Ernest Holzberg and Associates

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 but later discover their injuries are a lot worse than they first thought. As a result, they end up paying for their losses themselves. Consulting the lawyers at Ernest Holzberg & Associates before settling your accident claim can prevent this from happening to you.

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 clean it or post adequate warning signs, the store is likely not liable. But if the floor was wet for a while and employees knew or should have known about it but did not do anything, you have a good case.

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 insurance to pay for all your injuries and losses. Even if you don’t own a car in New York State , you may be able to make a claim with MVAIC, a corporation set up to protect hit and run victims. There are strict time limits to make your claim, so please call us right away.