Manhasset Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Manhasset Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

Manhasset is one of Long Island's most affluent and well-known North Shore communities, part of the historic Gold Coast area of Nassau County. Home to North Shore University Hospital — a flagship facility of the Northwell Health system and one of the largest employers on Long Island — as well as the upscale Americana Manhasset shopping center and a bustling commercial corridor along Northern Boulevard, Manhasset combines residential elegance with significant economic activity. With heavy traffic on Northern Boulevard, the Long Island Expressway, and Shelter Rock Road, accidents are an unfortunate reality. When they happen, a skilled personal injury attorney does more than file paperwork — they become your advocate, challenging insurers and fighting for full compensation.

Manhasset's status as a major healthcare hub makes medical malpractice cases particularly relevant. Surgical errors, misdiagnoses, emergency room negligence, and birth injuries at North Shore University Hospital require attorneys who understand both the medicine and the law — and who can stand up to the well-funded legal teams that large hospital systems employ. Catastrophic injuries from these events demand aggressive, experienced representation.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Manhasset

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 Manhasset and across Nassau County, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on Northern Boulevard, the Long Island Expressway, Shelter Rock Road, and Plandome Road
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents near the Manhasset LIRR station, Northern Boulevard shopping areas, and Americana Manhasset
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries at Americana Manhasset, commercial properties, parking lots, and the hospital campus
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6)
• ✓ Medical malpractice at North Shore University Hospital (Northwell Health), surgical centers, and medical offices throughout the community
• ✓ Bicycle accidents on local roads and cycling routes through Manhasset and the North Shore
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Manhasset parks, sidewalks, and residential neighborhoods
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for Manhasset 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 LIE highway pileups to hospital negligence that changes lives forever. Our attorneys are equipped to challenge insurance companies and hospital defense teams that aggressively minimize claims, backed by expert witnesses, medical records, and thorough evidence preservation strategies.

Employment Law for Manhasset Workers

Manhasset's economy is dominated by healthcare at the Northwell Health campus, luxury retail at Americana Manhasset and along Northern Boulevard, professional services, 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

Complex employment cases often hinge on detailed evidence. Documentation like emails, text messages, shift logs, and pay stubs can make or break a claim. Healthcare workers at Northwell Health facilities are particularly vulnerable to long hours and overtime violations. If you face harassment or unsafe conditions at a Manhasset-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 nurse injured by defective medical equipment at North Shore University Hospital could file for workers' comp while also suing the equipment manufacturer. A construction worker injured on a residential renovation project in Manhasset could pursue:

• • Workers' compensation benefits covering medical costs and partial lost wages
• • A third-party liability claim against the property owner or general 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 Manhasset 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
• ! Medical malpractice: 2.5 years from the date of the malpractice or last treatment
• ! 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

Medical records from North Shore University Hospital are time-sensitive, and hospital surveillance footage is often overwritten within weeks. 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 hospital systems and insurers. Call 516-750-0595 or use our contact form to schedule your free consultation today.