Johnson City Accident Lawyer
Have you suffered an injury due to someone else’s carelessness in Johnson City, N.Y.? Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney, can help. His entire practice is devoted to fighting for the rights of victims of car crashes and other accidents in Johnson City and communities across New York’s Southern Tier. The full-service law firm of Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney, focuses exclusively on injury cases and represents only injured victims. We never represent insurance companies, corporations or other defendants.
Are you ready to learn more about how Johnson City attorney Scott C. Gottlieb can help you? We are ready to talk whenever you are. Call us or contact us online now for a FREE claim review and advice about your legal rights and options.
Aggressive Legal Representation that Gets Results in Johnson City
Johnson City lies just to the west of Binghamton along the northern bank of the Susquehanna River. The Southern Tier Expressway (Route 17) connects Johnson City to Binghamton and points east, as well as to Endicott and points west. Route 201 crosses the Susquehanna, linking Johnson City to Vestal on the other side of the river.
The village of Johnson City is home to roughly 15,000 residents, and thousands of commuters, visitors and shoppers pass through the area on a daily basis. Oakdale Mall is located on Reynolds Road (Route 201), which is a busy retail district. Main Street (Route 17C) is also the site of many businesses and workplaces. Johnson City is the home of Davis College, and Binghamton University is just across the bridge, which means many visitors and novice drivers contribute to the risk of serious car accidents in the area.
If you’ve been involved in a minor crash in Johnson City, the state’s no-fault insurance laws require you to make a claim with your own auto insurance company for any minor injuries you’ve suffered. However, if your injuries are considered “serious” under New York law, you may be entitled to seek compensation from the at-fault driver who caused the traffic accident.
Insurance companies know that Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney, is a tough client advocate who fights for maximum compensation for accident victims in Johnson City. He is very familiar with the court system in Broome County. Working with a local lawyer who knows the community – and is known by the community – can make all the difference in a motor vehicle accident claim.
In addition to handling car accidents, motorcycle accidents and truck accidents, we also represent people who were injured in the Johnson City area as a result of other types of negligence and wrongdoing, including dog bites, defective products, construction accidents, and negligent property maintenance or security.
Over decades of legal practice, our law firm has earned a reputation for recovering sizeable verdicts and settlements for our clients. We are proud of the results we deliver by standing up for our clients’ rights. We are ready to help you, too. Although each case is unique, we are prepared to put our knowledge and experience to work on your behalf to give you the best shot of recovering maximum compensation for your injuries.
Hospitals Serving Johnson City
It is critical to seek immediate medical treatment after suffering an injury in a car crash, workplace accident or any other type of accident. Major medical providers in the Johnson City area include:
- UHS Wilson Medical Center
33-57 Harrison St.
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 763-6000 - UHS Walk-In – Vestal
4417 Vestal Parkway East
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 729-2144 - Lourdes Hospital
169 Riverside Drive
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 798-5111
Experience in Courts Serving Johnson City
Not all lawyer are experienced with litigation, and some try their hardest never to set foot in a courtroom. That’s not the case at Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney. Although we are often able to reach a fair settlement for our clients, we are always prepared to go to court if that is what it takes to get justice.
Some of the courts you may become familiar with during the course of your case include:
- The Johnson City Village Court
31 Avenue C, Suite 2
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 798-0002 - Broome County Court
92 Court Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 778-2448 - NY State Supreme Court of Broome County
Sixth Judicial District Court
44 Hawley Street # 1501
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 721-8541 - Court of Claims
44 Hawley Street # 18
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 721-8623 - S. District Court – Northern District of New York
15 Henry Street # 230
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 773-2892
What Should I Do If I Have Been in an Accident in Johnson City?
- Call The Police. It is very important to stop at the scene and notify the police about the accident. You can reach the Johnson City Police Department by calling 911 or (607) 729-9321 for dispatch. The police can prepare an accident report that includes important details about what happened in the accident. It also creates an official record of the event and can provide contact information for other drivers and witnesses.
- Seek Medical Treatment. Your health and safety should be your top priority. Even if you do not get treatment at the scene, it is still critical to seek medical treatment as soon as possible after the accident. Not only will a thorough examination ensure that you receive proper treatment, it will also document your injuries. Some injuries may not be apparent in the immediate aftermath of a crash. A full medical examination is extremely important to catch potentially life-threatening injuries that may go unnoticed until it is too late. Be certain to tell the doctor that you were in a crash.
- Do Not Admit Fault. Even though your first impulse may be to apologize for the accident, try to say as little as possible. Do not discuss the crash with anyone on the scene other than the police. When you give a statement, answer only what you are asked and do not speculate about who was at fault for the accident.
- Take Pictures. If you are able to, use your smartphone or a camera to photograph the accident scene. Be sure to get multiple pictures of the damaged vehicles, the site of the crash and any obvious injuries. If you can’t take pictures yourself, ask someone else to do it for you. Pictures of the scene could play a vital role in a car accident lawsuit.
- Get Contact Information. Be sure to collect contact information from everyone involved in the crash and any eyewitnesses. Write down the names, addresses, phone numbers and insurance information of all the drivers. It may be easiest to use your smartphone to take pictures of driver’s licenses, insurance cards, registration cards and other documents. Notify your own insurance company about the accident as soon as possible.
Get Help from a Johnson City Attorney Today
Scott Gottlieb has received an AV® Preeminent™ rating, which is the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell (4.9 out of 5). Hard work, honesty, respect and experience are the keys to winning — and that’s what you can expect from Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney.
If you have been hurt in Johnson City, N.Y., and the accident was someone else’s fault, get the legal help you need now. Call us or contact us online now for a FREE consultation about your legal rights.
