Syracuse, New York, Falling Brick Pedestrian Accident

Jed Dietrich, Esq., Recognized as a Super Lawyer and American Institute of Trial Lawyers Litigator of the Year, is Committed to Defending the Rights of Struck-By Injury Survivors and Falling Brick Accident Victims Across Syracuse, New York. If You, or a Loved One, Have Been Injured by Falling Debris in An Accident That Was Not Your Fault, You Deserve Effective, Aggressive Representation and a Premises Liability Lawyer Willing to Fight for Your Rights.

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A falling brick or misplaced tool could change your life in a fraction of a second.

Although your chances of being struck by construction debris while walking through Downtown Syracuse are low, these accidents are not the freak events many people think that they are. You do not need to look beyond nearby Buffalo, New York, to understand why.

In a recent, high-profile incident, a man walking underneath Buffalo’s Liberty Building was struck by a brick that fell from the 13th floor. He survived, but sustained injuries serious enough to warrant an ambulance ride to the emergency room.

Each year, dozens of other New Yorkers find themselves in similar situations, often leaving them with mounting medical debt, little savings, and, in some cases, an inability to ever return to ordinary life.

If you believe another person’s negligence played a role in your accident, you could be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries, losses, and hardship. The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has spent decades filing, fighting, and winning cases like yours. A recognized U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firm, we know what it takes to overcome a strong defense and ensure that our clients have every opportunity to reclaim their independence and begin rebuilding their lives. Please send us a message online or call us at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a personal injury lawyer near Syracuse, New York and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation.

5 Facts You Need To Know Before Filing A Falling Object Lawsuit

A serious accident can turn anybody’s life upside-down, but you should never be left picking up someone else’s mess. Preparing to file a personal injury lawsuit can be a daunting prospect, especially if you have never gone to court and are not sure what to expect. Here is what you need to know before you file a falling brick or construction debris-related accident claim:

1. You Do Not Need to Wait to Assert Your Rights

You can start building your case and asserting your rights before filing a lawsuit, even if you are not in the right place, physically or emotionally, to take your case to court. The steps you take now could make a big difference in terms of an eventual settlement or award.

If you think that you could have a claim, try to:

1. Proactively preserve any evidence you have from the accident site, including damaged clothing and photographs taken nearby;
2. Request and keep your medical records, even if they do not seem immediately relevant;
3. Track all of your accident-related expenses, bills, and receipts, not just for medical procedures, but for related costs like transportation and hospital parking, too;
4. Avoid discussing the accident on social media or elsewhere online; and
5. Ensure that you have filed a notice or formal complaint with the owner or manager of the property where you were injured.

You do not have to worry if you do not have everything together or if you are missing key pieces of evidence; that is what lawyers are for.

2. Establishing Liability Can Be Difficult…

Establishing liability after a falling brick accident is always straightforward.

Depending on the circumstances of your accident, it may seem difficult to simply identify who, if anyone, should be named as a defendant. Construction workers may try to shift blame to their employer, while landlords could argue that a tenant or property manager is responsible for safety failures. Oftentimes, the truth is hard to determine, and there may well be more than one person or party liable for your injuries.

3. … And Proving Your Claim Could Be Even Tougher

Evidence can make or break a personal injury lawsuit, but it is not all that goes into a successful claim. Instead, you must prepare to establish:

1. The defendant owed you a duty of care;
2. The defendant breached their duty of care by acting poorly;
3. You have suffered an accident-related injury;
4. Your injury is a direct result of the defendant’s negligence; and
5. You have sustained damages as a result of the accident.

You may have to take a different approach depending on who, or what, is named as a defendant. If, for example, a defective sidewalk shed failed to protect you from a falling object, you could be entitled to press a claim against the manufacturer. However, the legal theory guiding product liability lawsuits is not the same as that for other types of personal injury claims.

4. Everything You Say Could Be Used Against You

Most landlords and commercial property owners have liability policies designed to cover all or part of the cost of on-site accidents. This can work to your benefit, but it also means there is a high chance you will eventually have to sit down with a representative from the defendant’s insurance company.

Unfortunately, your best interests are very different from those of the insurance company. To ensure that personal injury settlements do not cut into the company's bottom line, adjusters routinely employ strategies designed to limit their liability at your expense.

Some of the most common tactics include:

1. Asking you to provide a recorded statement, and then misconstruing your words as an admission of fault;
2. Demanding a blanket release of your medical records so they can pin your injuries on a pre-existing condition; and
3. Delaying your claim by asking for information and evidence that you know you cannot provide. Even simply ignoring your calls and emails altogether.

To negotiate a settlement, you may be required to sit down with an insurance adjuster and provide a recorded statement, but you do not have to do it alone.

If you hire a personal injury lawyer, you have a right to have an attorney present. Your lawyer will ensure that you only answer questions relevant to your case and do not inadvertently disclose information that could be used against you.

5. You Can Already Afford a Good Lawyer

Personal injury lawyers build careers helping accident victims assert their rights.

We understand that most families do not have the money necessary to pay for representation upfront. Especially if litigation is protracted, or you have to bring in expert witnesses for trial.

So, instead of asking our clients for payment up front, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. works on a contingency fee basis. In other words, we only take our payment as a set percentage of your eventual settlement or court-ordered award. If we cannot win your case, we do not get paid, and we will not ask you to reimburse us, either.

How The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Could Help You Protect Your Right To Recovery

A recognized Super Lawyer and American Institute of Trial Lawyers Litigator of the Year, Jed Dietrich, Esq., knows what it takes to build a strong compensation case, and has the results to prove it.

Since establishing the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. in 2005, Jed Dietrich, Esq., has helped his clients in Syracuse, New York, and throughout the state obtain more than $250 million in damages.

We could help you, too.

Although every case differs in its details, we could help protect your rights by:

1. Investigating the causes of your Syracuse falling object accident;
2. Identifying the correct defendants for your claim;
3. Combining the evidence, we obtain an in-depth knowledge of state law and local Syracuse, New York code to establish the defendant or defendants’ liability;
4. Take the lead in insurance negotiations and keep predatory adjusters at bay; and
5. Prepare to take your case to trial, where we have proven time and time again that we excel.

Please call Jed Dietrich, Esq., today at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a personal injury lawyer near Syracuse, New York, and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 1-866-529-5334 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Syracuse, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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