Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer

When the Negligent Actions of Others Impact Your Life, Feroleto Law is Here for You

Accidents in and of themselves can be traumatizing. People don’t wake up in the morning expecting to suffer injuries, yet every day many do. We often say that accidents are a fact of life, but when they are the result of another person or entity’s negligence, they are even more disturbing. Our Rochester personal injury attorneys at Feroleto Law believe those who behave negligently should be held liable for their actions.

Accidents often result in injuries, the cost of which can be considerable. 

As an accident victim, you may be worried about how you will manage the financial impact of the incident. In New York, if your accident was caused by another’s negligence, you can pursue compensation by filing a bodily injury claim. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident you must also file a no-fault claim as well. Each claim compensates you differently. One will cover your pain and suffering, while the other will cover your medical bills and up to 80% of your wages if you were employed at the time of the collision and are unable to work.

Not all law firms assist their clients with both types of motor vehicle claims. Many will assist with the bodily injury claim only, leaving you to navigate the no-fault insurance system on your own. Our team’s commitment to our clients is steadfast. We work tirelessly to help injured victims maximize their financial recovery in hopes of making their future just a bit easier.

As a symbol of our commitment, we offer clients a free consultation and 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.) Contact us today at 716-854-0700 to schedule an appointment; we are ready to listen!

Choosing the Best Firm for Your Needs

Feroleto Law’s Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer Is Well-Positioned to Serve You

Identifying and retaining a Rochester personal injury lawyer is the first step toward pursuing compensation for your losses. At Feroleto Law, we recognize that you have choices. Working with a knowledgeable, experienced, and successful team is important, as is their approach to service.

This choice is incredibly personal. We encourage our clients to contact us for a free consultation to see how we would approach their case and experience what it is like to have us advocating for you. Among the reasons so many in Rochester elect to work with our firm are:

• Our reputation for success: Time and time again, we are able to skillfully negotiate or aggressively litigate in pursuit of an appropriate settlement or award for our clients.  Our winning results set us apart.
• Our commitment to clients: We don’t take on cases — we represent clients. When you work with our team, you are not a file number; you are a person whose accident has resulted in an incredibly unfortunate situation. Regular and compassionate communication is a hallmark of our service approach, and we are always available to speak or meet with you to answer your questions or address your concerns.
• Our experience and knowledge: Our ability to manage your case appropriately is based on our nearly 40 years of experience in personal injury law. Our understanding of the law is stellar. When combined with our working knowledge of the players in the legal community (judges, lawyers, and insurance companies), we are able to make a tangible difference.

As you weigh the pros and cons of moving forward with a personal injury case, you may be concerned with the added pressure the legal process will add to your already stressful life. Rest assured, we will handle everything, so you don’t have to.  Take a moment and contact us to see exactly how we can help you.

Understanding the Value We Bring

What You Can Expect When You Retain Us

As an accident victim, your concerns extend far beyond your recovery. You are also worried about the financial impact of your treatment, care, and time away from work.  Additionally, the emotional effect of accidents can be considerable, on both the injured and their family.

Filing a personal injury lawsuit is the best way to pursue financial compensation, but doing so is a lot of work. When you work with a Feroleto Rochester personal injury lawyer, you can rely on them to handle everything.

During your initial meeting, we will actively listen to your story — your words are both powerful and valuable. Once we have heard from you, we will work hard to maximize your settlement value by exploring all possible ways to recover for you. We will conduct our own investigation. This may include visiting the site of the accident, reviewing police and medical reports, personally interviewing witnesses, and viewing photos or videotape, if available. This information will help us to identify all responsible parties, and sometimes there are more than one.

As your Rochester personal injury lawyers, we are committed to accurately completing all necessary legal paperwork and filing it in accordance with the statute of limitations.

Additionally, we will serve as the point person for all communication. Under no circumstances should you speak directly to anyone from the insurance company or another attorney. Anything you say can be used against you, and you may accidentally share something that would weaken your case. The process is simple:  immediately refer all inquiries to us.

One of the most important parts of a personal injury claim is identifying and quantifying all of the associated damages. 

Because we know that costs may accrue long after the legal process is complete, we take time to pinpoint and calculate long-term expenses. If needed, we partner with a host of expert witnesses on whom we can rely on to substantiate our findings in court.

We are skilled negotiators who will work tirelessly to settle your case during this phase of the legal process. We will keep you informed of our progress and will always be available to answer your questions. We want you to understand and be an active part of the process because the bottom line is your decision.

In the end, if we are unable to come to an agreement with the insurance company, we will not hesitate to take your case to court. We will prepare you to testify, as nobody can tell your story better.

Without a doubt, the process is time-consuming and complicated. This is precisely why you don’t want to handle it alone. Engaging a skilled and experienced Rochester personal injury lawyer is something you can control in an otherwise seemingly out-of-control world.

At Feroleto Law, we appreciate the trust our clients place in us and never take it for granted. Our efforts are always in pursuit of what is best for you.

Important Facts Regarding Personal Injury Lawsuits

Negligence Is at the Heart of Every Decision

Accidents happen all of the time, and sometimes there is nothing you can do. However, if someone’s negligent action or inaction was the cause of your accident and injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Keep in mind that your Rochester personal injury attorney will have to prove negligence, which can be challenging. In fact, there are four things your attorney must be able to show, including:

• Defendant owed you a duty of care.
• Defendant breached their duty.
• Defendant’s breach caused your injuries.
• Injuries sustained resulted in losses or damages.

We know how to address each of the four factors in order to prove negligence. Additionally, our attorneys are well-versed in New York’s contributory negligence law, which allows you to bring a claim against a negligent person even when it is found that some of your actions may have contributed to the accident. This does not preclude you from receiving compensation. New York state’s contributory negligence law provides guidelines based on the percentage of fault and reduction of claims. Your personal injury attorney can explain how this could affect your case.

Damage Awards Are Multifaceted

The damages incurred as a result of negligence are varied and depend upon the circumstances of the accident. That said, common cost concerns moving forward may include medical costs, lost wages and benefits, lost ability to earn a comparable salary in the future, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium.

When building your personal injury lawsuit, our attorneys will work tirelessly to identify and quantify all of your damages. For legal purposes, they will be segmented into three areas:  economic, non-economic, and punitive.

Economic Damages: These tend to be easily quantifiable, although some looking forward will require significant expertise to determine. Past medical bills, in addition to those costs you will experience in the future, often head this list. Additionally, any damage to your personal property (like your car, your computer, or other belongings) also fits here. Finally, lost wages and benefits you did not receive because you were recovering are yet another component. Keep in mind that issues like future wages (if you are unable to work in the same capacity), home modifications, and long-term personal care are also viable expenses that can be covered.

Non-economic damages: These damages are not as concrete and more subjective, yet they are very real and impactful. These include the pain and suffering you experienced as a result of your injuries and the emotional distress caused by the accident. Loss of enjoyment of life and loss of consortium may also be claimed depending upon your specific circumstances.

Punitive Damages: In New York, punitive damages cannot always be recovered in personal injury compensation. The actions of the defendant must have been excessively negligent or a conscious disregard for the rights of others for the courts to consider them. Assessed as punishment to the defendant and as a deterrent to others who may behave similarly, these can be considerable. Your personal injury attorney can review your case and let you know if these will play a role.

Many individuals on their own underestimate the costs they will incur and find themselves in a precarious financial position years after an accident. Our team works hard to ensure this does not happen.

Feroleto Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You Move Forward

We Recover Maximum Case Values for Our Clients

As you recover from your accident and begin to contemplate your future, you will likely begin to recognize the financial fallout from your accident. In New York, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit in pursuit of damages caused by another person or organization’s negligence, and our Rochester personal injury attorney is ready to help.

Make no mistake, insurance companies are well aware that many across the state don’t realize that they have recourse. Thus, they will contact accident victims and offer a settlement that is often well below what the injured may be entitled to receive. Insurance companies are businesses with a primary goal of profitability. Convincing individuals to accept sub-optimal settlements reduces their expenses and positively impacts their bottom line.

Simply having experienced professional representation can make insurance companies think twice and increase their offer. 

When you engage the Rochester personal injury lawyer at Feroleto Law you can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that you have a knowledgeable and experienced professional looking out for your best interests.

Contact Us Today

Whether your injuries are extremely serious or seemingly minor, the ultimate costs can be considerable. In all cases, scheduling a consultation with a Rochester personal injury lawyer is in your best interests. At Feroleto Law, we offer all potential clients a free consultation; the information we provide can be life changing.

Our commitment to success is further exemplified by our “no-fee guarantee.”  Simply put, if we don’t win, you don’t owe us compensation. (Disbursements may or may not be waived, based on fee charged, per NY State regs.)

Take action today; you do not have time to waste. Contact us at 716-854-0700.

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 ]