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Ankle fractures, Lisfranc injuries, Achilles tendon rupture, calcaneus fracture, and CRPS of the foot from car accidents on Long Island. We fight for the full value of your injury under New York law §5102(d).
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Ankle and foot fractures from car accidents satisfy New York Insurance Law §5102(d)’s "fracture" category as a matter of law — no separate proof of permanence or 90-day incapacity is required to maintain a pain and suffering claim. Bimalleolar, trimalleolar, Maisonneuve, calcaneus, talus, and Lisfranc fractures all qualify. Achilles tendon rupture and peroneal tendon tears must qualify under the "permanent consequential limitation" or "significant limitation" categories, requiring goniometric documentation of permanent ankle joint functional deficit. CRPS of the foot dramatically increases claim value due to its permanence and the extensive future medical care required.
Last updated: April 2026 · Every case is unique — these ranges reflect general New York outcomes and are not guarantees.
Ankle & Foot Injury Cases We Handle
What Type of Ankle or Foot Injury Do You Have?
Bimalleolar & Trimalleolar Fractures
Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocation
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Calcaneus (Heel Bone) Fracture
Talus Fracture
CRPS of the Foot
Proven Track Record
Ankle & Foot Car Accident Results
When ankle and foot fractures are properly documented — with CT imaging, operative reports, post-surgical ROM measurements, and vocational evidence — these cases yield substantial verdicts and settlements. We know how to build and present this evidence.
$1.1M
Bimalleolar Fracture + ORIF + CRPS
T-bone collision caused bimalleolar ankle fracture requiring open reduction internal fixation with plate and screw fixation of both the fibula and medial malleolus; plaintiff developed complex regional pain syndrome of the foot post-operatively; pain management specialist documented allodynia, vasomotor instability, and permanent functional loss; plaintiff, a 38-year-old delivery driver, unable to return to driving career; vocational expert documented $510K in lifetime earning capacity loss
$740K
Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocation + Fusion
Head-on collision caused Lisfranc fracture-dislocation at the tarsometatarsal joint complex; CT scan confirmed comminuted fracture with 4mm displacement; orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon performed Lisfranc fusion; plaintiff, a 45-year-old construction foreman, documented permanent inability to tolerate prolonged weight-bearing and permanent limp; orthopedist opined permanent consequential limitation of ankle joint function under §5102(d)
$525K
Calcaneus Fracture + Subtalar Arthritis
Rear-end collision caused comminuted calcaneus (heel bone) fracture with intra-articular extension; CT confirmed Sanders Type III fracture with significant displacement; ORIF performed; plaintiff developed post-traumatic subtalar arthritis requiring calcaneal osteotomy; orthopedist documented permanent 35% limitation of subtalar motion and chronic pain with ambulation
$385K
Achilles Tendon Rupture + Surgical Repair
Frontal collision caused complete Achilles tendon rupture confirmed by MRI; orthopedic surgeon performed primary Achilles tendon repair with non-weight-bearing cast immobilization for 8 weeks; plaintiff, a 52-year-old nurse, documented permanent plantar flexion weakness and inability to perform single-leg heel rise; treating orthopedist opined permanent significant limitation of gastrocnemius-soleus complex function
$245K
Talus Fracture + Avascular Necrosis Risk
Side-impact collision caused talus neck fracture (Hawkins Type II); CT confirmed fracture with subtalar subluxation; ORIF performed with cannulated screw fixation; orthopedist documented significant limitation of ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion with documented risk of avascular necrosis of the talar body; plaintiff unable to bear weight for 3 months post-accident
$165K
Peroneal Tendon Tear + Ankle Instability
Rollover collision caused peroneal tendon longitudinal tear confirmed by MRI; arthroscopic peroneal tendon debridement and tubularization performed; plaintiff developed chronic lateral ankle instability requiring Brostrom ligament reconstruction; physiatrist documented 25% permanent limitation in ankle inversion/eversion and residual peroneal weakness on successive examinations satisfying §5102(d)
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Why Tenenbaum Law for Ankle & Foot Injury Cases
Built to Maximize Ankle & Foot Fracture Claims Under New York Law
Ankle and foot fractures from car accidents are among the most debilitating injuries a plaintiff can sustain — affecting the ability to walk, work, and perform the most basic daily activities. Jason Tenenbaum has spent 24 years litigating these cases — mastering the fracture threshold category, the Lisfranc diagnosis battle, the CRPS documentation challenge, and the occupational disability evidence that distinguishes a policy-limits settlement from an inadequate offer.
§5102(d) Fracture Category — Automatic Threshold Satisfaction
We identify the fracture category as the threshold basis for every ankle and foot fracture case, ensuring our clients are not subjected to the unnecessary burden of proving permanence when the fracture itself satisfies the threshold as a matter of law.
Lisfranc & Missed Diagnosis Investigation
We investigate whether the emergency room missed a Lisfranc injury — a common and costly diagnostic error. When missed diagnosis compounds the plaintiff’s injury, we coordinate with medical malpractice counsel to pursue all available claims.
CRPS Documentation & Future Care Valuation
We retain pain management specialists, life care planners, and vocational economists to document CRPS of the foot, quantify future treatment costs, and present the full economic impact of the plaintiff’s occupational disability to the jury or mediator.
“I broke both bones in my ankle and the insurance company offered me almost nothing. Jason’s office put together everything — the surgery records, the physical therapy notes, the expert opinion on my permanent limitation — and fought them all the way through. The settlement was more than ten times their first offer. I can’t thank them enough.”
Marcus T.
Bimalleolar Fracture — Northern State Parkway
Legal Analysis
How Car Accidents Cause Ankle and Foot Injuries on Long Island
Ankle and foot injuries in car accidents are caused by a combination of direct impact forces, bracing mechanisms, and dashboard intrusion. Understanding how the collision forces reach the ankle and foot is essential both for the medical diagnosis and for reconstructing the accident mechanism in litigation.
The most common mechanism of ankle fracture in a car accident is direct dashboard or floorboard impact. In a frontal or offset frontal collision, the vehicle structure deforms and intrudes into the occupant compartment. The foot, which is positioned on the brake or floor, is suddenly compressed against the deforming floor panel or firewall. This axial loading mechanism produces calcaneus fractures (heel bone fractures) when the force is transmitted along the long axis of the tibia and through the heel. When the foot is positioned in dorsiflexion at the moment of impact — as it would be when the driver is pressing the brake pedal — the talus is driven up against the distal tibia, producing a talar dome fracture or distal tibial pilon fracture.
Rotational loading of the ankle in a lateral impact or rollover collision produces the classic bimalleolar and trimalleolar ankle fractures. As the vehicle rolls or is struck laterally, the occupant’s lower extremity is forced into a rotational position that exceeds the ankle’s physiological range. The fibula fractures first (lateral malleolus), followed by the medial malleolus (bimalleolar fracture), and if sufficient force continues, the posterior tibial lip fractures as well (trimalleolar fracture). A Maisonneuve fracture is a particular variant in which the rotational force fractures the proximal fibula while disrupting the ankle syndesmotic ligament complex — a pattern that is easy to miss if X-rays of the proximal fibula are not obtained along with ankle films.
Lisfranc injuries occur when the foot is braced against the floorboard and the vehicle undergoes sudden deceleration, applying an axial load along the metatarsals and disrupting the tarsometatarsal joint complex. For additional information about the car accident mechanisms that produce these injuries on Long Island highways, see our Long Island car accident lawyer page.
Types of Ankle and Foot Fractures from Car Accidents
Car accidents produce a specific spectrum of ankle and foot fractures. The classification of the fracture determines the surgical approach, the recovery timeline, and the long-term prognosis for functional recovery.
Bimalleolar fractures involve fractures of both the lateral malleolus (distal fibula) and the medial malleolus (distal tibia). These fractures are inherently unstable because both medial and lateral bony restraints of the ankle mortise are disrupted. ORIF is the standard treatment: the fibula is stabilized with a lateral plate and screws, and the medial malleolus is fixed with cannulated screws. Post-operatively, patients are typically non-weight-bearing for 6 to 8 weeks, followed by progressive weight-bearing in a CAM boot. Long-term complications include post-traumatic ankle arthritis, hardware irritation requiring implant removal, and chronic ankle instability.
Trimalleolar fractures add a fracture of the posterior tibial rim (posterior malleolus) to the bimalleolar pattern. When the posterior malleolus fragment involves more than 25% of the articular surface, it requires fixation to restore ankle stability and congruity. Trimalleolar fractures have a higher rate of post-traumatic arthritis than bimalleolar fractures because of the additional articular disruption. Total ankle arthroplasty may be required in severe cases of post-traumatic arthritis following trimalleolar fracture.
Calcaneus (heel bone) fractures from car accidents are typically intra-articular fractures that disrupt the posterior facet of the subtalar joint. The Sanders classification (Types I through IV) stratifies the fracture pattern by CT imaging and guides surgical decision-making. Type III and IV fractures typically require ORIF through an extended lateral approach. Calcaneus fractures are known for long recovery times, high complication rates (wound healing, subtalar arthritis, malunion), and permanent functional limitation. Calcaneal osteotomy may be required for malunion correction; subtalar fusion may be required for post-traumatic arthritis.
Achilles tendon rupture, while not a fracture, is a high-value ankle injury that occurs in car accidents through a sudden, forceful dorsiflexion loading of the foot. The rupture is confirmed by MRI, which demonstrates complete tendon discontinuity with gap and hematoma. Operative repair through open or minimally invasive technique is the standard for active patients; the repair is protected in a non-weight-bearing equinus cast for 6 to 8 weeks. Permanent plantar flexion weakness, inability to perform single-leg heel rise, and risk of re-rupture are the primary long-term functional deficits that satisfy the §5102(d) permanent consequential limitation category.
Plantar fascia injury and peroneal tendon tears are additional foot and ankle injuries documented by MRI that can produce significant limitation qualifying under the significant limitation category of §5102(d). Peroneal tendon longitudinal tears cause chronic lateral ankle pain, instability, and weakness; surgical debridement, tubularization, or tendon transfer may be required.
The Serious Injury Threshold for Ankle & Foot Injuries Under §5102(d)
New York Insurance Law §5102(d) requires that a plaintiff satisfy one of nine enumerated "serious injury" categories to maintain a claim for pain and suffering against the at-fault driver. For ankle and foot injuries, the most important threshold categories are:
Fracture — Any fracture of a bone in the ankle or foot satisfies this category as a matter of law. The fracture need not be displaced, require surgery, or produce permanent limitation. A non-displaced distal fibula fracture treated with a CAM boot satisfies the fracture category just as a comminuted bimalleolar fracture requiring ORIF does. The key is that the fracture be documented by X-ray, CT, or MRI in the contemporaneous medical record.
Permanent consequential limitation of use of a body organ or member — The ankle joint is the "body member" at issue. Achilles tendon rupture, severe post-traumatic ankle arthritis, and CRPS of the foot all produce documented permanent functional limitation of the ankle joint that satisfies this category. The treating orthopedist or pain management specialist must document the permanent nature of the limitation with objective clinical findings at successive examinations.
Significant limitation of use of a body function or system — Peroneal tendon tears, plantar fascia rupture, and partial Achilles tears with documented goniometric limitation of ankle dorsiflexion or plantarflexion can satisfy this category. The limitation must be quantified with objective measurements at successive examinations — a treating orthopedist who documents successive range-of-motion deficits using a goniometer at every visit provides the evidentiary foundation required.
90/180-day category — All ankle fracture patients undergoing ORIF surgery are non-weight-bearing for 6 to 12 weeks post-operatively, during which they cannot perform substantially all usual and customary daily activities. Careful contemporaneous documentation of the non-weight-bearing restriction by the treating orthopedist, combined with employer absence records, satisfies this category for patients who do not have a permanent limitation finding.
Functional Impact: How Ankle & Foot Injuries Affect Work and Daily Life
Ankle and foot injuries from car accidents produce functional limitations that extend far beyond the initial period of non-weight-bearing recovery. Understanding and documenting these functional impacts is essential to presenting the full value of the claim.
Inability to operate vehicle pedals is a career-ending limitation for commercial drivers, school bus drivers, delivery drivers, and any worker who must operate a vehicle as an essential job function. Post-traumatic ankle pain, weakness, and instability can make it impossible to safely modulate brake and accelerator pedals with the required precision. DOT medical certificate requirements for commercial drivers may be permanently lost. A vocational expert must document this specific occupational impact and quantify the lifetime earning capacity loss.
Permanent limp and gait alteration following ankle fracture ORIF or Lisfranc fusion is documented by the treating orthopedist and physical therapist in their gait analysis notes. An antalgic gait (limp caused by pain) or Trendelenburg gait (caused by hip abductor weakness secondary to altered biomechanics) is visible to a jury and powerfully communicates the ongoing disability.
Chronic pain with ambulation prevents participation in recreational activities, standing for extended periods, and performing household tasks. The treating orthopedist’s records, the physical therapist’s functional assessment, and the plaintiff’s own testimony all contribute to documenting the impact on daily quality of life.
Custom orthotics, ankle bracing, and adaptive footwear are required for many ankle and foot fracture patients on a permanent basis. The cost of custom orthotics (typically $400 to $800 per pair, replaced every one to three years), prescription ankle braces, and surgical footwear is recoverable as special damages and must be documented by the treating orthopedist’s prescriptions and pharmacy records.
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies for Ankle & Foot Injuries
The choice of imaging modality determines whether the ankle or foot injury is accurately identified and whether the legal claim can be supported with objective evidence.
Weight-bearing X-ray is the first and most critical imaging study for suspected ankle and foot fractures. For Lisfranc injuries, a non-weight-bearing X-ray may be entirely normal; only the weight-bearing view reveals the subtle widening of the first tarsometatarsal joint or the pathognomonic fleck sign (avulsion fracture from the Lisfranc ligament insertion) that confirms the diagnosis. Any patient with midfoot pain and swelling after a car accident should have weight-bearing X-rays obtained if the non-weight-bearing films are normal.
CT scan of the ankle and foot is the definitive imaging study for fracture characterization and surgical planning. CT scanning defines the fracture pattern, the degree of displacement, the extent of articular involvement, and the presence of associated injuries that plain X-ray cannot adequately characterize. Sanders classification of calcaneus fractures, Hawkins classification of talar neck fractures, and the characterization of Lisfranc fracture-dislocation patterns all require CT imaging.
MRI of the ankle and foot is the definitive study for tendon and ligament injuries. MRI confirms Achilles tendon rupture (complete vs. partial), peroneal tendon longitudinal tears, plantar fascia rupture, and the purely ligamentous Lisfranc injury in which no fracture is visible on X-ray or CT but the Lisfranc ligament is disrupted. MRI also identifies avascular necrosis of the talus (Hawkins sign on X-ray is an early indicator, but MRI is definitive) and osteochondral lesions of the talar dome.
Three-phase bone scan is the preferred diagnostic imaging for CRPS of the foot, demonstrating characteristic periarticular uptake in the affected foot that is absent in the unaffected foot. Combined with clinical evaluation using the Budapest Criteria, a positive bone scan provides the objective diagnostic confirmation of CRPS that distinguishes the claim from a subjective pain complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions: Ankle & Foot Injury Claims in New York
Does an ankle fracture from a car accident automatically qualify as a serious injury under New York law?
An ankle fracture does not automatically satisfy the serious injury threshold under Insurance Law §5102(d) — but it is far easier to qualify for than a soft tissue injury, because the "fracture" is one of the nine enumerated categories in §5102(d). Any fracture of a bone in the ankle or foot — including bimalleolar, trimalleolar, Maisonneuve, calcaneus, talus, and Lisfranc fracture-dislocations — satisfies the fracture category as a matter of law. This means that a plaintiff with a documented ankle or foot fracture from a car accident does not need to prove permanent limitation or 90-day incapacity to maintain a claim for pain and suffering — the fracture alone crosses the threshold. However, satisfying the threshold is only the first step. The value of the claim — how much compensation you recover — depends on the severity of the fracture, whether surgery was required, the extent of permanent functional limitation, the impact on your ability to work and perform daily activities, and whether complications such as post-traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, or complex regional pain syndrome developed. A simple, non-displaced ankle fracture that healed without complications and without surgery has a fundamentally different value than a comminuted bimalleolar fracture requiring open reduction internal fixation with subsequent development of CRPS and permanent impairment. Achilles tendon rupture technically falls under a separate analysis, because the Achilles is a tendon (soft tissue) rather than a bone — but courts have recognized that a complete Achilles rupture with documented permanent functional limitation satisfies the "permanent consequential limitation of use of a body organ or member" category under §5102(d). The ankle joint is the "body member" at issue, and the Achilles tendon rupture produces documented, objective permanent limitation of that joint. The key is obtaining and preserving the objective evidence: MRI or operative report confirming the rupture, surgical records, and successive post-surgical examinations documenting permanent plantar flexion deficit with goniometric measurement.
What is a Lisfranc injury and why is it often missed after a car accident?
The Lisfranc joint complex is the articulation between the midfoot tarsal bones and the five metatarsal bones — the bones that form the arch and ball of the foot. The tarsometatarsal joint is stabilized by a network of ligaments, the most important of which is the Lisfranc ligament connecting the medial cuneiform to the base of the second metatarsal. In a car accident, particularly a frontal or offset frontal collision where the foot is braced against the floorboard, the sudden deceleration force can rupture the Lisfranc ligament complex and fracture the adjacent bones, producing a Lisfranc fracture-dislocation or purely ligamentous Lisfranc injury. Lisfranc injuries are among the most commonly missed diagnoses in emergency medicine, for two reasons. First, standard X-rays taken with the patient non-weight-bearing may appear normal or show only subtle findings, because the displacement of the tarsometatarsal joint complex only becomes apparent when the patient bears weight. A weight-bearing X-ray of the foot — taken with the patient standing — is the critical diagnostic study for Lisfranc injuries; if the emergency room obtains only non-weight-bearing films, the injury may be missed entirely. Second, many patients present to the emergency room reporting only foot pain and swelling without a specific complaint about the midfoot, and the examining physician focuses on the ankle rather than the tarsometatarsal joint. The clinical red flags for Lisfranc injury include plantar ecchymosis (bruising on the bottom of the foot) and tenderness directly over the tarsometatarsal joint — physical findings that a vigilant examiner should not overlook. If a Lisfranc injury is missed initially and the patient is allowed to bear weight, the injury worsens: the tarsometatarsal joint separates further, post-traumatic arthritis develops more rapidly, and the surgical outcome is compromised. When Lisfranc injury is identified promptly, mild purely ligamentous injuries may be treated with non-weight-bearing immobilization; displaced fracture-dislocations require ORIF or primary fusion of the tarsometatarsal joint. For cases where the emergency physician missed the Lisfranc injury, there may be a concurrent medical malpractice claim in addition to the car accident personal injury claim.
How does complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) of the foot affect the value of an ankle injury claim?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) — formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) — is a chronic pain condition that can develop after an ankle or foot injury, typically following trauma or surgery. CRPS is characterized by severe, burning or electric pain that is disproportionate to the underlying injury, allodynia (pain from stimuli that should not be painful, such as light touch or temperature change), vasomotor instability (skin color and temperature changes), edema, and trophic changes (alterations in skin texture, hair and nail growth). CRPS of the foot after a car accident ankle injury is one of the most severe and value-enhancing complications in personal injury litigation, for several reasons. First, CRPS produces profound functional limitation — many CRPS patients cannot tolerate wearing a shoe or having any contact with the affected foot, making work and basic daily activities impossible. Second, CRPS is a permanent condition for which no cure exists; treatment is palliative and may include sympathetic nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, and long-term pain management, all of which represent substantial future medical costs. Third, CRPS is diagnosed by clinical criteria (the Budapest Criteria) supported by objective testing including three-phase bone scan showing characteristic uptake patterns, and thermography documenting asymmetric skin temperature — providing the objective evidence required to satisfy §5102(d) and to present the condition to a jury. The diagnostic challenge in CRPS claims is that the condition is sometimes challenged by defense experts as a diagnosis of exclusion or as a non-specific pain syndrome. Establishing CRPS requires a treating pain management specialist who diagnoses and treats the condition using the Budapest Criteria, documents the allodynia and vasomotor findings at successive examinations, and performs and interprets diagnostic studies. The lifetime cost of CRPS treatment — pain management, spinal cord stimulator implantation, psychological counseling, and lost earning capacity — can exceed $1 million in severe cases, and the jury's perception of the plaintiff's pain and disability in a CRPS case is typically far more sympathetic than in a standard soft tissue case.
What are the career and wage loss damages for ankle and foot injuries that prevent driving?
Ankle and foot injuries from car accidents create a unique category of occupational disability for workers whose employment requires driving, prolonged standing, or walking: the inability to operate vehicle pedals, stand at a workstation, or walk on uneven surfaces can constitute total occupational disability for an entire category of workers. For commercial drivers — truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, and taxi or rideshare operators — the inability to safely operate brake and accelerator pedals due to ankle pain, weakness, or instability is not merely a discomfort but a disqualifying medical condition. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require commercial drivers to have no condition that interferes with the ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle — and a post-traumatic ankle condition with functional limitation may preclude a commercial driver from obtaining or retaining a DOT medical certificate. For these plaintiffs, the wage loss calculation is not merely the weeks of non-weight-bearing recovery but the entire career trajectory lost: a 40-year-old commercial driver who can no longer qualify for DOT medical certification has potentially 25 years of earning capacity extinguished. Vocational experts document this loss by comparing the plaintiff’s pre-accident earning trajectory in the CDL driver classification to the earnings available in sedentary or light-duty occupations for which the plaintiff qualifies. The difference, discounted to present value over the remaining work-life expectancy, constitutes the economic damages claim for future lost earning capacity. Beyond driving-specific occupations, ankle and foot injuries affect teachers, healthcare workers, retail employees, restaurant workers, and many other occupational categories that require prolonged standing or ambulation. Non-weight-bearing periods following ankle ORIF surgery typically range from 6 to 12 weeks, during which the plaintiff is completely unable to work in any standing or walking capacity. Physical therapy for ankle fractures typically continues for 3 to 6 months post-operatively. The cost of custom orthotics, ankle bracing, adaptive footwear, and assistive devices (crutches, knee scooters, wheelchair during non-weight-bearing periods) are recoverable as special damages.
How long does it take to resolve an ankle fracture car accident case in New York, and what is the timeline?
Ankle and foot fracture cases from car accidents in New York follow a timeline driven primarily by the surgical treatment course, the plaintiff’s recovery period, and the complexity of complications. For non-operative ankle fractures — non-displaced or minimally displaced fractures treated with casting and non-weight-bearing for 6 to 8 weeks followed by physical therapy — cases typically resolve within 18 to 24 months of the accident, assuming no significant complications and no litigation delays. For operative ankle fractures requiring ORIF, total ankle arthroplasty, or Lisfranc fusion, the timeline extends to 24 to 36 months, because the plaintiff must reach maximum medical improvement before the full extent of permanent limitation can be documented and presented. For cases involving complications such as CRPS, avascular necrosis of the talus, post-traumatic subtalar arthritis, or hardware removal surgery, the timeline may extend to 36 to 48 months. These cases require extensive expert workup — pain management specialists, orthopedic experts, vocational economists, and life care planners — and typically proceed through full litigation including depositions, expert discovery, and either trial or mediation. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in New York is 3 years from the date of the accident under CPLR §214. This deadline applies regardless of the stage of the plaintiff’s medical treatment: even if the plaintiff is still undergoing treatment and has not reached maximum medical improvement, the complaint must be filed within 3 years of the accident date. In Nassau and Suffolk County, ankle and foot fracture cases with ORIF surgery and documented permanent limitation typically attract serious settlement attention from insurance carriers, because the fracture category under §5102(d) is clearly satisfied, liability is often straightforward, and the objective surgical and imaging evidence makes these cases difficult to defend at trial. For a free case evaluation, contact our office at (516) 750-0595 or visit our Long Island car accident lawyer page.
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Jason Tenenbaum, Esq.
Jason Tenenbaum is a personal injury attorney serving Long Island, Nassau & Suffolk Counties, and New York City. Admitted to practice in NY, NJ, FL, TX, GA, MI, and Federal courts, Jason is one of the few attorneys who writes his own appeals and tries his own cases. Since 2002, he has authored over 2,353 articles on no-fault insurance law, personal injury, and employment law — a resource other attorneys rely on to stay current on New York appellate decisions.
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