Personal Injury Lawyers in New York City

Construction accidents: Construction sites are dangerous, and workers must take every precaution to protect themselves on the job. Employers must provide construction workers with safety equipment such as harnesses, hard hats, gloves, etc., but they are often not worn or connected to an anchor point. Regardless of your experience in construction, you can become seriously injured if safety measures are not in place. Our New York construction law attorneys routinely handle catastrophic injury cases resulting from construction site negligence.

If you are hurt on or near a construction site, you can potentially face a long recovery, medical expenses, and lost wages. An example of one of our $20 million dollar construction accident verdicts shows just how dangerous construction work can be. Our experienced New York construction accident attorneys help you obtain justice and compensation for your injuries and get you on the road to recovery.

Car accidents: are sudden but can last a lifetime, changing your life and impacting your family forever. Our experienced New York auto accident lawyers understand how violent a collision can be. We work for you to secure automobile and no-fault insurance claims from your automobile insurance and seek additional compensation from the other driver's insurance. Moreover, if the cause of the accident was the other driver's negligence, a defective vehicle, or an improper road design, our attorneys aim to compensate you for your injuries in a court of law. One case in particular is a $16 million dollar trial verdict for a 9-year-old girl injured in a motor vehicle crash due to a defective seat belt design that left her a quadriplegic. We have more than 80 years of combined experience helping car accident victims in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx and surrounding areas move forward in a positive way after a serious accident. Our Firm litigates all types of car accidents.

Slip, trip and fall accidents: If you slip, trip or fall from a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else's property, you need the help of an experienced New York City slip and fall lawyer. Our attorneys know the ins-and-outs of laws governing owners of businesses and residential property that protect individuals hurt on these properties from a fall. An example of this, is a client that Marc Freund represented that was awarded 13 million in a Bronx stair fall. We enforce the responsibility of property owners to maintain safe and clean environments for employees and the public.

Wrongful death: When a person dies because of another's intentional act, negligence, or recklessness, the decedent's family may file a lawsuit for wrongful death. The husband, wife, children, and parents can pursue legal action for wrongful death within two years of the decedent's death. If you suspect the wrongful death of a family member, talk to a leading New York City wrongful death attorney at Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman about your loss. Our attorneys are committed to obtaining justice and maximum compensation for victims and families.

Truck accidents: Our New York City attorneys have extensive experience in representing those injured in truck accidents. A passenger car is no match for an 18-wheeler or commercial semi- truck and injuries sustained from an accident involving a tractor trailer can be devastating. The driver is not always the at fault party. The truck could have been loaded incorrectly or improperly secured. Also, regular safety inspections may have not been performed leading to malfunction and cause. Any number of negligent acts can lead to an innocent person being catastrophically injured. Our Firm will staunchly defend your rights in the following types of truck accidents:

At Lipsig, Shapey Manus & Moverman, we know how to investigate truck accidents. It may take several weeks or months of work to discover the truth behind your accident. This is time and effort you cannot afford on your own, especially if you are recovering from serious injuries and missing time from your own job. Our lawyers will assume the responsibility of making sure the responsible parties are identified and held to account.

Medical malpractice: Our New York City medical malpractice lawyers have the resources and legal savvy necessary to weather a tumultuous medical malpractice lawsuit with ease. If you or someone you love has been injured due to the negligence of a medical professional, you may be entitled to compensation. However, don't wait too long. In New York, you must bring a lawsuit within two years and six months of the medical mistake. If the error results in a foreign object in the body, you have from one year of its discovery to file a lawsuit. Medical negligence and malpractice cases we handle include:

Don't try to evaluate the claim yourself or negotiate with the doctor, hospital, or insurance companies. Our New York medical malpractice attorneys conduct a thorough and exhaustive investigation into every detail of your injury in order to prepare the strongest case. We understand the intricacies of medical malpractice cases and have a long track record of success obtaining justice and maximum compensation for those injured by medical negligence in New York.