Manhattan Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Estimates of the population for Manhattan in 2020 exceed 1.6 million people in a 26 square-mile area or nearly 71,000 people per square mile. On a typical workday, the borough’s population swells to nearly four million, squeezing 170,000 busy people into every square mile rushing around to do their jobs, run their errands and live their lives.
Everyone in Manhattan is in a hurry. With so many people moving about on the streets and sidewalks, in and out of stores, on and off the subway and up and down the stairs, it’s not surprising that Manhattan is home to many personal injury accidents every year. From his office in Midtown, attorney Michael Gunzburg and his team help injury victims throughout Manhattan recover signification compensation when they are hurt by the negligence of another. Call Michael Gunzburg, P.C., for a free consultation at 212-725-8500 if you’ve suffered a Manhattan personal injury in any of the following instances, among others:
- Auto Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- E-Bike Accidents
- Pedestrian Accident
- Construction Accident
- Bus or Train Accident
- Medical Malpractice
When you are looking for a personal injury lawyer to help you get medical care and compensation after an injury, you can count on the experience and record of success at Michael Gunzburg, P.C. Our firm has 37 years handling Manhattan personal injury matters and over that time has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients. With a highly-trained legal staff and a team of investigators, doctors and nurses at our disposal, we are ready to go to work right away determining the facts and building a strong case that proves the other party’s negligence, their liability to you, and the amount of money damages you need and deserve.
Our approach at Michael Gunzburg, P.C. is to start preparing your case for trial from day one. It’s true that most cases settle without having to go to court, but by putting your case on a litigation footing, we put you in the best position for a maximum settlement amount. Insurance company executives are smart people always thinking about their shareholders, profits and bottom line. When they are presented with the risk of going in front of a jury when the lawyer on the other side has prepared a strong, solid case and has a record of obtaining significant jury verdicts, they make the smart business decision to meet our demands and settle. If they don’t, we are more than ready to take your case to a jury.
What Kind of Compensation Can I Expect on My Manhattan Personal Injury Claim?
Recovery in a personal injury case comes in the form of money damages. You receive compensation for the amount of damages you suffered. This amount is negotiated with the insurance company or, if the parties don’t settle, decided by a judge or jury following a trial. Damages in a Manhattan personal injury case are divided into two broad categories called economic damages and non-economic damages. Both types of damages are “compensatory,” meaning they are meant to compensate you for the harm you suffered. In some cases, punitive damages might be appropriate as well. Punitive damages are not compensatory but instead are meant to punish the negligent party for especially wrongful behavior. Examples of the categories of compensatory damages are shown below.
Economic Damages
- Past and future medical expenses, including doctor and hospital bills, prescription medicines, physical therapy, home health equipment, and rehabilitation
- Lost wages or income for days you missed from work due to the accident
- Diminished earning capacity if you are partially or permanently disabled from working because of the accident, either temporarily or permanently
- Property damage, such as the cost to repair or replace your vehicle
Non-economic Damages
- Pain and Suffering
- Mental Anguish
- Emotional Distress
- Loss in quality of life or life enjoyment
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Loss of a limb
Hurt by the Negligence of Another in Manhattan? Call Michael Gunzburg, P.C., Today!
Attorney Michael Gunzburg handles a wide range of personal injury matters in Manhattan and strives to get the best results for his clients every time. You can count on Michael Gunzburg, P.C. to keep you informed and involved in your case while helping you get the care and compensation you need to deal with your injuries and the disruption in your life. Call 212-725-8500 for your no-cost consultation today.
