Accident and Injury Law in New York
New York Personal Injury Lawyers
Block O'Toole & Murphy is a New York law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of New Yorkers who have been seriously injured due to the fault of another person or entity. Our personal injury attorneys focus their practice on catastrophic accident and injury cases. With over 100 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1,000,000 achieved for clients, the outstanding results of the firm speak for themselves. As a New York personal injury law firm, our attorneys exclusively represent clients who have suffered due to negligence; we are committed to fighting for the victims of serious physical and/or emotional injuries.
Below you will find some of our firm's practice areas:
- Catastrophic Personal Injury Cases:
- Catastrophic injuries may be caused by medical malpractice, slip and falls, car accidents or workplace injuries. We have recovered over $100 million dollars for clients who have suffered from serious injuries.
- Construction Accidents:
- Our construction accident attorneys fight for the rights of workers injured on the job, from scaffold injuries and falling objects to electrocution, explosions, and heavy equipment accidents.
- Tractor Trailer Accidents:
- Negligence on the part of a trucker or trucking company can result in a devastating accident. We have an established record in ensuring that juries understand how a truck accident can impact a person's life.
- Automobile Accidents
- From whiplash and back injuries to traumatic brain injury and the loss of limbs, the consequences of reckless or distracted driving for the victim can be seriously and permanently debilitating.
- Medical Malpractice Cases
- Medical malpractice lawsuits are complex, often requiring expert witnesses and medical knowledge. We have the resouces needed to perform a full investigation of even the most complicated malpractice claim.
- Wrongful Death Actions
- When the negligent acts of a person or entity result in an individual's death, New York law provides the family members of the deceased with the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover compensation.
- Negligent Security Cases
- New York building owners have a duty to provide reasonable security to people on their property. When the failure to provide security results in assault or injury, there may be grounds for a negligent security lawsuit.
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Our attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of motorcyclists who have been injured. We achieved a $14,000,000 verdict for a badly injured biker in Nassau County who was accused of riding negligently.