Freeport Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Freeport Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

The Village of Freeport is one of Nassau County's most distinctive communities — a vibrant, diverse village known for its Nautical Mile waterfront district, active commercial fishing heritage, and easy LIRR access to Manhattan. With roughly 43,000 residents and bustling corridors like Sunrise Highway, Atlantic Avenue, and South Main Street, Freeport sees significant daily traffic and commercial activity. When accidents happen — whether a multi-car collision on Sunrise Highway or a slip and fall at a Nautical Mile restaurant — a skilled personal injury attorney does more than file paperwork. They become your advocate, investigating every detail and fighting for full compensation.

Freeport's waterfront economy creates unique injury scenarios. Catastrophic injury cases — such as dock accidents, boating injuries, and severe falls at waterfront establishments — require attorneys who understand premises liability in commercial settings, the complexities of maritime-adjacent claims, and the specific challenges of preserving evidence near water.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Freeport

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 Freeport and across Nassau County, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on Sunrise Highway, Atlantic Avenue, the Meadowbrook Parkway, and South Main Street
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents near the Freeport LIRR station, the Nautical Mile, and busy intersections throughout the village
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries at Nautical Mile restaurants, docks, commercial properties, and parking lots along Sunrise Highway
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6)
• ✓ Medical malpractice at area hospitals, urgent care clinics, and medical offices throughout the village
• ✓ Bicycle accidents on local roads and the growing cycling routes through Freeport and neighboring communities
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Freeport parks, sidewalks, and residential neighborhoods
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for Freeport 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 waterfront injuries at the Nautical Mile to high-speed collisions on Sunrise Highway. Our attorneys are equipped to challenge insurance companies that aggressively minimize claims, backed by expert witnesses, medical records, and thorough evidence preservation strategies.

Employment Law for Freeport Workers

Freeport's economy is anchored by the Nautical Mile's restaurants and entertainment venues, commercial fishing operations, retail along Sunrise Highway and Atlantic Avenue, healthcare, and a large commuter workforce. 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 the restaurant and hospitality industry along the Nautical Mile

Complex employment cases often hinge on detailed evidence. Documentation like emails, text messages, shift logs, and pay stubs can make or break a claim. Freeport's restaurant and fishing industries are particularly prone to wage theft and tip violations. If you face harassment or unsafe conditions at a Freeport-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 commercial fisherman hurt while using defective equipment could file for workers' comp while also suing the equipment manufacturer. A restaurant worker burned due to faulty kitchen equipment at a Nautical Mile establishment could pursue:

• • Workers' compensation benefits covering medical costs and partial lost wages
• • A third-party liability claim against the equipment manufacturer for defective products
• • 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 Freeport 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

Evidence disappears quickly — especially security camera footage from Nautical Mile businesses and Freeport LIRR station platforms. Our attorneys move fast to preserve critical evidence while building the strongest possible case. 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.