Patchogue Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Patchogue Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

Patchogue is one of Suffolk County's most vibrant villages, located on the Great South Bay in the Town of Brookhaven. Known for its award-winning downtown revitalization, the historic Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, thriving restaurant scene along Main Street, and its role as a Fire Island ferry terminal, Patchogue has become a cultural and commercial hub on Long Island's South Shore. But with growth comes risk — busy roadways like Sunrise Highway and Montauk Highway, waterfront activity, and a bustling nightlife create conditions where accidents and workplace disputes occur. A skilled personal injury attorney investigates the incident, challenges lowball insurance offers, and fights for fair compensation.

The village's ongoing construction and development projects — from new mixed-use buildings along West Main Street to waterfront improvements — bring their own hazards. Catastrophic injuries from construction sites, traffic accidents at congested intersections, and boating incidents on the Great South Bay require attorneys who combine legal expertise with empathy. Our Huntington Station office serves Patchogue clients throughout the legal process.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Patchogue

Personal injury law holds negligent parties accountable when their actions or inaction cause harm. In Patchogue and across Suffolk County, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, Waverly Avenue, and the Long Island Expressway
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents in the downtown district, near the Patchogue Theatre, and at busy intersections along Main Street
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries at restaurants, bars, shops, the ferry terminal, and commercial properties
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6) — particularly at downtown development projects
• ✓ Medical malpractice at local clinics, urgent care facilities, and healthcare providers serving the Patchogue community
• ✓ Boating and watercraft accidents on the Great South Bay, including collisions, dock injuries, and ferry-related incidents
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Patchogue parks, sidewalks, and residential neighborhoods
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for Patchogue families who lost loved ones due to another's negligence

Handling traumatic cases requires more than legal knowledge — it demands tenacity. Our attorneys are equipped to challenge insurance companies that aggressively minimize our clients' claims, backed by expert witnesses, medical records, and thorough evidence preservation strategies.

Employment Law for Patchogue Workers

Patchogue's growing economy supports a workforce spanning hospitality, healthcare, retail, construction, education, and professional services. With dozens of restaurants, bars, and shops in the revitalized downtown, employment disputes involving wage theft, unpaid overtime, and unsafe conditions are common. An employment lawyer helps workers enforce their rights, 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

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 Patchogue-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.

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 restaurant worker burned by defective kitchen equipment in a Patchogue establishment could file for workers' comp while also suing the equipment manufacturer. A construction worker injured at a downtown development project 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 Patchogue 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

Patchogue deserves a law firm that fights as hard as its community works. The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. levels the playing field against well-funded opponents — whether your case involves a crash on Sunrise Highway, a slip at a downtown restaurant, or a workplace violation. Call 516-750-0595 or use our contact form to schedule your free consultation today.