What A Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer Does

The goal of a Brooklyn lawyer engaged in a car accident case is to get you the money and benefits you deserve and need. Negotiating with defense lawyers or insurance companies and making winning arguments inside a courtroom may be part the legal steps taken in your case. But our job begins long before we reach court. We serve as an advocate for our clients throughout the legal process, from the minute we first accept a case to the final settlement or courtroom verdict.

Your first call to our office will put you in contact with an experienced attorney who will assess your case, determining whether we can help you and how. By comparing your case with others we have handled, we can provide you with an honest and realistic outlook on what you can expect.

After taking your case, our first step is to compile the documents we'll need in court. This may include police reports, accident reports, medical records, past wage statements and other financial records. Among other things, we need to establish the circumstances of the accident, the nature of your injuries, and the value of any lost wages or lost earning capacity. Once we have established the relevant facts, we have a clear, accurate picture of your injury status to show the insurance company or jury. We can use this evidence to persuade them of the seriousness of your injuries, and the serious harm those injuries have done to your well-being and your financial status.

In addition to compiling documents, we also interview witnesses who saw the accident happen and can give important details and lend credibility to your story. We also talk to experts in various fields who can provide information and informed opinions about the technical details relevant to your case: your medical status, traffic conditions, and product or engineering defects. Our years of experience in trying car accident cases have shown us the importance of having expert testimony to prove your claims. For example, a well-respected doctor who offers a clear, authoritative explanation of your injuries can turn the jury's opinion and bring your case to a successful conclusion.

Once we have all the information we need – documents, witness testimony and any other supporting evidence – we prepare for trial. At this point, we may be open to negotiations with defense counsel. Our goal is to get you the best possible settlement as efficiently as we can. It may be possible to secure an out-of-court settlement that achieves that goal. However, we will never compromise your case just to secure a settlement. If we can do better at trial, we will not hesitate to go that route. We will discuss every decision with you first, and constantly keep you up-to-date on the progress of the case. Communication between lawyer and client is integral to a successful case – it's your case, and while we will give you all the information we have and advise you based on our extensive experience with similar cases, the final decisions are always yours.

The law firm of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. has more than 150 years of combined legal experience and that has translated into a success rate of over 95 percent.  We have obtained millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.

If you've been injured in a car accident, you need the legal expertise of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. to help you obtain the money and benefits you need and deserve. Call our Brooklyn, NY car accident attorneys today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free case evaluation. At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., we will fight for you!