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Alex Shulman
At Shulman & Hill Injury Lawyers, we help injured people pursue compensation and understand their legal options. Our team brings over 200 years of combined experience to cases involving traffic collisions, unsafe property, and workplace accidents.
Our approach starts with a thorough investigation into how you were injured and who may be responsible. As personal injury lawyers serving Harrison, we build each claim around the evidence, your treatment needs, and the effects on your work and daily life.
To learn how we can help, contact us for a free, confidential consultation. We will review what happened, answer your questions, and explain your options.
What You Need to Prove in a Negligence Case
Most negligence claims require proof of a duty of care, a breach of that duty, causation, and damages. In practical terms, you must show that someone had a legal duty to act with care, failed to meet that duty, and that this failure caused your injury and losses.
Evidence helps establish each part of your claim. Photographs may document a hazard, witness accounts may clarify what happened, and maintenance records may show whether a dangerous condition had been reported. We also review available surveillance footage and accident reports.
Responsibility can extend beyond the person directly involved in the accident. Our Harrison, New York personal injury attorneys examine whether an employer, property owner, contractor, or another party may also be liable, and what evidence supports a claim against each.
Types of Cases That Our Harrison, NY Personal Injury Lawyers Handle
At Shulman & Hill, we represent injured workers and people hurt through another party’s negligence. Our practice areas include:
- Harrison workers’ compensation lawyer: We help you pursue benefits for work-related injuries, including medical treatment and lost wages when eligible. You may qualify for benefits even if you continue working.
- Harrison commercial liability lawyer: We investigate injuries involving businesses and their operations to identify responsible parties and available insurance coverage.
- Harrison construction accident lawyer: Our attorneys draw on significant New York Labor Law experience to evaluate construction injury claims, including cases involving falls from heights and inadequate safety equipment.
- Harrison trucking accident lawyer: We investigate collisions involving commercial trucks, including whether a driver’s conduct, a trucking company’s practices, or poor vehicle maintenance contributed to your injuries.
- Harrison premises liability lawyer: We help you pursue claims involving unsafe property conditions, examining how the hazard developed and whether the responsible party should have corrected it.
- Harrison car accident lawyer: We handle claims involving negligent drivers and help you understand the insurance benefits and compensation available under New York law.
An accident may support more than one type of claim, particularly when you are injured at work. We review how your injury happened and explain the available options for pursuing benefits and compensation.
Compensation That May Be Available
A personal injury claim may seek compensation for financial losses caused by the accident. Depending on your claim and the supporting evidence, we may pursue payment for:
- Medical expenses, including rehabilitation and physical therapy.
- Lost wages and other lost earnings.
- Reduced ability to earn income in the future.
- Future treatment and assistance with daily activities.
- Pain and suffering, physical limitations, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Whether you can recover each type of compensation depends on the applicable law and your circumstances. Certain motor vehicle claims have additional requirements for recovering pain-and-suffering damages, as explained below.
There is no standard payout based only on a diagnosis. Broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries can have different consequences for different people. We assess your documented losses and supported future needs before advising you on a settlement offer.
New York Rules That Can Affect Your Recovery
The compensation you can pursue depends on the type of accident, your injuries, and the insurance coverage available. We explain how New York’s rules apply to your claim and what they mean for your recovery.
Shared Fault
Your compensation generally decreases by your percentage of fault. However, in motor vehicle injury lawsuits subject to New York’s no-fault law and commenced on or after May 26, 2026, you cannot recover damages if your fault exceeds the defendants’ combined fault. We investigate responsibility rather than accepting the insurer’s assessment.
No-Fault Benefits and the Serious Injury Threshold
No-fault insurance can cover eligible medical expenses and a portion of your lost earnings, regardless of fault. To recover pain-and-suffering damages in claims subject to New York’s serious injury threshold, you generally need a qualifying injury, such as a fracture or a significant limitation in bodily function.
For lawsuits commenced on or after May 26, 2026, the former “90/180-day” category no longer applies. We review your medical evidence and whether you can pursue economic losses beyond statutory basic economic loss, which do not require meeting the serious injury threshold.
Insurance Coverage and Repayment Obligations
Multiple insurance policies may apply, and certain insurers or benefit programs may have repayment rights. We review coverage, valid liens, legal fees, and case costs to help you understand what you would receive from a proposed settlement.
Filing Deadlines for Harrison Injury Claims
Many New York negligence lawsuits must be filed within three years of the injury. Wrongful death lawsuits generally have a two-year deadline from the date of death. Exceptions can change these time limits.
Many municipal claims require a notice of claim within 90 days and a lawsuit within one year and 90 days. No-fault insurance generally requires written notice within 30 days of the accident. Different rules and exceptions may apply.
Contact our personal injury attorneys in Harrison, NY early so we can identify your deadlines and preserve evidence before recordings are deleted or conditions change.
How We Help Build and Present Your Claim
At Shulman & Hill, we use thorough in-house investigations to understand how you were injured and build your claim. Our firm has recovered over $1 billion for clients, though past results do not predict future outcomes.
Investigating Your Injuries and Losses
We gather accident reports, medical records, and wage documentation to support your claim. We also address disputes about fault or preexisting conditions to show how the accident affected your health and income.
Coordinating Workplace Injury Claims
Drawing on our New York Labor Law experience, we evaluate whether you have a claim beyond workers’ compensation. We coordinate both claims and address repayment and settlement approval requirements.
Negotiating a Settlement or Filing a Lawsuit
We evaluate settlement offers against your documented losses and explain your options. If a fair resolution is not available, we may pursue a lawsuit, which could be filed in the Westchester County Supreme Court in White Plains under applicable venue rules.
Speak With a Harrison Personal Injury Attorney Today
You do not need every document or a complete recovery timeline before contacting us. Bring any available accident reports, photographs, insurance correspondence, and treatment information. We can help identify what else is needed.
Contact Shulman & Hill for a free, confidential consultation with a Harrison personal injury lawyer. We work on a contingency fee basis, so our attorney’s fee depends on our ability to recover compensation for you. If you cannot travel for a consultation, ask about arranging a visit.