Massapequa Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Massapequa Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

Massapequa is a thriving South Shore community in Nassau County, situated along Sunrise Highway near the Nassau-Suffolk border. An unincorporated hamlet within the Town of Oyster Bay, Massapequa is home to approximately 22,000 residents who enjoy suburban neighborhoods, the scenic Massapequa Preserve nature trail, and convenient LIRR service to Penn Station. With Sunrise Highway, the Southern State Parkway, and Merrick Road carrying heavy daily traffic through the community, and significant retail and commercial activity along the Sunrise Highway corridor, accidents and workplace disputes 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.

Massapequa sits at the crossroads of major Long Island thoroughfares, making multi-vehicle highway accidents a recurring concern. Catastrophic injury cases — such as spinal cord damage from rear-end collisions on Sunrise Highway or traumatic brain injuries from Southern State Parkway crashes — require attorneys who balance legal expertise with compassion, understanding that these cases often involve years of medical care and lifestyle adjustments.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Massapequa

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 Massapequa and across Nassau County, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on Sunrise Highway, the Southern State Parkway, Merrick Road, and Broadway
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents near the Massapequa and Massapequa Park LIRR stations, shopping areas, and school zones
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries at shopping centers along Sunrise Highway, restaurants, supermarkets, and commercial parking lots
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6) on residential and commercial projects
• ✓ Medical malpractice at local medical practices, urgent care clinics, and nearby South Nassau Communities Hospital
• ✓ Bicycle accidents along the Massapequa Preserve trail, local roads, and Sunrise Highway crossings
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Massapequa Preserve, Brady Park, residential neighborhoods, and local sidewalks
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for Massapequa families who lost loved ones due to another's negligence

Handling traumatic cases requires more than legal knowledge — it demands tenacity. Massapequa's position along major highway corridors means high-speed collisions with severe injuries are all too common. Our attorneys are equipped to challenge insurance companies that aggressively minimize claims, backed by expert witnesses, accident reconstruction specialists, medical records, and thorough evidence preservation strategies.

Employment Law for Massapequa Workers

Massapequa's workforce spans retail and service industries along the Sunrise Highway commercial corridor, healthcare, education in the Massapequa School District, construction, and small businesses throughout the community. 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

Retail and service workers along the Sunrise Highway corridor are particularly vulnerable to wage theft and overtime violations. If you face harassment or unsafe conditions at a Massapequa-area workplace — whether at a retail store, a restaurant, or a construction site — 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 collision on Sunrise Highway caused by another motorist could file for workers' comp while also suing the at-fault driver. A construction worker injured on a Massapequa job site due to inadequate scaffolding could pursue:

• • Workers' compensation benefits covering medical costs and partial lost wages
• • A third-party liability claim against the general contractor or equipment supplier
• • 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 Massapequa 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 like the Town of Oyster Bay
• ! EEOC discrimination charges: 300 days from the discriminatory act — sometimes less
• ! Surveillance footage: typically overwritten within 30-90 days — act fast to preserve it

Massapequa's location near the Nassau-Suffolk border means some accidents may involve jurisdictional considerations depending on exactly where they occurred. 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.