Personal Injury Law

Injured While Visiting or Staying in New York

By Alan Ripka

During holiday or business trips to New York, with many visitors and tourists enjoying what New York has to offer, many people are injured as a result of automobile and trip and fall accidents, as well as medical malpractice. Unfortunately, most people don't know their legal rights or who to call in a place far from home.

Despite common belief, a person does not have to reside in New York City in order to bring a lawsuit for injuries that occurred while visiting New York. In fact, there will be only a few times that an injured person's presence may even be necessary, making the legal process convenient for those who live out of town or in a different country.

Many people find themselves having taxicab, bus, or train accidents, or tripping and falling on broken sidewalks, dangerous streets, construction areas, overhangs, and in buildings. Many workers who come to New York from places outside of the state get injured, keeping them out of work or unemployed. These injuries may cause these people to lose wages and become unable to pay bills or support their families. Others who are using New York hospitals or doctors find they have been injured as a result of medical malpractice. Alan Ripka, Esq., believes that "if you are injured while in New York, for any reason, you have the legal right to bring a lawsuit against the party who caused the injury despite living outside the city, or even outside of the country."

Further, if a friend or loved one is staying in a New York nursing home, or hospital, despite their residence being outside New York state, they too will have lawsuit and should be compensated for their injuries, such as bedsores, broken bones, medical malpractice, and/or neglect.

Non-residents of New York have legal rights too, and should have the ability to bring a claim against the city, state, or private person if they have been injured. These injured should be able to have an attorney in New York who will get them through the legal process and get them money damages for their injuries, lost wages, lost business, and lost holiday vacation. If you or a loved one has been injured in New York City, call Alan Ripka to discuss your claim. It makes no difference what city you live in.

The professional team of lawyers at Napoli Bern Ripka law firm can evaluate your situation and determine the next steps to gain justice for you and your family. Napoli Bern Ripka, LLP has fought against all kinds of companies in other matters and will fight for you if we believe you have a potential case for medical malpractice, products liability, or personal injury. They are prepared to go to court and have a trial if necessary. Please contact our office and ask for Alan Ripka, one of our partners. Please specifically mention that you read the blog when contacting our office.

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on September 02, 2009 (boomark / email).