Personal Injury Law Firm

Duffy & Duffy provides legal counsel to victims of personal injury, medical malpractice
and negligence with unparalleled results. The Personal Injury Law firmrepresents
victims of medical malpractice throughout the Nassau County, Long Island and five
boroughs of New York City and New York State. The attorneys understand the
difficulties that people face following an injury and it is reassuring to know that trusted
legal assistance is available while victims can concentrate on the healing process.
Personal Injury Law Firm
Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you've had a injury due to another party's fault which affected your health or
your finances, you may have a personal injury claim.
The term Ǯpersonal injuryǯ covers a broad range of injury and accident types
including car accidents, toxic exposure and poisoning, defective products and
other legal issues.
Areas of Personal Injury Law
‡Motor Vehicle Accidents
‡Medical Malpractice
‡Wrongful death
‡Construction Accidents
Personal Injury Lawsuit - Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents, which include car, bus, and boating accidents, are the
leading cause of death among young Americans
Negligence or carelessness is often the cause of motor vehicle accidents, with
distracted drivers accounting for an estimated 80 percent of automobile
accidents.
Automobile accidents resulting in personal injury to the victim include: accidents involving two or more
vehicles colliding with each other, pedestrian being struck by a car, bicyclist being hit by a truck, a hit
and run accident, accident involving one car where the driver of the car loses control of the vehicle and
crashes it into a tree, causing injury to the passenger, accidents caused by drunk driving, and many
others.
Our injury lawyers will thoroughly investigate the occurrence, hiring accident
reconstruction experts, if necessary and help you get the compensation to
reimburse you for pain and suffering, as well as monetary loss, such as medical
expenses.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Personal Injury Lawsuit ʹ Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when patients are harmed by the
actions (or inaction) of doctors and other healthcare
professionals.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice
‡Failure to diagnose
‡Improper treatment
‡Failure to warn a patient of known risks
In all cases of medical malpractice the common thread is that the
medical care received is below the accepted standard of care for the
condition Ȅresulting in significant avoidable injury, worsening of the
condition, unnecessary suffering or wrongful death.
Injury lawyers at Duffy & Duffy, we have a proven record of success
in all areas of medical malpractice.
Personal Injury Lawsuit ʹ Wrongful death
Wrongful death lawsuits are brought on behalf of individuals who
died as a result of another person's negligence or wrongful actions.
Five Impoitant Tlings to Know About Wiongful Beatl Litigation Impiopei tieatment
‡Before the action is commenced, executor or administrator must be appointed by the
Surrogate·s Court
‡The case against the negligent party must be started within two years of the person·s
death
‡Recovery for wrongful death cases is based on pecuniary loss
‡The settlement may need to get approved by the Court
‡There might be tax consequences if decedent owed back taxes
Wrongful Death Lawyers at Duffy & Duffy will provide clear answers to
your questions and guide you through the litigation process to make sure
that the surviving family members are properly compensated for their loss.
Injury lawyers at Duffy & Duffy, we have a proven record of success in all
areas of medical malpractice.
Personal Injury Lawsuit ʹ Construction Accidents
Each year, thousands of workers at construction and renovation sites
are injured on the job by dangerous construction equipment that has
inadequate safety devices or warnings, cave-ins, sink holes, collapsing
excavations, collapsing structures and more.
Under the New York Workers Compensation law, an employee is prohibited
from suing the employer for injuries sustained in a construction accident. The
law provides for payment of employee·s medical expenses and lost wages,
but prevents him from making a claim for pain and suffering.
Personal Injury Attorneys at Duffy & Duffy have an excellent reputation in
helping injured persons recover for damages sustained in construction
accidents and will be happy to review your case with you to see if a third-
party can be brought in to the suit.
Injury lawyers at Duffy & Duffy, we have a proven record of success in
all areas of personal Injury & medical malpractice.
About Duffy & Duffy
Contact a New York personal injury attorney
OR
Call Duffy & Duffy for a free consultation
516.394.4200
Duffy & Duffy is based in Uniondale, Long Island, representing victims of
medical malpractice and negligence. The firm was started in 2001 when
James Duffy and son, Michael, decided to combine their years of experience
to form one law practice.
If you received injuries in an accident due to the negligence of
another and in need of information about your rights and
eligibility for monetary compensation.