Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

personal injury claim against NYC & MTA

I was injured exiting a NYC Bus.. I want to know my rights to obtaining the incident report..do I have to pay for a copy of my medical records and the incident report?


Asked on 7/21/08, 6:47 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Christopher Di Giacomo Di Giacomo & Gruss

Re: personal injury claim against NYC & MTA

You have the right to get a copy of all incident reports that may have been filed. Depending on the places, there may be a minimal fee for copies. Usually hospital records are free if you physically go down to the department yourself. If you need any more help, do not hesitate to ask. We are licensed in NY as well.

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Answered on 7/22/08, 8:26 am
Gerald Cohen Cohen & Fitch, LLP

Re: personal injury claim against NYC & MTA

More important than obtaining your records, which can usually be done at a minimal cost, you must file a notice of claim with the NYC Transit Authority within a specified time, otherwise you can lose the opportunity to bring a case against the City of New York or the MTA.

I am available to discuss your situation further, if you want to contact me directly.

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Answered on 7/22/08, 3:56 pm
Pasquale Calcagno Calcagno & Associates, PLLC

Re: personal injury claim against NYC & MTA

You are within your rights to obtain a copy of the incident report and you must pay for your medical records if it is a hospital. Your doctor will usually copy your records for free. If you are interested in retaining a lawyer please contact me, Pasquale Calcagno, Esq for a free consultation at 1(800)WE-FIGHT and visit us on the web at www.1800wefight.com. I am sorry for your ordeal and look forward to helping you. We have convenient locations in all five boroughs and will send a lawyer to you upon request.

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Answered on 7/22/08, 11:57 pm


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