Need a Buffalo Lawyer? Here’s What You Can Expect from Feroleto Law

When you’ve been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you often face many challenges at once. Things like keeping your household running, financial hardship if you’re unable to work, and managing medical appointments and costs. All of this is on top of trying to rest and recover from your injuries.

Then there’s the stress of dealing with insurance companies, who certainly don’t have your best interests in mind. While calling a Buffalo personal injury lawyer might feel like adding more to your mental load, it is anything but. An experienced attorney can take on many of these challenges for you, allowing you the space and freedom to focus on healing.

Let’s discuss some of the standards you should expect when hiring a Buffalo lawyer and how we strive to fulfill them at Feroleto Law.

What to Expect During the Personal Injury Claims Process

Hiring a personal injury attorney is one of the best ways you can protect yourself and your rights following an accident. 

Many people wait to call a personal injury lawyer until their claim has become too complicated or difficult to manage on their own. However, it’s more beneficial to contact a lawyer as soon as possible, since they can often build a stronger case for you by getting started before the evidence disappears.

Here’s what you can expect when you contact the Buffalo lawyers at Feroleto Law.

First Contact: Phone Call or Online Form

When you call Feroleto Law, you can be certain that your phone call will be received by a real, compassionate member of our staff—not by a remote answering service or AI. Any voicemails received after hours will be promptly returned.

We know that not everyone enjoys talking on the phone, so we also offer an online form where you can submit details about your accident.

A Free Case Review

Properly helping you with your case means knowing the details surrounding it. We offer an absolutely free, no-strings-attached consultation to learn about the accident that left you injured.

This is where we can learn about the types of evidence available from the accident scene, the types of insurance involved, and the currently known extent of your injuries. This will help us assess how strong your case is.

This is also your chance to ask important questions about what you can expect from your case, including our best estimate of the timeline and compensation amount.

We will give you our honest answer about whether we think that your case is in your best interests to pursue legally. If Feroleto Law can help you, we will advise you on the next steps to take.

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Choosing Whether You Want to Hire Us

After the consultation, you can consider whether our Buffalo law firm is a good fit for you. If you feel comfortable and confident moving forward, you can sign a contract and Feroleto Law will officially take over your case.

Many lawyers, including Feroleto Law, work on contingency. This means you don’t pay us anything unless we win compensation for you.

Your Buffalo Lawyer Hits the Ground Running, Defending Your Rights

Once hired, we will immediately take over the investigation into your case. We’ll notify insurance companies that all communication must go through our office so that you no longer have to worry about aggressive insurance adjusters.

We’ll start compiling all the evidence we can to build a strong case for you. This evidence may include police reports, medical reports, available footage of the accident, and anything else that can help show the facts of your case.

Additionally, we can help ensure you meet with medical specialists who can properly evaluate and treat your accident injuries. Not only will this help you get the treatment you need, but their records can also serve as valuable evidence for your case.

We Start Negotiations

Once we have sufficient evidence to argue your case, we will provide the necessary documents and negotiate your case with the at fault insurance company. We will detail the extent of your injuries and the costs involved, including damages for medical treatment, lost wages, and other important needs.

Feroleto Law will argue aggressively on your behalf, so that you get the compensation you deserve. We will give you our best advice on when to accept a settlement offer but will never approve anything without your consent.

Many clients ask whether their case will go to trial. The good news is that many will settle during this period. But if they don’t, the next step is to file a lawsuit.

Lawsuit Discovery Phase (if Necessary)

If needed, Feroleto Law will file a "complaint" with the court outlining your claims against the at-fault party and the damages you are seeking.

The discovery phase is the period when both parties obtain more information to defend their claims, including documents, written statements, and depositions.

Court Proceedings (if Necessary)

If your case goes to trial, Feroleto Law will present evidence and arguments to a judge and jury. We will also work to counter arguments presented by the insurance company’s legal team. 

At this point, it will ultimately be up to a jury to decide whether you are awarded compensation and what the total amount will be. But our legal team will support you throughout the process, including preparing you for your time in court. You will have the confidence of an experienced Buffalo lawyer on your side.

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Why Trust Feroleto Law with Your Personal Injury Case?

At Feroleto Law, we’re committed to justice. When you are injured due to someone else’s negligent, reckless, or malicious actions, you deserve fair compensation. We will fight for the best results for your case, no matter how big or small.

The insurance companies are not trying to treat you fairly, and they know that you are stressed out, tired and vulnerable. They know exactly what to say to get you to unknowingly admit partial fault or imply that your injuries are not that serious. Don’t let them take advantage of you. Instead, let our Buffalo lawyers fight for your rights.

We have a record of results for our clients, including high profile cases:

• $5 million awarded to a construction worker who was ordered to carry heavy materials along a high narrow board and fell 30+ feet down. He suffered multiple fractures and a traumatic brain injury, and his employer tried to argue that falling was his own fault. We proved that the owners violated safety rules and failed to provide safety equipment.
• $1 million awarded to a car accident victim who broke her arm and suffered an infection following surgery. The defendant argued that they were only obligated to compensate for the broken arm, but our team uncovered reduced kidney function because of the antibiotics administered, and our client received a much higher settlement.
• $1 million awarded to a truck driver while parked on the side of the road. His truck was struck by another truck, causing injuries that required surgery. Feroleto Law was able to show that the defendant was in violation of the Federal Motor Carrier Administration safety rules, which added considerable value to the case.

But we are far from a huge Buffalo law firm that only considers big-number cases worth our time. We know that smaller settlements can still make a huge difference to clients who need them. You’ll receive the same fighting commitment from us toward a $50,000 settlement that you would for a $1 million settlement, and we’ll never push you to accept a lowball offer just to close your case. 

In addition to our firm's client-centered focus, we’re also proud of our Buffalo lawyers for their diverse interests and specialties. They all show dedication to helping the local community, including public service and fair treatment for all.

• Attorney Joel Feroleto serves on the Buffalo Common Council, teaches a class on social activism at a local university, and has won awards for his efforts to further human rights.
• Attorney Kate Feroleto has always tried to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves, giving her an enormous compassion and empathy for her clients. She was recently featured in the news for her leadership role in the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) to promote safety and fair treatment for New Yorkers.
• Attorney Jill Wnek defends her community both at work and in her free time, having spent time at Volunteer’s Lawyer Project helping people who could not pay for legal representation.
• Attorney Miriam Trojanovic, a motorcycle rider and fluent Spanish speaker, helps give a voice to people who may not always have the help they need. She is dedicated to putting her clients first while seeking justice.

Contact Feroleto Law Today

If you need a Buffalo lawyer, don’t wait. Talk to a personal injury attorney to find out what your options are for justice and financial compensation. Our team will show how we can help you heal both physically and financially.

Call our office at (716) 854-0700 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free, confidential consultation today!

The content provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject.