Not every New York State resident who suffers a personal injury in the City of Buffalo is able to stay in the state until his or her case concludes. Some personal injuries cases may take years to settle, and not everyone can stay in the local area indefinitely.
Moving out of state in no way bars your right to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit. Your lawyer will be able to continue with your case in the same manner as when you were in the area. Moving away, however, may create some other difficulties that you should be aware of when weighing the decision to leave the state.
First, depending on who is paying your medical providers for your treatment while the case is pending, you may have difficulty finding medical providers who will accept payment if you move out of state. For example, if your treatment is being paid for through the New York State Workers’ Compensation program, it may be hard to find a doctor who will accept this payment in another state because they are not familiar with the program.
Second, you may be asked to return to New York State on occasion to participate in various activities related to your case. While your lawyer will try to help you limit your trips back, you may still need to be present for some court appearances or return to be examined by a specific doctor.
If you were injured in the Buffalo area and have any questions about pursuing a personal injury case, please feel free to call my office at 716-542-5444. We would be happy to help you.
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