What should I do if I was in an auto accident?
If you are a motorist, passenger or pedestrian in an automobile accident and have suffered personal injury or other damages, you should seek immediate legal representation by an experienced lawyer regardless of who was at fault in the accident. You can be reimbursed for medical bills and property damage to your car but only if you file certain forms on time. Our lawyers will handle the process for you and will fight for money damages you deserve for the pain and suffering you endured. If you select our firm, we will promptly investigate the facts of your case and take those steps necessary to protect your interests and maximize the amount of money damages you are entitled to.

What if I trip and fall on a city sidewalk?
The City of New York and /or the landowner of a sidewalk, street or curb may be responsible for injuries sustained on private property or on a city sidewalk, street or curb. You may be able to bring a case against the city and private landowner for money damages when you are injured as a result of their negligence. There are strict deadlines for these types of matters and that’s why you need The Law Offices of Michael A. Barnett, P.C. immediately.

Do I have a case if I’m assaulted?
Many people are injured as the result of a fight in a bar or club or are assaulted in a building or playground. These are often situations in which a person may be compensated for injuries sustained as a result of improper supervision or negligent security. Determine your rights and find out if you are entitled to money damages with The Law Offices of Michael A. Barnett, P.C.!

Do I have a case if I get food poisoning from a restaurant or store?
In the event that you eat out or purchase food from a store and you become ill, as long as it is documented in medical or hospital records and you can prove where you ate or from where you purchased the food, you may be entitled to money damages for your suffering. The lawyers at Michael A. Barnett, P.C. can help you.

What do I do if I am bitten by a dog? 
As long as it can be demonstrated that the dog had prior vicious propensities, i.e., had bitten or growled at people on previous occasions or acted unruly by growling or displaying aggressive behavior, then you may be entitled to money damages for pain and suffering. The lawyers at Michael A. Barnett, P.C. have handled many of these types of cases.

What if I am involved in an accident while at work on a construction site? 
Construction site accidents in New York City are very common and there are special Labor Laws which protect workers injured on a job site by falling from scaffolding and ladders, tripping or slipping and falling, or are injured by defective machinery or the failure to have proper safety equipment. Aside from receiving lost wages and having medical bills paid by your employer, you may be entitled to significant money damages for pain and suffering from other responsible parties on the job site for dangerous and/or defective conditions. Allow Michael A. Barnett, P.C. to investigate your claim and go to work for you! 

If I slip and fall on a foreign substance can I recover? 
Foreign substance or transient substance cases (garbage or debris, food, grease, oil etc.) are very common and as long as you can prove that an owner or tenant of a premises had notice or should have had notice of the transient condition which caused an accident, then you may recover money damages for your injuries. Michael A. Barnett, P.C. handles all types of foreign substance cases with great success. Call us today!

What happens if I slip and fall on snow and/or ice? 
The winter months are a time of many of these types of accidents. You can recover against the City of New York or other municipalities or private landowners and tenants for injuries sustained as a result of snow and ice on sidewalks, parking lots, and outdoor stairs as long as certain requirements are met. Let the Law Offices of Michael A. Barnett, P.C. undertake an investigation to determine if you can recover.

Can I sue my landlord in the event that my ceiling falls down and injures me? 
Absolutely! If the condition of the ceiling that caused it to fall had been present for days, weeks or months before the accident and there were complaints made to the management, a superintendent or even a porter/handyman then the Law Offices of Michael A. Barnett, P.C.  can work for you to obtain the amount of money damages for your pain and suffering that you deserve. Act now!   

What if I am injured on an escalator or elevator? 
Defective escalators and elevators often cause bad injuries. As long as you have an expert who can review the installation plans, maintenance and repair records about the equipment and there is a history of complaints about the elevator/escalator, then you can recover for your injuries and pain and suffering. The lawyers at Michael A. Barnett, P.C. work with these experts regularly and will retain an expert for you on your case. Call us immediately.

What do I do if my child is injured at school? 
The New York City Department of Education has a special unit that deals with children injured in their schools as a result of falling, altercations, defective playground equipment, gym class injuries, but there are special requirements for making a claim against the Department of Education that must be filed within 90 days of an accident! Call Michael A. Barnett, P.C. now to avoid losing out on a claim against the New York City Department of Education.

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