Valley Stream Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Valley Stream Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

The Village of Valley Stream is a densely populated community of approximately 37,000 residents located at the western edge of Nassau County, directly bordering Queens. As the first major Nassau County community east of the New York City line, Valley Stream sits at the intersection of the Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and the Cross Island Parkway — some of the most heavily trafficked roadways on Long Island. The village is home to Green Acres Mall, one of Long Island's largest shopping centers, and features LIRR service connecting commuters to Penn Station. With this level of traffic and commercial activity, 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.

Valley Stream's position at the Queens-Nassau border means that many accidents occur on roadways that cross jurisdictional lines. Catastrophic injury cases — such as high-speed multi-vehicle collisions on the Southern State Parkway or severe pedestrian injuries near Green Acres Mall — require attorneys who understand the nuances of filing in the correct jurisdiction and who can coordinate with multiple insurance carriers across county lines.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and across Nassau County, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on the Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Rockaway Avenue, and Merrick Boulevard
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents near Green Acres Mall, the Valley Stream LIRR station, and at busy intersections along Sunrise Highway
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries at Green Acres Mall, retail stores, restaurants, commercial buildings, and parking lots throughout the village
• ✓ 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 Franklin Hospital (now Long Island Jewish Valley Stream)
• ✓ Bicycle accidents on village streets, Hendrickson Park paths, and along busy commercial corridors
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Valley Stream parks, residential neighborhoods, and sidewalks
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for Valley Stream families who lost loved ones due to another's negligence

Handling traumatic cases requires more than legal knowledge — it demands tenacity. Valley Stream's confluence of major parkways and high-volume retail traffic creates an elevated accident risk that surpasses many other Nassau County communities. 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 Valley Stream Workers

Valley Stream's workforce is anchored by the massive retail sector centered on Green Acres Mall and Sunrise Highway, healthcare at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital, education, construction, and service industries. Many residents also commute to New York City for work. 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 workers at Green Acres Mall and along the Sunrise Highway corridor are disproportionately affected by wage theft and overtime violations. Many part-time and hourly workers are pressured to work off the clock or denied overtime pay. If you face harassment or unsafe conditions at a Valley Stream-area workplace — whether at a mall retailer, a healthcare facility, or a restaurant — 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 warehouse worker hurt by a forklift at a Valley Stream distribution facility could file for workers' comp while also suing the equipment manufacturer. A retail employee injured due to unsafe stocking practices at a Green Acres Mall store could pursue:

• • Workers' compensation benefits covering medical costs and partial lost wages
• • A third-party liability claim against the property owner or equipment manufacturer
• • 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 Valley Stream 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 the Village of Valley Stream or other 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

Valley Stream's position on the Queens-Nassau border means accidents on the Southern State Parkway or Cross Island Parkway may involve jurisdictional questions about where to file. Our attorneys ensure every form is filed on time in the correct court, whether that's Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola or a New York City 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.