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Mike Ranzenhofer has obtained significant results for injury victims. For over 40 years, Mike Ranzenhofer has taken the time to listen to you and fight for the injury justice to which you are entitled to.
Accidents resulting in personal injury have severe consequences and ramifications for the injured party and their loved ones. They may have exorbitant medical bills, loss of future earning power, and permanent physical disabilities. These numerous personal and financial issues are liable to leave the injured party and their family overwhelmed and penniless, if not handled correctly.
Were you or a loved one hurt due to the negligence of someone else? Our experienced Rochester lawyers have been dedicated to serving the Western New York community we know and love. Allow us to help you the same way we’ve been helping our community for decades. We’re here for you.
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Mike Ranzenhofer has obtained significant results for injury victims. For over 40 years, Mike Ranzenhofer has taken the time to listen to you and fight for the injury justice to which you are entitled to.
We are available seven days a week by telephone at (585) 484-7432 or by our contact form. We will personally meet you at your home, the hospital or at one of our thirteen local offices.
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Our sole purpose in helping accident victims is to maximize your benefits and protect you and your family.
Mr. Ranzenhofer and his attorneys were great! My case was handled quickly and I got a great result – $300,000. I fell at my doctor’s office, so I knew it was a hard case. Mr. Ranzenhofer developed a strategy that got me a great result. I highly recommend Mr. Ranzenhofer and his team of attorneys.
I feel I was treated great. Mr. Ranzenhofer responded quickly with call backs and any questions, there were never any doubts of where my case was and he was always reassuring that being patient was the answer. And it was. I want to thank him and his legal team especially with the office personnel always friendly and also quick responses when messages were left. Highly recommended. Thanks for everything
Michael Ranzenhofer was very professional in dealing with my case. He always responded to calls in a timely manner. He was very thorough in handling my case. I would definitely use him again if I needed legal representation, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
I was hit head on in a car accident and had got injured. I contacted Mike Ranzenhofer and he got started the process of getting money for me for my pain and suffering and future medical bills. Every time I called or came to his office he always took his time to help me. And we eventually won the case. He is an amazing lawyer and person himself and I would fully recommend him to anyone.
Accidents resulting in personal injury have severe consequences and ramifications for the injured party and their loved ones. They may have exorbitant medical bills, loss of future earning power, and permanent physical disabilities. These numerous personal and financial issues are liable to leave the injured party and their family overwhelmed and penniless, if not handled correctly.
To top it all off, the injured party must also contend with a stressful and confusing adversarial court system featuring tricky insurance companies whose sole objective is to deny them the fair compensation they deserve. With such high stakes at hand, it is imperative that the injured party even the tables and retain an experienced accident and injury attorney who will guide them through their case from start to finish to ensure the best possible outcome.
We are knowledgeable, and determined Rochester injury attorneys that dedicate our practice to protecting the rights and interests of injured parties. We work to ensure that injured parties receive the maximum compensation for all of their injuries and losses. We have an excellent reputation and track record for obtaining high dollar settlements and jury verdicts for our clients in even the toughest of cases.
We are knowledgeable, and determined Rochester injury attorneys that dedicate our practice to protecting the rights and interests of injured parties. We work to ensure that injured parties receive the maximum compensation for all of their injuries and losses. We have an excellent reputation and track record for obtaining high dollar settlements and jury verdicts for our clients in even the toughest of cases.
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In general terms, the practice of personal Injury law involves collecting financial compensation for an injured party’s losses and harms from the at-fault parties. Common at-fault parties include individuals, stores, hotels, airports, businesses, drivers, property owners, and property management companies, along with governmental entities and their employees, including townships, municipalities, and even the State of New York itself.
Some of our typical clients include people who were severely injured by another in motor vehicle accidents whether it be from a truck, car, motorcycle or bus accident. Other common injury cases we tackle stem from premises liability (such as slip and falls), defective products, toxic exposure, construction site accidents, and on-the-job injuries. We also have an unparalleled reputation for aggressively assisting those injured as a result of medical malpractice, due to the errors and omissions of hospitals, nursing homes, doctors, and other medical staff members.
Simply put, we are Rochester injury lawyers who represent anyone who has been injured due to the fault of another.
As a threshold matter, in order to pursue compensation for personal injuries, one must comply with New York’s filing deadlines, known as “statutes of limitation.” Different cases have varying time frames within a party must assert their claim after sustaining their injuries. If the party attempts to assert their claim outside of the statute of limitations for their particular case, New York Courts will refuse to hear their lawsuit, and their case is forever time-barred, meaning they have permanently lost the right to pursue compensation for their losses and injuries.
In cases where the at-fault party is a governmental entity, the timeframe for initiating a claim may be as little as 90 days. In cases involving medical negligence or medical malpractice the filing deadline is typically two and a half years from the date a party suffered their injuries. Most other personal injury and wrongful death cases in New York have a three year statute of limitations. These include injuries suffered from motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, and toxic exposure. It is important to consult with our skilled and experienced Rochester injury lawyers so that you can be sure you won’t miss a filing deadline for your case.
Assuming a case is timely initiated, in order to prevail in a typical case of negligence, you must prove that the at-fault party breached a duty of care, and also prove that all of your claimed harms and losses were a direct result of the at-fault party’s breach.
Take, for example, the case of a motor vehicle accident where the injured party was harmed when the at-fault party ran a stop sign, striking the injured party’s vehicle. Here, the duty of care to abide by road signs is owed for the safety and protection of other motorists. The at-fault party breached that duty of care when they disregarded the stop sign and struck the vehicle of the injured party causing them to be thrown about the compartment of his vehicle and suffer permanent and disabling bodily injuries. The at-fault party’s disregard for the stop sign was the cause of the collision, and all of the injured party’s harms can be said to be the direct result of the at-fault party’s breach of his duty of care. Under these circumstances, in New York, the injured party would be entitled to collect monetary damages from the at-fault party for his permanent and disabling bodily injuries.
New York State allows an injured party to recover compensation for two main categories of damages: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages refer to all categories of damage that can be quantified with a relatively precise dollar amount. These types of damages include past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages, loss of household services, the cost of property damage, and out-of-pocket losses caused by the accident. Non-economic damages can be thought of as losses that cannot be quantified or assigned a fair market dollar value. They include past and future pain and suffering, past and future mental anguish, disfigurement and scarring, permanent impairment or disability, and loss of consortium for the lost society and companionship of a spouse or parent.
It is of the utmost importance to retain one of our experienced Rochester injury lawyers as soon as possible so that each category of your economic and non-economic damages can be accurately accounted for from day one. One of the classic errors an unrepresented party typically makes is failing to account for each specific category of losses and harms. In many cases, our office utilizes experts such as economists, life care planners, and vocational experts to ensure that all of our client’s damages and losses are fully taken into account and maximized for settlement negotiations or trial.
At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, we welcome the opportunity to represent you as your lawyer. We would be happy to speak with you – and see if one of our attorneys can help get you back on your feet. For over 69 years, we have been representing Western New York clients who have been injured in various types of accidents.
When we meet with an injured client for the first time, they often believe that they don’t deserve a large settlement for their injury. However, the insurance companies have annual profits of $60 billion, and in many cases they will fight tooth and nail to pay as little as possible. How much is your health worth to you?
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We have been focused on personal injury cases for over 30 years, and have had notable success in maximizing settlements for our clients. Don’t settle for second best. Retain an experienced injury attorney who will won’t back down from the insurance companies.
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Our Rochester injury lawyers consider it their responsibility to ensure our client’s settlements are as large as possible. We believe that insurance premiums are not paid to line the pockets of insurance companies, but to ensure that when life-changing events happen, the average man and woman on the street is taken care of. In order to achieve the maximum settlement, we will need your help. The two most important things to remember in cases of personal injury are evidence and witnesses. One of the first steps we advise clients to take in injury cases, after ensuring everyone is okay is to write everything down, or have someone help you keep a record of everything that has occurred. The next step is to contact our experienced Rochester injury lawyers for knowledgeable guidance, and aggressive representation you can trust.
When you or a loved one has suffered severe personal injuries, you only have one chance at getting the fair compensation you deserve. The wrong outcome can have a catastrophic impact on the financial future of you and your family.
We are trusted and determined Rochester injury attorneys who pride ourselves on getting that one shot right for you. We understand how much is riding on your case and we ruthlessly fight to ensure that each of our clients receives the maximum possible compensation for his or her injuries. For decades, we have made it our business to protect the interests and rights of injured parties. For us, assisting injured parties is not just a profession; it’s our calling!
Make the right decision and allow us to handle your personal injury case today. There are no costs or out-of-pocket expenses to you, as we work on a contingency fee basis. We only get paid when we win your case, so you have nothing to lose.
Call for a legal consultation so that we can start work on your case immediately. When you’re injured, you can’t afford to gamble with your future. Rest easy and place your case in our trusted and experienced hands. Let us work for you. Call today.
If you have been seriously injured by the negligence of another, you need a law firm with decades of experience handling personal injury claims. Contact Friedman & Ranzenhofer today to schedule a free no-obligation consultation with a dedicated Rochester injury attorney.
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