Getting injured because of your own fault is one thing. But suffering an injury because of someone else's negligence is a different story. Everyone has a duty to respect others and watch their actions so that they don't cause harm to someone else. And should another person cause a personal injury to you or your loved ones, you may have the right to seek compensation.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Compensation You May Be Entitled To

Tort law requires that victims are compensated by those found to be at fault for causing harm. This may include:

• Loss of income and diminished earning capacity
• Present and future medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages in excess of full compensation
• Funeral and burial costs (in wrongful death cases)

Serving All 5 Boroughs and Beyond

Our personal injury attorneys represent clients across Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and throughout the New York metropolitan area including New Jersey and Connecticut. We have dedicated offices and serve specific communities including Harlem, Washington Heights, and the Lenox Avenue corridor.

No Win, No Fee — We Work on Contingency

Consultations are always free. We take all personal injury cases on a contingency basis, meaning you will not be charged until we are successful at obtaining a monetary recovery for you. If we don't win, you don't pay. We believe everyone deserves access to quality legal representation regardless of their financial situation.

It's unfortunate, but employers — be it a bank, hedge fund, big tech company, b2b firm, or governmental agency — can commit all sorts of unlawful actions that put employees at a serious disadvantage. Unequal bargaining power often gives rise to unjust practices and treatment. Employees, executives, and blue-collar workers can also be taken advantage of and bullied into submission without proper counsel.

Employment lawyers at Giordano Law Offices can distinguish between a fair outcome and a disaster. We are happy to represent you for matters in the New York Metropolitan area, around the country, and the world.

Employment Law Cases We Handle

• Workplace discrimination (age, race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation)
• Sexual harassment and hostile work environment
• Wrongful termination and retaliation
• Wage and hour violations (overtime, unpaid wages)
• Employment contract review and negotiation
• Separation and severance agreement negotiation
• Union disputes and collective bargaining
• Class action employment cases
• Whistleblower retaliation claims
• "Constructive discharge" / forced resignation cases

Signs Your Employer May Be Pushing You Out

NYC employers sometimes use subtle — and not-so-subtle — tactics to pressure employees into resigning rather than going through a formal termination. This practice is known as "constructive discharge" and in many cases, it is illegal under New York State and New York City law.

Common warning signs include: sudden demotions, hostile work environment, retaliatory treatment, removal of responsibilities, or being transferred without reason. If you recognize these patterns, do not resign without legal advice — resigning can forfeit important rights.

Discrimination in the Workplace

The Civil Rights Act is one of the most prevalent pieces of legislation that prohibits discrimination based on race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation. New York State and City law offers even broader protections.

Protected classes under New York City law include: age, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship status, and victim status.

How We Can Help You

• Help you understand your rights under applicable employment laws
• Review employment contracts before you sign
• Negotiate severance agreements
• File complaints with the EEOC or NYS Division of Human Rights
• Represent you in mediation, arbitration, or litigation

Over decades, Giordano Law Offices has successfully represented thousands of clients who have been victimized because of the color of their skin, gender, sexuality, disability status, age, religion, and other federally protected classes.

Principal Attorney Carmen "Jack" Giordano, a former prosecutor, uniquely understands how to defend and aggressively protect the rights of those who have been unjustly treated.

Civil Rights Cases We Handle

• Police misconduct and excessive force
• False arrest and unlawful detention
• Racial profiling by law enforcement
• Prison and jail injuries (including Rikers Island)
• Wrongful death due to civil rights violations
• Solitary confinement abuse
• Denial of medical care to incarcerated individuals
• Discrimination in housing, education, and public accommodation
• Voting rights violations

Police Misconduct and Excessive Force

The Supreme Court set the legal standard for excessive force in Graham v. Connor, requiring careful attention to the facts and circumstances of each case. While "stop and frisk" policies have been outlawed in New York, there are still numerous instances where NYPD officers use unnecessary force, racially profile, and otherwise abuse their position.

Police officers must have probable cause to arrest you. Our New York false arrest lawyers can help you determine whether you have a claim, and you may be able to sue if you were unjustly arrested without probable cause.

Prison Injuries — Rikers Island and Beyond

Giordano Law Offices has handled serious personal injury and wrongful death cases from various facilities at Rikers Island, including Anna M. Kross Center (AMKC), George R. Vierno Center (GRVC), Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBCC), Robert N. Davoren Center (RNDC), Rose M. Singer Center (RMSC), and George Motchan Detention Center (GMDC).

The Eighth Amendment protects inmates against cruel and unfair punishment and mandates that prison officials provide humane living conditions. If a loved one was harmed or killed in prison due to negligence, contact us immediately.

Wrongful Death

If your family member or loved one has died due to the negligent acts of someone else, you have a legal right to seek compensation for your loss. Our wrongful death attorneys work hard to help you obtain compensation to cover medical bills, funeral costs, lost income, and all other expenses related to the sudden and tragic death of your loved one.

Giordano Law Offices has vast experience successfully representing clients injured in a car crash in New York or New Jersey. We have consistently won awards for our personal injury legal representation. If you have been hurt because someone was negligent, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries, including pain and suffering, past and future medical bills, property damage, and lost income.

Important Steps After a Car Accident

If you have been involved in a car collision in New York, there are important next steps to ensure you can get coverage for medical bills, lost wages, emotional trauma, and other financial setbacks. Injuries can take time to fully manifest, so it is important to call an experienced NYC car accident attorney as soon as possible.

New York No-Fault Law

New York is a no-fault state. If you suffer an injury in a car accident, you must first use your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage to pay medical bills before submitting a claim against the driver's insurance. However, if your injuries meet the "serious injury" threshold, you may step outside the no-fault system and sue the at-fault driver directly.

What Compensation Can I Recover?

• Past and future medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity
• Property damage
• Emotional trauma

Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle

• Rear-end collisions
• Head-on collisions
• Side-impact / T-bone accidents
• Hit and run accidents
• Drunk driving accidents
• Distracted driving accidents
• Multi-vehicle pileups
• Uber and Lyft accidents
• Taxi cab accidents
• Access-A-Ride accidents

No Win, No Fee

Giordano Law Offices never charges you a penny for an initial consultation and all car accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis — meaning you don't pay us anything unless we are successful in obtaining a recovery for you.

Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of personal injury cases in New York City. Property owners — whether private, commercial, or government — have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions on their premises. When they fail to do so and someone is injured, they may be held liable.

Common Causes of Slip & Fall Accidents

• Wet or slippery floors without warning signs
• Uneven or broken sidewalks and pavement
• Poor lighting in stairwells or hallways
• Defective stairs or handrails
• Snow and ice accumulation
• Loose carpeting or flooring
• Cluttered walkways

Proving a Slip & Fall Case

To win a slip and fall case in New York, you must prove that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you. Our attorneys know how to gather the evidence necessary — surveillance footage, maintenance records, witness statements — to build a strong case.

Statute of Limitations

In New York, you generally have 3 years from the date of a slip and fall accident to file a lawsuit against a private party. If a government entity is involved (such as the City of New York), you typically have only 90 days to file a notice of claim. Act quickly — contact us today.

The Giordano Law Offices motorcycle accident attorneys in Manhattan have been in the industry for more than two decades. We have helped our clients recover millions over our tenure. When driving in New York City, you have to be aware of the traffic laws and patterns — motorcycle accidents can have devastating consequences.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in NYC

• Failure to yield — in 2018, 18,207 NYC car accidents involved failure to yield
• Tailgating — accounts for 11.5% of vehicle and motorcycle crashes
• Lane splitting and unsafe lane changes
• Defective vehicle components (brake failure, airbag malfunction)
• Road hazards and poor road conditions
• Distracted or drunk driving

Statute of Limitations

New York City provides that the statute of limitations for negligence is three years from the date of the accident. You might have lesser time to file a claim if a government employee or agency is to blame — government claims are subjected to expedited timelines. Contact us immediately after your accident.

How Long Will My Case Take?

If there is no dispute regarding who is at fault, claim resolution can happen quickly — most insurance companies attempt to resolve clear-cut claims within a month. However, claims where liability is contested can take significant time to reach a settlement. Our attorneys will give you an honest assessment at your free consultation.

The majority of pedestrian accidents are caused by negligent and distracted drivers. When drivers fail to look for pedestrians when making turns, make sudden stops, or allow distractions to take their focus off the road, innocent pedestrians suffer the consequences. Giordano Law Offices will fight aggressively on your behalf.

Your Rights as an Injured Pedestrian

In New York, you generally have 3 years from the date of an accident to file a claim against a private party. If your crash involved a government entity, you typically only have 90 days to file a notice of claim, and 1 year and 90 days to commence the action. There are also 30 days to file your no-fault application for car-related accidents.

What Compensation Can I Recover?

• Medical bills and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Wrongful death damages (if applicable)

Free Consultation — No Fee Unless We Win

Our initial consultation is always free and our attorneys will be straightforward and transparent with you about important next steps and the kind of recovery you can expect. Call our office anytime at (646) 217-0749.

Few other experiences can be as devastating as losing a loved one unexpectedly due to someone else's negligence. If your family member or loved one has died due to the negligent acts of another person, a corporation, or a government entity, you have a legal right to seek compensation for your loss.

What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?

A wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit brought by the surviving family members or estate of a person who died as a result of another party's negligence, carelessness, or intentional act. In New York, wrongful death claims must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased's estate.

Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases

• Medical bills incurred prior to death
• Funeral and burial costs
• Lost income the deceased would have earned
• Loss of parental guidance and nurturing
• Pain and suffering of the deceased prior to death
• Emotional distress of surviving family members

Common Causes of Wrongful Death

• Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Construction site accidents
• Police misconduct and excessive force
• Prison and jail negligence
• Defective products
• Slip and fall accidents

Time Is Critical

In New York, the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is generally two years from the date of death. Do not wait — contact our attorneys immediately so we can begin preserving evidence and building your case.

If you have been injured in New York City on someone else's property — government, commercial, or private — Giordano Law Offices is here to help. Whether the injury was a slip and fall, defective elevator or escalator, a problem with security, or something else entirely, the property owner may be responsible for their negligence.

Types of Premises Liability Cases

• Slip and fall accidents
• Defective elevators and escalators
• Inadequate security leading to assault or injury
• Swimming pool accidents
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Construction site hazards on public property
• Toxic exposure on premises
• Workplace injuries (separate from workers' compensation)

Our Approach

Our attorneys consult with knowledgeable and respected experts to assist with case preparation — forensics engineers, safety experts, and medical professionals — to help build the strongest possible case for your recovery.

Premises Liability Attorneys at Giordano Law Offices have been ranked in the top 5% in the country by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers, and recognized with 5-star reviews on Google, Avvo, Expertise, Yelp, and Facebook.