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• Personal Injury

  Getting seriously injured unexpectedly can turn your life upside down. Experienced Fishkill personal injury lawyer Ira M. Maurer has been handling these types of cases for more than three decades, and he fights tirelessly to help victims of personal injury get the compensation they deserve. For a free case evaluation, please call The Maurer Law Firm at 845-244-8343. Common Personal Injury Claims Mr. Maurer has more than three decades of experience handling a wide range of catastrophic injury claims, including: Brain injuries and neurological damage Spinal cord injuries Neck injuries Eye injuries Burn injuries Amputation/loss of limb Scarring Wrongful death These are just several of Mr. Maurer's practice areas. Our law firm handles virtually any type of serious injury related to negligence. Mr. Maurer is also widely recognized as an experienced lawyer for injured railroad workers. Additionally, we do not collect attorneys' fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf. An Aggressive Advocate On Your Side A catastrophic injury has a financial, emotional and social impact on the entire family of the victim. The entire support structure surrounding the injured person must change to accommodate the cost of medical treatment and physical rehabilitation, lost earnings and the emotional issues that often accompany a life-changing injury. When the injury was caused by negligence on the part of another person or entity, the injustice can overwhelm a family for years. That's why our personal injury law firm fights hard to recover compensation for the effects of the injury, including: Medical expenses Loss of wages Pain and suffering Personal injury lawyer Ira Maurer is personally dedicated to getting the best possible results for injury victims. As an extensively experienced lawyer, Mr. Maurer has seen first-hand how life-altering these severe injuries can be. He believes in providing his clients with valuable information about their case, and he will answer all of your questions about your injury case. Mr. Maurer believes you deserve the most aggressive, effective legal representation when you are fighting for full and fair compensation. He has a record of more than 1,000 settlements and jury verdicts totaling many millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. In fact, cases he has handled are cited as precedent by other attorneys and courts in similar court cases. You deserve aggressive, skilled representation following a catastrophic injury that was caused by someone else's negligence. For a free case evaluation with our experienced Hudson Valley, Wappingers Falls, and Fishkill personal lawyer, please call The Maurer Law Firm, PLLC at 845-244-8343 today.

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• Motor Vehicle Accidents

  Auto accidents have life-altering consequences. When you are catastrophically injured in a serious accident, you deserve to hold the responsible party accountable and to get the compensation you need and to which you are entitled. Ira M. Maurer has more than three decades of experience handling accident cases. He will fight tirelessly for compensation on your behalf. For a free case evaluation, please call The Maurer Law Firm at 845-244-8343. Common Types Of Auto Accident Claims Ira Maurer has extensive experience in insurance settlements and trial cases involving all types of auto accidents, including: Car accidents Truck accidents Commercial vehicle accidents Accidents in construction zones Parking lot and parking ramp accidents Defective vehicle accidents Bus and public transportation accidents Motorcycle accidents ATV and recreational vehicle accidents If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, you want our law firm on your side. With more than 30 years of trial experience, Mr. Maurer has won over a thousand significant verdicts and settlements for his clients. Some of the cases Mr. Maurer has tried in court are cited by lawyers and judges as precedent when making decisions in similar litigation matters. He is proud of his record, but he is most proud of the relationships he builds with clients who have nowhere else to turn when the deck is stacked against them. Few events will make more of an immediate impact on your life than suffering an injury in a car accident. Mr. Maurer will fight to maximize your compensation for damages including: Serious injuries Wrongful death Costly medical bills Future related medical expenses Disability Loss of income Loss of transportation Physical rehabilitation Auto insurance coverage often only covers the basics and doesn't go far enough to compensate you for your total financial and social damages. Fighting For Compensation On Your Behalf Careless drivers can cause catastrophic auto accidents. Some of the most common causes of accidents are distracted driving, texting, drunk driving and numerous other things. When someone else's negligece is the root cause of your accident, you should not have to deal with the life-altering consequences of your injury without proper compensation. When you want to maxmimize your insurance settlement or compensation award, you need to choose a lawyer who will serve as your aggressive adovocate. Many lawyers and other professionals demand respect. Ira Maurer believes a good attorney must earn your trust. Many of his clients come to our law firm by referral from other attorneys or past clients. Some clients call Mr. Maurer for help after getting frustrated with the progress of their case. The fact is, there are complex insurance issues that you need to understand, and Mr. Maurer takes the time to make sure you know what is going on. An informed and educated client will make the right decision when it is time to consider your options. Maurer Law Firm, PLLC - Hudson Valley Personal Injury Lawyer CALL TODAY 845-244-8343 HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL HOME ABOUT US ATTORNEY PROFILE PRACTICE AREAS CASE RESULTS REVIEWS VIDEOS BLOG CONTACT SEARCH Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney FISHKILL INJURY ATTORNEY SERVING WAPPINGERS FALLS, BEACON, LAGRANGEVILLE AND NEARBY AREAS OF HUDSON VALLEY Hudson Valley Car Accident Attorney Auto accidents have life-altering consequences. When you are catastrophically injured in a serious accident, you deserve to hold the responsible party accountable and to get the compensation you need and to which you are entitled. Ira M. Maurer has more than three decades of experience handling accident cases. He will fight tirelessly for compensation on your behalf. For a free case evaluation, please call The Maurer Law Firm at 845-244-8343. Common Types Of Auto Accident Claims Ira Maurer has extensive experience in insurance settlements and trial cases involving all types of auto accidents, including: Car accidents Truck accidents Commercial vehicle accidents Accidents in construction zones Parking lot and parking ramp accidents Defective vehicle accidents Bus and public transportation accidents Motorcycle accidents ATV and recreational vehicle accidents If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, you want our law firm on your side. With more than 30 years of trial experience, Mr. Maurer has won over a thousand significant verdicts and settlements for his clients. Some of the cases Mr. Maurer has tried in court are cited by lawyers and judges as precedent when making decisions in similar litigation matters. He is proud of his record, but he is most proud of the relationships he builds with clients who have nowhere else to turn when the deck is stacked against them. Few events will make more of an immediate impact on your life than suffering an injury in a car accident. Mr. Maurer will fight to maximize your compensation for damages.

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• Premise Liability

  If you’re seriously injured when you visit someone else's property you deserve compensation and to be able to hold the negligent property owner or another responsible party accountable. Property owners and their contracted property managers in New York have a responsibility to take every reasonable measure to protect the public from injury when visiting their property for business or pleasure. The courts take premises liability cases very seriously and damages for injuries resulting from a premises liability accident can be substantial. At the Maurer Law Firm, we also take premises liability cases very seriously and are here to help if you suffer a catastrophic injury due to negligent security or an unsafe environment on another’s property. In the sections below, we briefly discuss the most common forms of premises liability cases that we see from our New York clients. If you or a loved one was severely injured in on another person’s property due to some form of negligence, please call the Maurer Law Firm, PLLC, at 845-244-8343 for a free consultation. Our experienced New York attorney serves Fishkill, Myers Corner, Wappingers Falls, Beacon, LaGrangeville and the nearby areas of the Hudson Valley. Slip and Fall Injury Sidewalk, Parking Lot, and Ramp Injuries Negligent Security and Lighting Claims Against Third-Party Contractors School Property Negligence What to Do After a Premises Liability Accident How We Can Help Slip And Fall Injury When you’re injured in a slip and fall accident, the resulting physical injuries can be quite severe. If the conditions leading to your injury should have been prevented by the property owner or another responsible party, then you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. There are many factors that can contribute to a slip and fall accident, such as: Slippery surfaces Loose mats, rugs, and carpets Pallets obstructing aisles in stores Uneven sidewalks, potholes, and broken pavement Objects and obstructions left in walkways Uneven or defective stairs or entryways In order to prove negligence in a slip and fall case, you must establish that the owner knew or should’ve known about the dangerous condition and had a reasonable amount of time to fix the problem prior to the accident. Attorney Ira Maurer has decades of experience investigating and pursuing slip and fall accident claims in New York and has won more than 1,000 personal injury verdicts and settlements. Ice and Snow Slip and Falls Under New York premises liability law, a property owner has the responsibility to adequately remove a hazardous, slippery condition in a timely manner or, barring quick removal of the ice, snow, or standing water, place a visible warning and barrier around the hazard to guard against public access. Taking a slip and fall injury claim to court requires strong evidence that the property owners blatantly ignored the hazard and failed to take reasonable and timely action to eliminate the hazard or created the dangerous condition with poor snow removal procedures. Sidewalk, Parking Lot, And Ramp Injuries Homeowners and business owners with public sidewalks running in front of their properties are required by law to keep the walkways free of hazards and otherwise maintain the sidewalks in a way to prevent injuries to the public. Sidewalk accidents are typically trip and fall accidents which can result in serious musculoskeletal injuries involving bones, ligaments, and tendons. The same is true for private businesses and municipalities that operate public parking ramps or parking lots in New York. They have a legal responsibility to keep the property maintained and clear of hazards that put the public in danger. In the event of an injury resulting from an accident or slip and fall in a parking lot, the property owner may be held liable for damages if the victim is able to show that negligence was a cause of the accident. Liable parties for sidewalk, parking lot, or ramp accidents vary from case to case, and may include: Municipal liability: If your accident occurred on city property or upon a sidewalk fronting an owner-occupied one or two-family home, you must overcome a number of legal hurdles to bring a claim against the City of New York. You also must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident. Private party: In most but not in all cases, private property owners are liable for the accidents taking place on sidewalks, parking lots, or ramps that face their property. Utility companies: If a utility company (power, telephone, gas, cable, water, etc.) negligently performed sidewalk, parking lot, or ramp construction, repairs or demolition, which resulted in an accident, the utility company may be held liable for damages.

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• Construction Accident Attorney

  Construction workers work in one of the most dangerous job industries in the country. Construction sites are often hazardous environments because of the large machinery moving about, the use of power tools and dangerous equipment, and the hard labor that is required. Working around these potentially unsafe elements, your risk for serious personal injury is much higher than that of many other industries. Even though the potential for injury is high, you have the right to expect safe working conditions that are free from danger. If you suffer a work-related injury, you deserve compensation so that you can continue to support yourself and your loved ones while also getting the medical care you need. At the Maurer Law Firm, experienced construction accident attorney Ira Maurer can serve as your aggressive and dedicated advocate. To find out if you have a case, call us today at 845-244-8343 for a free consultation. We proudly provide representation to those who live in Fishkill, Wappingers Falls, Myers Corner, Beacon, LaGrangeville, and nearby areas of Hudson Valley, New York. Causes Of Construction Accidents Construction workers place themselves in a higher degree of danger than most others workers. Working at dangerous heights, operating heavy machinery, and being around volatile materials all pose the risk of serious injury or even death. There are standards set in place to help ensure the safety of construction sites and workers such as those set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This agency, which is a part of the Department of Labor, creates safety laws and regulations for every industry, including construction, which every company and employer must follow. If any of the guidelines are not implemented and followed, serious injury can occur. Some of the main causes of construction accidents include: Ladder/scaffolding falls Falling objects Power tool injuries Building, wall, and trench collapse Unsafe construction, excavation, or demolition conditions Unsafe work practices Inadequate supervision Faulty equipment Defective safety equipment Chemical leaks Explosions Electrocution Such accidents can often result in catastrophic injuries that can lead to partial or total disability with complete loss of earning potential. This type of case requires an attorney with experience in construction accident litigation and a thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations covering safe work practices in this industry. Common Injuries From Construction Accidents The above causes of workplace accidents can cause a number of serious injuries to workers. Even non-worker bystanders and pedestrians nearby can be injured by falling objects or other dangers associated with construction zones. Construction accidents can cause significant injury and leave you out of work with medical bills and rehabilitation costs. A few of the many types of injuries that can occur include: Traumatic brain injury Spinal cord injury Burn injury Musculoskeletal injuries Scarring and disfigurement Neck Injury Amputation Eye injury Broken bones/fractures Every employer is obligated to carry workers’ compensation benefits in the case of a workplace injury. However, you may be able to file a claim beyond workers’ compensation against a negligent person or entity that caused your injury. Experienced construction accident attorney Ira Maurer has the knowledge and experience to help you navigate this difficult time and get you the compensation you deserve. Laws Applying To Falls And Building Collapse On Construction Sites Section 240 of the New York Labor Law offers protection to professionals working in the construction trades who use scaffolding and raised platforms on a construction site. Section 240 places strict liability on the part of the general contractor and property owner in the event a scaffold or raised work platform is defective and causes the construction worker to fall from a height sufficient to cause injury or death. Section 241 of the New York Labor Law provides protection to construction professionals working on site. In particular, it provides strict safety requirements that contractors, owners and their agents must follow when constructing, excavating or demolishing buildings. Owners of one- or two-family homes who do not direct the construction work are exempt from liability under Section 241. The term 'strict liability' means that the contractor or property owner may be held liable for total compensatory damages paid to the injured construction worker, even if it is determined that the worker was greatly at fault. Under provisions of New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241, if the property owner or contractor can be proved to be just one percent at fault for the injury, the worker may seek total compensatory damages.

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• Train Injuries to Passengers

  Train passenger injuries are a devastating thing for anyone to have to deal with. When you are injured as a result of this type of train accident, you deserve compensation to help you recover and move on from this life-altering event. Hudson Valley attorney Ira Maurer has extensive experience focused in cases involving train and railroad accidents. He will stand at your side and advocate for maximum compensation on your behalf. For your free case review, please call our law office at 845-244-8343. Common Types Of Train Passenger Injury Cases Ira Maurer has handed virtually all types of passenger injury cases, including those caused while: Boarding a train On-board a train Exiting a train On a railroad station platform On a railroad station stairway In a railroad station parking lot The gaps between trains and station platforms continue to be a source of falls. Passengers boarding and exiting LIRR and Metro-North trains continue to be injured stepping into the gap between the trains and station platforms. Some of these gap-related train accidents have received wide-spread news coverage. Following a 2006 fatality of an 18-year-old Minnesota woman, the MTA committed $40 million to what they called the Gap Remediation Project. The project included extending platforms with attachable boards. Although gap falls on LIRR platforms have fallen since the project was completed in 2012, there continue to be people who get injured falling through the gaps or tripping on them. When Train Passengers Are Injured In A Slip And Fall Accident Train passenger injuries run the gamut from bumps and bruises to broken spines and brain injuries. One of the most common types of injuring accidents on and near trains are slip and falls, which can lead to the following serious physical injuries: Torn knee cartilage and ligaments Herniated discs Fractured vertebrae Ankle sprains and fractures Torn rotator cuffs and other shoulder injuries Brain injury Unfortunately, many people fail to report a slip and fall injury after it occurs because they are embarrassed they fell. If you fall aboard a train or on a platform, or elsewhere on railroad property, you should report the injury immediately to the railroad. Doing so may improve your chance at recovering compensation. If you do not report it and then try to claim that you were injured, the railroad company and their attorneys will say there is no evidence of a slip and fall occurring on their trains or property. Should You Pursue A Claim After A Train Passenger Injury? Even if you feel fine following the accident or mishap, there may be underlying injuries that could worsen and begin to show symptoms as time passes. Diagnostic tests such as MRIs may even be necessary to make certain injuries clear to your doctors. To leave your options open for pursuing compensation, you may want to do the following: Report your injury right away If you have a camera device and are safely able to do so, take pictures of your injuries and any of the things that you believe contributed to the accident that injured you Get medical attention, even if you don't think you have a serious train passenger injury Contact train accident attorney Ira Maurer for help pursuing compensation Ira Maurer reviews your case for free so that he can learn about your case and explain your options, while you decide if moving forward with a claim is something you want to do. If you or a loved one was recently injured as a train passenger, please call the Maurer Law Firm at 845-244-8343 for a free case review. Ira Maurer has more than 40 years of experience with train accident cases and serves all of Fishkill, Myers Corner, Wappingers Falls, Beacon, LaGrangeville and nearby areas of Hudson Valley.

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• Railroad Accidents

  As an injured railroad employee, you have certain rights and may be entitled to compensation for your injury. Certain laws, including the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), offer you certain protections. Fishkill train accident lawyer Ira M. Maurer has extensive experience with these cases and has won many successful verdicts and settlements for railroad employees. For a free case review, please call The Maurer Law Firm at 845-244-8343. Train Accident Claims At Our Law Firm Railroad accident attorney Ira Maurer has won thousands of claims, including some cases that have set precedents. Mr. Maurer can fight passionately at your side, and has handled cases involving the following factors and others: FELA law FRSA whistleblower protection Psychological trauma Carpal tunnel and repetitive motion injuries Diesel exhaust Passenger injuries FELA vs. workers' compensation NYC Transit Authority contractor injuries Railroad work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the US. FELA claims involve injured railroad workers, not pedestrians or other non-employees. As an injured railroad worker, you may be entitled to recover past and future FELA damages for: Loss of wages Loss of fringe benefits Unpaid medical bills Vocational retraining costs Pain and suffering Loss of enjoyment of life Additionally, if you are the family member of a railroad worker who was killed because of a work-related accident or illness, then you may be entitled to compensation for the loss of your loved one's support and services, as well as for pain and suffering. Why Choose Ira Maurer For Your Railroad Accident Claim? As an injured railroad worker, you need a compassionate and experienced attorney who understands the railroad industry, as well as all related laws and precedents. Mr. Maurer has been handling these types of cases for decades, and has won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for injured railroad workers. In 2008, Mr. Maurer won an $8 million settlement for a contractor employee severely injured as a result of a runaway crane while working in an Amtrak tunnel. Our railroad accident attorney will put all of his resources to work in your case, including his network of railroad union and safety expert contacts, as well as an experienced railroad investigator. Mr. Maurer has the experience, resources and skills to determine who is at fault for your railroad accident and to build the strongest possible case to maximize your compensation. Potential sources of serious railroad and train accidents are: Railroad supervisors Inadequate manpower Inadequate and/or poorly enforced safety procedures The railroad must be at least partially at fault, or there is no recovery of compensation under FELA. You are not barred from recovery even if you are found partially at fault. For instance, if you are 50 percent responsible for the incident, your damages will be reduced by that amount. The railroad must prove that you are partially to blame for your injury. Our experienced attorney has seen first-hand how a railroad accident injury can turn lives upside down, creating heavy burdens for the victim and the victim's family. In addition to being a founding member of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys, Mr. Maurer's background includes service as a designated legal counselor for the membership of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen for 17 years. If you or a loved one is an injured railroad worker and want to know what your rights are following the accident that injured you, please call The Maurer Law Firm at 845-244-8343 for a free consultation. Experienced Fishkill FELA attorney Ira Maurer serves clients from all over, including Hudson Valley, Wappingers Falls, and the nearby areas.

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• Wrongful Death

  Losing a loved one unexpectedly is a traumatic event no one should have to undergo. And yet negligence, accidents, and misconduct lead to these fatalities every day in the U.S. When you lose a loved one to these types of circumstances, the potential for serious emotional and financial hardship is real for your entire family. To help your family during this difficult time, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim to pursue justice on behalf of the deceased. New York attorney Ira M. Maurer has nearly 30 years of experience fighting for the rights of family members affected by wrongful death. No matter what caused the accident, our expertise and resources will get the results you need. Mr. Maurer will investigate who is at-fault for wrongful death and pursue maximum compensation on your behalf. If you lost a loved one because of someone else's carelessness and negligence, please contact the Maurer Law Firm by filling out the form on this page or by calling 845-244-8343 to schedule a free consultation. We proudly serve those who live in the Hudson Valley including Fishkill, Wappingers Falls, Myers Corner, and LaGrangeville, New York. What Is A Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim is a way for the immediate family of the deceased to seek justice and compensation for the loss of their loved one. If the death is a result of legal fault by another person or entity, they have the right to pursue a claim. This is especially true if the deceased was the head of household and primary means of financial support. New York law allows lawsuits to be initiated by a personal representative of the decedent who died as the result of negligence or some other wrongful conduct. Wrongful death cases, formerly based on common law principles, are now governed by the New York wrongful death statute. The decedent’s personal representative, designated by the deceased's last will and testament, can file a wrongful death claim. If no will exists, the probate court of the decedent’s county of residence may appoint an administrator. It’s important to contact an experienced wrongful death attorney as these claims can often be complicated. To have a successful wrongful death claim in the state of New York, one must show five factors. According to the New York Estates, Powers, and Trusts Code Part 4, the five elements that must be shown include: A death, Caused by the wrongful conduct of the defendant, Giving rise to a cause of action the deceased could have pursued in court if death had not occurred Survival by one or more persons who have suffered a loss as the result of the death, and Damages the estate can recover The statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim in the state of New York is two years from the date of the victim’s death. It’s also important to note that the state does not stop the statute of limitations from running if the victim’s representative is a minor or legally incapable of filing the claim. In those cases, the minor’s or incapable person’s guardian must file the claim on their behalf. Causes Of Wrongful Death Virtually any type of accident can lead to a wrongful death if the responsible party was negligent or careless in any way. Mr. Maurer has years of experience with many types of personal injury cases and can help if your family member suffers a fatal accident because of someone else. Wrongful death claims can result from: Motor vehicle accidents Defective products/equipment Premises liability Railroad accidents Passenger train accidents On-the-job accidents Who Can Be Liable In A Wrongful Death? Upon investigating your case, Mr. Maurer can determine the potential at-fault parties in your loved one's wrongful death. In these types of lawsuits, there are a wide array of people or entities that may have been the ultimate cause of the death: Individuals Corporations Businesses Government agencies There are certain parties who are legally immune from a wrongful death lawsuit, and Mr. Maurer can determine whether the responsible party can have a claim brought against them. Damages In Wrongful Death Claims Although New York law only provides for the recovery of economic loss resulting from wrongful death (i.e. the decedent’s lost wages and fringe benefits), a child of the deceased may recover for the value of parenting that has been lost. A family member is not entitled to damages for pain and suffering unless he or she was located within what the court recognizes as the “zone of danger” at the time of the accident. The damages that are awarded in New York state wrongful death cases are contingent on the specific circumstances of each case. However, damages have been awarded to plaintiffs such as: Expenses for the funeral and burial Medical and healthcare expenses associated with the deceased injury or illness The deceased’s wages and benefits which were lost between the injury or illness and their death

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