Long Island Personal Injury Lawyer Fighting for What You're Actually Owed
You've seen the billboards. The TV ads. The volume firms processing thousands of files with paralegals and rotating associates. When you're hurt, out of work, and wondering how you'll pay for an attorney, that's not what you need. You need a lawyer who answers your calls, knows your case, and has spent 35 years learning how New York insurance companies and defense attorneys think.
I handle personal injury cases on a pure contingency basis. You pay no legal fee unless I recover compensation for you. Your savings stay where they are.
Injury Cases I Handle Across Nassau and Suffolk County
Every case below is handled personally — not handed off to a junior associate or managed by a case coordinator you've never met.
Car Accidents
Rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, highway accidents, rideshare injuries. I build your case on complete medical records and documented wage loss — not the insurance company's first offer.
Premises Liability
Slip and falls, trip and falls, negligent property maintenance. If a property owner's failure to maintain safe conditions caused your injury, you may have a claim.
Dog Bites
New York holds dog owners strictly liable for bites and attacks. If you were bitten in Nassau or Suffolk County, the law is on your side.
Medical Malpractice
When a doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider departs from the accepted standard of care and causes harm, you have the right to pursue a claim. These cases are complex — and experience matters.
Wrongful Death
If you've lost a family member due to someone else's negligence, I can help surviving family members understand their rights and pursue the compensation they're entitled to under New York law.
Construction Accidents
Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241 create significant protections for injured construction workers in New York. These statutes can impose liability on property owners and general contractors regardless of who was directly at fault.
How New York Personal Injury Law Works — The Framework You Need to Understand
New York is a no-fault insurance state. After most motor vehicle accidents, your own auto insurance pays initial medical bills and a portion of lost wages regardless of fault. But no-fault coverage has a ceiling, and it does not compensate you for pain and suffering.
To pursue a claim against the at-fault driver for full damages — including pain and suffering, permanent injury, and wage loss beyond no-fault limits — your injuries must meet what the law calls the serious injury threshold. That means documented evidence of significant or permanent impairment, fracture, disfigurement, or substantial limitation of a body part or function.
The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in New York is three years from the date of injury. Claims against a municipality can be as short as 90 days. If you were injured, the time to act is now — not after you've waited to see how you feel.
I cover the serious injury threshold in detail on a dedicated page if you want to understand where your case may stand.
Their First Offer Is a Starting Bid, Not a Verdict
Insurance adjusters are trained to move quickly — before your full medical picture is documented, before your lost wages are calculated, and before you've spoken to an attorney. The initial offer often reflects the minimum they believe you'll accept, not the value of your claim.
I don't negotiate personal injury cases on incomplete information. I build the record first: medical treatment, specialist evaluations, lost income documentation, and any evidence of long-term impact. Then I negotiate from a position of documented damages. If the insurer won't move to a fair number, I take it to court.
Represented claimants in New York consistently recover more than unrepresented ones. That pattern exists because insurance companies know the difference between a claimant they can pressure and one who has counsel.
35 Years in Long Island Courts — and the Attention That Goes With It
I've been practicing personal injury law in Nassau County and across Long Island for over 35 years. I know the courts, the judges, and the defense firms that represent the major carriers in this region. That familiarity is not a small thing — it shapes strategy from the first demand letter to the final negotiation.
I've also lived and worked in this community for more than 20 years. My clients are neighbors, not file numbers. When you hire me, you get the attorney on the sign — not a rotating team of associates — from your first call through resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in New York
How do I know if I have a personal injury case in New York?
If someone else's negligence caused your injury — whether in a car accident, on someone's property, or in another situation covered by New York law — you may have a claim. The key factors are liability (was someone else at fault?), causation (did that fault cause your injury?), and damages (do you have documented losses?). The best way to know for certain is a free case review with an attorney.
What does "no fee unless you win" actually mean?
It means my legal fee is a percentage of the recovery I obtain for you — and if there is no recovery, you owe no attorney's fee. You are not billed by the hour, and you do not pay anything upfront. Out-of-pocket case costs are addressed separately and discussed at the outset.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York?
Most personal injury claims in New York carry a three-year statute of limitations from the date of injury. Claims against a government entity — a town, county, or state agency — require a Notice of Claim filed within 90 days of the incident. Missing these deadlines typically bars your claim entirely, which is why early legal consultation matters.
What is the serious injury threshold in New York car accident cases?
New York's no-fault system limits lawsuits for pain and suffering unless your injuries meet a defined legal standard. That standard includes significant fractures, permanent loss or limitation of a body part or organ, substantial limitation of use, or a medically determined injury preventing normal activities for at least 90 of the 180 days following the accident. An attorney can review your medical records and help assess whether your injuries qualify.
Do I have to go to court to resolve my personal injury case?
Most personal injury cases in New York resolve through negotiated settlement before trial. However, the willingness to take a case to court — and the credibility to do it — is what produces fair settlements. I prepare every case as if it will be tried, which puts you in a stronger position at the negotiating table.
What if the accident was partly my fault?
New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule. If you were partially at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault — but you are not barred from recovering. A driver who was 30 percent at fault can still recover 70 percent of their damages. This is one more reason not to accept an early insurance offer without legal review.
Ready to Find Out What Your Case Is Worth?
A free case review costs you nothing and tells you where you stand. I'll review the facts, explain the New York law that applies, and give you a straight answer — no pressure, no obligation.