The town of North Hempstead encompasses a sizable chunk of Nassau County, including many lovely and affluent communities and many charming and industrious villages — Garden City, Port Washington, Manhasset, Plandome Manor, Mineola, Westbury, Roslyn, and Great Neck — to name a few. Unfortunately, even in North Hempstead, serious personal injuries are not uncommon.
If you have suffered harm due to the negligence of another party, contact Kohan Law Group in Manhasset. We will charge you no attorneys’ fees until we recover damages.
What Makes Kohan Law Group Stand Out From the Crowd
Our talented attorneys have a well-earned reputation for fighting aggressively to protect our clients. While we prefer to negotiate fair settlements, we are strong litigators with an impressive record of successful outcomes in court and will not accept a deal that is not in your best interests. You can depend on us to:
- Investigate the accident site
- Examine police records, medical reports, and other forms of evidence
- Identify and interview witnesses
- Check the defendant’s background for similar negligence
- Consult with appropriate experts who may testify on your behalf
- Handle all communications with the opposing attorneys and insurance company
In addition to handling personal injury cases, our attorneys are highly capable across a broad spectrum of legal practice areas, such as civil, estate, real estate, and commercial litigation.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in North Hempstead
Motor Vehicle Accidents
In spite of all the safety features now available on modern vehicles, traffic accidents continue to injure and take the lives of far too many people. Our practice has in-depth knowledge of state and local traffic laws in regard to:
- Auto accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle and scooter accidents
- Bicycle, skateboard, and skating accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
If you have been the victim of a distracted, reckless, or impaired driver, a mechanical defect in a vehicle or traffic signal, a negligent repair, or poor road maintenance, we will fight tooth and nail to make sure you receive the damages you need to restart your life.
Premises Liability
All property owners have a duty of care to keep their property safe for others. If you have been seriously injured on someone else’s property, whether at a neighbor’s home, a bank, post office, hotel, supermarket, public park, or school, you may well have a viable premises liability claim. Premises liability can be claimed if you were hurt by:
- Uncleared or unmarked slippery surface
- Broken banister or dangerous protruding object
- Dog or other animal belonging to the property owner
- Cracked sidewalk or pathway
- Falling objects or debris
Once we establish liability and identify the responsible party, we are ready to fight for damages, not only for your out-of-pocket expenses but for your intangible losses, such as physical pain and mental anguish.
Medical Malpractice In North Hempstead
It is frightening to realize that we are vulnerable to the negligence, poor judgment, or incompetence of some of our healthcare providers. The sad truth is that some doctors, nurses, aides, and hospital administrators can be careless at times.
At Kohan Law Group, we are well-prepared to fight your battle against the person or entity responsible, no matter how rich, prestigious, or powerful. Contact us now if you or your loved one has suffered any of the following:
- Failure to obtain informed consent
- Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis
- Surgical mistake
- Prescription or dosage error
- Birth injury
- Anesthesia misuse
- Nursing home negligence or abuse
Our attorneys will always support your right to receive maximum compensation.
Product Liability
As we all know from the multiple recalls of cars, toys, medications, baby foods, produce, tools, etc., many defective, contaminated, and dangerous products make their way to the marketplace. A fair number of them actually cause innocent victims serious harm.
While some of these hazardous products circulate because of undiscovered errors in design, manufacture, or marketing, too many are not brought to the attention of the public because of the greed of those responsible. If you or a loved one has been hurt, hospitalized, or disabled by a defective product, get in touch with our office immediately so we can start making things right and bringing you the justice you deserve.
When Personal Injury Results in Wrongful Death
Any of the above types of personal injury can result in wrongful death. Our attorneys know that nothing can bring back your lost loved one or lessen the pain of knowing that their death could have been avoided with greater care, vigilance, or ethical behavior. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to ensure that you receive funds for final medical costs, funeral/burial/ cremation expenses, and loss of financial and emotional support, as well as a sense of justice.
Pure Comparative Negligence in North Hempstead and Throughout New York
It is important to note that in a certain percentage of personal injury cases, the victim may bear a certain percentage of fault, for example if both drivers committed a traffic violation at the time they collided, or if a person who slipped and fell on a slippery surface was intoxicated.
If you are in this situation, you are fortunate to live in New York which works under the principle of pure comparative negligence. This means that you are entitled to sue for damages even if you are assigned a higher percentage of fault by the court than the opposing party. You will, however, have your awarded damages decreased by your percentage of fault. So, for example, if you are awarded $500,000 in damages but assigned 10 percent of the blame, you will actually receive $450,000.
Damages We Will Fight to Recover
We are committed to working tirelessly to win you the compensation that will carry you through the recovery process and into your possibly altered future. We will seek damages for:
- Medical and rehabilitation costs
- Lost income
- Property damage
- Replacement services
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
Contact Our Experienced North Hempstead Personal Injury Attorneys Now
You may feel isolated and overwhelmed by your injury and incapable of navigating the judicial system. That’s why this is the right time to contact our legal team. We have the energy, knowledge, skill, and determination to move your case forward while you rest and recover.