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NYC PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

Seriously injured in New York City? If another person’s negligent actions have resulted in catastrophic injuries to you or a loved one, you’re already dealing with pain, and medical expenses alone may put your family’s financial future at risk. You deserve to be compensated for every damage you’ve faced.

Don’t let insurance companies make you a victim twice. An NYC personal injury lawyer can maximize the amount you’re awarded and take your case to court if needed. Get the assistance you need with your claim from the lawyers of Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, who have helped thousands of New Yorkers navigate personal injury lawsuits.

A PERSONAL INJURY CAN BE COSTLY

An accident involves losses that can quickly become a burden. You likely have questions about the costs of your personal injury. We’ve addressed some common questions below.

HOW WILL I COVER THE COSTS OF MY INJURIES AND DAMAGE?

In addition to the potential cost of property damage, physical injuries like broken bones, serious lacerations, and brain or spine trauma can lead to costly medical bills for surgeries and hospital stays. Liability policies like car insurance are intended to cover these expenses for victims of personal injuries, and a skilled attorney will hold them to their responsibility to pay.

WHAT IF I CAN’T WORK DUE TO MY INJURIES?

In the months following an accident or injury, the medical bills begin to pile up, and the insurance company likely hasn’t accepted one ounce of liability. If your condition prevents you from working, the wages you would’ve earned if not for the injury may make the difference in whether or not you have money for rent. Damages for lost income and earning potential can be awarded in these cases.

CAN I SUE IF THE OTHER PARTY BLAMES ME FOR THE ACCIDENT?

If you do take action, the defendant may shift the blame for the negligence of the accident onto you. This can result in cuts to the personal injury compensation you receive, when their insurance should really meet their obligation to provide a reasonable settlement. An experienced personal injury lawyer will make sure they negotiate in good faith to give you more than partial compensation.

Why Hire a New York Personal Injury Lawyer?

Do you need the legal services of the lawyers at Greenstein & Pittari, LLP? Whether you’re located in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, or Staten Island, our law office can provide help and guidance in any of New York City’s boroughs. The dedicated representation of your lawyer will be a key part of getting you fairly compensated for your personal injury claim.

Here’s how our attorneys make your experience personal. If you have questions about our law firm’s services and how we help clients who are injury victims like you, we’re happy to speak with you further during a free consultation.

Our Lawyers Will Come to You

We know you’re hurt and suffering and have already worked through trauma and several losses. You need time and rest to recover from your pain and injuries. That’s why we do all the traveling for you. Whether you’re in the hospital or at home, we’ll come to you on your terms when you’re hurt from an accident, giving you more time and energy to recover.

We Answer When You Call

When you call our office, you’ll find we don’t leave our clients to the answering machines. When you’ve suffered an injury, you need personal guidance and information from a legal consultant. That’s why we always call clients back in a timely manner. You’ll speak with a legal professional, not an automated system, when you work with our personal injury lawyers.

No Fees Unless Our Lawyers Win

We know victims are already under financial strain when accident injuries leave them forced to handle unexpected medical bills. That’s why personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid unless you do. We can’t guarantee a specific outcome, but we can guarantee that we will never charge a claimant any fees for our service until their claim is successful.

After an injury, you need the knowledge and experience of not just a lawyer, but a fighter who will advocate for your case with extensive preparation and all the resources at their disposal. The lawyers of Greenstein & Pittari, LLP have the determination and experience to get you fairly compensated.

Types of Personal Injury Claims

When you’re hurt in a car accident, for example, you may have questions about which laws will impact your personal injury claim. If you’re not aware of your rights, it can impact your financial future if you settle for partial compensation.

Our personal injury lawyers have experience handling a variety of personal injury, accident, and wrongful death cases, and a legal consultant can help you get compensated and achieve the justice of a full settlement. Reach out to our office today if you’ve suffered injuries or property damage that resulted from the negligence of other people in any of the following practice areas:

  • Motor Vehicle Accidents – A vehicle accident involving a car, motorcycle, bus, large truck, or other automobile caused by the negligent actions of another driver can result in catastrophic injuries.
  • Medical Malpractice – Doctors and nurses have the ultimate duty of care to the public, and when their failing to uphold it results in serious injury, their medical malpractice insurance is obligated to pay victims.
  • Slip-and-Fall Accidents – Sometimes called or categorized under premise liability, slip-and-fall accidents frequently cause devastating injuries, like broken bones, resulting in surgeries or lifelong health effects, like paralysis.
  • Construction Accidents – Construction sites are inherently dangerous for workers and the public, and this means contractors have a responsibility to provide reasonable safety measures.
  • Wrongful Death – When an accident, incident of medical malpractice, or other injury caused by negligence takes the life of a loved one, this tragedy may make family members eligible to be compensated.
  • Sexual Abuse – People who have been sexually abused have been wounded physically and emotionally. Criminal courts handle an assault charge, but in civil court, victims are due medical expenses in addition to pain and suffering.
  • Police Misconduct – Officers of the law have a considerable duty of care to the public, and when an incident like police brutality violates it, injury victims are entitled to be compensated for their losses.
  • Nursing Home Abuse – When the negligence of a healthcare provider results in injury to people under their care, it may constitute abuse. Victims may seek several types of economic and non-economic damages.

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries in any of these practice areas, you need the determination of an NYC attorney who will dedicate their knowledge and resources to your case. Our office understands the importance of a consistent flow of information and how to communicate it so that our clients feel involved throughout the process as our lawyers fight for justice.

THE GREENSTEIN & MILBAUER, LLP DIFFERENCE

If you or a loved one were injured due to negligence, whether in a motorcycle accident, as a pedestrian, in a premise liability incident, a workplace or construction accident, medical malpractice, or another accident, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. But suing for an accident caused by negligence can be complex in order to recover every last damage and loss you suffered.

You may not have the tools you need to act on your injury claim and get compensated on your own, which is why the attorneys at Greenstein & Pittari, LLP make it their business. Our personal injury lawyers offer free consultations for injured victims, so our clients can get practical legal advice and answers to questions about what to expect and issues related to their accident cases.

The lawyers of Greenstein & Pittari, LLP have worked to consistently provide the highest quality of legal service to the NYC community for many years. It is our privilege to use the knowledge of personal injury laws and the resources at our disposal to help others. The goal is always to resolve our clients’ cases with verdicts and settlements that compensate them for all the losses related to their injuries.

CONTACT AN EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER TODAY

Personal injuries cause millions of dollars of damage a year to claimants just like you, who are in pain and experiencing the financial and emotional strain of bills and insurance company drama. We’re here to help when you’ve suffered injuries and don’t know what to do next. With a Greenstein & Pittari, LLP attorney to represent you, the insurance companies won’t make you a victim twice.

Need legal representation and ready to schedule a consultation with an NYC personal injury lawyer at no cost to you? Give the lawyers of Greenstein & Pittari a call at 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or fill out the online contact form below.

Frequently Asked Questions About NYC Personal Injury Claims

Choose Greenstein & Pittari, LLP if your case needs a firm willing to take on powerful opponents, including the City of New York. In 2025, the firm secured a $1,000,000 settlement for a client hit by an NYPD vehicle, a case against one of the hardest defendants to sue. Consultations are free, and you pay no fees unless the firm wins.

In New York, the value of a personal injury case depends on how serious your injury is, your medical expenses, any lost income, and how the injury changes your daily life. Compensation may cover your medical bills, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering. A lawyer can give you an estimate after looking at your medical records.

To get the best possible personal injury settlement in New York, make sure you keep track of your future losses, not just your current expenses. This means noting any ongoing treatment, changes in your ability to work, and how your daily life is affected in the long run. If you settle before you fully recover, you may miss out on money you deserve.

In New York, you usually have three years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, as stated in CPLR § 214. If your claim is against New York City, you need to file a Notice of Claim within 90 days and start your lawsuit within one year and 90 days. For medical malpractice cases, the deadline is generally two and a half years.

Yes, you can sue the City of New York if you are injured by a City vehicle, employee, or property, like a broken sidewalk. However, you need to file a Notice of Claim within 90 days. For example, Greenstein & Pittari, LLP helped a client receive a $1,000,000 settlement in 2025 after they were hit by an NYPD vehicle that ran a red light.

In New York, the law uses pure comparative negligence under CPLR § 1411. This means you can still get compensation for your injury, even if you were partly at fault. However, your payment will be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. For example, if your damages total $100,000 and you are found 25% at fault, you would receive $75,000.

In New York City, most personal injury cases are settled in a few months to a year. If your case goes to trial, it can take two years or more. It is best to wait until you have fully recovered before settling, so your settlement will cover any future medical needs.

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