Were you injured because of someone else’s negligence in Garden City, NY?
At Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, we represent injured people throughout Garden City in car, workplace, premises, and many other injury claims.
If another party’s negligence left you injured, a Garden City, NY personal injury lawyer can help you understand your options and pursue fair compensation. Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP has represented injured New Yorkers for decades, across motor vehicle crashes, premises injuries, and wrongful death. Personal injury law covers many kinds of harm, and the right approach depends on how the injury happened. We investigate the facts, identify who is responsible, and handle the insurers so you can focus on your recovery. Reach out to our office to set up a free case review.
Personal Injury Lawyer Garden City, NY
A Garden City personal injury attorney represents people hurt by another party’s negligence and works to recover the resulting losses. Personal injury is a broad area that includes car and truck crashes, falls on unsafe property, rideshare and rail injuries, and harm to children in others’ care. Each claim involves a party who owed a duty of care and breached it.
Traffic-related injuries have ranked as the leading cause of injury death for Nassau County residents, according to Nassau County injury data. Nationally, the CDC records 26.2 million emergency department visits for unintentional injuries each year, with unintentional injury the third-leading cause of death, per CDC data. A Garden City personal injury lawyer works to connect an injury to the negligence behind it.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Garden City
Personal injury covers a wide range of incidents, and the type of case determines the evidence, the insurer, and the deadline. Our attorneys handle the claims below, among others. A Garden City personal injury lawyer matches the strategy to how the injury happened.
- Car accidents. Collisions are among the most common injury claims we handle. We establish fault and pursue every source of coverage, including claims involving uninsured and hit-and-run drivers.
- Truck accidents. Crashes with commercial trucks cause severe injuries and involve both the driver and the trucking company. We move fast to preserve logs and records.
- Motorcycle accidents. Riders face serious harm and unfair blame after a crash. We counter that bias and pursue the full claim.
- Pedestrian accidents. A person on foot has little protection against a vehicle. We hold the driver accountable and find every available source of coverage.
- Rideshare accidents. Passengers and drivers hurt in an Uber accident or a Lyft accident face layered insurance coverage. We identify the policy that applies, which often depends on whether the driver was logged into the app and carrying a passenger.
- Train accidents. Rail and platform injuries often involve a public transit agency and short deadlines. We act quickly on the notice of claim, since a claim against a transit agency runs on a much tighter clock than an ordinary case.
- Wrongful death. When negligence takes a life, we help families pursue accountability and the losses the death causes. New York limits these damages to the family’s economic losses.
- Daycare injuries. When a childcare provider fails to keep a child safe, we hold the facility responsible.
- Premises liability. Falls on unsafe property, from wet floors to broken stairs, can support a claim against the owner. A property owner who ignores a known hazard can be held responsible for the harm it causes.
- Construction accidents. Workers hurt on a job site may have claims that reach beyond workers’ compensation. Injured workers can sometimes pursue contractors and property owners as well.
- Medical malpractice. A preventable medical error that harms a patient can support a claim against the provider. These claims require review by a qualified medical professional to establish the standard of care.
Why Choose Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP as my Personal Injury Lawyer in Garden City, NY?
More Than Fifty Years Representing Injured New Yorkers
Our founder, Martin Schiowitz, has practiced personal injury law in New York since 1973 and leads the firm’s most serious injury and wrongful death cases. Jeremy Schiowitz has handled complex injury litigation for more than sixteen years across Long Island and New York City, including a landmark appellate case on train platform liability. Both attorneys hold Super Lawyers recognition. Experience across many kinds of injury claims gives our attorneys a broad view of how injuries happen and how insurers respond. The firm has taken injury cases to verdict and resolved many others through settlement. Choosing an experienced Garden City personal injury lawyer can shape the outcome of a claim.
Results Across Serious Injury Cases
Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP has recovered over $200 million for injured clients and their families across New York. Our recoveries include:
- $2,800,000 in a car accident claim
- $2,000,000 in a government liability claim
- $1,200,000 in a premises liability case
- $765,000 in a construction accident case
We handle personal injury claims on a contingency basis, so a fee is owed only when we recover for you. The arrangement lets an injured person pursue a strong claim without paying legal costs up front.
Understanding Personal Injury Cases
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Personal Injury Cases
New York lets an injured person recover for the economic and non-economic losses an injury causes, across several types of damages. A personal injury claim commonly seeks compensation across several areas:
- Medical treatment and the cost of future care
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and other non-economic harm
- Long-term care for a permanent injury
Liability depends on showing that another party’s negligence caused the harm, and proving liability often depends on evidence gathered early. A Garden City personal injury attorney documents both the fault and the full extent of the injuries. New York follows pure comparative negligence under CPLR § 1411, which reduces a recovery by the injured person’s share of fault rather than barring it. A 2026 amendment, CPLR § 1411(b), applies a modified rule to motor vehicle personal injury claims, where a person 50 percent or less at fault still recovers a reduced award while a person more at fault than the other side recovers nothing. Injury claims outside the motor vehicle context remain under the pure comparative rule. Because fault is often disputed, careful documentation of the other party’s negligence protects the value of the claim.
Important Aspects of a Personal Injury Case
Deadlines vary with the type of claim, and missing one can end a case before it starts. Knowing which deadline applies is one of the first things we check.
- Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years under CPLR 214.
- A wrongful death claim carries a shorter two-year deadline under EPTL § 5-4.1.
- A claim against a government or public entity requires a notice of claim within about 90 days and a much shorter filing deadline.
- A child’s own claim is tolled during childhood under CPLR § 208, so it generally runs until the child turns 21.
Evidence also fades with time, so prompt action protects a claim regardless of the deadline. Early investigation helps preserve physical evidence and secure statements before memories fade. A personal injury lawyer can begin the investigation while records and witnesses are available.
Personal Injury Case Timeline
No two claims resolve on the same schedule, and a serious injury takes longer because the outcome should reflect the full medical picture.
- Investigation of the incident and the responsible parties
- Medical treatment and documentation of the injuries
- A demand presented to the responsible insurers
- Negotiation, and a lawsuit if the offer is inadequate
- Discovery and trial when a fair resolution is not offered
Most personal injury claims settle, though we prepare each one as though it will go to trial, which strengthens our position in negotiation. A claim also proceeds as a civil case separate from any criminal case that may arise from the same event. We keep the client informed at each stage.
What to Bring to Your Personal Injury Consultation
A few records help our attorneys evaluate a personal injury claim at the first meeting. You do not have to gather all of it, and we can obtain most records for you. Bringing what you already have speeds the review, though nothing is required to get started.
- Any accident, police, or incident report
- Photographs of the scene and your injuries
- Contact information for any witnesses
- Medical records and bills you have received
The consultation is free and confidential. By the end, you will understand your claim and the next step to take.
Reach Out to Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP to Schedule a Consultation
If another party’s negligence left you injured in Garden City, our Garden City personal injury attorneys are ready to review your claim and explain your options. Your consultation is free, and no fee is owed unless we recover compensation for you. You can expect clear answers and steady updates as your case moves forward. Contact us to begin your claim.
