Great Neck Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Great Neck Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

Great Neck is one of Long Island's most renowned communities, situated on the peninsula that forms the northern shore of Manhasset Bay in Nassau County. Part of the storied Gold Coast, Great Neck encompasses a collection of villages and hamlets — including Kings Point, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Saddle Rock, and Thomaston — known for tree-lined streets, upscale homes, and a thriving commercial corridor along Northern Boulevard and Middle Neck Road. With the busy Great Neck LIRR station funneling thousands of commuters daily and Northern Boulevard carrying high-speed traffic between Queens and Nassau County, accidents are an unfortunate reality. When they happen, 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.

Great Neck's proximity to North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset — part of the Northwell Health system — means medical malpractice cases are especially relevant for area residents. Catastrophic injury cases — such as surgical errors, delayed diagnoses, and emergency room mistakes — require attorneys who understand both the medicine and the law, who can retain the right expert witnesses, and who can build cases that stand up to hospital defense teams.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Great Neck

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 Great Neck and across Nassau County, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on Northern Boulevard, Middle Neck Road, the Long Island Expressway, and Cross Island Parkway approaches
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents near the Great Neck LIRR station, Great Neck Plaza shopping district, and school zones
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries in retail stores, restaurants, commercial buildings, and parking lots along Northern Boulevard and Middle Neck Road
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6) on residential renovation and commercial projects
• ✓ Medical malpractice at North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health facilities, and medical offices throughout the Great Neck peninsula
• ✓ Bicycle accidents on local roads and along the waterfront areas of Kings Point and Great Neck Estates
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Great Neck parks, sidewalks, and residential neighborhoods
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for Great Neck 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 high-speed collisions on Northern Boulevard to LIRR commuter injuries. 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 Great Neck Workers

Great Neck's workforce spans healthcare at nearby Northwell Health facilities, professional services including law firms and financial advisors, retail and dining along Middle Neck Road and Northern Boulevard, education in the highly regarded Great Neck school district, and residential service industries. 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

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 Great Neck-area workplace — whether at a medical practice, a retail establishment, or a professional office — 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 healthcare worker hurt by defective equipment at a North Shore medical facility could file for workers' comp while also suing the equipment manufacturer. A construction worker injured during a home renovation in Kings Point due to inadequate safety gear could pursue:

• • Workers' compensation benefits covering medical costs and partial lost wages
• • A third-party liability claim against the equipment supplier for defective gear
• • 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 Great Neck 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

Great Neck's position on the Queens border means some accidents may involve cross-jurisdictional complexities between Nassau County and New York City courts. Our attorneys ensure every form is filed on time in the correct court. 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.