Deer Park Personal
Injury Lawyer

Why The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum Stands Out

Car crashes don't just bruise the body — they rattle nerves and drain bank accounts. Chasing claims or facing court while recovering is a rough road. Our attorneys bring real advantages to every case:

Compensation That Makes a Difference

When careless driving sparks a crash, victims deserve compensation to cover the full scope of their losses. Depending on the facts of your case, a Deer Park personal injury claim may recover:

• — Medical expenses — emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, and future treatment
• — Lost wages and diminished earning capacity if injuries prevent you from returning to work
• — Pain, suffering, and emotional distress resulting from your injuries
• — Property damage to your vehicle and personal belongings
• — Out-of-pocket expenses including transportation to medical appointments
• — Loss of consortium for the impact on your family relationships

Cases hinge on injury severity and fault. Our attorneys dig deep into every accident to ensure clients receive every dollar available under the law. See our personal injury practice area for more on what we handle.

What's Behind Deer Park Crashes?

Deer Park's roads and Long Island Expressway corridor buzz with heavy traffic, making collisions more likely. While accidents happen for many reasons, our attorneys frequently see these causes in Suffolk County cases:

• — Distracted driving — cell phone use, texting, and in-car distractions
• — Speeding on the LIE, Deer Park Avenue, and local surface streets
• — Drunk or impaired driving, especially near the Route 110 corridor
• — Failure to yield at intersections and traffic signals
• — Tailgating and aggressive driving on congested Long Island roads
• — Poor road conditions, missing signage, and inadequate lighting

Our attorneys move quickly, gathering surveillance footage, police reports, and witness statements before evidence disappears. We also handle truck accidents and pedestrian accidents throughout Suffolk County.

Injuries That Linger

Car accidents deliver a range of injuries — from those that heal in weeks to conditions that require lifetime management. Deer Park residents frequently suffer:

• —Neck pain and whiplash — often underestimated and worsening over time
• —Fractured and broken bones requiring surgery or extended immobilization
• —Traumatic brain injuries and concussions with lasting cognitive effects
• —Spinal cord injuries leading to partial or total paralysis
• —Soft tissue and muscle damage that becomes chronic if untreated
• —Internal organ injuries that may not be immediately apparent after a crash

These injuries send victims to emergency rooms, surgeons, and rehabilitation specialists for weeks or years. Our attorneys partner with medical professionals across Long Island to document injuries thoroughly and secure compensation for both present and future care. We also pursue catastrophic injury claims when injuries are life-altering.

New York's No-Fault Insurance Hurdles

New York operates under a no-fault insurance system. After a crash, your own insurance typically covers medical costs and lost wages — up to policy limits — regardless of who caused the accident. But no-fault coverage excludes pain, suffering, and emotional tolls.

To sue the at-fault driver for non-economic damages, your injuries must meet New York's "serious injury" threshold. This includes permanent loss of a body organ, significant disfigurement, bone fractures, or significant limitation of a body function that has lasted at least 90 days.

Insurance companies routinely offer lowball settlements designed to close claims quickly and cheaply. The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum pushes back hard — negotiating for the full value of your case or taking it to court when insurers refuse to deal fairly. Our no-fault defense team knows every tactic insurers use.

First Steps to Protect Your Case

Right after a crash the world feels like a blur, but a few deliberate moves can make or break your case:

1. 01 Call 911 immediately — obtain a police report with an official crash report number.
2. 02 Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel fine. Some injuries appear hours or days later.
3. 03 Photograph the accident scene, vehicle damage, road conditions, and any visible injuries.
4. 04 Collect the other driver's name, license number, insurance information, and plate number.
5. 05 Get contact information from witnesses before they leave the scene.
6. 06 Contact a personal injury attorney before speaking with any insurance adjuster — anything you say can be used against you.

Related Practice Areas

In addition to car accidents, our Suffolk County attorneys handle a broad range of personal injury and employment claims:

Frequently Asked Questions