Personal Injury Attorney in New York City

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I have been injured in a car accident?

You need to receive the proper medical attention as your first action. Once your injuries have been taken care of, you should then speak with a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. If your injuries are serious, they may require more financial compensation than you will receive if you deal with just the insurance company. Don’t forget, insurance companies are also businesses that have their own interests.The attorneys at Hochheiser Hochheiser & Inwood LLP, have years of experience helping victims of car accidents recover compensation for their injuries.

Do I need a lawyer?

It is not necessary to retain legal counsel if you have been injured due to the reckless or negligent behavior of another party. However, you could be facing months to years to a lifetime of medical treatment as a result of your injuries. With the help of an experienced and aggressive attorney, you could receive full compensation for those medical costs.

I was hurt when an elevator malfunctioned. Who is going to pay my medical bills?

If the elevator you were injured in was poorly maintained or otherwise negligently cared for, you could have a case against the owner/manager of the building. Your attorney at HH&I, has access to engineers and other professionals who can independently investigate the elevator car and shaft to determine the cause of the accident. Whoever was negligent should be held accountable for your injuries.

What is a traumatic brain injury?

A head injury, traumatic brain injury or TBI consists of a blow, hit, fall or other impact that damages the brain tissue in some way. For example, you could fall and hit your head or a pipe could partially pierce your skull and enter the brain. These could both result in traumatic brain injury. Around 50% of all severe TBI cases require surgery to remove broken blood vessels and damaged tissue from the injured area. If you or a loved one has suffered TBI, you should speak with a New York traumatic brain injury attorney at HH&I to discuss the possibility of a case.

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Then the nerve that receives signals from your thumb, index finger and middle finger is pinched or irritated by swelling, changing or other irritation of the tendons near the wrist bones, you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. The highest cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is in the workplace where an employee has to constantly move his hands, wrists and fingers in a repetitive motion, such as typing for long periods of time. You could receive compensation for your injuries if you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome because of your work-related duties. New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Frequently Asked Questions

My child was charged with criminal mischief in New York.  What should I do?

It is very important that you speak with a qualified criminal mischief lawyer as soon as possible. Your child could be incarcerated if convicted. The attorneys at HH&I understand that your child’s future well-being and happiness is very important to you. Children make mistakes and the help of a professional legal representative can maximize your chance of dismissed or reduced charges.

Can I go to jail for internet crimes?

You can absolutely face extensive incarceration for crimes committed involving the internet. Within the vast reaches of the world wide web, there are so many different crimes that can be labeled “internet crimes.” Child pornography, pornography charges, statutory rape charges and more can all be related to the internet. The internet crime defense attorneys at HH&I have successfully defended countless individuals charged with all types of internet crimes in New York.

What should I do if I have been charged with a federal crime?

t is important that you have an attorney who is familiar with federal crime procedure. The federal courts are different and have different processes that your lawyer needs to be aware of. The federal crime defense attorneys at HH&I are very experienced in all aspects of criminal cases on the federal level. With over 80 years combined experience, you can count on the attorneys at HH&I to provide you with competent legal defense.

Will I have to register as a sex offender if I am charged with a sexual offense?

Only certain convictions require sex offender registration.  However, if you are charged with a sex crime in New York, you should speak with a sex crime defense lawyer at HH&I as soon as possible. Sex offender registration can negatively impact your life forever.

What should I do if I have been arrested for a domestic violence crime?

You should contact an attorney immediately. Your rights are very important – and domestic violence cases are extremely sensitive and special units are dedicated to protecting families from violence in the home. Unfortunately, sometimes domestic violence charges are inflated or even completely fabricated in order to enact revenge or for some other equally unjust reason. With the help of a domestic violence lawyer at HH&I, you can ensure that your rights are maintained.