Personal Injury Information Center

If you have lost a family member or suffered injuries as a result of another person's negligence or misconduct, working with an attorney who has exemplary legal skills can help you to achieve the favorable verdict or settlement to which you are entitled. To find out how our firm can work with you to address your immediate needs, contact us to schedule a consultation and case evaluation with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Personal Injury Lawyers

Whether you were involved in an automobile accident or suffered a slip and fall injury, you deserve fair compensation for the medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and the other losses you have suffered as a result. You also deserve to have an attorney who can effectively fight to protect your rights and interests.

At Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP, you will have that and more. We are highly experienced in handling personal injury claims throughout the state of New York and have had great success in personal injury and wrongful death cases associated with all types of negligence. You can trust us to aggressively pursue your claim and seek maximum compensation for the harm others have caused you and your loved ones.

For a free Personal Injury consultation, contact our offices in Newburgh or Middletown, New York, online or call 845-234-4852 (local) or 877-278-5062 (toll free).

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Selecting a Personal Injury Attorney

If you’ve suffered an injury through the fault of another, you may be out of work, overwhelmed with piles of medical bills, or in constant pain and agony. Under any of these circumstances, researching, locating, and retaining a lawyer to handle your personal injury claim can seem like yet another insurmountable obstacle. There are, however, some guidelines that can help you to select a personal injury lawyer to handle your case. With a the personal injury lawyer from Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP in Newburgh, New York, on your side, you can breathe a sigh of relief and focus on your recovery while our firm carries at least part of your burden.

Experience

An important factor to consider when selecting a personal injury lawyer is whether he or she has experience in and concentrates his or her legal practice on personal injury law. An attorney whose primary focus is personal injury law is often at an advantage in that he or she understands the complexities of personal injury lawsuits, can more easily keep abreast of the latest developments and ever-evolving laws, and is more likely to know the habits and tactics of opposing counsel.

Additionally, a lawyer who has demonstrated experience in personal injury litigation may have also gained credibility with insurance companies and their lawyers and thus have “less to prove” in order to achieve a favorable settlement on his or her client's behalf.

Record of Past Successes

Another factor worth considering is whether a particular personal injury lawyer has experience trying cases, winning favorable verdicts, and negotiating favorable settlements. Knowing that an attorney is a skilled litigator and negotiator can add to your overall sense of security.

Billing and Fee Structure

Personal injury lawyers typically work on a contingent-fee basis under which the client is responsible for costs but pays attorney's fees only if he or she obtains a favorable settlement or verdict. In a typical contingent fee arrangement, attorney's fees, sometimes called legal fees, are calculated as a percentage of the recovery. Although it may be tempting to choose a lawyer based on who will take the lowest percentage, fees alone should not be the determining factor.

Initial Consultations

Because many lawyers provide initial consultations free of charge in personal injury cases, you may be able to interview multiple lawyers before selecting one to handle your case. Care should be taken, however, to make your selection in a relatively short period of time to avoid the loss of key evidence and to ensure that your claim is not barred by the passing of time.

Conclusion

Once hired, your attorney should be responsive to your needs. He or she should answer your questions satisfactorily, return your phone calls promptly, and, most importantly, represent your interests zealously. If at any time you become dissatisfied with your attorney's legal representation, you may be able to change attorneys without penalty; however, because changing attorneys while your case is pending can result in substantial delays and additional expenses, taking the time to select the appropriate attorney in the beginning can save time and money in the future. To find out if a personal injury attorney at Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP in Newburgh, New York, is right for you, contact us today to schedule a consultation.

DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.

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2010 - Marijuana Charges Dismissed
August 2010 - John Ingrassia was able to work out a very favorable plea bargain with the prosecutor's office and the local justice court in Orange County. After our client was stopped for speeding by police, the officer detected odor of marijuana and the driver admitted to having recently consumed marijuana.
2010 - Felony Grand Larceny and Conspiracy charges yield Probation and Community Service
On August 24, 2010 Bryan Dunn was sentenced to 300 hours of community service and 5 years of probation for his part in a million-dollar Walmart theft ring.
2010 - Kathleen Wells and John Ingrassia Present a DWI CLE Program
On July 29, 2010, Kathleen Wells and John Ingrassia presented a teleconference Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program for attorneys entitled "New York DWI Update - What You Need to Know"
2010 - John Ingrassia Authors Chapter of Book "Inside the Minds - Trial Techniques for Criminal Cases"
John Ingrassia authored a chapter entitled "The Defense Attorney as Investigator: Uncovering Evidence to Defend Your Client's Case" in the book "Inside the Minds - Trial Techniques For Criminal Cases" by Aspatore Publishing.
2010 - Aggravated DWI and DWI Charges Dismissed
In a July 2010 trial, John Ingrassia obtained dismissals on charges of Aggravated DWI and DWI in return for a guilty plea of Reckless Driving.
2010 - DWAI Case Dismissed in the Town of Montgomery
John Ingrassia was successful in a July 2010 trial and DWAI charges against our client were dropped in the Town of Montgomery.
2010 - Two DWI Charges Dismissed Due to Speedy Trial Rights Violations
On July 20, 2010, John Ingrassia obtained dismissals on two separate DWI cases in a local Justice Court. The dismissals were based on Mr. Ingrassia successfully arguing that the delay in bringing his clients to trial violated their Speedy Trial Rights under the New York State Criminal Procedure Law and US Constitution.
2010 - Plea Bargain Accepted Before Murder Trial Starts
2010 - GOSHEN - James J. Babcock pleaded guilty Friday in Orange County Court to the killing of Elaine Ackerman because he didn't want to risk the possibility of 26 ⅓ years to life in prison for murder.
2009 - LAIT Provides Christmas Gifts for Children
LAIT once again participated in the Ulster County DSS and Ulster County Bar Association "Adopt-A-Star" program to provide Christmas gifts for children who are in foster care in Ulster County.
2009 - LAIT Receives Partner in Justice Award for Probono Service
On October 28, 2009 the firm of Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia and Tetenbaum, LLP was awarded the Partner in Justice Award from the Board of Directors of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley/ProBono NY Orange County Committee.
2009 - Middletown Ny Bar Association Elects Two Lait Attorneys as Officers
On December 9, 2009 at the Middletown Bar Association Annual Dinner, Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP had two associates elected to the Executive Board of the Middletown Bar Association (Orange County NY).
2009 - Not Guilty Verdict on Forcible Rape and Unlawful Imprisonment Charges
After a week-long jury trial, Craig Stephen Brown and Kathleen Wells obtained a not guilty verdict by an Orange County jury on a case where the client was accused of forcible rape, forcible sexual abuse, and unlawful imprisonment of an acquaintance.
2009 - Items Suppressed After Declared Illegally Seized in Execution of Search Warrant
An Orange County Court Judge issued a Decision and Order suppressing credit cards illegally seized during the execution of a search warrant.
2009 - John Ingrassia Named By Super Lawyers For Criminal Defense: Dui/Dwi
John Ingrassia has been selected by Super Lawyers as one of the top attorneys in the field of Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI Defense In Upstate New York for 2009.
2009 - Not Guilty Verdict On Menacing Charges With A Gun
After a three day jury trial, John Ingrassia recently obtained a not guilty verdict by a Town of Wallkill jury on a case where his client was accused of menacing another individual with a loaded handgun during an alleged incident last year.
2009 - Jury Awards $804K to Woman in Falldown on Ice Case
2009 - Our client slipped on ice on a poorly shoveled sidewalk and fractured her ankle. As a result of her diabetic condition she eventually had her leg amputated.
Motorcyclist Awarded Full Policy Limits
2009 - A motorcyclist was struck by a car that failed to yield the right of way, causing an injury to his leg. The car carried $100,000 insurance limits.
2009 - Leave to the Court of Appeals Granted
Kathleen Wells requested leave in a felony sexual abuse case to appeal to the highest court in New York State: the Court of Appeals.
2009 - Vacating of a client's jail sentence for speeding
Kathleen Wells appealed a two weekend jail sentence imposed upon an 18 year old for speeding 102 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone.
2009 - Acquittal in Town of Wawayanda DWI case
Daniel Jackson won an acquittal for a client charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle in the Town of Wawayanda Justice Court.
2009 - Reversal of a client's Integrated Domestic Violence Court conviction of Harassment in the 2nd Degree
This case involved a trial in which a wife accused her husband of Harassment in the Second Degree. At trial, the husband sought to introduce evidence that his wife had previously threatened to "get" him.
2009 - Acquittal in Town of Cornwall Criminal Mischief case
Daniel Jackson won an acquittal for a client initially charged with Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree in the Town of Cornwall Justice Court.
2009 - Two acquittals in Town of New Windsor DWI cases
John Ingrassia won separate acquittals within weeks of each other in the Town of New Windsor Justice Court for clients charged with multiple counts of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
2009 - Acquittal in Town of New Windsor DWAI case
Daniel Jackson won an acquittal for a client charged with Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), Speeding and Failure to Keep Right in the Town of New Windsor Justice Court.
2009 - Successful overturn of Family Court Decision
Azra Khan recently won an appeal in the Appellate Division, Second Department where we successfully overturned a Family Court Decision which granted a downward modification of a non-custodial parent's child support obligation.

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