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Ernest Holzberg & Associates FAQ

New York City Personal Injury Lawyers

I was hurt in an accident. How much am I entitled to recover?

The answer depends on several factors, including the type of injury you suffered, how long-lasting and severe your pain is, your medical expenses, and your lost income. We can evaluate these factors, and then, based on settlements and jury awards in the community for similar injuries, estimate how much you might recover.

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I slipped on a wet floor in a market. Can I recover money from the market for my injuries?

It depends on the facts of your case. Generally in “slip and fall” cases like this, the store is liable if employees knew or should have known about the danger and did not take steps to fix it. Thus, if the floor became wet just before the accident and store employees had no time to […]

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Shortly after I was in an accident I settled my case and signed a "release" without consulting a lawyer….

After my settlement I found out I had more serious injuries. Can I get more money?

Probably not. Once you sign a “release,” you usually cannot recover any more money. This is one of the main reasons why it’s vital to consult us before settling your accident claim. Many accident victims sign a quick settlement […]

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I was the victim of a "hit and run" driver or a driver who has no insurance. How can I protect myself against uninsured drivers?

The best protection is to carry the maximum amount of uninsured motorist insurance. This lets you collect money from your own insurance company in the event you’re in an accident with an uninsured or hit-and-run driver. You should also carry under-insured motorist insurance. This pays you benefits if the other driver does not have enough […]

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