New York City Hand, Wrist & Arm Injury Lawyers
Helping Injured New Yorkers in All Five Boroughs
A serious hand, wrist, or arm injury can turn your life upside down. You use your upper extremities for almost everything – working, commuting on the subway, caring for loved ones, cooking, typing, driving, and even tapping your MetroCard or OMNY. When an accident in New York City leaves you in pain, unable to grip, lift, or move normally, it’s not a “minor” injury – it’s a significant blow to your independence and income.
At Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, our New York City hand, wrist, and arm injury lawyers represent clients in:
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- And nearby communities, including Yonkers and Nassau County
We help New Yorkers hurt in:
- Motor vehicle crashes
- Slip, trip, and fall accidents
- Construction and workplace incidents
- Defective product and machinery accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle collisions
- Assaults and other negligent incidents
Whether your injury happened at work, on a NYC street, in a store, or on unsafe property, our NYC personal injury attorneys fight for the full compensation you need to move forward.
Free Consultation • No Fee Unless We Recover
Call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462) or contact us online to talk directly with a New York City hand, wrist & arm injury lawyer.
Why Hand, Wrist & Arm Injuries Are So Serious for New Yorkers
Your hands and arms are intricate systems of:
- Dozens of bones
- Ligaments and tendons
- Muscles and joints
- Nerves and blood vessels
Damage to any part of that system can lead to:
- Chronic pain, stiffness, or weakness
- Loss of grip strength and dexterity
- Numbness, tingling, or burning nerve pain
- Limited range of motion
- Difficulty performing job duties
- Trouble with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, cooking, or driving
- Emotional distress and loss of independence
For many New York City workers and residents, these injuries result in:
- Surgery or multiple surgeries
- Months or years of therapy
- Time away from work or a permanent change in career
- Long-term disability or even amputation
Our job as NYC injury lawyers is to make sure the real-world impact of your injury – physical, emotional, and financial – is reflected in your legal claim.
Common New York City Accidents That Cause Hand, Wrist & Arm Injuries
We handle upper-extremity injury cases arising from many types of NYC accidents, including:
Motor Vehicle Crashes in NYC
- Car, truck, taxi, bus, and rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents
- Pedestrian knockdowns in crosswalks and intersections
- Bicycle and e-bike collisions
Hands and arms are often injured when:
- Drivers brace on the steering wheel at impact
- Occupants are thrown into doors, dashboards, or windows
- Victims are struck by deploying airbags or shattered glass
- Cyclists and pedestrians are hit or knocked to the pavement
Our New York City car accident attorneys know how to prove liability and document the full extent of these injuries.
Slip, Trip & Fall Accidents on NYC Property
Falls often occur on:
- Wet or greasy floors in stores and restaurants
- Broken or uneven sidewalks
- Defective stairs and handrails in apartment buildings
- Poorly lit or cluttered hallways and entryways
New Yorkers instinctively throw out their hands to break a fall, leading to:
- Wrist and scaphoid fractures
- Finger and hand fractures
- Elbow injuries and dislocations
- Ligament and tendon damage
Property owners, landlords, and businesses in New York City have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they fail, they can be held liable.
Construction & Workplace Accidents in New York
We represent injured workers from job sites across the five boroughs, including:
- High-rise construction in Manhattan
- Renovation and demolition projects in Brooklyn and Queens
- Industrial, warehouse, and delivery jobs in the Bronx and Staten Island
Common causes of work-related hand, wrist, and arm injuries include:
- Unguarded or defective machinery
- Power saws, presses, and cutting tools
- Conveyor belts and pinch points
- Falling tools and materials
- Ladder and scaffold falls
- Repetitive lifting, gripping, or tool use
These cases often involve both New York workers’ compensation and third-party personal injury claims.
Defective Products & Dangerous Tools
We pursue product liability claims when defective products cause hand or arm injuries, including:
- Industrial machines without proper guarding
- Unsafe power tools
- High-pressure devices causing injection injuries
- Consumer products with poor design or inadequate warnings
Manufacturers and others in the distribution chain can be held responsible when unreasonably dangerous products injure New Yorkers.
Assaults & Negligent Security Incidents
Hands and arms are also frequently injured during:
- Bar, nightclub, or concert incidents
- Fights and assaults in buildings or on premises
- Negligent security or inadequate supervision situations
We investigate all potential negligent parties, including property owners and security companies.
Types of Hand, Wrist & Arm Injuries We Handle
Our New York City hand injury lawyers represent clients with a wide range of traumatic and overuse injuries, including:
Traumatic Injuries
Often caused by crashes, falls, workplace accidents, and violent acts:
- Broken fingers and metacarpal fractures
- Wrist fractures (including scaphoid fractures)
- Radius and ulna (forearm) fractures
- Elbow and upper arm (humerus) fractures
- Dislocations of fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders
- Torn ligaments and tendon ruptures
- Crush injuries and degloving injuries
- Deep lacerations and puncture wounds
- Partial or complete amputations of fingers, hands, or arms
These injuries typically require:
- Emergency care in NYC hospitals
- Casting, splinting, or immobilization
- Surgical repair (with plates, pins, screws, or other hardware)
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Prosthetics and adaptive devices
- Ongoing pain management
Overuse & Repetitive Stress Injuries
Common among New York office workers, health-care workers, delivery drivers, restaurant employees, factory workers, and tradespeople:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis and tendinopathy
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (thumb-side wrist pain)
- Trigger finger and other tendon disorders
- Chronic wrist, elbow, or forearm inflammation
- Reduced grip strength and range of motion
Even without a single “accident day,” these conditions can still qualify for New York workers’ compensation and, in some situations, third-party claims.
Nerve & Soft Tissue Damage
- Median, ulnar, and radial nerve injuries
- Brachial plexus injuries affecting shoulder and arm function
- Chronic neuropathic pain and hypersensitivity
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Nerve and CRPS-related cases are medically complex and often aggressively contested by NYC insurance carriers. They must be documented with strong medical proof and expert support.
Catastrophic & Life-Changing Injuries
- Traumatic amputations of fingers, hands, or arms
- Permanent loss of function or range of motion
- Significant scarring and disfigurement
- Phantom limb pain after amputation
These cases require a long-term, life-care perspective: prosthetics, future surgeries, home and workplace modifications, and psychological support.
Symptoms of Serious Hand, Wrist & Arm Injuries
After a New York City accident, don’t ignore:
- Swelling or severe bruising
- Visible deformity or misalignment
- Numbness, tingling, or “pins and needles” in the fingers
- Sharp, stabbing, or burning pain in the hand, wrist, or arm
- Difficulty gripping, lifting, typing, or performing fine motor tasks
- Loss of range of motion in joints
- Pale, bluish, or cold fingers indicate circulation issues
Prompt evaluation from a NYC emergency room, urgent care, or specialist protects both your health and your legal claim.
Your Legal Rights After a Hand, Wrist, or Arm Injury in New York City
If someone else’s negligence caused your upper-extremity injury, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
Personal Injury Compensation in NYC
You may be able to recover:
Economic Damages
- Emergency room and hospital bills in New York City
- Surgery, specialist visits, and follow-up care
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Medications and pain management
- Splints, braces, prosthetics, and assistive devices
- Home health care or help with daily activities
- Past lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity if you can’t return to your prior work
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Limitations on hobbies, sports, and daily activities
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of independence and quality of life
NYC Workers’ Compensation (Job-Related Injuries)
If you were injured while working in New York City, you may be entitled to:
- Medical treatment paid by workers’ comp
- Partial wage replacement while you are out of work
- Benefits for permanent loss of use or disability
- Possible vocational retraining
You generally must report your injury to your employer as soon as possible, and there are strict deadlines for filing a claim under New York workers’ compensation law.
Third-Party Claims Beyond Workers’ Comp
If someone other than your employer contributed to your injury, such as:
- A negligent driver
- A property owner or building management company
- A general contractor or subcontractor on a job site
- A manufacturer of unsafe machinery or tools
-You may pursue a separate personal injury lawsuit for full damages, including pain and suffering.
You can pursue workers’ comp and a third-party claim simultaneously. Our NYC injury lawyers evaluate both routes to maximize your total recovery.
What Is My NYC Hand, Wrist, or Arm Injury Case Worth?
There is no fixed “average settlement” for these cases. Value depends on:
- The type and severity of your injury (sprain vs. complex fracture vs. amputation)
- Whether you need surgery, hardware, or prosthetics
- Length of your recovery and whether you reach maximum medical improvement
- Whether you can return to your old job or must switch careers
- Degree of permanent impairment or disability
- Impact on your day-to-day life in New York City
- The strength of your liability case and available insurance coverage
We carefully review your medical records, speak with your NYC doctors, analyze wage and employment records, and consider your long-term needs before we discuss what a fair settlement or verdict should look like.
What To Do After a Hand, Wrist, or Arm Injury in NYC
To protect both your health and your case:
- Get immediate medical care
Go to the ER, urgent care, or your doctor – even if symptoms seem mild at first. - Follow medical advice
Attend all follow-up appointments, therapy sessions, and recommended tests or surgeries. - Report the incident
- To your employer for workplace injuries
- To the NYPD for motor vehicle crashes or assaults
- To building management or owners for falls on premises
- Document everything
- Photos of the scene, your injuries, casts, braces, or surgical scars
- A daily journal of pain, limitations, and emotional struggles
- All medical bills, receipts, and proof of time missed from work
- Be cautious with insurance adjusters
Don’t give recorded statements, sign broad medical authorizations, or accept early offers before speaking with a New York City injury lawyer. - Contact Greenstein & Pittari, LLP
Early legal guidance can preserve crucial evidence and help you avoid mistakes that hurt your claim.
Statutes of Limitation & Deadlines in New York
New York has strict time limits:
- Personal Injury Lawsuits: generally 3 years from the accident date
- Claims Against NYC or Other Public Entities: often a Notice of Claim within 90 days and shorter lawsuit deadlines
- Workers’ Compensation: requires prompt notice to your employer and timely filing of your claim
Missing a deadline can permanently bar your claim. Could you talk to a New York City personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after your accident?
Why Choose Greenstein & Pittari, LLP for Your NYC Hand, Wrist & Arm Injury Case?
- New York City–Focused Personal Injury Firm
We know the streets, job sites, buildings, and courts in all five boroughs. - Experience With Serious Upper-Extremity Injuries
We regularly handle complex hand, wrist, elbow, and arm injury cases. - Workers’ Comp + Third-Party Strategy
We look beyond basic workers’ comp benefits to identify all responsible parties and all potential claims. - Compassionate, Hands-On Representation
You are not just a case number. We explain your options clearly and keep you informed every step of the way. - Contingency Fee – Our “No Fee Unless We Win” Guarantee
You pay no legal fee unless we recover money for you. - Multiple Convenient NYC-Area Offices
We maintain offices in:- Harlem
- The Bronx
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Staten Island
- Yonkers
- Nassau County
Bilingual services are available, and we make it easy to meet in person, by phone, or virtually.
Don’t Be a Victim Twice
Call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462) to schedule a confidential consultation.
FAQ: Hand, Wrist & Arm Injury Claims in New York City
1. Do I need a New York City lawyer if my hand or wrist injury seems “minor”?
Yes – especially in NYC. Even injuries that sound small can permanently affect your ability to work, commute, and manage daily life. Insurance companies tend to label these claims as “sprains” and offer low settlements. A New York City hand and wrist injury lawyer helps show the actual impact on your life and fights for appropriate compensation.
2. What if my injury happened while I was working in NYC?
You likely have a New York workers’ compensation claim, regardless of fault. In addition, if a third party (such as a negligent driver, property owner, subcontractor, or equipment manufacturer) contributed to your injury, you may also file a separate personal injury lawsuit for full damages, including pain and suffering.
3. Can I still bring a claim if I already have hand or arm issues?
Often, yes. Under New York law, if an accident in NYC aggravates a preexisting condition, you can recover for the worsening and new limitations. We work with your medical providers to show how your condition changed after this incident.
4. How long do I have to file a hand, wrist, or arm injury lawsuit in NYC?
In many New York personal injury cases, you generally have three years from the date of the accident. Claims involving the City of New York or other public entities have much shorter deadlines and require a Notice of Claim, usually within 90 days. Workers’ compensation has separate deadlines. The safest move is to contact a NYC injury attorney as soon as you can.
5. What if I was partially at fault?
Under New York’s comparative negligence rules, you may still recover compensation even if you were partly at fault. Your percentage of fault may reduce your recovery, but you are not automatically barred from bringing a claim.
6. How much is my New York hand, wrist, or arm injury case worth?
There’s no universal “average settlement” in NYC. Case value depends on:
- Type and severity of your injury
- Whether you needed surgery or prosthetics
- Time away from work and impact on your career
- Permanent limitations, scarring, or disability
- Strength of the liability case and available insurance
Once we understand your medical situation and how your life in New York has changed, we can provide a realistic range and strategy.
7. How much does it cost to hire Greenstein & Pittari, LLP?
We represent injury clients on a contingency fee basis:
- No upfront retainer
- No hourly billing
- No legal fee unless we recover compensation for you
We explain our fee structure clearly at your free consultation.
Talk to a New York City Hand, Wrist & Arm Injury Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has suffered a hand, wrist, elbow, or arm injury in New York City – whether in a car crash, fall, workplace accident, or any other incident – you don’t have to take on insurance companies and legal deadlines alone.
Free Consultation • No Obligation • No Fee Unless We Recover
Call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462) or contact Greenstein & Pittari, LLP online today to speak with an experienced New York City personal injury lawyer.
We’re here to listen, guide you, and fight for the compensation you need to rebuild your life in New York.