Cortlandt Personal Injury Lawyer
Getting injured in an accident in Cortlandt can turn an ordinary day into weeks or months of medical appointments, missed time from work, and uncertainty about what comes next. Whether the injury happened in a traffic collision, on unsafe property, or at a construction site, its effects may reach every part of your life.
At Lever & Ecker, we take personal injury cases personally. Our Westchester County personal injury lawyers start by listening to what happened. From there, we handle the legal process and pursue full compensation for your injuries and other losses.
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Why Choose Lever & Ecker Personal Injury Lawyers in Cortlandt?
Lever & Ecker is not a big-box injury firm. We limit the number of cases we accept so our lawyers can give each client direct attention, regular communication, and careful preparation from the start.
Our award-winning New York lawyers bring more than 80 years of combined experience to personal injury cases. We review the evidence and available insurance coverage to tailor a personalized strategy for pursuing compensation. Furthermore, we prepare every case for trial, so if one should become necessary, we’ll be ready. And you do not have to worry about affording our representation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Personal Injury Case Results for Our Clients
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Results like those below reflect the serious injury matters our lawyers have handled:
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Cortlandt
Our lawyers represent people injured in a wide variety of accidents including in traffic collisions, on unsafe property, and at construction sites throughout Cortlandt. The cases we handle include the following:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Slip, trip, and falls
- Premises liability cases involving unsafe property conditions
- Construction and worksite accidents involving negligent third parties
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle injuries
- Fatal accident cases
If you are not sure whether you have a case, our lawyers will review what happened and explain the legal options available to you.
What Damages Can You Recover After a Personal Injury in Cortlandt?
No two injuries affect a person in exactly the same way. For example, a back injury that prevents someone from returning to work may result in different losses than a fracture requiring surgery that heals within several months. The available compensation depends on the severity of your injury and the impact on your daily life.
Pain and suffering may constitute a significant portion of the damages when an injury requires surgery or permanently affects the ability to perform daily activities. Recoverable damages may include the following:
- Past and future pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Past and future lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Medical expenses and future care costs
- Accident-related out-of-pocket expenses
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Cortlandt Under New York Law?
The statute of limitations for New York personal injury lawsuits is typically three years, but some matters have much shorter deadlines. When a town, county, public authority, or another government entity may be responsible, a notice of claim may be due within as little as 90 days.
Lever & Ecker will determine the applicable filing deadline and submit the required documents on your behalf. We will also move quickly to preserve evidence that could be lost.
How is Liability Proven After an Accident in Cortlandt?
To establish liability, an injured person generally must show that another party had a legal duty, failed to meet it, and caused the injuries and other losses. The evidence needed to prove fault in a personal injury case depends on the particular circumstances. For instance, a car collision case may turn on vehicle damage, camera footage, and witness accounts. On the other hand, a slip and fall case may require photographs, maintenance records, or evidence that a property owner knew about the hazard.
Sharing fault for the accident may also affect the amount of compensation available. New York’s comparative negligence rules recently changed for motor vehicle accident cases commenced on or after May 26, 2026. Now, a person who is more than 50% at fault for a motor vehicle accident is barred from recovering damages. For those who are 50% or less at fault, the damages are reduced in proportion to their share of the blame.
For non-motor vehicle personal injury cases, New York continues to apply a pure comparative negligence standard, allowing you to recover damages if you are more than 51% at fault.
An adjuster may rely on a brief statement or an incomplete police report to shift more blame to the injured person. We compare that position against the physical evidence, available footage, and witness accounts before responding.
How Our Team at Lever & Ecker Investigates a Cortlandt Injury Case
Video may be overwritten, vehicles may be repaired, and an unsafe property condition may be corrected before anyone documents it. Our lawyers move to preserve all available evidence and to gather the medical and employment records needed to show how the injury has affected you.
Local Knowledge of Westchester County
Our White Plains office places our lawyers close to the Cortlandt clients and Westchester County matters we handle. Our familiarity with local roads, agencies, and courts informs where we look for reports, records, and other evidence.
Client-Focused Representation
Our clients are never treated like file numbers. We take time to understand how the injury affects your day-to-day life. That includes the treatment ahead, time away from work, and added pressure at home. That includes the treatment ahead, time away from work, and added pressure at home. You should not have to chase down your lawyer for an update. We contact you when there is news and explain what it means for your case moving forward.
What Lever & Ecker Will Do for Your Case
Our Cortlandt personal injury lawyers begin by identifying evidence that may disappear, including surveillance footage, vehicle data, photographs, witness information, and property or maintenance records. We obtain medical and employment records, review the available insurance coverage, consult experts when needed, and document how the injury has affected your health, work, and daily life. We also keep you informed throughout the case and prepare for trial, should it become necessary.
No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation
You will not owe us any attorney fees unless and until we recover compensation for you. We believe our clients deserve legal representation without worrying about upfront attorney fees while they are already dealing with medical bills, missed work, and other pressures after an accident.
Serving Injury Victims Throughout Cortlandt and Nearby Communities
Lever & Ecker represents people in all cities, towns, and villages in New York, including Cortlandt Manor, Verplanck, Croton-on-Hudson, Buchanan, and communities throughout northern Westchester County. Our White Plains office is convenient for Cortlandt residents. We also offer phone consultations, home and hospital visits, and after-hours or weekend meetings when needed.
Lever & Ecker represents people in all cities, towns, and villages in New York, including Cortlandt Manor, Verplanck, Croton-on-Hudson, Buchanan, and communities throughout northern Westchester County. Our White Plains office is conveniently located for Cortlandt residents, and we also offer phone consultations, hospital visits, home visits, after-hours meetings, and weekend meetings when needed.
Speak With a Cortlandt Personal Injury Lawyer Today
You do not need to determine on your own whether another party may be responsible or which deadlines apply. During a free case evaluation, we will listen to what happened and explain whether you may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit.
At Lever & Ecker, our award-winning New York lawyers bring more than 80 years of combined experience to personal injury cases. Contact us today for a free case evaluation, or call (914) 288-9191 or (718) 933-3632.
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At Lever & Ecker, we take your injury personally — because to us, you’re more than just a case. From day one, you’ll have our full attention, support, and relentless dedication to your recovery. Whether you’ve been injured in a crash, a fall, or on the job, we’re here to help you take the next step forward.
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