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Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
When a serious injury upends your life, the insurance company begins building its defense immediately. So do we.
The Glassman Law Group represents Manhattan clients in personal injury matters. Adam Glassman is a trial lawyer, a former New York State Administrative Law Judge of fifteen years, and a former trial attorney for a major insurance carrier. You work directly with the attorney handling your case.
Personal Injury cases in Manhattan
A lawsuit over an injury in Manhattan can be brought in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, whose civil courthouse is at 60 Centre Street, Manhattan. New York’s venue rules generally place a case in the county where one of the parties lives or where a substantial part of the events took place (CPLR 503(a)), so choosing the county is one of the first decisions in a case.
Many Manhattan claims involve a public body: the City of New York, the New York City Transit Authority, the New York City Housing Authority, or NYC Health + Hospitals. A claim against any of them generally requires a notice of claim within 90 days, and the lawsuit generally must be started within one year and 90 days — far sooner than the three years that apply to most negligence claims. A suit against the City is generally heard in the county where the claim arose (CPLR 504(3)).
What We Handle
- Automobile, truck, and motorcycle collisions
- Slip, trip, and fall accidents
- Premises liability and negligent security
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Products liability
- Municipal liability claims
The Law, Explained
- Deadlines depend on who is responsible→
- Car accidents and New York’s no-fault system→
- If you were partly at fault→
- What to do after an accident→
Common Questions
Usually in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, at 60 Centre Street, Manhattan, if a party lives in Manhattan or the events took place there. Claims against the State are heard in the Court of Claims.
No. The firm’s offices are in Lloyd Harbor and Lynbrook, on Long Island. The firm represents clients throughout New York City and Long Island, including Manhattan, and a first conversation can take place by phone.
Nothing. The first conversation is free and confidential, and it is with the attorney — not an intake service.
It depends on the injuries, the insurance available, and whether the case settles or is tried. Many cases resolve within one to three years; cases that go to trial can take longer. We will not push you to settle before the full extent of your injuries is known.
You are not obligated to, and anything you say can be used to limit your claim. Report the accident to your own insurer as your policy requires, and speak with a lawyer before giving a statement to anyone else’s.
Claims against the City of New York and other public entities generally require a notice of claim within 90 days. That deadline is short and strictly applied, so call as soon as possible.
This page is general information about New York law, not legal advice about your situation. The deadlines described are strict and often short, and they can be shorter or longer in particular circumstances. Rules can change and depend on the facts; call the office to discuss your matter.
Personal Injury recoveries in New York County
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