A proven record
Our firm has achieved numerous million and multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements. We often take cases that other firms have refused and win.
Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyers
A Manhattan personal injury attorney helps after pedestrian, cyclist, rideshare, construction, malpractice and premises-liability injuries in New York County. Ask4SAM investigates local evidence, protects deadlines, handles insurer contact and helps injured Manhattan clients understand their options from the very start.
Ask SAM before the insurance company calls.
If you were seriously injured in Manhattan, Ask4SAM helps you get clear answers, protect your rights and pursue the compensation available under New York law.
Why Ask4SAM
Why Injured Manhattan Clients Hire Silberstein & Miklos, P.C.
Silberstein & Miklos has represented seriously injured New Yorkers in New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term and across NYC for decades. The firm is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has recovered numerous million and multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including cases that other firms had already turned away. Every claim is handled on contingency, so you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Expertise.com has ranked Silberstein & Miklos, P.C. among the best Brooklyn medical malpractice lawyers!
Our firm has achieved numerous million and multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for seriously injured New Yorkers.
Joseph Miklos and the firm hold Martindale-Hubbell's highest possible professional rating, reserved for the top tier of attorneys.
We frequently take on and win complex injury claims that other Manhattan firms have refused.
What To Do Now
Injured in Manhattan? Protect Your Claim
The steps you take after an accident can affect your health, your evidence and your case value.
- Get medical care. Prompt treatment protects your health and creates an important record of your injuries.
- Report the incident. Call police for a crash, notify the property owner for a fall, or report a workplace injury to your employer.
- Preserve evidence. Save photos, videos, witness names, contact information, medical paperwork and incident reports.
- Be careful with insurers. Do not give a recorded statement or accept a quick settlement before getting legal guidance.
- Ask SAM early. Early legal advice can help protect deadlines, evidence and the value of your claim.
Cases We Handle
Manhattan Injury Cases Ask4SAM Handles
Silberstein & Miklos, P.C. represents seriously injured people across Manhattan and New York City.
Car Accidents
Rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, rideshare accidents, uninsured drivers and serious crash claims.
Manhattan car accident claimsMedical Malpractice
Delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, emergency room negligence, hospital negligence and birth injuries.
Manhattan malpractice claimsConstruction Accidents
Falls from heights, scaffold accidents, ladder accidents, falling objects and unsafe worksite claims.
Manhattan construction claimsTruck Accidents
Delivery trucks, commercial vehicles, company drivers, unsafe trucking practices and serious roadway injuries.
Manhattan truck accident claimsOther serious Manhattan injury cases
We also handle pedestrian accidents, Uber and Lyft crashes, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, brain and spinal cord injuries, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death.
The SAM Standard
How Ask4SAM Builds Your Case
A strong injury claim needs more than a form submission. It needs evidence, medical proof, deadline protection and pressure on the insurance company.
We look for reports, photos, video, witnesses, safety issues, insurance coverage and responsible parties.
We connect your injuries, treatment, missed work, expenses and daily impact to the value of the claim.
We deal with insurers and fight for the result your case deserves.
Talk to SAM Before You Talk to the Insurance Company
If you were hurt in Manhattan traffic, on a jobsite, in a building or during medical care, Ask4SAM can evaluate the claim before insurers push for statements.
Manhattan Injury FAQ
Common Questions After a Manhattan Injury
What evidence is important after a Manhattan pedestrian or cyclist injury?
Photos, NYPD reports, witness details, vehicle information, medical records, nearby camera locations and app or delivery records can matter. Dense traffic and fast-changing street conditions make early evidence preservation important.
Can Ask4SAM help with construction injuries in Manhattan?
Yes. Manhattan construction claims may involve property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, site-safety documents and equipment records. The legal analysis depends on the worker’s role, the hazard and the applicable New York rules.
What if my Manhattan injury happened in a store, lobby or office building?
Premises claims often turn on notice, maintenance records, surveillance footage, cleaning logs and who controlled the space. Save photos, incident reports and the exact location before conditions are changed.
Do Manhattan medical malpractice claims require more than a bad result?
Yes. A medical malpractice claim generally requires evidence of a departure from accepted standards of care and a causal link to harm. A poor outcome alone does not establish liability.
Should I speak with insurers after a Manhattan accident?
You can report basic facts, but be cautious with recorded statements, broad medical authorizations or quick settlement offers. Ask4SAM can help you understand what information may affect the claim.
Manhattan Office
Contact Ask4SAM in Manhattan
Silberstein & Miklos, P.C.1850 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10031
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Legal References
New York Statutes That May Apply to Your Manhattan Injury Claim
Manhattan personal injury claims are governed primarily by New York's Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL) and the New York Labor Law. The statutes and authorities below frequently come up in cases handled by Silberstein & Miklos, P.C. Filing deadlines and procedural rules vary by case type, so confirm specifics with an attorney as early as possible.
Sets the general three-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims based on negligence, including car accidents, slip and falls, and many construction injuries. Read CPLR § 214 on the NY State Senate site.
Establishes the two-year, six-month statute of limitations for medical malpractice, with discovery-rule exceptions for foreign objects and certain undiagnosed cancers under Lavern's Law. Read CPLR § 214-a.
Allows the personal representative of a decedent's estate to bring a wrongful death action within two years of the date of death. Read EPTL § 5-4.1.
Establishes general workplace safety duties (§ 200), strict liability for elevation-related injuries under the Scaffold Law (§ 240), and Industrial Code safety requirements at construction sites (§ 241). Read NY Labor Law § 240.
Requires a Notice of Claim to be filed within 90 days when suing the City of New York, the MTA or other municipal/public defendants, with shortened lawsuit deadlines often applying. Read General Municipal Law § 50-e.
Most Manhattan personal injury lawsuits seeking damages above $50,000 are filed in New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term at 60 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007. Visit the official court site.
Last reviewed: May 2026
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Every case is different, and deadlines may vary depending on the facts, parties and type of claim.
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