Westbury Personal Injury
& Employment Lawyer

Westbury Personal Injury & Employment Attorney

The Village of Westbury is a vibrant incorporated village in central Nassau County, known for its walkable downtown centered on Post Avenue, the iconic NYCB Theatre at Westbury (formerly the Westbury Music Fair), and the nearby Old Westbury Gardens estate. With the Westbury LIRR station providing direct Oyster Bay Branch service, and major roads like Old Country Road, Post Avenue, and Jericho Turnpike carrying heavy traffic through the village, 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.

Westbury's central location in Nassau County puts it adjacent to the county seat in Mineola, where Nassau County Supreme Court hears most personal injury cases. This proximity is a strategic advantage. Catastrophic injury cases — such as severe injuries from multi-car collisions on Old Country Road or construction accidents on commercial development projects — require attorneys who balance legal expertise with compassion, understanding that these cases often involve years of medical care and profound lifestyle changes.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Westbury

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 Westbury and across Nassau County, common cases include:

• ✓ Car and truck accidents on Old Country Road, Post Avenue, Jericho Turnpike, and Meadowbrook State Parkway approaches
• ✓ Pedestrian accidents near the Westbury LIRR station, Post Avenue business district, and entertainment venue crossings
• ✓ Slip and fall injuries at the NYCB Theatre, restaurants, retail stores, commercial buildings, and parking lots throughout the village
• ✓ Construction site accidents under New York Labor Law §200, §240 (Scaffold Law), and §241(6) on commercial and residential projects
• ✓ Medical malpractice at local medical practices, urgent care clinics, and nearby hospital facilities including NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
• ✓ Bicycle accidents on village streets, Old Country Road, and residential roads throughout the Westbury area
• ✓ Dog bite injuries in Westbury parks, residential neighborhoods, and sidewalks
• ✓ Wrongful death claims for Westbury families who lost loved ones due to another's negligence

Handling traumatic cases requires more than legal knowledge — it demands tenacity. Westbury's busy intersections and high-traffic corridors make motor vehicle accidents a persistent concern, while the village's active entertainment and dining scene creates premises liability risks. Our attorneys are equipped to challenge insurance companies that aggressively minimize claims, backed by expert witnesses, medical records, and thorough evidence preservation strategies.

Employment Law for Westbury Workers

Westbury's workforce is diverse, spanning entertainment and events at the NYCB Theatre, retail and dining along Post Avenue, healthcare, light manufacturing, professional services, and education at nearby SUNY Old Westbury and the New York Institute of Technology. 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

Entertainment venue workers and restaurant staff in Westbury are particularly vulnerable to wage theft, including tip skimming and unpaid overtime during late-night shifts. If you face harassment or unsafe conditions at a Westbury-area workplace — whether at a venue, a restaurant, a retail store, or a professional office — 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 stage worker injured during event setup at the NYCB Theatre could file for workers' comp while also pursuing a claim against a negligent equipment contractor. A construction worker injured on a Westbury job site due to inadequate safety measures could pursue:

• • Workers' compensation benefits covering medical costs and partial lost wages
• • A third-party liability claim against the equipment supplier or general contractor
• • 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 Westbury 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 Westbury 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

As an incorporated village, Westbury has its own municipal government, which means claims against the village require a 90-day Notice of Claim. Our attorneys ensure every form is filed on time in the correct 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.