The Lanier Law Firm’s New York office is committed to providing passionate and skilled legal representation for those who have suffered because of the negligence of others. With decades of experience, our attorneys handle a wide range of complex legal matters, including personal injury, product liability, asbestos exposure, and more. Take the first step toward securing the compensation you deserve.
Why Choose The Lanier Law Firm for Your Personal Injury Case?
When you hire The Lanier Law Firm, you get more than just a lawyer—you get a team of committed professionals who will stand by you every step of the way. Here’s why we’re the right choice for your personal injury case.
Experienced Litigators Ready for Trial
We aren’t afraid to take your case to court and fight for what you deserve. Our attorneys are skilled in both state and federal courts, with a track record of success in the courtroom.
Our team excels in various areas of law, including personal injury, asbestos exposure, pharmaceutical liability, product liability, and business litigation. We have decades of experience helping clients face large corporations, insurance companies, and other powerful entities.
Proven Success with Large Verdicts and Settlements
Under the leadership of Mark Lanier, we’ve secured tens of billions of dollars in settlements and jury awards for our clients, including some of the largest verdicts in U.S. history. Some of our remarkable case results include:
- $115 million verdict in a mesothelioma case involving 21 steelworkers.
- $56.3 million verdict for a construction worker paralyzed by defective equipment.
- $2.2 million settlement for a woman injured by a drunk driver.
- $1.95 million verdict for a worker injured on a construction site.
- $4.5 million for a man exposed to asbestos through joint compound.
- $3.5 million settlement for the family of a deceased woman exposed to asbestos through her husband’s work clothes
- $417 million verdict in a business fraud case against Amoco.
Nationally Recognized Attorneys
Mark Lanier, founding attorney, has been called one of “the top civil trial lawyers in America” by The New York Times, recognizing his significant impact on trial law. Mark Lanier has also earned prestigious awards, including:
- Trial Lawyer of the Year and one of the 50 most influential lawyers in the country by the National Trial Lawyers Association
- One of America’s Leading Lawyers for Business eight years in a row by Chambers USA
- Elite Trial Lawyers award by the National Law Journal for five straight years
- Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdict by Courtroom View Network
- Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Association of Justice
Our 60+ attorneys have also received national recognition and awards for their hard work, dedication, and results.
Passionate Advocacy
Our firm is dedicated to fighting for clients who have been wronged, often going up against large corporations and powerful insurance companies to ensure our clients receive the justice they deserve.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in New York
Our New York attorneys handle a wide array of personal injury cases and are committed to securing justice and fair compensation for each client.
Car Accidents
Car accidents, often caused by distracted or drunk driving, speeding, or failing to yield, result in various types of injuries. Victims may seek compensation from no-fault insurance, the at-fault party’s insurance, or third-party sources.
Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are more severe due to the size and weight of trucks. Common causes include driver fatigue, poor vehicle maintenance, or negligence in hiring drivers. Trucking companies can be held responsible for these accidents.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents in New York are excluded from the state’s no-fault insurance laws. Motorcyclists face higher injury risks due to less protection in the event of an accident. Claims are typically filed against the at-fault party’s liability insurance.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable on New York roads. Drivers often fail to yield to pedestrians, leading to serious injuries. These accidents can result in lifelong medical expenses and pain for the victim.
Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries significantly impair one’s quality of life. Examples include severe burns, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and organ failure. These injuries often result in long-term medical care, permanent disability, and loss of income.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when health care professionals fail to provide the expected standard of care, harming patients. To win a malpractice case, it must be proven that the health care provider was negligent and that negligence directly resulted in injury.
We fight to hold negligent doctors and health care providers accountable in medical malpractice cases in New York.
Premises Liability
Premises liability holds property owners accountable for injuries that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions. Common cases include slip-and-fall incidents, inadequate security, and hazardous conditions like faulty stairs or elevators.
Construction Accidents
Construction sites are high-risk environments. Injuries often result from falls, heavy machinery, and dangerous work conditions. Workers may be eligible for workers’ compensation or may have claims against third parties, such as equipment manufacturers or property owners.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death happens when someone’s actions—whether intentional or due to negligence—cause another person’s death. In New York, a personal representative can file a lawsuit on behalf of the deceased person’s estate. Any damages awarded are distributed to the surviving family members.
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Claims
With New York’s high concentration of older buildings, workers in construction, shipyards, and other industries are at high risk for asbestos exposure. If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, our attorneys are here to fight for your rights.
Common Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Occupational asbestos exposure is common in auto mechanics, bricklayers, carpenters, construction workers, shipyard workers, plumbers, electricians, and more.
How Our Firm Handles Asbestos Claims
Our team carefully investigates each case to determine the sources of asbestos exposure, ensuring that all responsible parties are held accountable.
As soon as the sources of exposure are identified, our New York mesothelioma lawyers will file your claim and begin settlement negotiations.
Meet Darron Berquist, Managing Attorney of the New York Asbestos Practice
- Darron Berquist has represented clients in high-profile asbestos claims, specializing in mesothelioma cases and asbestos exposure lawsuits.
- Part of the pre-trial team in the landmark trial involving 22 women with ovarian cancer due to Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder exposure, resulting in a $4.69 billion verdict.
- Recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2020 by Thomson Reuters and has been honored by Best Lawyers in 2022 and 2023.
What Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in New York?
At The Lanier Law Firm, we operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win. We handle all the costs of litigation, so you can focus on your recovery.
- Contingency Fee: We take a percentage of the financial award. Under New York law, personal injury attorneys typically recover no more than one-third of damages.
- No Win, No Fee: If we don’t win your case, you don’t pay us anything. Our fees are only taken from the settlement or award we secure for you.
Statute of Limitations for Filing
Personal Injury Lawsuits in New York
New York law imposes time limits for filing personal injury lawsuits, called the statute of limitations. If you’ve been injured, it’s important to act quickly.
Personal Injury
Must be filed within three years from the date you were injured or discovered your injury, in most cases.
Wrongful Death
Must be filed within two years from the date of death.
Medical Malpractice
Must be filed within two years and six months from the date you discover the injury.
Government Tort Claims
Must be filed within 90 days of the injury date. Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately to ensure your claim is filed on time.
Other Legal Practice Areas at The Lanier Law Firm in New York
At The Lanier Law Firm, we offer a wide range of legal services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Below, you’ll find additional practice areas where our experienced attorneys provide dedicated and effective representation.
Product Liability
Product liability law holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers responsible for injuries caused by defective products. This area of law focuses on consumer protection and ensures that dangerous products are taken off the market and that injured consumers receive fair compensation.
Key Defects in Product Liability Cases
Our New York product liability lawyers advocate fiercely for consumers injured by defective products These products are typically flawed in the following ways:
- Defective design
- Defective manufacturing
- Failure to warn
Pharmaceutical Liability
The pharmaceutical industry comprises some of the largest and most profitable corporations globally. These companies have often been accused of prioritizing profits over patient safety, leading to a betrayal of human trust.
Our Mission in Pharmaceutical Liability Cases
The Lanier Law Firm seeks to make it more expensive for pharmaceutical companies to produce harmful products than safe ones. We are committed to fighting for patients harmed by unsafe drugs and medical devices. We do so by seeking justice through high-profile verdicts and settlements.
Landmark Pharmaceutical Liability Cases
We have secured some of the most significant settlements and verdicts in pharmaceutical liability cases. Some of our major victories include:
- $253 million settlement in the first-ever verdict against Merck and Co., Inc., the maker of VIOXX
- $4.85 billion national VIOXX settlement
- Over $1 billion combined verdict against DePuy and Johnson & Johnson Orthopaedics, Inc. for defective hip implants, followed by additional verdicts of $247 million and $502 million
- $7.25 billion total in verdicts against the makers of transvaginal mesh
Business Litigation
The Lanier Law Firm represents small businesses that face unfair disadvantages in disputes with large corporations. With decades of experience in business litigation, our New York business litigation lawyers handle various complex business disputes, such as:
- Environmental cases
- Employment disputes
- Whistleblower claims
- Contract disputes
- Antitrust cases, such as the Google antitrust lawsuit
- Fraud
- Oil and gas litigation
- Patent or trademark infringement
Evan Janush, New York Managing Attorney: Business Litigation
- Evan Janush oversees the firm’s New York business litigation practice and is the group leader of our employment litigation practice in New York.
- Recognized as one of New York’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association every year since 2010.
- Named a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer in 2020.
- Designated a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters every year since 2013.
- Member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.
Contact Us Today for a Free Case Evaluation
If you are in need of skilled legal representation in New York, The Lanier Law Firm is here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case and learn how we can help you secure the justice you deserve.
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