A serious injury can upend every part of your life—your health, your income, and your sense of security. You may be facing mounting medical bills, time away from work, and relentless pressure from insurance companies that do not have your best interests at heart. This is not a fight you should have to face alone. At Aviles Law Firm PLLC, our personal injury lawyers in Manhattan step in with strength and compassion, taking on the most complex personal injury cases and fighting relentlessly to protect your future.
Call us today to get started with a free consultation. We learn more about you while you learn more about how we can help.
Why Choose Our Team for a Manhattan Personal Injury Case
In a city where cases are complex and the stakes are high, you want more than a general personal injury lawyer. With us, you get more. Our legal team has the strength, experience, and reputation to stand up to powerful opponents and fight for your future.
We Take the Cases Other Firms Turn Away
Our firm is known for handling the most challenging and high-stakes personal injury cases. Nearly half of our cases come from referrals by other law firms that trust our lawyers to take over when they feel a case is too complex, too costly, or too risky. That peer recognition reflects the confidence the legal community places in our ability to deliver results.
Trial-Ready Strategy From Day One
Our lawyers bring 100 years of combined experience and prepare every case as though it will go to trial. This approach has led to a 99.99% success rate and some of the most significant settlements and verdicts in the history of New York. Insurance companies know we do not settle out of fear—and that leverage protects our clients.
Recognized Leadership in Personal Injury Law
Our firm is widely recognized throughout New York City and across the U.S. for excellence in trial advocacy and results. These honors reinforce what our clients already know: they are represented by a respected and formidable legal team.
A Firm That Reflects the Community It Serves
As the premier Hispanic-owned personal injury law firm in the history of New York, our team reflects Manhattan’s diversity. With bilingual staff and attorneys from a wide range of Hispanic backgrounds, we bring cultural understanding that strengthens communication and advocacy.
Unwavering Commitment to Our Clients
Everything we do is guided by one principle: commitment to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation. From your first call forward, you are treated with compassion, respect, and relentless dedication to your case.
We Handle All Types of Injury Cases in Manhattan
Our lawyers focus on serious and catastrophic personal injury cases that demand advanced litigation skill, substantial resources, and unwavering advocacy. We represent clients in a wide range of complex matters. We take on:
- Work accident cases, including construction and other workplace injuries, when unsafe conditions or third-party negligence cause serious harm
- Truck accident cases involving tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles when negligence leads to catastrophic or life-altering injuries
- Car accident cases, including rideshare and other motor vehicle collisions, when careless or reckless driving causes serious injuries
- Aviation and mass transportation accidents, including incidents involving airplanes, buses, and trains
- Premises liability cases, such as those that occur when unsafe property conditions cause preventable injuries in residential, commercial, or public spaces
- Medical malpractice cases involving misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, or hospital negligence
- Wrongful death cases that occur when negligence or misconduct results in the loss of a loved one
- Slip and fall cases that occur when dangerous conditions, such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, or falling objects, lead to serious injuries
Compensation Available in a Manhattan Personal Injury Case
A serious injury can affect every part of your life, not just your physical health. Depending on the facts of your case, you could:
- Recover compensation for medical expenses, including emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, medication, and the cost of future medical treatment you may need
- Recover compensation for lost wages if your injuries forced you to miss work or limited your ability to earn an income during recovery
- Pursue damages for loss of future earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to your prior job or working at all
- Seek compensation for pain and suffering, which accounts for the physical pain, emotional distress, and mental anguish caused by your injuries
- Recover damages for loss of enjoyment of life if your injuries prevent you from participating in activities, hobbies, or daily routines you once enjoyed
- Be entitled to compensation for permanent disability, scarring, or disfigurement that affects your independence, appearance, or quality of life
- Pursue compensation for out-of-pocket expenses, such as transportation to medical appointments or necessary home modifications
In fatal cases, surviving family members may seek wrongful death damages, including funeral costs and the loss of financial support and companionship.
Our New York City personal injury lawyers take the time to understand how your injury has changed your life and fight to ensure that no category of compensation is overlooked.
How We Build Strong Personal Injury Cases
Building a successful personal injury case in Manhattan requires far more than filing paperwork or negotiating with an insurance company. Our attorneys take a deliberate, trial-focused approach designed to uncover the full truth and position your case for maximum strength from day one.
- We begin every case with a detailed investigation to understand exactly how the injury occurred and who should be held legally responsible.
- We gather and preserve critical evidence, including accident reports, medical records, surveillance footage, photographs, witness statements, and digital data when available.
- We work closely with medical professionals to document the full extent of your injuries and clearly connect them to the accident that caused them.
- We consult with financial, vocational, and life-care experts when necessary to calculate the long-term impact of your injuries on your income, independence, and quality of life.
- We identify all liable parties, which may include individuals, employers, corporations, property owners, manufacturers, or governmental entities.
- We handle all communication with insurance companies to prevent them from minimizing your injuries or pressuring you into an unfair settlement.
- We prepare every case as though it will go to trial, strengthening our negotiating position and signaling that we are ready to litigate if necessary.
Call today to get started with the Manhattan personal injury attorneys at Aviles Law Firm PLLC.
What to Do After an Accident in Manhattan
Accidents in Manhattan happen fast and often involve heavy traffic, crowded sidewalks, construction zones, or public transportation. What you do in the moments and days that follow can directly affect your health and your ability to recover compensation.
- You should seek medical attention immediately, even if you believe your injuries are minor, because adrenaline can mask serious conditions and medical records are critical evidence.
- You should call 911 so that the NYPD or emergency responders can document the incident, whether it occurred on a street in Harlem, in a Chelsea subway station, or inside a building on the Upper West Side.
- You should remain at the scene if it is safe to do so and gather evidence by taking photos or videos of vehicles, hazards, injuries, traffic signals, and surrounding landmarks.
- You should obtain contact information from witnesses, as neutral third parties are especially important in busy areas like Midtown, Lower Manhattan, or near major intersections.
- You should avoid discussing fault or apologizing at the scene, because statements made in the moment can later be used against you.
- You should not give a recorded statement to an insurance company or sign any documents without legal guidance, as insurers often try to use what you say against you or trick you into accepting less than you deserve.
- You should keep all records related to the accident, including medical bills, discharge papers, receipts, and correspondence.
- You should contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, because surveillance footage, transit data, and other evidence in Manhattan can disappear quickly.
Reaching out early allows us to protect your rights and begin building your case while you focus on your recovery.
Get Help Fighting for the Compensation You Deserve After an Accident
A serious injury can leave you facing uncertainty, financial pressure, and questions about what comes next, but you do not have to face it alone. At Aviles Law Firm PLLC, our personal injury lawyers are ready to stand between you and the insurance companies, protect your rights, and fight for the outcome you deserve. If you were injured in Manhattan, now is the time to act. Call today for a free, confidential consultation and take the first step toward protecting your future.
FAQs
Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
You are not legally required to hire a personal injury lawyer after an accident. However, if you choose not to, you should be prepared to handle every part of the case yourself.
That means investigating the accident, gathering evidence, obtaining medical records, identifying who is legally responsible, meeting strict deadlines, and negotiating directly with insurance companies that are focused on limiting what they pay. You are also responsible for covering all case-related costs out of pocket.
When you work with us, our attorneys take on these responsibilities for you and advance the costs needed to build your case. You pay nothing upfront and only pay a percentage of your settlement if we win, allowing you to focus on your recovery while we protect your rights.
Can I Afford a Personal Injury Attorney?
Many people worry that hiring a personal injury attorney will be too expensive, especially while they are already dealing with medical bills and lost income. You don’t need to concern yourself with that.
We take injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay us nothing upfront and only pay us a percentage of your settlement if we win. There are no hourly fees and no retainer required to get started.
Our lawyers also advance the costs necessary to build your case, such as investigation expenses, expert evaluations, and filing fees. You do not have to pay these costs out of pocket while your case is ongoing.
This approach allows you to pursue justice without taking on additional financial risk, while having a legal team committed to providing you with the highest level of legal representation.
What Laws May Affect My Personal Injury Case?
Several New York laws can affect a personal injury case, and understanding them is important when deciding how to move forward. While every case is different, some of the most common laws that may apply include the following.
- New York’s statute of limitations sets a deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. In most cases, per CPLR 214, you have three years from the date of the accident to take legal action. If you miss this deadline, you may lose your right to seek compensation entirely.
- Comparative negligence laws may also apply. New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means you can still pursue compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, any percentage of fault assigned to you can reduce the amount of compensation you recover.
- Liability laws determine who can be held financially responsible for your injuries. Depending on the circumstances, liability may extend beyond the person who directly caused the accident to include employers, property owners, manufacturers, or other third parties.
- Special rules and notice requirements can apply in cases involving government entities, public transportation, or municipal property, and these deadlines are often much shorter than standard personal injury lawsuits.
At Aviles Law Firm PLLC, our personal injury attorneys understand how these laws interact and how they can impact your case. We make sure deadlines are met, liability is properly identified, and your claim is positioned as strongly as possible.
