Personal injury cases occur when an individual is "seriously injured" and can show that someone is legally responsible for their injury(ies). If a person is seriously injured and can show that someone else is legally responsible for their injury, they can receive monetary compensation for the loss of past, present and future income. They can also be compensated for the pain and suffering associated with their serious injury, as well as the loss of enjoyment of life and the loss of their ability to continue meaningful relationships with others.

If you feel that you have been seriously injured, and that someone other than yourself (such as your employer or co-workers), is responsible for your injuries, you need to speak to an attorney right away. There are time limits (statutes of limitation) in which the law strictly enforces the filing of personal injury lawsuits.

Generally speaking, New York State Law imposes a three (3) year statute of limitations in strict product liability cases and negligence cases. Time periods for filing personal injury actions arising out of medical malpractice are closer to two and one half (2 ½) years. If the party responsible is a municipal government or agency (village, town, county, state), or an affiliate of any of these types of municipalities, there is an additional requirement that, where negligence is being alleged, the plaintiff serve that municipality or agency with a notice of claim within ninety (90) days from the date of the injury. It is absolutely critical in these types of cases that you seek legal counsel immediately.

Should you or anyone you know have questions about personal injury, give Connors & Ferris a call today at our Rochester office (585) 262-COMP or our Buffalo office at (716) 684-COMP.