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Alex Shulman
If you were hurt in an accident, our New Rochelle personal injury lawyers can help you act quickly and protect your rights.
At Shulman & Hill, we have represented injured New Yorkers since 2013, bringing more than 200 years of combined experience to personal injury litigation. Our firm handles injury claims throughout Westchester County.
If you were injured because of another party’s negligence, contact our firm for a FREE consultation.
Why Hire a New Rochelle Personal Injury Lawyer
A personal injury claim is not simply a request for payment from an insurance company. It is a legal claim that requires proof of fault, proof of injury, and proof of financial loss. Insurance carriers evaluate these claims with that framework in mind, and their goal is often to limit what they pay.
Early representation allows us to secure evidence before it disappears, identify all responsible parties, and control how information is presented to the insurer. When liability is disputed or the injuries are significant, early preparation often places the injured person in a stronger position during settlement negotiations or litigation.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Our practice is built around representing injured New Yorkers in claims involving serious accidents, unsafe property conditions, and workplace injuries.
Different cases require different legal strategies, and the type of claim often determines what evidence must be gathered, what deadlines apply, and what compensation may be available.
In New Rochelle, we represent clients in the following personal injury and workplace injury matters:
- New Rochelle Workers’ Compensation Lawyer: We represent injured workers seeking wage replacement, medical treatment coverage, disability benefits, and hearings before the New York Workers’ Compensation Board.
- New Rochelle Construction Accident Lawyer: Construction site injuries often involve workers’ compensation claims and separate Labor Law claims under New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241. We evaluate both to identify the full scope of recovery available.
- New Rochelle Car Accident Lawyer: Car accident claims often involve disputed fault, insurance coverage issues, and serious injury threshold requirements under New York law. We investigate liability and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
- New Rochelle Wrongful Death Lawyer: When an accident results in loss of life, surviving family members may have the right to pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and other legally recoverable losses.
- New Rochelle Bicycle Accident Lawyer: Bicyclists often suffer serious injuries in collisions involving distracted drivers, unsafe turns, and roadway violations. These claims often require a close review of traffic laws and right-of-way rules.
- New Rochelle Brain Injury Lawyer: Traumatic brain injuries can involve lasting cognitive, physical, and emotional consequences. We work to document both immediate treatment needs and long-term neurological effects.
- New Rochelle Uber Accident Lawyer: Uber accident claims can involve multiple insurance policies, including personal and commercial coverage. Liability often depends on the driver’s app status at the time of the collision.
- New Rochelle Lyft Accident Lawyer: Lyft injury claims raise many of the same insurance and liability issues as Uber claims, particularly where coverage disputes arise between the rideshare company and the driver’s personal carrier.
- New Rochelle Pedestrian Accident Lawyer: Pedestrian injuries often involve severe physical harm because of the lack of protection in a collision. We investigate driver negligence, traffic violations, and roadway conditions.
- New Rochelle Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: Motorcycle riders often face unfair assumptions about fault after a crash. We work to reconstruct the accident and challenge attempts to unfairly shift blame.
- New Rochelle Premises Liability Lawyer: Property owners have legal duties to maintain reasonably safe conditions. We handle premises liability claims involving slip and falls and elevator accidents where unsafe conditions contributed to injury.
- New Rochelle Taxi Accident Lawyer: Taxi accident claims can involve commercial insurance policies, company liability issues, and municipal reporting requirements, depending on the vehicle and operator involved.
Each case requires a careful legal analysis based on how the injury happened, who was involved, and what insurance or statutory remedies apply. Our role is to identify the strongest legal path and pursue it with a strategy built around the facts of your case.
How Liability and Comparative Fault Work Under New York Law
Most personal injury cases are based on negligence. To recover compensation, the injured person must establish that another party owed a duty of care, failed to meet that duty, and caused injury as a result.
New York follows a pure comparative negligence system. That means you may still recover damages even if you were partly at fault, although your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
For example, in a vehicle collision, fault may involve speeding, distracted driving, or failure to yield. In a slip and fall case, the issue may involve whether the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to correct it.
Evidence That Strengthens Injury Claims
Depending on the claim, supporting evidence may include the following:
- Police reports
- Incident reports
- Surveillance footage
- Body camera footage
- Witness statements
- Medical records
- Diagnostic imaging
- Property maintenance records
- Employment records for lost wages
Medical Documentation
Medical records often provide the foundation for proving the extent of an injury. Treatment notes, specialist evaluations, imaging studies, and physical therapy records help establish diagnosis, treatment needs, and long-term limitations.
In more serious injury cases, our New Rochelle personal injury attorneys may work with specialists, vocational experts, or life-care planners to support future damages.
Deadlines and Statutes of Limitations in New Rochelle
Time limits apply to nearly every personal injury case.
In many New York injury cases:
- Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years.
- Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years.
- Medical malpractice claims are often subject to a two-and-a-half-year deadline.
Claims involving municipalities, school districts, or public authorities may involve a Notice of Claim requirement within 90 days. Those deadlines can affect your right to recover, which is why prompt legal review is important.
Damages You Can Seek in a New Rochelle Personal Injury Case
You can pursue economic losses such as medical bills, future treatment, rehabilitation, mobility devices, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Property damage, home modifications, and out‑of‑pocket expenses are also recoverable.
You can also seek non‑economic losses for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and, in some cases, loss of consortium. For catastrophic injuries, we work with life‑care planners to project future costs and present them clearly to the insurer or jury.
Speak With a Personal Injury Attorney in New Rochelle
At Shulman & Hill, we represent injured people and families throughout New York in claims involving negligence, unsafe property conditions, serious vehicle collisions, and wrongful death.
If you were injured and need legal guidance, contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys in New Rochelle.