Why Choose Zuniga & Rinaldi LLP To Handle Your Accident Case?
The law firm of Zuniga & Rinaldi is here to counsel you and protect your legal rights from start to finish. Our attorneys have worked on behalf of insurance companies representing defendants in accident cases and are fully familiar with the tactics that defendants and insurance companies use in accident cases.
We handle the following accident cases:
- Automobile Accidents
- Body Waxing Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Trip and Fall Accidents
- Wrongful Death Cases
- & More
Our attorneys and of counsels have decades of combined experience litigating personal injury matters and are in court everyday fighting on behalf of our clients. We are in court early every day of the week. We know the attorneys appearing in court, we know the court procedures, and we know the judges. In fact, other New York attorneys and law firms retain us to co-counsel and handle their own accident cases and court appearances.
From beginning to end, we will work on your behalf to obtain the best possible outcome. Call us directly at (877) 737-8539 to schedule a free consultation. We will travel to wherever you are if need be. Hablamos Espanol.
We handle the following accident cases:
- Automobile Accidents
- Body Waxing Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Trip and Fall Accidents
- Wrongful Death Cases
- & More
Our attorneys and of counsels have decades of combined experience litigating personal injury matters and are in court everyday fighting on behalf of our clients. We are in court early every day of the week. We know the attorneys appearing in court, we know the court procedures, and we know the judges. In fact, other New York attorneys and law firms retain us to co-counsel and handle their own accident cases and court appearances.
From beginning to end, we will work on your behalf to obtain the best possible outcome. Call us directly at (877) 737-8539 to schedule a free consultation. We will travel to wherever you are if need be. Hablamos Espanol.
Accidents and Personal Injuries
Every day New Yorkers are injured while driving their automobiles, while performing construction work and even when walking and traversing in buildings and sidewalks.
More often than not, these accidents are totally avoidable and the result of someone else's negligence or recklessness. For example, in a car accident, the other driver may have failed to stop at a posted stop sign. In a construction site accident, a worker may have been forced to work on an unsafe ladder or scaffold. In a sidewalk accident, the property owner may have failed to maintain a safe sidewalk. Of course, the person who caused the accident will never admit to being negligent or reckless.
The last thing a negligent person wants is for you to hire a competent and aggressive attorney and law firm. Rest assured, these negligent and reckless individuals - and their insurance companies - will retain competent, aggressive attorneys to protect their legal rights. Their lawyers will claim you were the negligent party and the defendant's insurance company will pay a doctor a handsome sum to opine that you are a malingerer, or worse, that you sustained no injuries at all.
More often than not, these accidents are totally avoidable and the result of someone else's negligence or recklessness. For example, in a car accident, the other driver may have failed to stop at a posted stop sign. In a construction site accident, a worker may have been forced to work on an unsafe ladder or scaffold. In a sidewalk accident, the property owner may have failed to maintain a safe sidewalk. Of course, the person who caused the accident will never admit to being negligent or reckless.
The last thing a negligent person wants is for you to hire a competent and aggressive attorney and law firm. Rest assured, these negligent and reckless individuals - and their insurance companies - will retain competent, aggressive attorneys to protect their legal rights. Their lawyers will claim you were the negligent party and the defendant's insurance company will pay a doctor a handsome sum to opine that you are a malingerer, or worse, that you sustained no injuries at all.
Frequently Asked Questions From Our Personal Injury Clients
What Is a Retainer Agreement?
A retainer agreement memorializes the relationship between the attorney and client. It is the contract that the attorney and client enter into and memorializes the scope of the legal representation, the rights and responsibilities of the client and how the attorney will be compensated for his legal services, among other things. In New York State, attorneys are required to provide you with a retainer agreement as well as a Statement of Client Rights and Responsibilities. Once you sign a Retainer Agreement, the attorney can start working on your behalf to safeguard your legal rights.
Will I Be Required To Disclose My Medical Records?
Yes. If you are claiming you sustained personal injuries, a defendant in a personal injury case (as well as the court) will have the legal right to examine and review your medical records to evaluate your injuries and your health condition. The defendant will also have a legal right to have their own doctor examine you. If you were involved in a prior accident with similar injuries, you may also have to disclose records regarding the prior accident as well. When you consult with our office, we will request that you provide us with authorizations permitting our office to obtain your medical records in order to evaluate your claim and injuries before taking your case. You can review the type of authorization you will have to fill out by clicking on HIPAA authorization.
Where Will My Case Be Venued?
Generally speaking, the venue of a lawsuit will depend on a number of factors such as where the accident occurred, where you reside, where the defendant resides, the type of lawsuit, etc. Our office may decide to commence the lawsuit in Bronx County, New York County (Manhattan), Queens County, Kings County (Brooklyn), Richmond County (Staten Island), Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, Rockland County or in another county. Selecting the proper venue for the lawsuit is an important decision which is made at the commencement of the case.
How Long Will It Take For My Accident/Personal Injury Case to Be Resolved?
We cannot guarantee how long your case will take. The length of time, from beginning to end, will depend on a number of factors. Some of these factors include: how serious your injury is; what county the case is venued in; how many parties are named in the lawsuit; how cooperative or uncooperative the defendant is during litigation; whether the defendant is a public entity (cases against cities and municipalities generally take much longer); whether the defendant agrees to settle the case before trial; among other things. If any attorney is guaranteeing you that your case will be settled by a certain date or time frame, then you should think twice about hiring any such attorney.
What Should I Expect If I Decide to Sue?
1. After you retain us as your lawyers, we can immediately start to work on your behalf;
2. We will investigate your accident and injuries prior to commencing any lawsuit;
3. We will commence a lawsuit against the defendants;
4. During litigation, in the "discovery" process, we will seek to obtain any documents in the defendant's possession that may be favorable to your case such as any accident reports;
5. We will prepare and defend you at your deposition;
6. We will depose the defendant(s);
7. When permissible, we will file motions such as motions to compel disclosure of discovery and motions for summary judgment on your behalf;
8. We will prepare for and move forward with a trial if the defendant refuses to enter into an acceptable settlement.
How Much Is My Case Worth?
The value of each case depends on the type of case and the amount of insurance available. For example, in car accidents, many drivers only have the basic liability insurance in New York which is usually $25,000. An injury that occurred in a car accident may be valued "less" than in another type of accident simply because there is a minimal insurance policy that a plaintiff's attorney can go after. The value of your case will also depend on whether you were "contributory negligent", whether you had any pre-existing injuries, your age and whether you lost time from work, and what county the case is venued in, among other things. Any attorney guaranteeing you a settlement amount is unscrupulous and you should consider hiring another attorney.
What Types of Cases Do We Take?
Zuniga & Rinaldi is a general practice law firm and law office handling personal injury accident cases, including car accidents, slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, construction accidents, negligent body waxing accidents and more. We also represent clients on real estate closings, credit card debt defense matters, wills and estate matters and more. We represent clients in Great Neck, Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Bronx, New York, Kings, Richmond, Westchester, Rockland and More! Call Zuniga & Rinaldi at 877-737-8539 or email us at firm@zunigarinaldi.com.
A retainer agreement memorializes the relationship between the attorney and client. It is the contract that the attorney and client enter into and memorializes the scope of the legal representation, the rights and responsibilities of the client and how the attorney will be compensated for his legal services, among other things. In New York State, attorneys are required to provide you with a retainer agreement as well as a Statement of Client Rights and Responsibilities. Once you sign a Retainer Agreement, the attorney can start working on your behalf to safeguard your legal rights.
Will I Be Required To Disclose My Medical Records?
Yes. If you are claiming you sustained personal injuries, a defendant in a personal injury case (as well as the court) will have the legal right to examine and review your medical records to evaluate your injuries and your health condition. The defendant will also have a legal right to have their own doctor examine you. If you were involved in a prior accident with similar injuries, you may also have to disclose records regarding the prior accident as well. When you consult with our office, we will request that you provide us with authorizations permitting our office to obtain your medical records in order to evaluate your claim and injuries before taking your case. You can review the type of authorization you will have to fill out by clicking on HIPAA authorization.
Where Will My Case Be Venued?
Generally speaking, the venue of a lawsuit will depend on a number of factors such as where the accident occurred, where you reside, where the defendant resides, the type of lawsuit, etc. Our office may decide to commence the lawsuit in Bronx County, New York County (Manhattan), Queens County, Kings County (Brooklyn), Richmond County (Staten Island), Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, Rockland County or in another county. Selecting the proper venue for the lawsuit is an important decision which is made at the commencement of the case.
How Long Will It Take For My Accident/Personal Injury Case to Be Resolved?
We cannot guarantee how long your case will take. The length of time, from beginning to end, will depend on a number of factors. Some of these factors include: how serious your injury is; what county the case is venued in; how many parties are named in the lawsuit; how cooperative or uncooperative the defendant is during litigation; whether the defendant is a public entity (cases against cities and municipalities generally take much longer); whether the defendant agrees to settle the case before trial; among other things. If any attorney is guaranteeing you that your case will be settled by a certain date or time frame, then you should think twice about hiring any such attorney.
What Should I Expect If I Decide to Sue?
1. After you retain us as your lawyers, we can immediately start to work on your behalf;
2. We will investigate your accident and injuries prior to commencing any lawsuit;
3. We will commence a lawsuit against the defendants;
4. During litigation, in the "discovery" process, we will seek to obtain any documents in the defendant's possession that may be favorable to your case such as any accident reports;
5. We will prepare and defend you at your deposition;
6. We will depose the defendant(s);
7. When permissible, we will file motions such as motions to compel disclosure of discovery and motions for summary judgment on your behalf;
8. We will prepare for and move forward with a trial if the defendant refuses to enter into an acceptable settlement.
How Much Is My Case Worth?
The value of each case depends on the type of case and the amount of insurance available. For example, in car accidents, many drivers only have the basic liability insurance in New York which is usually $25,000. An injury that occurred in a car accident may be valued "less" than in another type of accident simply because there is a minimal insurance policy that a plaintiff's attorney can go after. The value of your case will also depend on whether you were "contributory negligent", whether you had any pre-existing injuries, your age and whether you lost time from work, and what county the case is venued in, among other things. Any attorney guaranteeing you a settlement amount is unscrupulous and you should consider hiring another attorney.
What Types of Cases Do We Take?
Zuniga & Rinaldi is a general practice law firm and law office handling personal injury accident cases, including car accidents, slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, construction accidents, negligent body waxing accidents and more. We also represent clients on real estate closings, credit card debt defense matters, wills and estate matters and more. We represent clients in Great Neck, Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Bronx, New York, Kings, Richmond, Westchester, Rockland and More! Call Zuniga & Rinaldi at 877-737-8539 or email us at firm@zunigarinaldi.com.
