Bay Shore Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Bay Shore Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

Bay Shore is a hamlet in the Town of Islip on Suffolk County's South Shore, home to roughly 26,000 residents and known for its scenic Great South Bay waterfront, the Fire Island ferry terminal, and an increasingly vibrant downtown district. As the gateway to Fire Island and a commuter hub served by the LIRR, Bay Shore sees significant daily traffic along Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, and the Southern State Parkway. Accidents are a reality of life in a busy waterfront community — and when they happen, a skilled personal injury attorney becomes your advocate, investigating the incident, challenging lowball insurance offers, and fighting for fair compensation.

Bay Shore's ongoing downtown revitalization has brought new restaurants, shops, and mixed-use developments — along with construction activity and heavier foot traffic. Catastrophic injuries from construction sites, traffic accidents at congested intersections, and boating incidents on the Great South Bay require attorneys who combine legal expertise with genuine compassion. Our Huntington Station office is a quick trip north from Bay Shore, and we serve clients throughout the legal process.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Bay Shore

Personal injury law holds negligent parties accountable when their actions or inaction cause harm. In Bay Shore and across Suffolk County, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on Sunrise Highway, the Southern State Parkway, Montauk Highway, and Fifth Avenue
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents in the downtown district, near the LIRR station, and at busy intersections along Main Street
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries at the Fire Island ferry terminal, restaurants, shops, marinas, and commercial properties
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6) — particularly at downtown development projects
• ✓ Medical malpractice at Southside Hospital, local clinics, and healthcare providers serving Bay Shore
• ✓ Boating and watercraft accidents on the Great South Bay, including collisions, dock injuries, and ferry-related incidents
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Bay Shore parks, sidewalks, and residential neighborhoods
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for Bay Shore families who lost loved ones due to another's negligence

Handling traumatic cases requires more than legal knowledge — it demands tenacity. Our attorneys are equipped to challenge insurance companies that aggressively minimize clients' claims, backed by expert witnesses, medical records, and thorough evidence preservation strategies.

Employment Law for Bay Shore Workers

Bay Shore's economy spans healthcare (Southside Hospital is a major employer), hospitality, retail, marine services, construction, and education. An employment lawyer helps workers navigate disputes including unpaid overtime, safety violations, and wrongful terminations. We enforce protections under federal and state law, including:

• → Workplace discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin
• → Wrongful termination in violation of state and federal anti-discrimination statutes
• → Pregnancy discrimination and violations of New York's expanded Paid Family Leave Act
• → Employer retaliation against workers who report harassment, safety violations, or fraud
• → Wage and hour violations including unpaid overtime, tip theft, and worker misclassification — especially common in healthcare, hospitality, and marine industries

Complex employment cases often hinge on detailed evidence. Documentation like emails, text messages, shift logs, and pay stubs can make or break a claim. If you face harassment or unsafe conditions at a Bay Shore-area workplace, report it in writing immediately and keep copies of everything. A lawyer can then help file claims with the EEOC or New York's Division of Human Rights.

When Personal Injury & Employment Law Intersect

An injury at work might involve two legal paths: workers' compensation and a personal injury lawsuit. For instance, a hospital worker at Southside Hospital injured by defective equipment could file for workers' comp while also suing the equipment manufacturer. A marina worker hurt by a dock collapse could pursue:

• • Workers' compensation benefits covering medical costs and partial lost wages
• • A third-party liability claim against the property owner or maintenance contractor
• • A pain and suffering claim to recover additional damages not covered by workers' comp

Coordinating these claims requires careful timing to maximize compensation without conflicting filings. Our firm's dual expertise in both fields ensures Bay Shore clients don't leave money on the table by pursuing only one avenue of recovery.

Critical Deadlines: Don't Wait

Legal deadlines — statutes of limitations — impose strict timeframes for filing claims. Missing them forfeits your rights entirely.

• ! Personal injury: 3 years from the date of the accident in most cases
• ! Municipal claims: 90 days to file a Notice of Claim against a government entity
• ! EEOC discrimination charges: 300 days from the discriminatory act — sometimes less
• ! Surveillance footage: typically overwritten within 30-90 days — act fast to preserve it

Bay Shore is a community that works hard and deserves aggressive representation when injury or injustice strikes. The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. levels the playing field against well-funded opponents. Call 516-750-0595 or use our contact form to schedule your free consultation today.