak St exit and keep right to continue onto E Tupper St. Turn left onto Washington St, then right onto W Mohawk St. Turn left onto Delaware Ave. Our law offices will be on the right side at 69 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1010c.

From the West:

Coming from the west, take I-190 E/New York State Thruway E and follow it to exit 7 for Church St. Turn right onto Church St and proceed straight to continue onto S Division St. Make a right turn onto Delaware Ave. We are located at 69 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1010c, which will be on your left.