Frequently Asked Questions

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I have been injured. Am I able to recover compensation?

If your injuries were caused by the negligent actions of another person, then you have a right to pursue compensation for your injuries.

What type of compensation is available in an injury claim?

In general, victims are usually able to recover costs for medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The value of each claim will differ according to the unique circumstances of a case.

How is negligence determined in injury claims?

The courts look at whether someone failed to act in the manner that a reasonable person would under the same circumstances. An example would be if a hospital did not properly maintain its premises, leading to infections in patients.

What types of cases do you accept?

Plotkin, Vincent & Jaffe represents seriously injured plaintiffs in cases involving movie and television set injuries, stunt performer injuries, catastrophic injuries, defective products, malfunctioning equipment, hospital administrative negligence, wrongful death, and other serious cases. We also can represent plaintiffs in business litigation cases involving matters such as unfair business practices and interference with business opportunities.

What type of experience does your firm have?

Many of the attorneys at our firm have experience working at large corporate law firms on the defense side of complex litigation. We have a well-rounded perspective on claims from both the plaintiff and defense side and are equipped to represent clients in the most complicated cases. We have prosecuted cases involving mesothelioma, progressive massive fibrosis, defective equipment used in film and television production, and more.