Nassau County Car Accident Lawyer

Trusted Car Accident Attorney in New York

Being in a car accident can be a very traumatic experience, and the aftermath can be stressful and overwhelming. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident through someone else’s fault, you have options for pursuing compensation and reducing the financial burden on yourself and your family. Reach out to an experienced Nassau County car accident lawyer to begin the process and find out what options you may have. 

About the Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC

Car accident injuries can create serious financial burdens for victims and their families. Medical bills pile up very quickly, and recovery may be slow and keep a victim out of work for a long time, resulting in missed paychecks and financial stress. When your family’s financial stability and future are on the line, you need support from an attorney with the knowledge and experience it takes to advocate for you. 

At the Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC, we bring more than 30 years of experience to our clients’ service. We are a law firm that prioritizes quality over volume. When you choose us to represent you, you can count on having direct access to your attorney. We do not pass clients off to junior staff. We believe that you should have the legal support you need when you need it.

Car Accidents in the United States and New York 

In today’s fast-paced culture, most people in America rely on cars in some capacity to get around. Whether we drive our own cars, use rideshare services, or use taxi services, car travel is part of life for most of us. However, the fact that this activity is so commonplace does not mean that it is safe. Rather, it means we accept the risks frequently. 

In 2023, there were over 6.1 million traffic accidents reported by police across the United States. This works out to more than 16,000 accidents every day of that year. In 2024, the state of New York saw 1,101 deaths resulting from traffic accidents.  

What Compensation Can You Recover From a Car Accident Injury in Nassau County? 

Car accident victims in Nassau County can recover both economic and non-economic damages in their personal injury claims. Compensation categories might include the following: 

• Medical bills. Your attorney will help you make sure all medical bills associated with the accident are covered by either the no-fault carrier auto insurance or the defendant’s bodily injury auto insurance, from the initial ambulance ride and emergency room visit to your last physical therapy appointment. 
• Lost wages. Missing work can sometimes cause as much stress as medical bills. When your family depends on your income, being out of work can make it feel like the financial hole just keeps getting deeper. The no-fault auto insurance carrier will pay for lost wages but this requires specific proof and does not cover your full lost wages. The defendant’s auto insurance carrier will be responsible for the remaining unpaid lost wages, but that requires an experience personal injury attorney to help you prove your case against them.  
• Pain and suffering. Personal injury settlements or awards after a trial will seek compensation for pain and suffering, which refers to both physical pain associated with the injury and the loss of enjoyment and quality of life related to the accident.  This can include being unable to do things because of your injuries like playing sports, going out to dinners with family, or any recreational activities affected because of the accident. 

While punitive damages are rarely permitted in New York State, conduct that was reckless may support this additional award against the defendant. Punitive damages are additional compensation that is designed to punish the person or entity that caused the injury. 

Why Should You Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?

If you have been injured in a car accident in Nassau County, the first thing you should do is hire a car accident lawyer to help you through the process of pursuing compensation. Your attorney can begin by communicating with you about the steps that will take place in the litigation and answer all of your questions and concerns.  Insurance companies will be working against you from the very first moment and having an experienced auto accident attorney on your side will protect your legal interests.  

It often happens that insurance companies will try to tempt a person with a quick settlement, but they usually are not in the best interest of the person injured.  If a fair offer is not being made by the insurance company, then next course of action is to proceed with a lawsuit to make the insurance company pay for the harm their insured caused you in the accident. Your attorney will file the claim for you, litigate in court, and try and negotiate the best settlement that makes sense for you and your family.  

FAQs

What are the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in New York? 

This refers to the time in which a lawsuit must be commenced.  If a case is not commenced within that time, then no lawsuit or recovery will be permitted.  In New York, a negligence action such as an auto accident case must be filed within three years, but there are many exceptions.  If the defendant worked for a municipality, such as the City of New York, then the time to file a suit is only one year and 90 days from the accident.  Further, a Notice of Claim must be first served on the defendant within 90 days of the accident. This is why it is so important to immediately speak with a personal injury attorney after an accident.

Can a Compensation Package Pay for Long-Term Medical Care?

Yes. If you are injured in such a way that you require long-term medical care, your personal injury settlement package will take into consideration your projected future medical costs. This can also include the costs of future surgeries for your injuries from the accident.  Your attorney will obtain reports from your medical treating doctors to support your need for future medical treatment.  If a case cannot be settled, your treating doctors will be asked to testify at the trial to prove that you need long term medical care, and detail those medical costs. 

Will My Car Accident Case Go to Trial? 

The majority of personal injury cases do settle out of court, but the reason they settle is because the insurance companies understand the risks of proceeding to trial.  The best way to obtain a fair settlement is by having an experienced personal injury lawyer who is already working to prepare for a trial from day one.  The courthouse for the Nassau County Supreme Court is located at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola which is where the case will be tried before a jury of your peers if necessary. 

What if I Was Partially at Fault for the Accident? 

In New York, injured auto accident victims for 50 years were legally allowed to claim compensation for injuries sustained in an accident, even if they were partially or mostly at fault for the accident. New York’s Governor Hochul pushed to change these laws in 2026 and now auto accident victim found over 50% at fault for causing an accident are not entitled to any recovery for pain and suffering.  This was a tort reform measure that unfortunately took away the rights of New Yorkers.

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Contact the Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC who has the experience and skill to help you prove  the accident was mostly the defendant’s fault to permit a fair recovery.

If you have been injured in a car accident in Nassau County you have legal options for pursuing compensation, and you deserve the support you need to do so. At the Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, we stand ready to help you move forward with your life. Contact us today to discuss your case.