Queens Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Queens Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

Queens residents face the full spectrum of personal injury and employment challenges — from serious accidents on the borough's busy highways and intersections to workplace discrimination in the offices, warehouses, restaurants, and healthcare facilities that define Queens County's economy. When harm stems from another's negligence — a distracted driver on the Grand Central Parkway, a hazardous stairwell in an Astoria apartment, or a hostile work environment in Flushing — the Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. builds a compelling case for the compensation you deserve.

Personal injury cases arise when preventable accidents disrupt lives. Car crashes, slip-and-fall incidents, medical errors, and construction site injuries rank among the most common claims in Queens. Each case carries physical, emotional, and financial consequences that ripple through families and communities. A dedicated attorney handles evidence collection, communicates with insurers, and builds a structured demand backed by documentation — ensuring you aren't shortchanged by adjusters seeking to minimize your claim. If a fair settlement isn't reached, our firm is fully prepared to take your case to trial.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Queens

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 Queens, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on Queens' congested expressways, the LIE, the BQE, and surface streets near JFK and LaGuardia airports
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents at crosswalks and high-traffic intersections throughout Queens County
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries in commercial buildings, sidewalks, subway stations, and residential properties across Flushing, Astoria, and Jamaica
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6) — Queens has one of NYC's most active construction sectors
• ✓ Medical malpractice at Queens hospitals and healthcare facilities, including errors during emergency treatment
• ✓ Bicycle accidents involving delivery cyclists, daily commuters, and recreational riders throughout the borough
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Queens parks, sidewalks, and residential buildings
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for families who lost loved ones due to negligence anywhere in Queens County

Successful cases hinge on meticulous preparation: medical records, witness testimony, expert analysis, and a thorough accounting of how the injury disrupted the plaintiff's life. Seasoned attorneys guide clients through every phase — from securing police reports and preserving surveillance footage to collaborating with medical experts and negotiating with insurers. Their goal is to recover compensation covering medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Employment Law for Queens Workers

Queens is home to one of the most diverse workforces in the nation — restaurant and hospitality employees, airport and transportation workers, healthcare professionals, delivery drivers, and office staff. This vibrant workforce deserves full protection from discrimination, wage theft, and unsafe conditions. New York's expansive employment laws, including the New York State Human Rights Law and the NYC Human Rights Law, provide some of the strongest worker protections in the country. Our firm enforces those rights:

• → Workplace discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or immigration status
• → Wrongful termination in violation of state and federal anti-discrimination statutes
• → Pregnancy discrimination and violations of New York's 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 misclassification as independent contractors — particularly common in Queens' restaurant and gig-economy sectors

Recent shifts in New York law reflect stronger protections for workers. 2024 amendments expanded harassment prevention requirements for employers and heightened penalties for wage violations — underscoring the growing accountability businesses face for mistreating employees. Beyond resolving active disputes, our attorneys also advise on contract terms, noncompete agreements, and severance packages — proactive guidance that helps Queens workers avoid pitfalls before they become costly disputes.

When Personal Injury & Employment Law Intersect

Workplace injuries sometimes straddle both legal fields. A delivery driver hit by a faulty company vehicle might file for workers' compensation while also suing the vehicle manufacturer for defective brakes. Similarly, a construction worker injured due to inadequate safety gear could pursue:

• • Workers' compensation benefits through the employer's insurance
• • A third-party liability claim against the equipment supplier for defective gear
• • A catastrophic injury claim for long-term disability and loss of earning capacity

Attorneys versed in both areas navigate overlapping claims to maximize recovery — addressing immediate medical needs and long-term financial impacts simultaneously. This dual approach is a critical advantage for Queens' construction, hospitality, and gig-economy workers.

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
• ! City of New York or MTA claims: 90 days to file a Notice of Claim — this includes subway, bus, and AirTrain incidents
• ! EEOC discrimination charges: 300 days from the discriminatory act — sometimes less
• ! Surveillance footage: typically overwritten within 30–90 days — act fast to preserve it before it's gone

If workplace harm or injury has upended your life, the Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. offers free, no-obligation consultations to evaluate your Queens case. Our attorneys prioritize clients who need thorough legal guides to navigate Queens' busy legal landscape. Call 516-750-0595 or use our online contact form to schedule yours today.