How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?

Personal injury cases are handled on contingency — you pay no attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you. We advance the costs of your case. When we win, our fee comes from the recovery and disbursements (money spent on your case). If we don't win, you owe us nothing for legal fees or disbursements.

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York?

In most cases, three years from the date of injury. However, if a government entity is involved — the City of New York, a public hospital, a transit authority — you may have as little as 90 days to file a Notice of Claim, followed by one year and 90 days to file a lawsuit. Do not assume you have time. Contact us as soon as possible.

What if I was partly at fault for my accident?

You can still recover. New York follows a comparative negligence rule — your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from recovering entirely. Contact us immediately to preserve your rights.

Do I have to accept the insurance company's first offer?

No — and in most cases, you should not. Once you accept a settlement, your claim is closed and you generally cannot seek more. Our job is to make sure you understand the full value of your claim before agreeing to anything.

Do you handle no-fault insurance claims?

New York's no-fault insurance covers medical bills and lost wages regardless of who caused the accident — up to $50,000. But it doesn't cover pain and suffering. To recover non-economic damages, you must meet New York's 'serious injury' threshold. We'll tell you where your case stands.

What are your office hours?

Our office is open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. For urgent matters, please call (866) 263-4529 and we'll do our best to assist you.

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Admitted in New York

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Founded 2014 — Alla Kleban, Esq. practicing since 2009

A serious injury changes everything — your ability to work, your daily routine, your family's financial security. If you were hurt in a car accident, on a construction site, or because a property owner ignored a dangerous condition, New York law may entitle you to significant compensation. Kleban Law Group is a boutique personal injury law firm founded in 2014, serving clients across Nassau County, New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. We take cases on contingency — you pay nothing out of pocket, and we only collect a fee if we recover money for you.

What is personal injury law in NY?

Personal injury law covers cases where someone else's carelessness causes you harm. In New York, you generally have three years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit — but important exceptions apply. If your injury involves a government agency or municipality, you may have as little as 90 days to file a Notice of Claim. Missing these deadlines can bar your claim entirely, which is why contacting an attorney early matters.

New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Even if you were partly at fault — say, you were jaywalking when struck by a car — you can still recover compensation. Your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, but you don't lose the right to recover entirely. This is one of the most plaintiff-friendly rules in the country.

Practice Areas We Handle

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, rideshare incidents, pedestrian knockdowns, and bicycle accidents. New York's no-fault insurance system has specific rules governing when and how you can sue — we'll walk you through them.

Construction Accidents

Falls from scaffolding, falling objects, crane accidents, and Labor Law §240/241 violations. New York's Scaffold Law imposes strict liability on property owners and general contractors — giving injured workers protections that don't exist in most other states.

Slip, Trip & Fall

Wet floors, broken sidewalks, icy parking lots, and defective stairs. If a property owner knew about the hazard and failed to fix it, you may have a strong claim.

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Unexplained injuries, bedsores, malnutrition, and medication errors. When a facility fails a vulnerable resident, New York law provides both compensatory and statutory damages.

Construction & Labor Law Injuries

Most New York dog bite cases are covered by the owner's homeowners' insurance. We handle the claim so you can focus on recovering.

Medical Malpractice

When medical care goes wrong, we fight to hold doctors and hospitals accountable.

Wrongful Death

If negligence cost your family a loved one, New York law allows the estate's personal representative to pursue compensation for financial support, funeral costs, and pain suffered before death.

Motorcycle, Pedestrian & bicyclist accidents

How We Get Paid — No Upfront Cost

We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney's fees upfront. We advance the costs of investigating and litigating your case. If we recover money for you, we collect a percentage of that recovery as our fee. If we don't win, you owe us nothing. The contingency model aligns our interests with yours — we only get paid when you do.

What to Do After an Injury in New York

Seek medical attention immediately — even if you feel okay. Some serious injuries aren't apparent right away, and a gap in care can be used against you later.
Document everything. Photograph the scene, your injuries, and any hazard that caused the accident.
Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking to a lawyer. Adjusters are trained to minimize claims.
Save all evidence. Don't repair damaged property until it's been documented.
Get witness contact information if anyone saw what happened.
Call a personal injury attorney as early as possible. Deadlines in New York are strict.

Recent Results

Our results vary by case, but here's a general sense of outcomes for common personal injury claims we've handled:

Soft tissue injuries (no injections): $22,500 – $50,000
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Soft tissue injuries (with injections): $72,000 – $225,000
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Fractures (minor treatment after cast removal): $50,000 – $175,000
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Serious fractures, extremity surgery, or spinal surgery: $850,000 – $3,700,000

These figures reflect settlements and mediated outcomes. Verdicts obtained by our trial counsel have ranged from $13 million to $32 million.

*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Why Injured New Yorkers Choose Kleban Law Group

Boutique Firm. Serious Cases.

Well versed in law and have extensive experience dealing with insurance companies. Great litigation strategy, always extend professional integrity and what makes more sense for the client.

We're not a volume shop and the client is never a dollar sign.. When you hire Kleban Law Group, you work directly with an attorney —Sr. Paralegals, paralegal or case manager who has bachelor's degree in legal fields, is well versed, trained, and experienced over 5 years specifically with NYS Insurance Law. . We take cases selectively because we take every one seriously. We are well aware of complex issues and handled them all.

Deep Local Knowledge

Founded in 2014 and led by Alla Kleban, Esq. — who has practiced personal injury law since 2009 — we know New York's courts, insurance companies, and the rules that apply in Nassau County, New York City, and Long Island. Handled over thousands hearings, depositions, arbitrations, all court conferences and prepared and defeated many motions dealing with discovery and threshold, whether its on liability or injuries, prepared all necessary proceedings for trial. Alla Kleban refers matters to trial only in the event that offer is low or the carrier refuses to accept liability.

Admitted in New York

Our attorneys are licensed to practice in New York and Florida, with deep experience in New York's courts and insurance landscape.

We Speak Your Language

Multi-Lingual Staff is available,language support is available throughout your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Injured New Yorkers Across the Region

Personal injury lawyers in Nassau County — Garden City, Hempstead, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, and across Nassau.

Personal injury lawyers in New York City — Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Personal injury lawyers in Long Island — Suffolk County and beyond.

Personal injury lawyers in Valley Stream — local representation for the community.

Your Consultation Is Free — Let's Talk.

If you or someone you love has been injured in New York, don't wait. The sooner we start, the better position you'll be in. Call (866) 263-4529 or fill out our short form — we'll be in touch within one business day.

Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm · 16 S Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580