In
2000, Michael Gangadeen founded his firm, Gangadeen & Associates,
in Ozone Park, New York. He has a juris doctorate from St. John’s
University School of Law. His areas of practice include civil lawsuits,
insurance litigation, professional malpractice, and real estate
transactions. Litigation is a stressful process for the parties involved
so it is important to hire a top attorney.
With
over twenty years of experience, Gangadeen has a track record of
handling personal injury cases successfully. As a result, he is a member
of the exclusive Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership is limited
to trial lawyers who have won million dollar verdicts or settlements.
Education and staying current with statutory changes, case law and
regulatory requirements are essential for success in litigation.
When
a person is involved in an accident with personal injuries or property
damages in excess of $5000.00, it is likely that a lawsuit will be
filed. The party who initiates that litigation is called the Plaintiff. A
petition will be served on the Defendant. Hiring a respected and
experience attorney is necessary for success in litigation. From a
defendant’s perspective, success equals no judgement against the
defendant and no monetary damages are awarded to the Plaintiff. It is
possible for an accident to be the basis for both civil and criminal
actions. It is usually best to have two attorneys in this instance
because criminal and civil have different evidence rules and burdens of
proof.
In
any formal legal proceeding or information settlement process, to
obtain the best representation as a client, it is important to never
lie. Even the smallest lie can be used against a party with severe
consequences. Per Gangadeen, “Be honest about how badly you’ve been
injured, too, as the other party might enact surveillance to see how
much that injury impacts daily life.” He has five years of experience
with State Farm Insurance and has seen all methods a party can use to
find information and evidence. It is common for parties to hire private
investigators to follow the other side and even sift through the
person’s garbage.
As
a client, you need to limit the number of persons with whom you discuss
the case. Anyone in an official capacity like an insurance adjuster,
employee of the other party’s lawyer, or investigator needs to be
referred to your attorney. Do not post on social media or blog about
active litigation. Remember that a large monetary award and a formal
finding of liability are at stake. High levels of negligence or malice
can allow for a damage award in excess of insurance policy limits so
your personal assets might be taken. Attorney Michael Gangadeen knows
this and understands how to advocate with tenacity.
