New City Personal Injury Lawyer

Were you injured in an accident in New City, NY?

At Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C., our New City personal injury lawyers work from the firm’s home office in the heart of Rockland County.

A serious injury can change your life in an instant, and the costs often arrive long before any settlement does. A New City, NY personal injury lawyer from our firm investigates the cause, handles the insurer, and pursues the compensation you are owed. Our main office sits on Squadron Boulevard in New City, and we have represented injured people across Rockland County and the wider region since 1975. We take on the full range of injury claims, from traffic crashes to falls and medical errors. Reach out to our office for a free review of your personal injury claim.

Personal Injury Lawyer New City, NY

A personal injury case lets a person harmed by another’s negligence recover the cost of that harm. New City sits at the center of Rockland County, where New York crash data records thousands of reportable collisions in a typical year. Injuries reach well beyond the road, though, because falls, defective products, and medical errors send just as many people to the hospital.

Every claim centers on two questions, namely who was responsible and what the injury has cost. A personal injury attorney in New City answers them with medical records, witness accounts, and a clear timeline of events. The injured person carries the burden of proof, so the evidence has to be in order before the demand goes out. The stronger that record, the less room an insurer has to argue over what the injury is worth.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in New City

Personal injury law covers many kinds of harm, and our firm handles the full range from our New City office. The cause of the injury decides who can be held liable and what the claim will need to prove.

• Car accidents. Crashes on Route 304 and the Palisades Interstate Parkway injure New City drivers and passengers every day, and distracted driving remains a leading cause. We handle the insurers and prove who caused the wreck.
• Slip and fall accidents. A hazard on someone’s property can cause a lasting injury, and the CDC data ranks falls among the leading causes of injury. Property owners owe their visitors reasonable care.
• Medical malpractice. A provider who falls below the accepted standard of care can cause serious harm. These claims rely on medical testimony and take real time to prove.
• Motorcycle accidents. Riders suffer severe injuries and often face blame they do not deserve. We work to document the other driver’s fault.
• Truck accidents. A collision with a commercial truck brings carriers and federal rules into the case. We investigate the company behind the vehicle.
• Nursing home neglect. Neglect in a care facility can harm a vulnerable resident. Bedsores, falls, and medication errors are common warning signs.
• Bicycle accidents. Other than a helmet, cyclists have no protection in a collision. Due to the size and weight of cars, the impact in a crash often results in catastrophic injuries.
• Wrongful death. When negligence takes a life, the family may recover for their loss, including funeral costs and lost support. The most common claims arise from crashes, unsafe premises, and medical errors, and we handle each with care.
• Dog bites. A dog attack can leave scarring and nerve damage. An owner can be held responsible for the injuries a pet causes.

Why Choose Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. as my Personal Injury Lawyer in New City, NY?

Experienced Injury Attorneys at Our New City Office

Barry S. Kantrowitz earned his undergraduate degree from Harpur College at Binghamton and his law degree from Boston University School of Law before starting four decades of trial work in injury and negligence cases. In 1988, he won a $9.2 million jury verdict in a construction site fatality case. At the time, it was the largest verdict of its kind in Rockland County. Kate Carballo focuses on personal injury and medical malpractice, and the Supreme Court of New Jersey has certified her as a Civil Trial Attorney. Because our office is in New City, we can quickly get records from local hospitals, review accident scenes, and prepare a case for a Rockland County jury.

A Long Record of Injury Recoveries

Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for injured clients across a wide range of cases. Representative results include:

• A $1,100,000 recovery in a medical malpractice case against a hospital and an obstetrician.
• A $1,038,000 jury verdict for a man injured in a fall.
• An $836,000 settlement for a motorcyclist struck by a car.
• A $500,000 recovery for a driver injured in a collision.

A number is never guaranteed, but thorough preparation is what moves an insurer toward a fair figure.

Your first meeting with our personal injury team is free and confidential. You can tell us what happened, ask questions, and learn where your claim stands without any cost or obligation. If we take your case, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no attorney fees upfront, and our fee comes from a percentage of the compensation we recover for you. If we don’t recover anything, you don’t owe us a fee.

Understanding Personal Injury Cases

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Personal Injury Cases

A personal injury claim can recover the full cost of an injury, and fault decides how the recovery is shared.

• Economic damages repay medical bills, lost wages, and the future care a lasting injury will require.
• Non-economic damages account for pain, disfigurement, and the loss of everyday activities.
• A serious crash can cause lasting injuries that need months or years of treatment.
• Even soft tissue damage from a minor impact can leave harm that an insurer is quick to dismiss.

New York follows pure comparative negligence under CPLR 1411 for most injury claims, so an injured person recovers even when partly at fault, with the award reduced by their share. For a motor vehicle lawsuit filed on or after May 26, 2026, a modified rule applies, and a driver 51 percent or more at fault recovers nothing, while a driver at 50 percent or less has the award reduced by that share. Under New York’s no-fault system, your own Personal Injury Protection pays basic medical bills regardless of fault, and you can pursue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering only when your injury meets the state’s serious injury threshold. Because insurers often dispute the share of blame, we document fault with the same care we give the injuries.

What Are Important Aspects of a Personal Injury Case?

A few steps early in a claim carry more weight than the rest.

• Prompt medical care creates the record that ties the injury to its cause.
• Photographs, witness names, and any incident or crash report belong in the file while the details are fresh.
• New York’s no-fault system means your own coverage pays first, and the state’s insurance rules set what every driver must carry.
• The compensation owed after an injury reflects both the current bills and the income a lasting injury takes away.
• A filing deadline applies to every claim, so speaking with an attorney early protects your right to recover.

What Is The Personal Injury Case Timeline?

A personal injury claim proceeds through a defined sequence of stages, although the severity of the injuries affects how long each stage takes. New York allows three years from the date of most injuries to file a lawsuit under CPLR 214.

1. Medical care comes first, and the claim’s value is clearest once the lasting effects are known.
2. Our attorneys investigate, preserve the evidence, and identify everyone who shares responsibility.
3. A demand goes to the insurer, and negotiation follows. How a settlement is reached depends on the medical proof and the losses we record.
4. If the insurer will not pay fairly, we file suit and ready the case for trial.
5. Many claims settle once the medical picture is clear, though a firm trial date often moves an insurer to raise its offer.

What Should You Bring to Your Personal Injury Consultation?

The first meeting goes further when you bring the records that describe the accident and your treatment.

• Bring any report that documents how the accident happened.
• Bring photographs of the scene, the hazard, and your injuries.
• Collect your medical records, bills, and the names of your providers.
• Include your insurance information and any letters from an insurer.

We review what you bring, explain how New York’s fault and no-fault rules apply, and lay out the next steps. We also flag the filing deadline that applies to your claim so nothing slips. The consultation is free and carries no obligation.

Most Dangerous Locations for Personal Injury in New City

A handful of roads around New City carry the heaviest traffic, and speed drives many of the worst crashes, a risk that NHTSA speeding data tracks.

Highways:

• The Palisades Interstate Parkway runs along the east side of New City and moves fast, limited-access traffic.
• NY Route 304 carries steady north-south traffic through the hamlet and its business districts.
• New Hempstead Road links New City east and west and stays busy throughout the day.

Local streets:

• South Main Street anchors downtown New City with stop-and-go traffic near the shops and the county offices.
• Maple Avenue connects residential streets to the town center.
• Congers Road draws steady traffic toward Congers and the routes to the north.
• Little Tor Road serves nearby neighborhoods and feeds the main roads.

Reach Out to Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. to Schedule a Consultation

An injury can upend your health, your income, and your future, and the right steps early on protect your claim. Our attorneys answer your questions and take on the insurer so you can focus on getting better. The consultation is free, and we work on contingency, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us to speak with a personal injury lawyer in New City, NY.