Personal Injury

Personal Injury Attorney
Serving Dutchess County, NY; Orange County, NY; Greene County, NY; Columbia County, NY; and Ulster County, NY

At the Law Office of Steven M. Melley P.L.L.C., our attorney has spent decades working to ensure our clients receive just compensation for their personal injuries, ranging from medical malpractice cases and auto accidents to slip and falls, dog bites, wrongful deaths, construction site injures, and more. We have even helped people who were injured due to unsafe working conditions and who needed to file workers’ compensation and Social Security disability claims.

If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, trust our personal injury attorney to seek compensation on your behalf for medical bills, loss of income, and emotional distress. We will utilize our extensive litigation experience and knowledge of insurance company tactics to work toward the best possible recovery for you.

Why You Should Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

One of the key reasons to hire a personal injury attorney is so that you can focus on recovery, while the attorney focuses on building a strong case in your defense. However, there are other advantages to hiring a personal injury attorney, including:

Protection: Due to the nature of most situations regarding injuries, insurance claims are made, which immediately involves insurance companies. This can be a stressful part of the legal process, in which the attorney assists with and protects you from additional pressure to give statements or settle claims before the full situation is understood.

Proven Liability: The attorney will have a better understanding of the various laws surrounding personal injury matters, providing expertise to best investigate your case and prove which party is liable for your injury.

Determined Value: Insurance companies want to pay as little as possible when settling claims. However, an attorney can help determine your injury claim’s accurate value, in hopes of providing you with the compensation you deserve. The personal injury attorney will evaluate your expenses, loss of income, the physical and mental suffering endured as a result of the injury, among other factors, when calculating your claim’s total value.

Negotiation: One crucial skill that attorneys have is the skill of negotiating claim values with insurance companies and in your defense if your case is taken to court. If your case is taken to court, then the attorney will also be there to represent you and provide legal guidance along the way.

Contact Us Today for a Free Case Evaluation

The Law Office of Steven M. Melley P.L.L.C.will make your welfare our priority, providing personalized legal guidance every step of the way. We work with trusted medical professionals, pharmacists, forensics engineers, and other professionals who can help us strengthen your case. If needed, these experts can also deliver testimony.

If you have a personal injury case in Dutchess County, NY; Ulster County, NY; Greene County, NY; Columbia County, NY; or Orange County, NY, please feel free to call us immediately to schedule a free case evaluation. We will make sure your claim is filed within the applicable deadlines, and we can provide the dedicated legal representation your case requires.