If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else's negligence, you may be considering whether to hire a personal injury attorney. Having an experienced attorney on your side can make all the difference in seeking fair compensation for your injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. We have practiced personal injury law for almost two decades, consistently achieving superior results.
We assist people who have been injured physically, emotionally, or financially through no fault of their own. Our goal is to help injured victims get properly compensated for all their losses. Some of the key tasks we handle include:
Personal injury law is broad and can encompass many types of accidents caused by someone else’s negligence. Below are our main practice areas. Click any area to learn more about how we can help.
Injuries from collisions caused by distracted, reckless, or negligent drivers.
Truck AccidentsCrashes involving semi-trucks, delivery trucks, and other commercial vehicles.
Pedestrian AccidentsPedestrians struck by vehicles due to driver negligence.
Uber & Rideshare AccidentsInjuries involving Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare vehicles.
Drunk Driving AccidentsCrashes caused by intoxicated drivers.
Hit & Run AccidentsWhen a driver flees the scene after causing an accident.
Falls, equipment failures, and other hazards on construction sites.
Scaffold AccidentsInjuries from scaffold collapses, falls, and defective scaffolding.
Work InjuriesOn-the-job accidents, unsafe conditions, and employer negligence.
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication errors, and improper treatment.
Birth InjuriesInjuries to a child or mother caused by negligence during childbirth.
Nursing Home AbusePhysical, emotional, and financial abuse or neglect in nursing facilities.
BedsoresPressure injuries caused by nursing home or hospital neglect.
Injuries from dangerous conditions on someone else’s property.
Slip & FallFalls caused by wet floors, uneven surfaces, ice, and other hazards.
Elevator AccidentsInjuries from elevator malfunctions, entrapments, and falls.
Traumatic brain injuries from accidents, falls, and assaults.
Burn InjuriesBurn injuries from fires, explosions, chemicals, and electrical accidents.
Catastrophic InjuriesLife-altering injuries including spinal cord damage and amputations.
Injuries caused by defective or dangerous consumer products.
Dog BitesAttacks and bites from dangerous dogs and other animals.
Police BrutalityExcessive force, false arrest, and civil rights violations.
Assault InjuriesCivil claims for injuries caused by physical assaults.
Insurance ClaimsDenied or underpaid insurance claims for property damage and injuries.
We have successfully represented clients in a wide variety of accident cases like these and many more.
Having an experienced personal injury lawyer like us advocating for your rights provides many advantages, including:
An attorney also lifts the burden of having to build your own case while coping with injuries. Personal injury claims have strict statutes of limitations, and a lawyer ensures all deadlines are met. If you need legal representation, we at the Law Offices of Albert Goodwin are here for you. We are located in Midtown Manhattan in New York, NY. You can call us at 212-233-1233 or send us an email at [email protected].