Hicksville Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Hicksville Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

Hicksville is one of Nassau County's most centrally located and commercially active communities. As a major LIRR junction hub where the Ronkonkoma and Oyster Bay branches converge, Hicksville sees tens of thousands of commuters daily. The hamlet is home to Broadway Mall, a thriving commercial district along Broadway and Old Country Road, and sits at the crossroads of the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. With roughly 42,000 residents and heavy traffic on major corridors, accidents are a daily risk. When they happen, a skilled personal injury attorney does more than file paperwork — they become your advocate, building a compelling case for full compensation.

Catastrophic injury cases — such as spinal cord injuries from crashes on the LIE or severe falls at construction sites — 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 that holds up in Nassau County Supreme Court.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Hicksville

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 Hicksville and across Nassau County, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, Old Country Road, Broadway, and Newbridge Road
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents near the Hicksville LIRR station, Broadway Mall, and busy intersections throughout the hamlet
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries at Broadway Mall, shopping centers, commercial buildings, and parking lots
• ✓ 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 hamlet
• ✓ Bicycle accidents on local roads and cycling routes through Hicksville and neighboring communities
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Hicksville parks, sidewalks, and residential neighborhoods
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for Hicksville 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 the LIE to workplace machinery accidents. 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 Hicksville Workers

Hicksville's economy is powered by retail at Broadway Mall, technology companies, healthcare providers, construction firms, and a large commuter workforce that rides the LIRR to jobs across the region. 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 Hicksville-area workplace — whether at a retail store, a construction site, or a corporate 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 retail worker hurt when a poorly maintained escalator at Broadway Mall malfunctions could file for workers' comp while also suing the mall's management company. A construction worker injured on a Hicksville job site 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 Hicksville 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 camera footage from Broadway Mall, LIRR station platforms, and busy intersections. 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.