Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer Serving New York County
Injured in Manhattan? You Need a Lawyer Who Fights Back.
New York County moves fast, and so do the insurance companies defending the people who hurt you. Whether you were struck by a delivery truck in Midtown, injured on a construction site in Lower Manhattan, or hurt in a slip and fall in a commercial building, the clock on your claim starts immediately. IJA Law Group represents injured individuals across Manhattan with the same trial-ready preparation and direct attorney access we bring to every case we take.
What Makes a Manhattan Personal Injury Case Different
New York County cases involve a concentrated mix of high-traffic streets, dense construction activity, commercial landlords, and large institutional defendants with experienced legal teams. The defendants in these cases — major carriers, property management companies, general contractors — have legal resources and adjusters working from day one. Your attorney needs to match that preparation.
We build every case as if it will go to trial. That posture changes how insurers respond, how negotiations proceed, and what our clients ultimately recover. It is the reason our results include seven-figure and high six-figure outcomes for seriously injured clients across the New York metro area.
Practice Areas We Handle for Manhattan Clients
We represent injured New Yorkers across a full range of personal injury and catastrophic injury claims. Cases we handle for clients in New York County include:
- Trucking and commercial vehicle accidents on Manhattan's major corridors
- Auto accidents, including taxi, rideshare, and livery vehicle collisions
- Construction accidents at job sites throughout the borough
- Pedestrian accidents at intersections, crosswalks, and building entrances
- Slip, trip, and fall injuries on commercial and residential premises
- Spinal cord injuries and other serious orthopedic trauma
- Traumatic brain injury from vehicle crashes, falls, and workplace incidents
- Dog bite injuries
- Wrongful death claims on behalf of surviving family members
- Insurance bad faith when carriers delay, deny, or underpay valid claims
Why Injured Manhattanites Choose IJA Law Group
Our firm is based in White Plains, and we serve clients across the full New York metro area — including Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and northern New Jersey. What sets us apart is not geography. It is how we work.
From your first call, you speak with an attorney. Frank Filopei, a Top 100 Personal Injury Attorney recognized as a Metro Area Rising Star, leads every significant case personally. We communicate consistently, prepare relentlessly, and do not settle for less than what your case is worth. Our office includes Spanish-speaking staff, and we represent clients on a contingency basis — you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Frequently Asked Questions — Manhattan Personal Injury Claims
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York?
In most personal injury cases in New York, the statute of limitations is three years from the date of the injury. Cases involving government entities — such as the City of New York or MTA — require a Notice of Claim filed within 90 days, making early legal action critical. Consulting an attorney as soon as possible after an injury preserves your options.In most personal injury cases in New York, the statute of limitations is three years from the date of the injury. Cases involving government entities — such as the City of New York or MTA — require a Notice of Claim filed within 90 days, making early legal action critical. Consulting an attorney as soon as possible after an injury preserves your options.Can I file a personal injury claim if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Yes. New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means you can recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for the accident. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from recovery. An attorney can help establish the clearest picture of liability in your case.Yes. New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means you can recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for the accident. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from recovery. An attorney can help establish the clearest picture of liability in your case.What does a Manhattan personal injury lawyer cost?
IJA Law Group handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront fees and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. The fee comes as a percentage of the settlement or verdict — never out of your pocket before a recovery is made.IJA Law Group handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront fees and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. The fee comes as a percentage of the settlement or verdict — never out of your pocket before a recovery is made.What should I do immediately after an accident in Manhattan?
Seek medical attention first, even if your injuries feel minor. Document the scene if you are able — photographs, witness names, and any incident or police report numbers. Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance adjusters before speaking with an attorney. Contact IJA Law Group as early as possible so we can begin preserving evidence and protecting your claim.Seek medical attention first, even if your injuries feel minor. Document the scene if you are able — photographs, witness names, and any incident or police report numbers. Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance adjusters before speaking with an attorney. Contact IJA Law Group as early as possible so we can begin preserving evidence and protecting your claim.Does IJA Law Group handle cases against the City of New York or MTA?
Yes. We handle claims against municipal defendants, including the City of New York and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. These cases involve strict procedural requirements and short filing deadlines, so it is essential to contact an attorney quickly after any incident involving city property, transit vehicles, or public infrastructure.Yes. We handle claims against municipal defendants, including the City of New York and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. These cases involve strict procedural requirements and short filing deadlines, so it is essential to contact an attorney quickly after any incident involving city property, transit vehicles, or public infrastructure.
Serving Manhattan as Part of the Greater New York Metro Area
IJA Law Group serves injured clients across New York County as part of a broader practice covering the entire NYC metro area and northern New Jersey. We also represent clients in the Bronx, Queens, Nyack, White Plains, and communities throughout Essex County, Bergen County, and Hudson County in New Jersey. If you or someone you know was injured anywhere in our service area, we are ready to help.
Manhattan's density creates concentrated injury risk in specific corridors and environments. We regularly handle cases arising from incidents on the FDR Drive, the West Side Highway, Broadway, Tenth Avenue, and the network of crosstown streets that cut through Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Construction injury claims from active job sites in Hudson Yards, the Financial District, and Upper Manhattan are a consistent part of our practice. Premises liability cases frequently involve commercial buildings, retail spaces, and residential high-rises across the borough. Wherever your injury occurred in New York County, we know the legal landscape.
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