Personal Injury
Overview
An injury claim is a contest between an insurer's interest in paying as little as possible and a record built to make that position untenable. The medical documentation, the evidence from the scene, the proof of lost earnings — those decide the number, and most of that work happens long before anyone discusses settlement.
The firm represents injured people across New York in motor vehicle, premises and construction matters, and represents families in wrongful death claims. These cases are defended by carriers with substantial resources, so they are prepared on the assumption that they will be tried.
What we handle
Results in this area
4 of 125 published matters
$1,250,000
Pedestrian Knockdown accident resulting in Victim Fatality (Westchester County)
$700,000.00
Representation of an Individual who Slipped and Fell on the water in his girlfriend’s apartment due to a water leak. The Insurance Company took a No-Pay Position for 3 years until the matter was settled.
$500,000
Plaintiff slipped and fell on wet floor in a commercial business leading to serious back injuries (Nassau County)
$300,000.00
Representation of an Individual who Slipped and Fell on Black Ice in a commercial parking lot in the winter. The Insurance Company took a No-Pay Position for 3 years until the matter was settled.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter turns on its own facts.
What to expect
01
Free case evaluation
A confidential conversation about how the injury happened, the treatment so far, and whether there is a claim worth bringing. No cost, no obligation.
02
Investigation
Securing the evidence while it still exists — scene photographs, incident reports, surveillance, witnesses — and assembling the medical record that establishes the extent of the injury.
03
Claim and negotiation
Presenting the documented claim to the carrier. Where the offer reflects the record, the matter resolves here; where it does not, the file is already built for the next step.
04
Suit and trial
Filing, discovery, depositions, and trial where the case requires it. The decision to settle or try a matter is the client's, made with a clear account of both.
Common questions
What does it cost to bring an injury claim?
Personal injury matters are handled on a contingency basis: the fee is taken from the recovery, and there is no fee if there is no recovery. The initial case evaluation is free and carries no obligation.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
For most negligence claims in New York the statute of limitations is three years from the date of injury — but the exceptions matter more than the rule. A claim against a municipality can require a notice of claim within 90 days, and wrongful death runs on its own clock. The deadline should be confirmed early rather than assumed.
The insurer has already offered to settle. Should I accept?
An early offer is made before the full extent of an injury is documented, which is usually why it is made early. Whether it is reasonable depends on the treatment still to come, whether the injury is permanent, and how much coverage is actually available.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
New York applies pure comparative negligence. A recovery is reduced by the share of fault attributed to you, but it is not barred by it — being partly responsible does not end a claim.
Related practice areas
- Criminal DefenseState and federal criminal defense across New York — from felony indictments to grand jury investigations that have not yet produced a charge.
- Real Estate LitigationDisputes over property — partition actions, foreclosure defense, quiet title, and specific performance in New York's state and federal courts.
Free confidential case evaluation