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Do I Have a Case?

If you have suffered a serious injury or wrongful death due to someone else's fault in causing an accident, or due to medical malpractice, a defective product or drug, police brutality or any other form of negligence, you have a right to sue for damages for your pain, suffering, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life, as well as past and future lost earnings, loss of support, medical bills and any other economic damages you sustain.

Immediate investigation of your case could make the difference between winning and losing. Evidence, records and witnesses can disappear, and critical evidence can be lost.
Some claims must be made within 30-days.

Call us for a free consultation as soon as you can, because time is of the essence.

What to do after an accident

Seek medical attention immediately- victims are often unaware of the extent of their injuries due to shock.

Get information identifying the person that caused the accident and any witnesses and write it down.

Take pictures (with your cell phone if necessary) to document the accident and your injuries.

Write your own account of the accident while it is fresh in your memory and list contact information for any witnesses.

Do not give any verbal or written statements to investigators or insurance companies.

Do not sign any documents offered by insurance adjusters. You could be signing away your rights to receive full compensation.

Contact the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter as soon as you can, so that we can conduct an immediate investigation and file whatever papers are needed to protect your legal rights. A prompt investigation could make the difference between winning and losing your case, so do not delay.

Why Our Firm is the Right Choice

Our firm has more than 35 years of experience as trial lawyers on some of the nation's biggest and most difficult cases. We have the knowledge, experience and a proven record of success. (See Verdicts/Awards)

Our attorneys and staff will work tirelessly to research all relevant details of your case. WE GET TO KNOW YOU WELL, BECAUSE THAT MAKES US BETTER ABLE TO PRESENT YOUR CASE IN COURT.

We prepare every case to go to court from day one. That reputation is something our opponents know, and it makes them more willing to settle the case.

We will formulate the best strategy and the most effective manner of presentation in the courtroom.

WARNING: DO NOT BE MISLED BY ATTORNEY WEBSITES OR TV ADS THAT ARE JUST REFERRAL SERVICES IN DISGUISE.

IF WE ACCEPT YOUR CASE, WE HANDLE IT OURSELVES FROM START TO FINISH.

It is a proven fact that victims that are properly represented by trial attorneys receive far greater compensation for their injuries than those who try to go it alone. Your case may be worth much more than you think.

No Fee Unless We Win
Guaranteed!

At the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter you don't have to worry about how you are going to pay for our services. That's because every one of our clients gets our No Fee Guarantee that you will never be charged a fee unless we are successful in winning your case.

When you or a loved one have been the victim of a major accident, wrongful death, medical malpractice or any other catastrophe, the last thing you need is to worry about paying legal bills. We take that burden off your shoulders. We don't get a fee unless we win-guaranteed.

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New York Injury Accident Lawyer : Wrongful Death Punitive Damages

Wrongful Death Punitive Damages

Punitive damages, also commonly referred to as exemplary damages, are sums awarded in a personal injury lawsuit that are provided with the intent that others will be deterred from engaging in similar activities that led to the injury or wrongful death of the person for whom the lawsuit was brought.

Punitive damages are awarded over and above what can be proven as compensatory damages as a result of the wrongful death, where the misconduct of a defendant was extreme or malicious. Examples of punitive damages awards include cases in which a defective product or dangerous drug was sold by a manufacturer despite knowledge that the product was defective or unreasonably dangerous  to consumers, gross medical negligence, and drunk driving accident cases where the negligent driver purposefully drove while under the influence of alcohol and injured or killed others.

Under New York personal injury law, punitive damages may be awarded in cases where there has been gross negligence, fraud, or willful and malicious conduct that causes the injury or death.

The New York injury attorneys of the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter have experience helping clients obtain favorable verdicts and settlements that may include punitive damages in matters where compensatory damages are not adequate for compensating injured victims and their families and there is a legal basis for punishing the defendant for grossly negligent, willful or malicious conduct. If you have been significantly injured, or a family member has been killed due to the gross negligence of another person or entity, and you would like to discuss your legal options with the experienced New York injury lawyers of the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter, contact us today for a free consultation and case assessment.

We help New York accident victims get the legal compensation they deserve.