Personal Injury

While not every injured person needs an attorney, we encourage everyone to at least consult one to make sure you understand your rights. Never sign anything until you have talked to an attorney. Many valuable rights can be permanently forfeited because the injured person believed what he or she was told by the insurance company. Remember: the only person truly working in your best interests is the lawyer you hire.  The sad reality is that many accidents are not accidents at all. They are caused by the preventable carelessness of others.

We all know how stressful a civil lawsuit can be. In such difficult situations, you take a tremendous risk if you don’t have solid legal counsel and representation at your side.  You can count on our attorneys to stand up for your rights and make sure you receive solid guidance and representation throughout the course of your case. Cases we handle

• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Drunk Driving Accidents
• Brain Injuries
• Medical Malpractice
• Professional Negligence
• Product Liability
• Fires and Explosions
• Plane Crashes
• Railroad Crossing Accidents
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Catastrophic Injury/Accidental Death
• Intentional Tort
• Class Action Lawsuits

While we cannot undo injury or suffering, we can put that suffering into words so that we can seek compensation for the injured. We are dedicated to obtaining the very best recovery possible for our clients through experienced, professional and aggressive representation.

Frequently Asked Questions in Personal Injury Cases

The following information includes frequently asked personal injury questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every personal injury situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances which must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting us you can receive a personal consultation regarding your specific legal claim.

What financial compensation can I recover in a personal injury claim?
Personal injury accident victims are entitled to recover monetary damages for all losses and expenses sustained as the result of an accident. Depending upon the particular circumstances of your case, damages may include recovery for any of the following:

• Medical bills
• Pain & Suffering
• Physical Disability
• Disfigurement
• Emotional Trauma
• Mental Disability
• Property Damage  

Is it a mistake to deal with the insurance company on my own if I have been injured in a construction work accident?
Never assume that the employer or the insurance company cares about your construction work injury or cares whether you receive fair compensation for your on-the-job accident. The employer and the insurance company have many attorneys on their side who know how to make the workers' compensation system work in their favor and against you. If you have suffered any type of personal injury including bodily injury, sickness or disease, or if a loved one has died as a result of a construction accident, make an appointment for a free consultation with New York Tanner & Ortega, LLP right away in order to secure the medical care and compensation you deserve.

What is Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death occurs when a person's death was caused by the negligent, willful or wrongful act of another. In addition to injuring the person who died, people who depended upon the deceased for financial or emotional support may be entitled to compensation for the wrongful death. The State of New York has enacted a statute permitting a lawsuit to be brought by the relatives of a person who died as a result of a wrongful act. New York wrongful death Attorneys Tanner & Ortega, LLP,understands what your family is going through when you have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one in a wrongful death accident, and he is ready to guide you through the complicated procedures of a wrongful death lawsuit.

Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit?
A wrongful death case alleges that the decedent was killed as a result of the negligence of the defendant, and that the decedent's immediate family members (often called "distributees") are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the defendant's conduct. The most common distributees are surviving spouses and children, and sometimes parents.

Pecuniary (financial) injury is the main way damages in wrongful death cases are computed. Courts interpret "pecuniary injuries" as including the loss of support, services, lost prospect of inheritance and medical and funeral expenses. Punitive damages may also be awarded in cases of serious or malicious wrongdoing to punish the wrongdoer, and/or deter others from behaving similarly. New York wrongful death lawyers Tanner & Oretga, LLP stands ready to fight for your family to get the just compensation you deserve following the unnecessary loss of a loved one.

What should I do if I've been injured in a slip & fall accident?
Most businesses and homeowners carry liability insurance to protect them in the event that someone is injured while on their property. The owner or possessor of a residence, land or place of business has the duty to exercise reasonable care for the protection of those individuals who are invited to come upon the premises; i.e. individuals visiting for business or pleasure. In such cases, the owner, company or person must inspect the premises to discover any dangerous conditions and warn the invitee of dangers upon said premises. Those injured by a negligent owner or possessor of a premise may recover damages for their injuries, including loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, etc. New York slip and fall Attorneys Tanner & Ortega, LLP has the experience and reputation that you need to aggressively stand up for your rights and get you the compensation that you deserve when you have been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident.

What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is negligence committed by a professional health care provider-a doctor, nurse, dentist, technician, hospital or hospital worker-whose performance of duties deviates from a standard of practice of those with similar training and experience, resulting in harm to a patient or patients. Most medical malpractice cases are based on the concept of negligence-that is, the patient was harmed because the health care provider failed to meet the required standards of skill and care, in accordance with generally accepted standards. Instances of malpractice might include cutting off the oxygen supply during surgery, misdiagnosing an injury because routine tests and procedures were not followed, or prescribing an illegal drug or one not approved for the patient's condition. New York medical malpractice lawyers Tanner & Ortega, LLPrepresents seriously injured medical malpractice victims and can advise you on the merits of your individual case when you call for your initial consultation.

Does someone who is simply not satisfied with the results of surgery have a malpractice case?
No. In general, there are no guarantees of medical results, and unexpected or unsuccessful results do not necessarily mean that negligence occurred. To succeed in a medical malpractice case, a plaintiff has to prove that a medical injury or related damages resulted from the doctor's deviation from the standard of care pertaining to the procedure, not that the results from a standardized medical treatment were unsatisfactory.

How do I begin a medical malpractice lawsuit?
If you think that you have a valid medical malpractice lawsuit, it is wise to seek out an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice. Medical malpractice is an extremely complicated area of law that raises many complex and intellectually difficult legal and medical issues. New York medical malpractice lawyer Hugo G. Ortega is skilled and dedicated to fighting medical malpractice and provides a free initial consultation to determine whether your case is worthy of further investigation. New York medical malpractice Attorneys Tanner & Ortega, LLP has a number of experienced experts who can determine not only whether the case is viable, but also how difficult the case will be to try before a jury. Call him today for your free initial consultation.

What should I do if I am attacked and bitten by a dog?
(1) Try to identify the dog that bit you and see if you can get the address to the house at which the dog bite occurred.

(2) Get medical attention as soon as possible after being bitten and follow all physician instructions relating to your care. Get medical attention quickly because any delay in getting medical attention could affect your eligibility for a claim.

(3) As soon as possible after you've received medical attention, focus on finding out as much as you can about the dog and the owner, including whether or not the owner has insurance. Types of insurance policies that typically cover dog bites include:

• Homeowner's insurance
• Renter's insurance
• Landlord's insurance (covering the owner, occupier and/or manager of property)
• Commercial general liability insurance (covering stores and other businesses)
• Insurance covering employers (protecting employees only)
• Motor vehicle insurance

(4) Call and make an appointment for a personal consultation with New York dog bite Attorney Hugo G. Ortega.

How do I take action right now to protect my rights?
If you or someone you know in the New York Metropolitan Area, including Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, New York, Nassau, Suffolk, or Staten Island needs the representation or legal advice of an experienced serious injury lawyer, call New York accident Attorneys Tanner & Ortega, LLP today at 212-962-1333, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation with Attorneys Tanner & Ortega, LLP.