Accident Litigation in Long Island

Long Island Accident Lawsuit

Litigation is taking an accident case to court. For logical reasons, the process of accident litigation can only start after an accident has caused damage or an injury to a person or their property. After an injury accident has occurred in the New York area and after immediate medical issues have been addressed, it is important to consult with a highly experienced and successful litigation attorney such as Long Island accident attorney Attorney Kenneth S. Feraru in Mineola as soon as possible.

Consult a Long Island Accident Attorney

After your free consultation, and retaining him for your case, Nassau County auto accident lawyer, Kenneth Feraru will begin fact finding. This will include gathering all the relevant facts surrounding your case, your records, medical expenses, copies of accident reports, witness accounts and other pertinent information that will assist him in completing this part of the process.

Once all the facts are gathered and considered, Mr. Feraru will consult with you and make a recommendation. Together you will make a decision whether or not to move forward. If you agree with moving forward, filing the complaint will follow this decision. Once the opposition has answered the complaint, the litigation process continues.

The formal discovery stage of the litigation process is involved and sometimes takes a long time, depending on the circumstances surrounding your accident and the number of people who have to be questioned, etc. When both sides are satisfied that all discoveries have been made and all evidence has been gathered, the attorneys on the case would prepare their cases.

Negotiation and Trial of Long Island Accident Litigation

Sometimes the Long Island accident law firm can reach a settlement through negotiation, arbitration, or mediation. If this is possible, then the process can end here. If not, the lawsuit will move forward to trial where a judge and jury will hear the case and determine the outcome, including any award for damages. There is one last step in the litigation process that is available. After a trial and a verdict, one or both sides can file an appeal. The length of time for the entire accident litigation process can be several years.

Pitfalls of Accident Litigation in Long Island

Although the benefits of accident litigation in Long Island can include emotional resolution for you as the accident victim and financial compensation for your physical injuries and other losses, litigation can take a toll. As litigation attorney for your case, Kenneth S. Feraru will relieve a great deal of the stress that navigating the legal process could cause you, but one pitfall of litigation is possible. There is the chance, if your case goes to trial, you might experience further trauma due to the nature the court experience. The attorney representing the other side can ask you questions that force you to relive the accident and the negative emotional feelings that the accident may have caused. Another pitfall is the process might drag on for years, which will prevent you from putting the accident behind you and concentrating solely on recovery.

Contact Long Island Accident Attorney Kenneth Feraru, Esq. in Mineola

If you have been involved in an injury accident in Long Island, schedule a free consultation with Mineola accident attorney Kenneth S. Feraru by calling (516) 535-3333 or by completing our online form. Mr. Feraru's office is conveniently located near the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola.