Practice Areas
Personal Injury
If you have been hurt by someone else’s negligence in New York, we help you pursue full compensation — with no fee unless we recover for you.
A serious injury can upend your health, your income, and your family’s security all at once. Our experienced team handles the legal side — the insurers, the paperwork, and the deadlines — so you can concentrate on recovering. We work to secure the fullest compensation available for your injuries and losses, and we do not charge a fee unless we recover for you.
Cases we handle
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Slip, trip, and fall / premises liability
- Construction and workplace accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death
- Dog bites and animal attacks
Construction accidents and New York Labor Law
New York gives construction workers some of the strongest protections in the country. Under the State’s Labor Law — including the “Scaffold Law” (Labor Law §240) and the related §241 — property owners and general contractors can be held responsible for elevation-related and other serious construction-site injuries, such as falls from heights or being struck by falling materials, when proper safety protections were not provided.
These claims can exist alongside a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation may provide benefits regardless of fault, while a separate Labor Law or negligence claim may be brought against responsible parties other than your employer — such as the property owner, the general contractor, or an equipment manufacturer. We evaluate every avenue so that nothing you are entitled to is left on the table.
Common construction-site claims include:
- Falls from scaffolds, ladders, or heights
- Being struck by falling objects or materials
- Crane and hoist accidents
- Electrical and machinery injuries
- Trench or structural collapse
How New York no-fault affects an auto injury
New York is a no-fault state. After a motor-vehicle accident, your own insurer’s personal injury protection generally pays initial medical costs and a portion of lost earnings regardless of who was at fault. Separately, you may bring a claim against an at-fault party when your injury is serious enough to meet the threshold set by New York law. We handle both sides — securing your no-fault benefits and pursuing the injury claim — and we assess whether your injury qualifies.
How an injury claim is proven
Most injury claims turn on negligence: that another person or company owed you a duty of care, failed to meet it, and that this failure caused your injury and losses. In a fall or other premises case, we typically must show that the property owner knew, or should have known, about a dangerous condition and failed to address it. We build each case with the evidence and expert support needed to establish these elements.
Compensation you may recover
Depending on the facts, an injured client may be entitled to recover for:
- Past and future medical and rehabilitation costs
- Lost earnings and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Long-term care and assistance
- In a wrongful-death case, the losses suffered by surviving family members
After an accident: steps that protect your claim
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Get medical care
Your health comes first, and prompt treatment also creates a record that connects your injuries to the accident.
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Document what happened
If you can safely do so, photograph the scene and your injuries, and collect names and contact information for any witnesses.
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Be careful what you sign or say
Avoid giving recorded statements to an insurer, or signing releases, before you have spoken with a lawyer.
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Act promptly
Injury claims in New York are subject to strict deadlines that vary by case. Contact a lawyer as soon as you can so that none of your rights are lost.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a case? +
If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may have a claim. The surest way to find out is a free consultation, where we review the facts with you and explain your options.
How much does it cost to hire you? +
Nothing up front. We handle injury cases on a contingency basis — you pay no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
How long do I have to bring a claim? +
New York sets strict deadlines, and they differ by the type of case and who is responsible. Because missing a deadline can end a claim entirely, it is best to contact us as soon as possible.
Will my case have to go to trial? +
Many claims resolve through settlement, but we prepare every case as though it will be tried. That preparation is often what produces a stronger result.
Should I speak with the insurance company? +
Be cautious. Insurers may seek statements that can later be used to reduce what you recover. We are glad to deal with them on your behalf.
Please note: we only take cases in New York State.