Flushing, Queens Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Flushing, Queens Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

Flushing is one of the most densely populated and commercially active neighborhoods in all of New York City, home to the largest Chinatown outside of Asia and a thriving hub of Korean, South Asian, and Latin American communities. Anchored by the bustling intersection of Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing serves as a major transit hub where the 7 train and the Long Island Rail Road converge — bringing hundreds of thousands of daily commuters through its streets. Adjacent to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and Citi Field, the area sees intense foot traffic, heavy vehicular congestion, and constant construction activity. When accidents and workplace disputes happen here, a skilled personal injury attorney does more than file paperwork — they become your advocate, investigating the incident, challenging lowball insurance offers, and fighting for fair compensation.

Catastrophic injury cases — such as spinal cord damage from construction falls or traumatic brain injuries from collisions on Northern Boulevard — require attorneys who balance legal expertise with compassion. These cases often involve years of medical care and lifestyle adjustments, which means lawyers must listen closely to their clients' needs while building a rock-solid case.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Flushing

Personal injury law exists to hold negligent parties accountable. When someone suffers harm due to another's actions — or inaction — this legal framework provides a path to recover medical costs, lost income, and compensation for physical and emotional trauma. In Flushing and across Queens County, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on Northern Boulevard, the Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Expressway, Main Street, and congested local roads
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents at the crowded Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue intersection, near the 7 train stations, and along Flushing's dense commercial corridors
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries in shopping malls, grocery stores, restaurants, apartment building lobbies, and on poorly maintained sidewalks
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6) — particularly common amid Flushing's rapid residential and commercial development
• ✓ Medical malpractice at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens (formerly New York Hospital Queens), urgent care clinics, and healthcare providers across the neighborhood
• ✓ Bicycle and e-bike accidents involving cyclists and delivery workers on Flushing's congested streets and near Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Kissena Park, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, and residential areas
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for Flushing families who lost loved ones due to another's negligence

Handling traumatic cases requires more than legal knowledge — it demands tenacity. Lawyers representing injury victims frequently encounter harrowing circumstances, from multi-vehicle collisions on the Van Wyck to fatal construction falls. Our attorneys are equipped to challenge insurance companies that aggressively minimize our clients' claims, backed by expert witnesses, medical records, and thorough evidence preservation strategies.

Employment Law for Flushing Workers

Flushing's economy is powered by its extraordinary concentration of restaurants, retail shops, healthcare at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, small businesses, construction, and service industries. Many workers in Flushing are immigrants who may be especially vulnerable to exploitation. 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, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religion — particularly impactful in Flushing's diverse, immigrant-driven workforce
• → 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 wage theft
• → Wage and hour violations including unpaid overtime, tip theft in restaurants, cash-pay schemes, and worker misclassification — pervasive issues in Flushing's service sector

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 Flushing-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, often securing back pay or reinstatement.

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 delivery driver hurt in a crash on Northern Boulevard caused by another driver could file for workers' comp while also suing the at-fault motorist. A construction worker injured at one of Flushing's many development sites due to inadequate safety gear could pursue:

• • Workers' compensation benefits covering medical costs and partial lost wages
• • A third-party liability claim against the general contractor or equipment supplier for defective scaffolding
• • 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 Flushing 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
• ! NYC municipal claims: 90 days to file a Notice of Claim against New York City or the MTA
• ! EEOC discrimination charges: 300 days from the discriminatory act — sometimes less
• ! Surveillance footage: typically overwritten within 30-90 days — act fast to preserve it

Forward-thinking law firms recognize that legal struggles often impact mental health as well. A construction worker battling depression after an injury might need therapy referrals alongside legal help. Our firm views holistic support as part of effective representation. The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. plays a vital role in leveling the playing field — especially against well-funded opponents. Call 516-750-0595 or use our contact form to schedule your free consultation today.