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Alex Shulman
People in Queens are hurt every day by others’ negligent actions. They suffer financial, physical, and emotional harm on dangerous properties and in motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, and other mishaps. Insurance companies often try to blame victims or downplay the seriousness of injuries, protecting their bottom line instead of helping New Yorkers who deserve compensation.
If someone else’s negligence has harmed you, speak with a Queens personal injury lawyer at Shulman & Hill. We have more than 10 years of experience helping people like you fight insurance companies and corporations, and no case is too complex or challenging for our attorneys.
Why Choose Shulman & Hill for Your Case?
We pride ourselves on being a client-focused firm dedicated to helping everyday New Yorkers harmed by others. We understand the impact of unforeseen accidents and how your injuries may impede traveling to our Queens office. We offer video calls and satellite offices throughout the city, with diverse, multilingual staff who can help in Spanish and Russian.
Several respected legal organizations and publications recognize our skills, with accolades from:
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- Attorney and Practice Magazine Top 10 Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Award
- American Institute of Legal Counsel 10 Best Workers’ Compensation Law Firms for Client Satisfaction
We represent clients throughout Queens, including Woodhaven, Jackson Heights, and Corona. We offer free claims evaluations and take our cases on a contingency basis. You don’t pay us unless we win.
Testimonials and Results
Clients come first, and we are honored by testimonials praising our communication, dedication, and legal skills. We are proud of the results we’ve obtained for our deserving clients. We’ve recovered over $1 Billion+ for our deserving clients, including several multi-million dollar settlements in construction, slip and fall, and auto accident cases.
Shulman & Hill law firm definitely deserve more than a five-star rating for the experience I had with them. My interactions with them was truly outstanding. An extremely talented and friendly firm. This was my 3rd time using them, and their outcome is always beyond expectations.
– Onasis R.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
We handle cases for people who were going about their day or simply doing their jobs when they were injured by someone else’s negligent actions or inactions. Our Queens, NY, personal injury lawyers treat clients with respect and compassion and fight vigorously in several types of claims.
Auto Accidents
No-fault insurance rules apply in New York, so you turn to your insurance first after a car accident. However, some accidents cause serious injuries and emotional harm, with financial costs and other damages that surpass insurance limits. In others, insurance companies try to blame victims for their injuries or take advantage of their financial needs by offering them low settlements. Our Queens car accident lawyers fight against attempts to give our clients anything less than what they deserve.
Workers’ Compensation
Our Queens workers’ compensation lawyers will review your case details and negotiate a settlement that addresses your injuries and ability to work. We also apply our knowledge and more than a decade of experience to help you if the insurer denies your claim and you must go through the state’s complex claims process.
Premises Liability
When you are hurt on someone else’s property, you need a skilled Queens premises liability lawyer to determine the responsible parties and seek the compensation you are due. Plaintiffs in these cases often go up against teams of attorneys and insurance adjusters, and you deserve your own team with a solid record of successful settlements and verdicts.
Construction Accidents
Construction work is dangerous. Accidents can cause severe injuries, lost wages, and high medical bills. Our Queens construction accident lawyers are well-versed in New York’s Scaffold Law and other statutes that protect construction workers. Our team can help you with a workers’ compensation claim and advise whether you can seek additional compensation from a negligent third party in a lawsuit.
Other Types of Accidents
Our accomplished Queens personal injury attorneys handle other cases in which people are hurt by others’ negligence, including the following:
- Queens Pedestrian Accident Lawyer: Pedestrian accidents can result in serious injuries and significant financial losses.
- Queens Truck Accident Lawyer: Truck crashes can cause severe injuries and extensive property damage.
- Queens Bicycle Accident Lawyer: Bicycle crashes can leave riders facing serious injuries, medical bills, and lost wages.
- Queens Train Accident Lawyer: Train accidents may involve complex liability issues and serious injuries.
- Queens Social Security Disability Lawyer: Disability benefits can provide important financial support when a condition prevents you from working.
- Queens Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: Motorcycle collisions can result in severe injuries and long-term financial challenges.
- Queens Wrongful Death Lawyer: Families may face significant emotional and financial challenges after losing a loved one.
- Queens Slip and Fall Lawyer: Slip and fall injuries may lead to medical expenses, lost income, and other damages.
- Queens Catastrophic Injury Lawyer: Catastrophic injuries can require extensive medical care and long-term support.
Damages Available After an Accident
Accident victims can recover damages for their economic and non-economic harm in cases where another person’s negligence caused their injuries. Depending on your case’s circumstances, damages you may recover include:
- Current and future medical and rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages and future earning potential
- Property damage
- Costs related to upgrading your vehicle or home to accommodate your injuries
- Home nursing or other care
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Funeral and burial costs in a wrongful death lawsuit
Our skilled Queens personal injury lawyers also have significant experience in workers’ compensation and Social Security disability claims. If you were injured at work, we can help you through the claims process and investigate and litigate any potential personal injury lawsuits against the third parties responsible.
In terms of recouping benefits in a personal injury case, there are a number of factors that go into determining the success or the payout. In a personal injury case, there’s liability. So hypothetically, if you’re involved in a car accident, it’s going to be based off of who is responsible for the accident. Then there’s damages, which are the second component—what are the extent of your injuries? Obviously, a sprained ankle is a lot different than a fractured elbow, and surgery will obviously go a long way. So the damages are going to dictate a lot of the value of the case. And then the third and final component is policy. You can have a significant injury, but if that policy is only $25,000, for example, that’s the most money you might be entitled to. So it’s very important to have all three components in a personal injury case.
JJ Hill
Founding Partner
How Our Team at Shulman & Hill Can Assist With Your Case
Our Queens personal injuries lawyers are New Yorkers proud to help other New Yorkers when they get hurt through little or no fault of their own. We have an in-depth knowledge of New York law. We know Queens and its key players and have built a network of highly rated doctors and experts.
Throughout your case, we will let you focus on healing and getting back to your life. We will assist in making doctor’s appointments, help you find transportation, and handle the paperwork associated with insurance companies and lawsuits.
We are skilled negotiators who understand insurance companies’ tactics. We fight back against attempts to minimize damages, blame our clients for their injuries, or take advantage of non-English speakers. We will advise you whether settlement offers are fair, as settling quickly can sometimes be a mistake. You may not fully realize your damages, and it is important to us that we fight to make you financially whole and protect you against future costs and the impact of emotional trauma.
Time Limits for Accident Claims in Queens
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in New York is generally three years from your accident date. However, there are specific types of cases with different time limits, including:
- The wrongful death statute of limitations is two years from a loved one’s death date.
- You have two years and six months to file a medical malpractice claim, with some exceptions if you didn’t immediately discover your harm.
- If you are suing the city, you have 90 days to file an initial claim. If the city denies your claim, offers an unacceptable settlement, or doesn’t act, you have one year and 90 days to file a lawsuit.
For workers’ compensation claims, you must file your initial report with your employer within 30 days of your accident. You must then file a claim with the workers’ compensation board within two years.
