Our Personal Injury Attorneys Help Ensure You Obtain Compensation
The Sanders Law Firm is built on decades of refined legal skill, courtroom capability, and generational leadership, with an expansive network of legal professionals, medical consultants, and investigators who work together to protect your rights. With relentless NYC grit, we push back against lowball settlement offers and are prepared to take your case to court.
Our NYC personal injury lawyers bring decades of collective experience and deep knowledge of county courts and settlement trends, allowing us to strategically streamline the legal process and anticipate unfair insurer tactics. We’ve spent years working with the specific judges, court clerks, and insurance adjusters who can impact your financial recovery.
If you want to take legal action but are unsure how to start, our team represents clients across all five boroughs, with dedicated personal injury lawyers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and on Long Island. Reach out for your free case review.
Excellent experience with Sanders law representing me.
Gary Novins is the go to guy. Working diligently and strategically to build and resolve a case, often working on his own personal time to make sure all basses were covered, and nothing was overlooked. Timely responses to all of my questions, and straight answers with no bs. A true professional who gets the job done. The office team was generally helpful and knowledgeable as well…All in all a well put together group…
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Thank you Sander’s office for your great service. You settled my case very quickly and got the full policy. I am so grateful for that. Thank you Brooklyn office, you worked very closely with me and updated me on all the steps.
Ekaterina K.
I want to thank everyone who has helped me with my car accident case specially Ali to make sure I understood all the steps of the process. The Sanders Law Firm went above and beyond to make sure I settle my case to the highest. Thank you.
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Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Motor Vehicle Accidents
We represent individuals injured by negligent drivers navigating NYC’s complex traffic systems. With in-depth knowledge of New York’s no-fault insurance laws and the serious injury threshold, we have experience with:
- Car accidents
- Commercial vehicle and truck accidents
- Motorcycle wrecks
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Rideshare and taxi cab accidents
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare professionals fail to provide the standard of care, the consequences can be life-altering for victims and their families. These highly technical cases involve detailed medical record reviews and testimony from qualified medical experts. Medical malpractice may include:
Premises Liability
Property owners and managers in New York City are legally required to maintain safe conditions for visitors. We can hold negligent owners accountable for property hazards that lead to accidents. Premises liability claims we handle include:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Broken sidewalks and subway stairs
- Negligent security or assaults
- Elevator and escalator malfunctions
- Ceiling collapses
- Dog bites and animal attacks
Product Liability
We know what steps to take to hold powerful corporations and manufacturers accountable for defective and dangerous products, including:
- Defective auto parts
- Dangerous consumer electronics and appliances
- Faulty medical devices and implants
- Dangerous drugs and contaminated pharmaceuticals
- Toxic children’s toys and childcare products
- Dangerous industrial machinery and tools
Work Accidents
New York City provides strict legal protections for workers, particularly under New York’s Scaffold Law for construction workers. We can help injured employees secure financial relief through workers’ compensation benefits and possible third-party lawsuits connected to these incidents:
- Construction site accidents
- Scaffold and ladder collapses
- Heavy machinery accidents
- Forklift and crane injuries
- Falling object strikes
- Industrial site toxic exposure
Other Types of Accidents in NYC
Negligence takes many forms in a dense urban environment, and our experience extends to other types of injury claims, including:
- Wrongful death
- Municipal and transit (MTA) negligence
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
- Recreational and gym accidents
Personal Injury Compensation
If you were hurt by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for the hardships you’ve faced, including economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are the expenses or financial losses connected to your injuries, such as:
- Medical bills
- Cost of future medical care
- Lost wages and diminished earnings capacity
- Property damages
- Cost of renovations and special equipment
- Funeral expenses (wrongful death cases)
Non-economic damages are the subjective and intangible Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium or companionship
- Permanent disfigurement
In some cases, punitive damages are also awarded to an injury victim when the defendant’s egregious or malicious acts or intentional conduct cause severe pain and suffering. Our attorneys will evaluate your damages and seek the full value of your claim.
How Much Is My Case Worth?
The value of your case will depend on the severity of your injury, your financial losses, and your emotional suffering. Because every claim is unique, compensation ranges significantly based on these factors. For example, our past case results include a $2,250,000 settlement for a department store slip and fall, a $500,000 payout for brain and spine injuries, and a $150,000 settlement for a rear-end accident.
Schedule a free consultation with our New York City personal injury attorneys to discuss the details of your case and what your claim may be worth.
New York Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
In New York, you generally have three years from the date the injury occurred to file a claim. However, different types of personal injury cases may have shorter deadlines, including:
- The statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits is 2.5 years.
- The time limit for a wrongful death claim is two years from the date of death.
- The workers’ compensation statute of limitations is two years from the date of disability.
- Claims against a government agency require a Notice of Claim within 90 days of your injury, and you must file a lawsuit within one year and 90 days of the incident.
Acting quickly can help you preserve crucial evidence and avoid missing these deadlines. If you don’t file your claim by the time the statute of limitations expires, you will lose your right to recover compensation. Contact us to get started today.
We Have Your Back
Founded in 1967, The Sanders Law Firm has grown into a large, thriving organization of attorneys, paralegals, medical consultants, and support staff – all committed to providing the highest level of legal representation to injured New Yorkers.
Key Personal Injury Laws in New York That Can Affect Your Case
If you’re considering a personal injury lawsuit, understanding the specific laws that can affect your claim can help you navigate the process. Here are essential laws that may apply to your case:
Comparative Negligence
New York recently shifted from using the pure comparative negligence rule to a modified comparative negligence system, which means you can still recover financial compensation when you are partially at fault for your accident. However, you cannot share more than 50% of the responsibility, and your payout is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 20% at fault for a slip and fall, your final award will be reduced by 20%. If you are even just 51% at fault, you are unable to recover anything.
No-Fault and Serious Injury Threshold for Car Accidents
For motor vehicle collisions, New York enforces a mandatory no-fault insurance system, so your own personal injury protection (PIP) policy covers your baseline medical treatment and lost wages up to policy limits—regardless of who was at fault. To step outside the no-fault system and file a civil lawsuit against the negligent driver for pain and suffering, you must meet the serious injury threshold.
Our attorneys can help determine if your injury can be legally categorized as a serious injury and pursue the maximum compensation for all the ways you’ve suffered.
How Our Attorneys Can Help
When you’re recovering from a serious accident, handling a complex legal claim can feel stressful and overwhelming. Our compassionate team can take this weight off your shoulders and protect you from unfair insurance companies that may try to pay less than your claim is worth.
We’ll be by your side every step of the way, helping you navigate the medical system and access the care you need while we fight the legal battle. We take a more deliberate and litigation-forward approach than other firms and are ready to represent you in court when insurers refuse to make a fair offer.
Our multilingual staff can translate confusing legal paperwork into your native language, so you feel empowered to make decisions that are best for your family. When you work with The Sanders Law Firm, we want you to feel heard, respected, and protected.
Reach Out to The Sanders Law Firm Today
If you were injured in a New York City accident, our team is here to unleash justice. There is no upfront cost to hire our team, and no fees unless we win your case. Get started today with a free and confidential consultation with a supportive team member who is ready to help. Call (833) SANDERS or contact us online to schedule your free case review.