Motor vehicle personal injury lawsuits are filed by people who are injured due to the negligence of someone else, whether it is the owner or driver of another car, truck or other motor vehicle. Our job is to determine who was responsible and to force the responsible party to compensate you for the losses you suffered. If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Brooklyn, New York law firm of Peters Berger Koshel & Goldberg, P.C. to find out how we can help you preserve your rights.
Reasons to Hire Peters Berger Koshel & Goldberg, P.C.
When you’re injured in a car accident, you need all the help you can get, and you need it as soon as possible. Before you hire a personal injury attorney, it’s important to educate yourself and find the right fit for you and your case.
If you’ve suffered an injury through someone else’s fault, you may be out of work, overwhelmed by costly medical bills, or in constant pain and agony. With all that stress, taking the time to find the right lawyer can seem like one more hassle you don’t need. It is worth it, though. With Peters Berger Koshel and Goldberg, P.C. on your side, you can focus on your health while we work to help you get the recovery you deserve.
As an injured party, you are entitled to recovery for costs and expenses that you incur as a result of your being injured.
COSTS AND EXPENSES THAT ARE RECOVERABLE IN A TYPICAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
1.   Medical Expenses-including aftercare and treatment, as well as prescription costs
2.   Property Damage Expenses- such as damage to your vehicle
3.   Lost Salary/Wages-you may recover money for time you are forced to spend away from work, as well as any sick leave or vacation time lost
4.   Pain and Suffering-you are entitled to money damages for pain and suffering as a result of your injuries
5.   Loss of Enjoyment of Life-as a result of your injuries
6.   Other Expenses-you may be entitled to recovery for other expenses you incur because of your injuries
WHAT TO DO FOLLOWING A CAR ACCIDENT:
1. Be Careful Who You Talk To. Do not talk to anyone about the details of your accident except for your doctors and attorneys. Always require identification so that you know who is talking with you. Be careful of insurance companies attempting to gain as much information as possible before you hire an attorney.
2. Follow Your Doctors’ Advice. Return to each of your doctors as is necessary, and keep them informed of all physical and emotional complaints. It is most important to keep your doctors informed of all problems and to get yourself healed. Make sure to keep us informed of any doctors or treating personnel that you see.
3. Wages And Lost Earnings. Keep an accurate record of all days and/or hours lost from work due to your injuries.
4. Medical Bills. Obtain and keep duplicate copies of any bills relating to medical expenses, including, but not limited to: treatment, x-rays, medications, braces, etc.
5. Additional Expenses. Additional expenses you incur as a result of your injuries can often be included in the case. Keep track of any additional expenses you sustain as a result of your being injured, including receipts.
6. Traffic Offenses. Never plead guilty to any traffic offenses without first consulting an attorney. Pleading guilty to a traffic offense can adversely affect your personal injury claim.
7. Photographs . Take photographs of any and all injuries or property damage that occurred as a result of the accident. Make sure we have access to these photographs.
8. Call Peters Berger Koshel  & Goldberg. P.C. ASAP!. There are time limitations that apply to all personal injury cases; in addition, in an auto accident, an application for No-Fault benefits must be filed with the insurance company within 30 days of the accident.
FALLS
A slip or trip and fall injury accident occurs when a person slips or trips and falls, and is injured on the property of another because of a dangerous or hazardous condition. Slip or trip and fall accidents happen as the result of a variety of dangerous conditions including:
•   Wet floors;
•   Poorly maintained staircases;
•   Missing or inadequate lighting;
•   Missing or loose stair rails;
•   Loose cords, floor mats, and rugs;
•   Torn or worn carpeting or flooring;
•   Uneven or broken sidewalks or walkways;
•   Ice and snow; and
•   Constructions areas with inadequate warning signs.
Who is Responsible?
When the accident happens at a private home or at a business, the property owner and/or business owner may be held liable for the accident victim’s injuries. Many accidents take place on properties owned by municipalities, such as the City of New York, or the New York City Housing Authority, for which special rules, including limited time periods in which to start an action, may apply. In some instances, the property manager may also be held liable.
What Should I Do?
As with motor vehicle accidents, don’t speak to anyone but your attorneys and doctors. Photographs are necessary to establish the dangerous condition which caused your fall. Follow your doctors’ advice, and be sure to keep your doctor aware of all complaints you have as a result of your injuries.
CALL PETERS BERGER KOSHEL & GOLDBERG, P.C. ASAP!
There are time limitations that apply to all personal injuries cases; it is important that we can start to investigate and evaluate your claim as quickly as we can so as to protect your right to recover full and fair money damages.
WORKPLACE INJURIES
Workers have a right to a safe jobsite. An unsafe workplace unnecessarily exposes workers to serious injury and sometimes death. Both New York and the Federal Government have laws to ensure that workers have a safe place to work. Although workers’ compensation may or may not cover part of an injury or death claim, other avenues of recovery may exist. It is important to speak with an attorney that is familiar with workplace injuries to make sure your rights are protected. If you have suffered a workplace injury please contact us for a free consultation.
LEAD POISONING
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, lead poisoning is a leading environmental health hazard for young children and affects as many as 1.7 million children from the age of five and under.
Some of the products and substances that have been known to contain lead are:
•   Paint
•   Household Dust
•   Ceramics
•   Home remedies
•   Hair Dyes
•   Cosmetics
According to the National Safety Council, the biggest source of concern is with the nations’ older housing which was almost exclusively painted with lead containing paints. Until 1978, many of the interior and exterior paints contained high lead levels. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that there are still approximately 38 million US homes that have some lead metals and paint containing lead. When lead paint becomes deteriorated, the particles may become loose and contaminate the air. There is a serious health hazard for people that are breathing lead contaminated air; also, very young children may place the paint chips or dust in their mouths.
The symptoms of lead poisoning range from very mild to severe illness. Some of the effects of lead poisoning may be lowered IQ, headaches, memory problems, reduced coordination, learning disabilities, irritability, hyperactivity, increased sleeping, decreased activity and fatigue, hearing loss, vomiting, slow reflexes, muscle weakness, seizures, coma, and hypertension. Other gastrointestinal problems could be constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, poor appetite, and weight loss.
In New York City, Local Law 1 of 2004 requires landlords to identify and fix lead paint hazards in the apartments of young children. This law applies to your apartment if:
• The building was built before 1960 (or between 1960 and 1978 if the owner knows that the building has lead paint), and
• The building has 3 or more apartments, and
• A child under the age of 6 lives in the apartment.
Although lead poisoning can affect children of all ages, race/ethnicities, and incomes, certain populations are at greater risk for lead poisoning than others, including:
• Children younger than 3 years of age
• Low-income children living in older, deteriorated housing
• Asian, black, and Hispanic children
• Children born outside the United States (U.S.).
If your child has been tested, and it is found that his or her blood-lead level is 10 μg/dL or higher, call PETERS BERGER KOSHEL & GOLDBERG, P.C. as soon as possible.
DOG ATTACKS
Dog attacks can be devastating. Victims of dog bites, or the parents of children who are victims, should consult with an experienced Brooklyn dog bite lawyer as soon as possible after an attack to make sure they have the help and resources they need to deal with this horrifying experience. A personal injury attorney who is experienced with dog attack cases can help you determine the appropriate insurance or other resources that should be paid to you on behalf of the person responsible for an attacking dog.
At Peters Berger Koshel & Goldberg, P.C., our lawyers have the knowledge and experience you need, and we can help you determine the sources of recovery based on the person responsible for a dog attack. In New York, when a dog bite or attack causes injuries, the person responsible for the dog may be responsible by law for the victim’s damages. We will make sure your legal rights are protected.
Our lawyers will also make sure that you or your child has the resources you need to help recover from the physical and emotional issues related to the potentially long-lasting effects of an animal attack.
If you or your child is the victim of an attack by a dog or other animal, please contact our lawyers to protect your rights.
Peters Berger Koshel & Goldberg, P.C. (800) 836-7801