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Alex Shulman
Injuries can be especially frustrating when they are caused by someone else’s careless actions. You may be entitled to compensation if you were injured in the Bronx and someone else is at fault. Shulman & Hill can help.
Our Bronx personal injury lawyers are committed to justice for victims involved in all types of accidents. As proud New Yorkers, we’re committed to helping our fellow community members and we have a large and diverse staff dedicated to obtaining the best possible results in your case.
Call us at 212-221-1000 to schedule a free consultation and learn more.
Why Choose Shulman & Hill?
Shulman & Hill is proud to be a top injury law firm in New York City. Our attorneys are dedicated to aggressively protecting your rights.
We’ve won over $700 million in compensation for our past clients. Our team offers personalized attention to make sure you feel supported throughout your case.
We also work on a contingency fee basis, which means you assume no financial risk when hiring our attorneys. You won’t owe any upfront retainers or hourly rates. We only get paid based on results. We’re also happy to offer prospective clients free case reviews so they can learn more about us and ask questions at no cost or obligation.
At Shulman & Hill, we know how to achieve results. Consider some of our case victories for past clients:
- $1.6 million for a union bus driver who slipped and fell in an icy parking lot
- $1 million for a driver struck by a vehicle
- $625,000 for a delivery driver hit by a commercial vehicle
Every case includes unique factors. While we cannot guarantee a specific result, we will do everything possible to secure the highest amount available in your situation.
How Can a Bronx Personal Injury Lawyer at Our Firm Help You?
When bills and challenges pile up after your accident, our Bronx injury attorneys know exactly what to do. We’re local experts with law offices in all five boroughs as well as on Long Island.
We’re ready to step in and handle your case from start to finish. We will:
- Determine liability: Our attorneys will investigate the cause of your accident and identify the at-fault party.
- Gather evidence supporting your case: We draw on our expertise and New York connections to gather documents, footage, and eyewitness statements that support your damages
- Determine fair compensation: We begin the process by quantifying your losses and valuing your claim.
- Negotiate with insurance companies: Our attorneys have experience facing off against powerful insurers. We will stand firm against low settlement offers or refusals to pay and fight for what you deserve.
- File a lawsuit if necessary: If negotiating a fair settlement proves impossible, we will file with the court and show the insurance companies we mean business. After further negotiation, many lawsuits settle out of court, but we are ready to go to trial if necessary.
Our skilled personal injury attorneys will guide you every step of the way. We carefully explain the path ahead and can answer any questions you have as your case progresses.
We know having easy access to your attorney is essential. Our Bronx office—conveniently located near Mercy College and Montefiore Westchester Square—is easy to reach by car or public transit.
Testimonials From Past Clients
Take a look at what some former clients said about partnering with our firm.
“I am both satisfied and relieved with the results this extremely professional and reliable firm did… They handled everything on their own, and always put a great deal of effort to ensure my comfort and best interest… I highly recommend them to anyone, and will seek their counsel in the future.”
– Akila B.
“The best law firm in NYC! They explain everything to you, and they are very generous and helpful… I highly recommend the Shulman & Hill law firm.”
– Davis C.
What Compensation Is Available in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Your Bronx personal injury attorney can help you pursue damages for:
- Past and future health care costs: Emergency medical treatment, diagnostic testing, surgeries, hospital stays, follow-up care, and any other expenses related to your injury
- Lost wages and reduced earning potential: Income you lost out on because of your injury, as well as future wages that may be reduced by the injury’s anticipated impact on your work or career advancement
- Pain and suffering: Physical and emotional distress related to your accident and injuries
Our lawyers calculate pain and suffering based on the severity of your accident and its overall impact on your life. As local experts, we have an extensive network of experts and resources to help us quantify these losses.
You may be able to recover compensation even if you’re partially to blame for your accident. New York follows pure comparative negligence, meaning you can recover damages even if you are mostly at fault. Your award will just be reduced in proportion to your share of the blame.
For example, if you are 60 percent at fault and the court awards you $100,000, you would receive 40 percent, or $40,000.
Does Your Bronx Accident Qualify for a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
You may qualify to file a personal injury lawsuit if you were injured in an accident that resulted from someone else’s negligence.
Our personal injury attorneys work in the Bronx and have extensive experience with multiple types of accident cases. If you lost a loved one in an accident, we can also help you file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Here are a few of the most common accident types we handle:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, over 2.6 million vehicle accident injuries are treated in emergency rooms across the U.S. annually. If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, we can help.
Our lawyers have successfully handled numerous car, motorcycle, and truck accident cases.
Pedestrian and Bike Accidents
In the Bronx, pedestrians and cyclists frequently share crowded streets with motor vehicles, and when crashes happen, they’re often the ones most seriously hurt. For instance, in 2023 alone, motor vehicle accidents in the Bronx caused 1,438 pedestrian injuries and 493 bicyclist injuries. Three bicyclists and 18 pedestrians lost their lives.
If you were injured or lost a loved one in a bicycle accident in the Bronx, our trusted attorneys can help.
Premises Liability
Property owners are responsible for keeping their premises safe for visitors. This includes keeping up with repairs, removing snow and ice in the winter, and installing signage to warn guests of slippery floors. If a property owner or their agents know or should know about a hazard and fail to address it, they may be liable for injuries.
You may be eligible to file a premises liability lawsuit if you suffered a slip-and-fall or other preventable injury on someone else’s property, including a store or restaurant. Contact our skilled attorneys to learn more.
Workplace Accidents
Every worker should expect a safe job site, especially in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing. Accidents are often the result of failures in safety protocol, from insufficient safety training to faulty equipment.
Our attorneys are available if you have been injured in a construction accident or other workplace incident in the Bronx. If appropriate, we can help you file a workers’ compensation claim and potentially a third-party liability lawsuit.
If your injuries or health condition prevent you from returning to work, our Bronx Social Security Disability lawyers can guide you through the process of securing long-term disability benefits.
Other Types of Accidents
An accident can happen anywhere in New York, including on the city’s 665 miles of subway track. A recent study counted 106 accidental train-human collisions in a single year, including 26 fatalities, 19 incapacitating injuries, and 26 non-incapacitating injuries occured in 2019 alone.
Negligence can be a factor in train accidents, animal attacks, and almost any other type of accident. If you believe someone else was at fault for your injuries, regardless of where in the Bronx they happened, our attorneys are here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions in a Personal Injury Case
Personal injury cases often leave victims with more questions than answers. Our Bronx attorneys want to make sure you get answers.
Will I Have to Go to Court?
Many of our clients never set foot inside a courtroom. Insurance companies and individual defendants often prefer to settle outside of court, as going to trial tends to be more expensive and prolongs the legal process.
However, not all defendants are willing to offer a fair settlement. If that happens, our attorneys will guide you through every step of the legal process while working to minimize stress. Our goal is to secure the compensation you deserve as efficiently and effectively as possible.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?
New York’s statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is three years. The clock typically starts running on the accident date, but some exceptions exist.
For example, if you discovered your injury after the initial incident, the statute of limitations may begin on the date you learned or should have learned of the injury. Delays may also be possible if the victim is mentally incapacitated or less than 18 years old. Other exceptions shorten the statute of limitations, as in cases involving a government entity.
The statute of limitations for wrongful death is two years, beginning on the date of death.
Missing your filing deadline often results in losing your right to sue, so it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
How Much Compensation Could I Receive?
Every situation is different. Our team will investigate your case’s facts and explain how much you could recover once we understand your situation.
However, injury victims can get compensation based on the following factors:
- The severity of the injuries
- The cost of your past, present, and future medical care
- The extent of your pain and suffering
- Wages you lost as a result of the accident
How Does Compensation Work if I Get Injured at My Job?
Work injuries can be complex. As explained above about construction accident injuries, you could file a workers’ compensation claim and seek benefits for your medical costs and a portion of your lost wages.
Most workers should have access to workers’ compensation benefits in New York, depending on their industry. However, if another party’s negligence led to your injury, you could also hold them responsible through a third-party lawsuit and seek additional types of compensation.
At Shuman & Hill, our attorneys are prepared to help you with a personal injury lawsuit and a workers’ comp case. We can explain the best legal pathway in your case and handle all the details for you.