Cheektowaga Personal Injury Lawyer: Your Local Advocate for Justice

Accidents In Cheektowaga Happen Frequently

What You Do Immediately Following an Accident Makes a Big Difference

With Cheektowaga’s close proximity to Canada, Buffalo, and tourist attractions like Niagara Falls, the town is always bustling. Its nearly 90,000 residents, along with tourists and local visitors frequent Cheektowaga’s public transportation, hotels, shopping malls, and other local amenities.

Therefore, it’s no surprise that every year people suffer injuries on the roads or while going about their daily lives. Those hurt often find themselves overwhelmed with the costs of medical care and the emotional toll of the accidents that wounded them.

Whether you reside in Cheektowaga, are from another part of New York State, or are visiting from out-of-state, you can have a particularly difficult time dealing with New York insurance companies as the laws, regulations, and procedures for accidents here are complex. At Feroleto Law, we help individuals injured in many kinds of accidents, including motor vehicle collisions. We skillfully navigate New York state laws and regulations and deal with difficult insurance companies. We are also very familiar with New York state and local safety codes as they pertain to commercial property maintenance and safety if you were injured on a negligent owner’s property.

An injury caused by someone else’s negligence is beyond a simple accident. It’s a matter of accountability.

Our team at Feroleto Law is committed to holding those responsible accountable for their actions. We work tirelessly to hold accountable the individuals and organizations who cut corners on safety or recklessly cause injury, so they are liable for the medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost income, and pain and disability they have caused.

Contact us today at 716-854-0700 to schedule your no-cost consultation. Keep in mind that we offer all clients a no-fee guarantee:  If we don’t win, you don’t owe us compensation. (Disbursements may or may not be waived based on the fee charged, per NY State regs.)

Why Feroleto Law Is the Right Firm for You

Understanding What Our Cheektowaga Personal Injury Lawyers Bring to the Table

Whether you live in Cheektowaga or are visiting, if you are injured in any type of accident, you need a legal team with the right experience and local knowledge to represent you. Choosing that professional is an important first step in pursuing a settlement. While you certainly have choices, many in the area turn to Feroleto Law for help.

New York state personal injury law is complex; our team, led by attorney John Feroleto, has nearly 40 years of experience with it. Additionally, as locals, we have hands-on experience managing cases here. The relationships we have developed with insurance representatives, attorneys, and those operating in the local courts provide us with an excellent base from which to serve.

While our knowledge and experience are critical, another reason why so many reach out to us is the reputation we have gained for providing hands-on, compassionate, quality service. We don’t take on “cases” — we serve clients.  We understand that their accident and its impact on their lives are unique and personal. While we assume complete responsibility for the entire legal process, we communicate regularly; you will never wonder as to the status of your case.

Accidents are traumatizing. It’s time to relieve yourself of some of the pressure resulting from yours. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

What Our Cheektowaga Personal Injury Lawyer Will Do for You

Our Service Approach is All-Encompassing

The time following an accident is overwhelming, at best. As you struggle with your physical recovery you must also make some very real decisions regarding the financial and emotional costs you have sustained. If the negligence of another individual or entity caused your accident,  filing a personal injury lawsuit may be the right means to an acceptable end. However, the process is complicated and time-consuming; it is not something you should handle alone. The team at Feroleto Law is ready to go to work for you.

Our commitment to holding those who act negligently responsible for their actions means we assume total responsibility for those we serve. 

As your Cheektowaga personal injury attorneys, we will:

• Provide an initial free consultation
• Listen actively to your story
• Conduct a thorough investigation
• Pinpoint all responsible parties
• Complete and file all requisite paperwork
• Identify, calculate, and substantiate all of your damages
• Communicate with all parties on your behalf
• Answer your questions and address your concerns as they arise
• Negotiate with insurance companies
• Discuss all settlement offers
• Represent you in court, if need be.

The legal process is not linear and requires significant communication. In short, the time required to manage it appropriately is considerable. We dedicate ourselves to providing you with service that exceeds your expectations. We make a difference.

Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions

We Are Always Pleased to Address Your Concerns

The single commonality among all of our clients is that they have a lot of questions. While many are personal to their situation, others are more general. Below we have shared some of those raised most often, along with our responses.

Do you handle car accident cases?

Yes, our Cheektowaga personal injury lawyers are well-versed in cases involving vehicle crashes. That said, our personal injury experience is broad. We are also experienced in other areas of personal injury, including premises liability, medical malpractice, defective products, nursing home abuse, and work-related injuries.

How long do I have to file my personal injury lawsuit in Cheektowaga?

The timeline for filing personal injury cases is established by New York state statute of limitation laws. In most personal injury instances you must file within three years from the date of the accident. However, in some types of cases, like medical malpractice or cases against municipalities, timelines differ and have a much shorter statute of limitations than three years.

Will I have to testify in court?

Possibly. While we are often successful in settling personal injury lawsuits out of court, sometimes we simply cannot reach an acceptable agreement during the negotiation phase. In cases like this, we will not hesitate to litigate, and you may be required to take the stand. Nobody can share the story of your accident and its impact on your life better than you can. We will take time to prepare you to testify.

How much do you charge?

Because we appreciate the financial situations of our clients and because we are confident in our ability to affect a settlement on your behalf, our teams work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing up-front, and we have a no-fee guarantee. Costs for any expenses that we pay in advance for our clients may or may not be waived, depending on the disbursement of final compensation. We only receive a legal fee when we win a settlement for you; our fee represents a percentage of your settlement.

Please reach out to our team with more specific questions regarding your personal experience. We are available to meet with you right away.

An Overview of Personal Injury

Personal Injury Cases Are Varied

People sustain injuries every day from a host of accidents. But when those accidents are the result of negligence by another individual or entity, the victim has the right to file a personal injury lawsuit in pursuit of damages. At Feroleto Law we are experienced in handling a wide range of cases including, but not limited to:

• Vehicular accidents (cars, trucks, and motorcycles)
• Brain injury
• Burn injury
• Medical malpractice
• Construction injury
• Nursing home abuse
• Premises liability.

Additionally, if you have lost a loved one due to negligence in or around Cheektowaga, we can file a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf.

Proving Negligence Is Crucial

In order to affect a settlement, your Cheektowaga personal injury attorney must be able to prove negligence, which includes the following four elements.

• Duty — The defendant owed you a duty of care.
• Breach — The defendant breached that duty.
• Cause — The breach caused your injuries.
• Damages — The injuries resulted in actual damages.

Our team knows what type of evidence to present to prove negligence. Additionally, we are well aware that sometimes more than one person or organization’s negligence may have resulted in your injuries. In cases like this, we will file suit against all responsible parties.

We also know that sometimes your actions may have partially contributed to the accident. This alone does not disqualify you from receiving a settlement. New York state’s contributory negligence law states that, depending upon the percentage of fault assigned to you, you may still be eligible for compensation. Our team will review your case and share how this law impacts you.

The Damages You May Receive

While the final monetary value of your settlement is dependent upon a host of issues, damages in New York have been segmented into three areas:  economic, non-economic, and punitive.

Economic damages are generally easier to quantify and encompass medical bills (including rehabilitation, long-term care, and medication), lost wages and lost future wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, tend to be more subjective but are very real, nonetheless. They can include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium.

Finally, there are punitive damages. These are not regularly assessed as they are only appropriate in cases where the negligence was gross or intentional. They are awarded as a punishment to the responsible party and as a deterrent to them and others from acting similarly in the future.

 Our team can review your case and let you know if punitive damages may play a role in your award.

Identifying the totality of your damages is critical — your personal injury lawsuit is your one chance to recover compensation for your losses. We recognize that the impact of your accident may extend far into the future, long after your case is settled. That is why we pay special attention to ensuring we identify all of your losses; our team has access to expert witnesses to help substantiate them if need be.

Don’t Hesitate, Contact Us Today

Time Is a Valuable Asset

Engaging a Cheektowaga personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident is incredibly important. This provides the professional you hire the time to investigate your accident while the evidence is fresh and to begin work on your case right away.

At Feroleto Law, we understand and appreciate the value of time; we are available to meet with you immediately and again whenever necessary throughout the course of your case. Accidents are overwhelming, as is the associated legal process. We work hard to minimize the impact of both, as best we can, on your life.

Contact our Cheektowaga team today at 716-854-0700 and schedule your no-cost consultation. We are ready to learn more about what happened to you and share how we may be able to help.

Attorney John Feroleto

Attorney John Feroleto understands the value of hard work. He is known in the community and by his peers for his willingness to work and go the extra mile. Other lawyers often ask John to handle their trial matters to maximize clients’ recovery. Trial lawyers know who the best trial lawyers are. He was also named Trial Attorney of the Year in 2012 by the Western New York Affiliate of New York State Trial Lawyers Association. [ Attorney Bio ]