Automobile or Car Accident Cases

Law Office Of Lisa is fully familiar with the New York No Fault threshold statute, and can assist out clients in ensuring that their car accident claim will not be dismissed summarily by the Court. No Fault medical coverage, sometimes known as PIP, can be tricky to navigate in New York, and our firm understands the way the insurance companies evaluate the accident victims’ injuries through independent medical examinations by their hired doctors.

Failure to attend an independent medical examination or “IME” can result in cancellation of benefits. Our smithtown lawyer can assist you with any questions you have about these examinations, and will assist you with scheduling or rescheduling your appointments.

Many firms will reject cases if the injured party sustained what is known as “soft tissue” injuries. These type of injuries are more commonly known as whiplash and often involve disc injuries to the neck and back. Our firm has extensive experience dealing with soft tissue injuries, and understands the pain and suffering associated with these injuries.

The no fault statute in New York delineates what constitutes a serious injury. Ms. Fine has had success in sustaining claims for soft tissue injuries in conjunction with the stringent requirements of the threshold statutes. We view these cases as challenging, but welcome as we understand what needs to be done and can guide you through the process, making sure the proper evidence is documented in order to prove your case.

PERSONAL INJURY : Negligence Defined

In order to establish a claim for the Tort of Negligence or “Personal Injury” in New York the claimant must prove that the person or party responsible, the “tortfeasor” had a duty of care to the claimant, that the tortfeasor breached that duty of care, and that the breach of duty led to the claimant sustaining an injury. The standard for determining whether the tortfeasor breached the duty of care falls on what a “reasonably prudent person” would have done under the circumstances. A breach can occur through the actions, or sometimes the non-actions of a party.

For example, a party who knows about a defective condition on his or her property, but fails to repair that defective condition within a certain amount of time could be held responsible if someone is injured as a result of that defect. The party’s non-actions in failing to repair the defect can lead to that party’s accountability in Court for the injury of the claimant. Causation is important to establish as well in Personal Injury actions. An injured party is required to show that but for the negligence of the tortfeasor, the injured party would not have become injured. Our personal injury attorney smithtown
 help you determine if your injury was the fault of another party, and therefore actionable, under New York law.

Spousal Support/Maintenance : Neglect/Abuse Matters

Sometimes people find themselves, or their family members, in a situation where they are under investigation because of allegations of child neglect or child abuse. In more extreme cases, the children may be removed from the home by the County and placed with a relative or in foster care.

This can be the result of a contingent criminal proceeding such as an order of protection or DWI with a child in the car, or, in other cases, this is the result of a phone call to child protective services (CPS) by a mandatory reporter, such as the child’s school or therapist where there is the reasonable belief that the child is in danger of harm.

If the report is founded, the child can be removed from the home until the parent/guardian performs mandatory rehabilitation as prescribed by the court. When this happens, whether you are the accused, or someone hoping to step in as a temporary guardian for the child, contacting an experienced Family Court Lawyer is imperative. For more info visit : http://lfinelaw.com/family-law/

Spousal Support/Maintenance : Order of Protection

When someone harms or threatens to harm you, it may be necessary to seek an Order of Protection. An Order of Protection can be issued against a party to a Divorce by the Supreme Court, or against a family member or someone with whom you share an intimate relationship in Family Court.

 An Order of Protection can also be granted in a criminal proceeding. An experienced Family Law Attorney can assist you with your Order of Protection in Family Court and Supreme Court.
Click here for more information from NY Courts.gov on Orders of Protection. A party can seek an Order of Protection in a New York Family Court against a family member. For more info visit : http://lfinelaw.com/family-law/