How long do I have to file an e-scooter accident claim?

In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident. However, if a government entity is involved, shorter deadlines may apply.

Do I have a case if no car was involved?

Possibly. Claims can still exist if dangerous road conditions, defective equipment, or another party caused the crash.

What if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?

You may still have a case. Not wearing a helmet does not automatically prevent recovery, though it may be raised as part of the defense.

What compensation can I recover?

You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term impacts from the injury.

How do I pay for legal help?

We handle these cases on a contingency basis. That means you do not pay upfront — we are only paid if we recover compensation for you.

How is this different from a regular car accident case?

E-scooter cases often involve more complex liability and insurance issues, especially when multiple parties or non-vehicle causes are involved.

Nassau County, New York
Personal Injury Lawyers

From Valley Stream to Massapequa and Great Neck to Long Beach, we represent people hurt in accidents across all of Nassau County. Our office is in Garden City, a short drive from the county courthouse in Mineola.

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Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP
1140 Franklin Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
Telephone: (516) 344-1900

Personal Injury Lawyers Serving All of Nassau County, NY

If you were hurt in an accident anywhere in Nassau County, the next few weeks matter. Medical bills arrive quickly, insurance adjusters call before you are ready, and New York's injury laws have rules and deadlines that are easy to miss.

Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP has represented injured people on Long Island since 1952. From our office in Garden City, we handle cases from every corner of the county, including the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the Cities of Glen Cove and Long Beach. Consultations are free, and there is no fee unless we win your case.

Where Nassau County Accidents Happen

Nassau County is one of the busiest suburban counties in the country, and its roads carry heavy commuter, commercial and shopping traffic every day. We regularly see serious crashes on:

The Long Island Expressway (I-495)
The Northern State and Southern State Parkways
The Meadowbrook and Wantagh State Parkways
Sunrise Highway and Hempstead Turnpike
Old Country Road and Jericho Turnpike

Accidents are not limited to the roads. Injuries also happen in shopping centers, on icy sidewalks, at construction sites, in nursing homes and in hospitals. Wherever your injury happened in the county, the legal questions are often the same: who was responsible, what insurance applies and what your claim is worth.

How Nassau County Injury Claims Work

Most personal injury lawsuits arising in Nassau County are filed in the Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola. A few New York rules shape almost every case:

No-fault insurance: After a car accident, your own no-fault coverage pays initial medical bills and some lost wages, regardless of who caused the crash.
The serious injury threshold: To sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, New York law requires that your injury meet a legal definition of "serious injury."
Comparative negligence: Even if you were partly at fault, you may still recover compensation, reduced by your share of fault.
Deadlines: Most injury claims must be filed within three years. Claims against Nassau County, a town, a village or another public entity require a notice of claim, generally within 90 days.

Missing one of these rules can end a valid claim before it starts. That is why speaking with a lawyer early can make a real difference.

Why Injured People in Nassau County Choose Our Firm

More than 70 years representing accident victims in New York
A local office in Garden City, near the county courthouse
Free consultations and no fee unless we win
Home and hospital visits for clients who cannot travel
A team that speaks Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Greek, Haitian Creole and more

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Car Accidents

Car crashes on Nassau County's parkways and busy roads can leave you facing no-fault paperwork, insurance pressure and questions about the serious injury threshold. We help injured drivers, passengers and pedestrians understand their rights and pursue full compensation.

Workers' Compensation

If you were hurt on the job in Nassau County, New York law entitles you to benefits for medical treatment and lost wages. We guide injured workers through the claims process and look for third-party claims that can increase your recovery.

Slip & Fall Accidents

Wet floors, broken stairs, icy sidewalks and poor lighting cause serious falls in stores, apartment buildings and public spaces across Nassau County. When a property owner's negligence caused your injury, you may have grounds for a claim.

Uber & Lyft Accidents

Rideshare accidents often involve several insurance policies and complicated questions of responsibility. Whether you were a passenger, a driver or someone hit by a rideshare vehicle, we help you identify every source of compensation.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor, hospital or other provider fails to meet accepted medical standards, the harm can be life-changing. Our lawyers evaluate what happened during your care and whether you have grounds for a medical malpractice claim.

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Nassau County?

In most cases, New York gives you three years from the date of the accident. Shorter deadlines apply to certain claims, including claims against Nassau County, towns, villages and other public entities, which generally require a notice of claim within 90 days. Medical malpractice and wrongful death claims also have their own time limits.

Where will my case be filed?

Most personal injury lawsuits arising in Nassau County are filed in the Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola. Our Garden City office is a short drive away.

Do I have to come to your office?

No. You are welcome to visit our Garden City office, but if your injuries make travel difficult, we can meet you at home or in the hospital by appointment.

How much does it cost to hire your firm?

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. There is no upfront cost, and you pay no legal fee unless we recover compensation for you.

What if I was partly at fault for the accident?

Under New York's comparative negligence rule, you may still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Speak With a Nassau County Personal Injury Lawyer Today

After an accident, you should not have to deal with insurance companies, medical bills and legal deadlines on your own. Our family of lawyers has helped Long Island families recover the compensation they deserve for more than 70 years.

Call our Garden City office at (516) 344-1900 or send us a message to schedule your free consultation.

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