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Why Tottenville Residents Trust HKD With Their Injury Cases

If you live on the South Shore, you know how tight-knit Tottenville can be, and we do too. As a personal injury attorney in Tottenville, we have spent years showing up for families when accidents turn life upside down. Here’ s why so many families continue to call our Staten Island attorneys when it counts:

  • We understand how local streets, schools, and construction zones impact your claim.
  • We return your calls, explain your options, and keep things moving.
  • We are easy to reach and never treat you like just another case file.
  • We’ve helped thousands of clients win major settlements in cases like yours.

Local Insight in Tottenville Injury Claims

Tottenville may be quieter than other parts of Staten Island, but serious injuries still happen, especially along Amboy Road or near busy school crossings.

Most Tottenville injury cases end up in civil court or NYC small claims court, which handles serious personal injury lawsuits throughout Staten Island, as described in NY Judiciary Law Chapter 30, Article 2 § 2-a.

Here is what we usually pay close attention to when reviewing an injury in or around Tottenville:

  • Sidewalk falls or icy walkways that were not fixed, treated, or cleared in time
  • Gaps in medical care that could raise questions about how serious the injury was
  • Property owners who deny knowing about the hazard
  • Disputes over who had the right of way or who was paying attention
  • Deadlines that change if a city agency is involved

Injury Cases We Handle on Staten Island’s South Shore

We help people throughout Tottenville and Staten Island’s South Shore with a wide range of personal injury claims. From transit crashes to serious, life-changing injuries, here is how our firm may be able to support you:

Transit & Traffic Accidents

Tottenville roads see a mix of local traffic, delivery vehicles, and MTA buses. If you were hurt while getting around the neighborhood, we can help with:

Construction & Work Accidents

Construction is a constant on Staten Island’s South Shore, but job sites can be dangerous when safety rules are ignored. If you were injured while working or passing by a site, we can help you pursue full compensation.

Premises Injuries

Property owners have a duty to keep others safe. When they fall short, these are some of the property injury claims that often follow:

Catastrophic & Fatal Injuries

Some accidents cause life-altering injuries that affect your health, income, and future. These are examples of serious cases we handle for families in Tottenville:

Our Staten Island & Tottenville Victories

In every case, we take the time to learn what happened, gather the right evidence, and make sure our clients were treated with care and respect. Here are a few examples of the work we have done for people across the borough: 

  • $25,000,000 for a laborer exposed to hazardous chemicals on the job
  • $11,000,000 for a worker who fell on a Staten Island construction site
  • $8,000,000 for a child burned by scalding water

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What To Know Before Filing a Claim in Tottenville

If you were hurt in an accident on Staten Island’s South Shore, there are a few things to know before getting started. From strict legal deadlines to how compensation is calculated, these answers can help you better understand what to expect.

How long do I have to act after an injury in Tottenville?

According to New York Civil Practice Law & Rules § 214, the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York is generally three years from the date of the incident. If your claim involves the MTA or another public agency, GMU § 50-e limits you to just 90 days to file a formal notice of claim.

Missing this deadline can prevent you from recovering anything at all, which is why it helps to understand how the Tottenville injury claim statute of limitations works before too much time passes.

What court handles these injury cases?

The Richmond County Supreme Court in St. George usually handles injuries that happen in Tottenville. This courthouse hears most civil cases filed in Staten Island, including those involving traffic collisions, sidewalk falls, and construction site incidents.

This court hears injury cases in Tottenville and has jurisdiction over civil claims exceeding $50,000 involving injury and liability within the borough.

How is financial compensation determined?

Every claim is different, and your compensation depends on how the injury affects your daily life. The value of your injury claim often depends on several important factors. When we assess how much your personal injury damages are worth, we look at things like:

  • Medical bills & care needs: Everything from the initial ambulance ride to follow-up visits, physical therapy, prescriptions, and expected future care.
  • Pain, stress, & loss of enjoyment: How your injury changed your daily life, including your energy, your independence, and the things that used to bring you joy.
  • Support for long-term limitations: We consider whether your injuries affect your ability to live independently or care for your family.
  • Out-of-pocket expenses and adjustments: Transportation costs, home modifications, or the need for help at home can all be factored into your claim.

What happens if fault is shared?

It is common for more than one person or party to play a part in how an accident happened according to comparative negligence in Staten Island injury cases and throughout the state. Thanks to CPLR § 1411, New York allows you to recover compensation even if you were partly responsible for what happened.

Here are a few examples of how comparative fault can come into play in negligence and personal injury cases: 

  • You slipped outside a storefront, but the owner says you were distracted while walking.
  • A driver hit you at an intersection, and their insurance claims that you crossed against the light.
  • You fell from a scaffold, and the contractor says you did not follow their safety instructions.

Should I work with a personal injury lawyer?

You’re not required to hire a lawyer, but having an experienced trial attorney on your side can make all the difference, especially when insurers push for quick settlements.

At our firm, we help Tottenville families navigate complex personal injury claims by handling investigations, managing insurer communications, bringing in experts, and guiding you through every step, all with no upfront cost.

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Based in Midtown, our attorneys routinely represent clients from Queens and offer free phone, video, or in-person consultations.

Office Address:

HKD Personal Injury Lawyers

19 West 44th Street, Suite 1500

New York, NY 10036

How to Get Here from Ozone Park: 

Take the A train from Rockaway Boulevard to 42nd Street—Port Authority, then walk east along 44th Street to 5th Avenue. We’re just a few blocks away.

We offer free initial consults and proudly serve clients throughout Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and the entire NYC metro area.

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Contact a Tottenville Personal Injury Lawyer Today

When you reach out to a Tottenville personal injury lawyer at Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., you will speak with a team that knows Staten Island and takes your situation seriously.

If you need support from a Tottenville accident attorney, do not wait, either call us at 212-547-2773 or fill out our contact form today to get started.

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