Staten Island Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Staten Island Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

Jason Tenenbaum didn't set out to create just another law firm. After years of witnessing clients feel lost in impersonal legal systems, he built a practice where compassion meets action — a firm where your case isn't a file number, it's your livelihood. Staten Island residents facing serious accidents on the Staten Island Expressway or workplace injustice in Richmond County deserve an advocate who fights as hard as they do.

After an accident, victims often grapple with mounting medical bills and uncertain futures. 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 in Staten Island Supreme Court.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle on Staten Island

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. Common cases on Staten Island include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on the Staten Island Expressway (I-278), Richmond Avenue, and surface streets throughout the borough
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents at crosswalks and near the Staten Island Ferry terminal in St. George
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries in commercial buildings, sidewalks, shopping centers, and residential properties across Richmond County
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6) at Staten Island's active development sites
• ✓ Medical malpractice at Staten Island University Hospital and other Richmond County healthcare facilities
• ✓ Bicycle accidents involving commuters and delivery cyclists throughout Staten Island's neighborhoods
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Staten Island parks, sidewalks, and residential communities
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for families who lost loved ones due to negligence in Richmond County

Consider a recent example: a delivery driver ignored a stop sign in Tompkinsville and T-boned a minivan, injuring the entire family. Faced with a slow-walking insurer, the legal team secured traffic camera footage, witness statements, and accident reconstruction reports within weeks. This evidence paved the way for a settlement covering medical costs, lost wages, and the family's emotional trauma. Thorough preparation and fast action are what separate recoveries from forfeitures.

Employment Law for Staten Island Workers

Workplace disputes rarely involve simple misunderstandings. When employers cut corners on pay, ignore harassment complaints, or retaliate against whistleblowers, Jason Tenenbaum's team steps in to level the playing field. Staten Island workers in healthcare, retail, warehousing, and construction face the same systemic violations as workers across the five boroughs:

• → Workplace discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin — a nurse fired after requesting pregnancy accommodations, a retail worker racially profiled
• → 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 — a warehouse manager denied overtime pay for 60-hour weeks is all too common

Every successful employment case starts with a thorough consultation where clients describe their situation fully — without rush — while attorneys identify legal angles and potential evidence. Beyond resolving active disputes, our attorneys also advise on contract terms, non-compete agreements, and severance packages, providing proactive guidance that helps Staten Island workers avoid costly pitfalls before they escalate.

When Personal Injury & Employment Law Intersect

Workplace injuries sometimes straddle both legal fields. A construction worker injured on a Staten Island job site 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 Staten Island's construction, healthcare, and service-industry workers.

Critical Deadlines: Don't Wait

New York's strict deadlines mean waiting too long can permanently forfeit your rights. Legal statutes of limitations impose strict timeframes — missing them means losing the ability to recover entirely.

• ! Personal injury: 3 years from the date of the accident in most cases
• ! City of New York, Staten Island Ferry, or MTA claims: 90 days to file a Notice of Claim
• ! EEOC discrimination charges: 300 days from the discriminatory act — sometimes less
• ! Surveillance footage: typically overwritten within 30–90 days — act fast to preserve it

When evaluating legal representation, consider:

• • How many similar cases have you handled in Staten Island or Richmond County courts?
• • What challenges do you anticipate in my specific situation?
• • Will you personally manage my case, or will it be delegated to another attorney?

In a field crowded with billboards and TV ads, tangible results matter most. The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. refuses to treat clients as statistics. Their focus on individual stories, combined with sharp legal tactics, makes them a standout choice for Staten Islanders. Call 516-750-0595 or use our online contact form to schedule your free consultation today.