Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Manhattan

After practicing with larger firms in the city early in his career, Manhattan personal injury attorney David Resnick saw firsthand the need for a greater focus on personalized client attention and frequent communication. That prompted him to launch his law firm from a small office in his New York apartment in 1998.

After years of fighting for the rights of injured New Yorkers, the law firm officially became David Resnick & Associates, P.C. in 2003, adding additional lawyers and support staff who could help our law firm reach the goal of taking essential cases that have changed our clients’ lives.

For over two decades, our law firm has grown into a thriving practice with offices in Midtown Manhattan. Although the firm has grown, David’s commitment to client service has never wavered.

Our law firm’s office is located at 450 7th Avenue, Suite 409, putting us in the heart of Manhattan and close to many well-known city landmarks. The building that houses our office is located across the street from Macy’s flagship Herald Square store. Within just a few blocks of David Resnick & Associates, P.C., are famous New York City sites such as Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, and the New York Public Library. Times Square is just a few blocks up 7^th Avenue from our office.

It is easy to get to David Resnick & Associates, P.C.’s office by public transit. Our office is accessible by major bus routes and near several Subway stations, including 34th Street—Penn Station and 34th Street—Herald Square Station.

The legal team at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., is proud to be a part of the vibrant City of New York, with more than 1.6 million people in Manhattan alone and millions of visitors annually. In many ways, Manhattan serves as the nation’s financial, fashion, and cultural capital. It is home to Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, and the headquarters of many major corporations. Our office is located within Manhattan’s famous Garment District, known for the many fashion houses in the area. David Resnick & Associates is also close to many famed Broadway theaters.

David Resnick & Associates, P.C. Manhattan Personal Injury Attorney Practice Areas

The dedicated Manhattan personal injury lawyers at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., are committed to serving individuals throughout New York City who have sustained severe personal injuries in a wide variety of accidents caused by negligence.

Some of our practice areas include the following:

PREMISES LIABILITY

You expect the public places you visit to be reasonably safe from hazards. Unfortunately, many owners, occupiers, and others in control of buildings and other facilities fall short of their duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. Referred to as “premises liability,” this area of the law covers injuries caused by slip-and-fall accidents, trip-and-fall accidents, inadequate security, dog bites, elevator accidents, and similar incidents.

David Resnick & Associates, P.C., has earned a reputation for success with personal injury lawsuits in Manhattan. Examples of recoveries secured by the firm include $2,000,000 for a man who sustained a fractured leg when he was assaulted in a bodega, $1,750,000 for a woman who injured her neck and back when she slipped on a wet floor in a supermarket, $1,375,000 and $1,350,000 in supermarket slip and fall claims, $1,300,000 for a victim of a slip and fall in a building with broken stairway lights and multiple high-six-figure settlements slip and fall injuries on sideways, stairwells, and retail establishments throughout the city. Our personal injury lawyers in Manhattan leave no detail to chance when pursuing the best outcomes for our clients.

CAR ACCIDENTS

Manhattan’s streets are notorious for their heavy traffic and sometimes aggressive drivers. Serious car accidents frequently result from driver carelessness and forms of negligence, such as drunk driving, speeding, driver distraction, fatigue, failure to yield right-of-way, and other infractions. These crashes often cause severe personal injuries that can have profound effects on a victim’s life and livelihood. David Resnick & Associates, P.C., is committed to helping people who get hurt by car accidents in Manhattan.

For example, we’ve developed a record of successes in car accident cases in New York, including a recent $1,900,000 crash settlement and $300,000 for a man who hurt his shoulder in a rear-end car accident. If you have been injured in a vehicle collision, our skilled Manhattan personal injury lawyers will review your claim during a free, confidential case evaluation and alert you immediately whether your claim can move forward with our law firm’s help so you know right away whether you have a viable case.

PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

More people travel by foot in Manhattan than elsewhere in the United States. With so many locals, tourists, and visitors on business walking the streets, pedestrian accidents happen with tragic frequency. When a vehicle collides with a pedestrian, the person on foot often suffers severe injuries. The New York City Department of Transportation reports that pedestrians are ten times more likely than vehicle occupants to die in a crash. When a motorist’s negligence is behind a pedestrian accident in Manhattan, the lawyers at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., have the experience and resources to seek maximum compensation.

For example, our successes include $600,000 for a man who injured his neck when he was struck by a car and $535,000 for a child who injured his leg when he was hit by a vehicle as he was crossing the street behind an ice cream truck. Our Manhattan personal injury attorneys know that getting injured as a pedestrian often means recovering from catastrophic injuries that take time and hard work to get your life back on track. We want to help, starting with a free consultation.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

Many commuters find motorcycles a convenient way to get around Manhattan, while others enjoy the freedom of riding. While riding a motorcycle has many plusses, safety is not one of them. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to suffering severe injuries or death in collisions with other vehicles. Although other motorists are at fault for many motorcycle accidents, insurance companies often try to shift the blame to the biker by playing up stereotypes about motorcyclists.

The personal injury lawyers at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., stand up for the rights of motorcyclists who were hurt through the negligence of others. For example, we secured $350,000 for the estate of a man killed in a motorcycle accident and worked tirelessly to ensure his family was afforded the time they needed to grieve. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by a negligent driver, contact our dedicated Manhattan personal injury attorneys for help today. There is never a fee to speak with our lawyers and no attorney fees at all if we do not win your case.

BUS ACCIDENTS

Many types of buses travel throughout Manhattan. These include city buses carrying commuters, buses taking tourists on sightseeing trips around the city, school buses transporting students, and charter buses and inter-city buses.

Buses are one of the most common forms of transportation for commuters to get from the subway to their workplaces throughout the city. Bus accidents can injure not only occupants of the bus itself but also pedestrians and people in other vehicles. Whether you were onboard at the time of the crash, standing on the street, riding in a taxi or other vehicle, our Manhattan personal injury lawyers want to hear how your injuries occurred so we can help you hold the liable party — or combination of parties — accountable for your complete financial recovery.

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

While tractor-trailers are rarer in Manhattan, many other types of commercial vehicles—including delivery trucks, sanitation trucks, box trucks, and refrigerated trucks—travel the city’s busy streets daily, transporting goods to restaurants, grocery stores, bodegas, and tourist destinations.

Due to their larger size and heavier weight, trucks can cause severe injuries to pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers in passenger vehicles. Truck drivers face intense pressure from their employers to make timely deliveries, leading to speeding, fatigue, aggressive driving, and other hazards. When these and other forms of negligence result in an accident, victims may be entitled to significant compensation from potentially several sources.

Our skilled personal injury lawyers in Manhattan will review your case during a free consultation and outline all potentially liable parties to ensure we seek maximum compensation for your unique claim.

TAXI ACCIDENTS

Yellow cabs are so standard in Manhattan that they are one of the unofficial symbols of the city. More than 13,500 medallion taxis making 109,231 trips daily carry passengers throughout Manhattan and the other boroughs of New York. With so many taxis on the streets, accidents are relatively common. Last year, 4% of all motor vehicle accidents in the city involved a taxi, with about 11 car accidents that involved a taxi per day. This means close to 4,000 crashes involved a cab.

Some victims of taxi accidents are the fare-paying passengers themselves, while others include people in other vehicles and people walking. Motorists traveling in a taxi — or injured in another car, on foot, bicycle, or another mode of transportation — should be aware of the potential for an accident and be sure to understand their rights to compensation if a crash happens.

If you have been hurt in or by a taxi in New York City, contact our dedicated personal injury lawyers in Manhattan today to discuss your legal rights and options during a free consultation.

SUBWAY ACCIDENTS

New Yorkers and visitors rely on the city’s famous subway system to travel to Manhattan and other boroughs. Although trains are usually an efficient and safe way to get around underground, accidents happen in New York’s subway system. In addition to accidents involving the trains themselves, many people are injured due to dangerous station conditions. If you have been hurt on the Subway, it is critical to get help from an experienced Manhattan personal injury lawyer like those at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., as these accidents usually have a very short deadline for filing a claim.

WORKPLACE & CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

Hundreds of thousands work in Manhattan daily, including many who commute into the city from the outer boroughs or even surrounding states like New Jersey and Connecticut. Anyone can get hurt on any job, though certain lines of work are more dangerous than others.

Construction sites are among Manhattan’s most hazardous workplaces. Victims of workplace accidents are typically entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In some cases—particularly those involving accidents on Manhattan construction sites—injured workers may also be able to recover additional compensation through a lawsuit against the parties responsible for the accident.

Our skilled personal injury attorneys in Manhattan at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., work hard to uncover all potential sources of recovery for injured workers — including a recent $3,200,000 settlement we recovered. Contact us today to learn how we can help you get your life back on track.

WRONGFUL DEATH

Tragically, some accidents in Manhattan result in the ultimate personal injury: death. The surviving family members of someone who dies in an accident caused by someone else’s death may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death claim against the responsible parties.

New York law sets out specific requirements regarding who can bring a wrongful death claim, what damages can be recovered, and the timeline for filing. The legal team at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., offers compassionate legal assistance to grieving families during the difficult time after a loved one dies in an accident. Our trusted personal injury attorneys in Manhattan are dedicated to helping survivors seek justice for their lost relatives, starting with a free consultation.

What to Expect When You Contact Our Manhattan Personal Injury Law Firm

Exceptional client service, frequent communication, candid advice, and solid legal advocacy are the hallmarks of David Resnick & Associates, P.C. We have built our Manhattan legal practice on respect, compassion, and devotion to securing justice for victims of serious personal injuries.

When you contact David Resnick & Associates, P.C., you can expect to be treated with the concern and urgency your case deserves. We offer free consultations and claim evaluations to victims of personal injuries in Manhattan. During the consultation, we will take the time to understand what happened in your situation entirely. We will listen to your story and advise you about your legal options.

In many accident cases, our law firm works with investigators, accident reconstruction specialists, and others to investigate what happened in the accident. We also frequently call on medical experts to review the medical records of accident victims. Our firm also assists personal injury victims with seeking proper treatment for their conditions.

We will answer all your questions about your case and provide honest advice about your options for recovering compensation.

Examples of Some Questions You May Have For US Include:

• Do I have a case?
• How much is my case worth?
• How much do your legal services cost?
• Should I accept the insurance company’s settlement offer?
• How can I pay my medical bills?
• The driver who hit me was uninsured. Can I still get compensation?
• Do I have to go to court?
• Can my employer fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
• I think I may have been partly at fault. Can I still recover the damages?
• Have you handled cases similar to mine?
• How long does this process take?
• Will you be available to answer my questions as the case proceeds?

The Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyers at David Resnick & Associates Will Be There Every Step of The Way

If you retain our firm to represent you, we appreciate your putting your future in our hands. We honor that trust with a dedication to delivering outstanding service that includes the following commitments:

• Providing you with frequent updates about your case and our progress.
• Make sure we are available to answer your questions when they arise.
• Serving as your advocate, dealing with insurance companies, courts, law enforcement officers, and others on your behalf. We will be your voice in such interactions unless we mutually decide that it is in your best interest to do otherwise.
• Offering assistance with practical matters, such as finding medical specialists who can deliver the treatment you need.
• Delivering straightforward advice about the critical decisions you must make in your case, such as agreeing to a settlement offer.
• Vigorously defending your right to compensation, both at the negotiation table and in the courtroom if necessary.
• Standing at your side and supporting you for the duration of your case.

Possible Damages Available in Manhattan Personal Injury Cases

You may be worried about the cost of hiring a lawyer. At David Resnick & Associates, P.C., our personal injury attorneys in Manhattan understand this concern. We don’t want money to stand between accident victims and the justice they deserve. That’s why we handle virtually all personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis.

What does that mean for you? It means you owe us nothing for our legal services unless and until we recover compensation on your behalf. If we successfully recover your money, our legal fees will be based on an agreed-upon portion of your financial recovery.

Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to a variety of damages, including the following examples:

• All medical expenses related to the injuries suffered in the accident, including future medical expenses.
• Lost wages and earnings due to the accident, both past and future.
• Compensation for the physical and emotional pain and suffering you endured as a result of your injuries.
• Rehabilitation and assistive care expenses.
• Loss of enjoyment of life and loss of consortium.
• Property damage.
• Punitive damages in cases of particularly egregious conduct.

The Manhattan personal injury lawyers at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., are skilled at evaluating injury claims and have a track record of getting results for our clients. We understand the disruption a severe personal injury can have on your life. We have helped many families in Manhattan move forward after a serious accident. We work hard to see you obtain the resources you need to recover fully if someone else’s negligence or fault injures you.