White Plains Personal Injury Lawyer
An accident can turn your life upside down overnight. You are dealing with pain, medical bills, missed work, and a lot of unfamiliar questions, often all at once. In White Plains, you are also navigating the Westchester County court system and its own deadlines and procedures.
This page walks you through what to do right after an accident, how to know if you have a case, what compensation you may be entitled to, and the deadlines you need to know about in Westchester County.
If you would rather talk to someone directly, Our award-winning Westchester County personal injury attorneys have successfully represented countless victims in and around White Plains, NY. Call us today at (914) 288-9191 for a free consultation to discuss your case and how we can help.
Key Takeaways
- In White Plains, you generally have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit, but some cases, like medical malpractice or claims against the city, have shorter deadlines. Missing these deadlines can mean losing your chance to get compensation.
- To win a personal injury case, you need to show that someone else was responsible for your injury and that it caused you harm. A good lawyer will gather the evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and go to court if needed.
- If you’ve been injured, Lever & Ecker will help you pursue compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and more. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will guide you through the process, ensuring you understand your rights and work to get you the full compensation you deserve.
Table of Contents
- Steps to Take After Being Injured Through No Fault of Your Own in White Plains
- How Do You Know if You Have a Personal Injury Lawsuit in White Plains?
- How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in White Plains?
- How Much Compensation Can You Get from a White Plains Personal Injury Lawsuit?
- What a White Plains Injury Lawyer Does for Your Case
- How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in White Plains, NY?
- Types of Personal Injury Cases in White Plains
- Why Choose Lever & Ecker’s White Plains Injury Lawyers to Handle Your Case?
- Contact our Award Winning White Plains Personal Injury Lawyers Today
Steps to Take After Being Injured Through No Fault of Your Own in White Plains
The steps you take right after an injury in White Plains may affect both your health and your case.
- Get medical care right away. Visit White Plains Hospital or another local emergency room, even if your injuries feel minor. Some injuries, such as concussions or soft tissue damage, do not show symptoms immediately.
- Report the accident. Contact the White Plains Police Department or the appropriate local authority to file an official report.
- Document the scene. Take photos of the location, your injuries, and any property damage, if you are able to.
- Get witness contact information. Their statements may support your case later.
- Keep records of everything. Save medical bills, missed work notices, and any communication with insurance companies.
- Avoid giving statements to insurance adjusters. Insurance companies do not play fair, and early statements may be used against you.
- Contact a White Plains personal injury attorney. An attorney protects your rights from the very first call and starts working on your case right away.
How Do You Know if You Have a Personal Injury Lawsuit in White Plains?
You may have a personal injury lawsuit in White Plains if another person or company’s negligence caused your injury. In general, you need to show four things:
- Duty of care. The other party owed you a responsibility to act safely.
- Breach. They failed to meet that responsibility.
- Causation. Their failure directly caused your injury.
- Damages. You suffered real harm, such as medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering.
For example, if a driver ran a red light and struck your car in downtown White Plains, or a property owner in Westchester County failed to fix a hazard you tripped over, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.
The clearest way to find out is to speak with a personal injury attorney. We review the facts of your accident, free of charge, and tell you honestly whether you have a case.
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in White Plains?
Here are the general deadlines injury victims in White Plains have to file a claim, based on the case type:
- Personal injury and product liability: 3 years
- Medical malpractice: about 2.5 years
- Wrongful death: 2 years
- Claims against a city or municipality: 1 year and 90 days, plus a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident
Some deadlines run even shorter. It depends on your case.
Video Transcript
In the state of New York, there are statutes of limitations, which set a specific time frame within which a person must bring a claim. If the claim is not filed within this period, no matter how meritorious, the right to bring the claim is lost forever. Generally, for car crashes, the statute of limitations in New York is three years from the date of the incident. However, there are cases where the statute of limitations is shorter, such as when someone is struck by a city bus, involved in a subway crash, or in a collision with a vehicle owned by the state. When dealing with a municipality, whether it’s a city, state, town, or even the federal government, a notice of claim or, in certain cases, a notice of intention to make a claim, must be filed in writing within 90 days of the accident. My advice is that if you’ve been in an accident, you should contact our office immediately, as every case is different, and it would be unfortunate to miss your opportunity to bring a valid claim simply because you waited too long.
What if You Miss the Filing Deadline?
If you miss the filing deadline, Westchester County courts will almost certainly dismiss your case. You lose your right to pursue compensation, permanently, no matter how serious your injuries are.
This is why it is so important to hire a White Plains personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident. A personal injury attorney gives you the best chance of meeting every deadline that applies to your case.
Don't Run Out Of Time To File a Personal Injury Lawsuit.
We make sure everything for your lawsuit is filed on time.
Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in White Plains if You Were Partly At Fault?
Yes, injury victims in White Plains can pursue a lawsuit even if they were partly at fault for their injuries. New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, your total compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
For example, if you are found to be 20% responsible for an accident, your recovery would be reduced by 20%. An experienced White Plains personal injury lawyer can work to minimize any fault attributed to you and protect your right to fair compensation.
How Much Compensation Can You Get from a White Plains Personal Injury Lawsuit?
There is no set amount of compensation for a White Plains personal injury case. Every case depends on the specific facts, injuries, and losses involved. However, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Pain and suffering, including past and future physical and emotional pain, and any surgeries you have needed or may need
- Medical bills, including past treatment and future care
- Lost wages, including past and future income you cannot earn because of your injury
- Other damages, such as property damage or reduced quality of life
Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, are often the most significant part of a personal injury case.
We cannot guarantee a specific outcome or dollar amount for your case. But an experienced White Plains personal injury attorney may review your circumstances and pursue the full and fair compensation you deserve.
What a White Plains Injury Lawyer Does for Your Case
After an accident, a White Plains personal injury lawyer takes over the work so you can focus on healing. Specifically, we:
- Investigate the accident scene and gather photos, police reports, and witness statements.
- Identify every responsible party, including drivers, property owners, and employers.
- Work with your doctors to document the full extent of your injuries.
- Calculate the true value of your case, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
- Handle all communication with insurance adjusters, so you never have to negotiate against them yourself.
- File your lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires.
- Prepare your case for trial and represent you at trial, should trial become necessary.
We commit our time and resources to build the strongest possible case on your behalf. We cannot guarantee an outcome, but our experienced White Plains personal injury attorneys pursue the full compensation you deserve at every stage of the process.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in White Plains, NY?
Lever & Ecker works on a contingency fee basis (no win, no fee). This means there are no upfront costs, and you do not pay any legal fees unless our team successfully recovers compensation for you.
The fee is typically a percentage of the settlement or verdict, allowing injured victims to pursue justice without added financial stress.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in White Plains
At Lever & Ecker, our White Plains personal injury lawyers have 80+ years of combined experience representing clients in all types of personal injury cases. If another party’s negligence caused you to suffer injuries that affect your life, we are committed to securing full and fair compensation. With our proven approach and track record of success, we can handle any type of injury case, including the following:
- Car Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Slip, Trip & Fall Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing home abuse and negligence
- Product liability claims
- Ridesharing accidents
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Workplace injuries
- Accidents causing wrongful death
- Truck Accidents
Why Choose Lever & Ecker's White Plains Injury Lawyers to Handle Your Case?
Video Transcript
When we take on a new case for a client, our focus is on positioning their case in the best light possible. We ask ourselves what we need to do to maximize the recovery for the client and prepare the case for trial. By doing this, we send a clear message to insurance companies that we won’t simply accept their first offer. We examine the client’s case from every angle, because being shortsighted would mean not doing right by our clients. We pride ourselves on listening to our clients because it’s crucial for them to feel heard. I strive to treat my clients with the same respect I would expect if the roles were reversed. Our clients become an extension of our office family, and many of them have my cell phone number to reach me whenever they need.
Our practice is generally a boutique practice, meaning we handle no more than 25 to 30 cases per lawyer. This allows us to be proactive on each and every case. We do everything we can to make our clients whole, to the extent that money can achieve that. Success for us means not only getting maximum justice for our clients at the end of the case but also helping them navigate through a time when they are upside down physically and financially. The best case scenario for us is to secure a great settlement for our client and ensure they are set up for the future. We understand our role as lawyers, but we also strive to make things a little easier for our clients during what is often the most unbelievably tough situation in their lives.
The reason countless injury victims in White Plains hire Lever & Ecker as their personal injury law firm is simple: We listen to you, guide you, and help you with what needs to be done right away. We take personal injury cases…very personally.
We limit the number of cases we take to provide exceptional service to every client. With client-centered representation and open lines of communication, we treat every case as the most important thing in our office. We work on a contingency fee basis, charging no upfront costs or fees. We don’t get paid unless and until we successfully resolve your case.
We Handle the Legal Process So You Can Focus on Recovery
We understand that even simple cases can quickly become complex, and our attorneys will handle the legal process and deal with any challenges along the way. When we represent you, you can count on us to do the following:
- Provide 24/7 availability so you can discuss the details of your case whenever you need to.
- Work with your schedule, including after-hours, weekends, home, and hospital visits.
- Find you the right doctor if you don’t know where to go and provide the resources you need to get the right care.
- Thoroughly investigate your accident.
- Obtain and analyze all the relevant evidence.
- Establish liability and damages.
- Negotiate for a settlement with insurance companies and the opposition.
- File suit and, if necessary, aggressively advocate for you at trial.
We Are 99% Successful in the Cases We Handle for Injury Victims
Contact us today to see if you have a case.
Our Track Record of Success in Personal Injury Lawsuits in White Plains
We’re proud to say our reputation speaks for itself. Many of our clients have been referred to us by prior clients, friends, family, and other attorneys. Our successful track record of securing settlements and verdicts for accident victims, including those in White Plains and Westchester County, has resulted in over $250 million in total compensation for our clients, including the settlements below.
| Amount | Case Type | Case Summary |
|---|---|---|
| $12.2 Million | Construction (Labor Law) – Ladder Fall | Jury verdict for a client who suffered a burst fracture and traumatic neck/back injuries after falling from a significant height, requiring multiple fusion surgeries and leaving him permanently disabled. Jury found defendant 100% liable. |
| $12 Million | Pedestrian Struck by Bus – Wrongful Death | Settlement for the family of a pedestrian struck in a crosswalk who died two weeks later. Resolved early, sparing the family a trial. |
| $8.8 Million | Trip and Fall – Parking Garage | Client suffered significant cervical injuries requiring multiple surgeries after tripping in a pothole. Jury found 100% liability; settled during damages phase. |
| $3.48 Million | Pedestrian Accident – Leg Injuries | Pedestrian knockdown resulting in significant lower leg injuries, despite defense claims of favorable recovery. |
| $3 Million | Medical Malpractice – Failure to Diagnose Cancer | Action against a major hospital for failing to diagnose cancer; settlement obtained despite hospital's argument that earlier diagnosis wouldn't have changed the outcome. |
| $2.8 Million | Construction (Labor Law) – Scaffold Fall | Construction worker suffered back injuries requiring surgery after falling from scaffolding; defense claimed full recovery. |
| $2.15 Million | Motorcycle Accident – Wrongful Death | Jury verdict for the family of a motorcyclist killed in an accident, rejecting defense claims that the rider caused the crash. |
| $2 Million | Construction (Labor Law) – Shanty Collapse | Temporary worksite shanty collapsed on a construction worker, causing shoulder and neck injuries requiring surgery. Resolved pre-trial. |
| $1.9 Million | Pedestrian Accident – Foot Injuries | Pedestrian knockdown with significant foot injuries; settlement of nearly full policy limits secured 11 months post-accident. |
| $1.55 Million | Pedestrian Accident – Lumbar Spine and Ankle Injuries | Client struck by a car in a NYC crosswalk, sustaining lower back and ankle injuries. Court found driver entirely at fault. |
| $1.5 Million | Construction (Labor Law) – Elevated Platform Fall | Client fell off an elevated platform, sustaining hip and wrist fractures requiring surgery. Defense's sole-fault argument defeated. |
| $1.5 Million | Trip and Fall – Defective Stairway | A postal worker suffered lasting orthopedic injuries after tripping and falling on a defective stairway. |
| $1.3 Million | Trip and Fall – Uncovered Basement Hole | Client fell into an uncovered basement hole, sustaining rib fractures and knee/back injuries. Defense's arguments about client's presence and injury severity were refuted. |
| $1.3 Million | Tree Fall Liability – Head Injury | Client seriously injured when a dead tree the property owner failed to remove fell on her. Resolved early for full available insurance coverage. |
| $1.25 Million | Rear-End Auto Accident – Back Injuries | Client suffered lower back injuries in a rear-end collision; defense's pre-existing injury argument defeated, resulting in a full policy limits arbitration award. |
| $1.25 Million | Motorcycle Accident – Leg Injuries | Motorcyclist suffered significant leg injuries requiring surgery after a driver turned without observing him. Resolved early for full policy limits. |
| $1.25 Million | Motorcycle Accident – Abdominal Injuries | Motorcyclist suffered severe abdominal and arm injuries after an SUV driver made an unsafe left turn. Fault established early; resolved for full policy limits. |
| $1 Million | Motorcycle Accident – Leg Injuries | Head-on collision caused by a driver crossing the double yellow line, resulting in serious leg injuries requiring multiple surgeries. Full policy limits secured in under 6 months. |
| $1 Million | Rideshare Driver Injury | A rideshare driver injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent motorist. |
What Our White Plains Clients Say About Our Firm
Our clients’ words say more than we ever could. Here is what a few of them have shared about their experience working with our White Plains personal injury attorneys at Lever & Ecker.
Client Testimonial
I had an outstanding experience with this law firm, and especially with Kate, who went above and beyond throughout my entire case. She wasn’t just my lawyer—she was truly a teacher and a coach during the process. She took the time to explain everything to me, even if it meant going over things more than once, and always made sure I fully understood what was happening.
Heidy T.
04.06.2026
Client Testimonial
I highly recommend Lever & Ecker for anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer. After my car accident, I was overwhelmed, but Adam Weiss and Kate Henderson took care of everything with utmost professionalism and compassion. They kept me informed throughout the entire process and were always available to answer my questions. I highly recommend this law firm for their professionalism and results!
David Z.
03.23.2026
Client Testimonial
I had an excellent experience working with Adam Weiss on my accident/injury case. Throughout the entire process, he was professional, knowledgeable, and very supportive. He made a stressful situation much easier and delivered a great result and would absolutely recommend him.
Brigjilda C.
02.13.2026
Client Testimonial
I will never be able to fully express how grateful I am to Lever & Ecker for everything they have done for me. From the very first day, they made me feel like family, not just another case. During one of the most difficult and overwhelming times in my life, they stood by me with unwavering support, compassion, and care.
Christopher W.
01.13.2026
Meet David, Dan, Adam, and Kate–Your White Plains Personal Injury Lawyers
If you’ve been injured in an accident in White Plains, attorneys David B. Lever, Daniel G. Ecker, Adam C. Weiss, and Katherine A. Henderson will provide top-tier representation putting their decades of legal experience to work for you and your family.
David B. Lever, Founding Partner
Awards & Recognitions
- New York Metro Super Lawyers (2020-2025)
- Top 25 Lawyers in Westchester County (2024,2025)
- National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers
- Hudson Valley Top Lawyers (2023, 2024)
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Since 1990, David has advocated for the legal rights of accident victims and has never represented insurance companies or corporate defendants. Over the years, David has consistently recovered significant monetary awards for thousands of clients, including a $12 million settlement over a catastrophic motor vehicle collision. He can empathize with our clients by recalling his own motorcycle accident, which left him needing extensive medical treatment.
David has been selected for the New York Metro “Super Lawyers” list every year from 2020 through 2024, recognizing him as among the top five percent of plaintiff’s personal injury lawyers in the New York metro area. Additionally, he has been named one of the top 100 civil plaintiff trial lawyers in New York by the National Trial Lawyers organization and was named a Hudson Valley Top Lawyer in 2023 and 2024.
Daniel G. Ecker, Founding Partner
Awards & Recognitions
- New York Metro Super Lawyers (2019-2025)
- Hudson Valley Top Lawyers (2023, 2024, 2025)
- New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section’s Exceptional Contributions Award, 2015
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Daniel represents clients with passion and skill, treating them like family. Clients speak of his “guidance every step of the way” and how they were “treated with the utmost care and professionalism” throughout the legal process. Dan has overseen several of the firm’s largest recoveries, including a recent settlement of $8.8 million for a client who suffered severe injuries following a fall in a parking facility.
Dan has been named to the New York Metro “Super Lawyers” list every year from 2019 through 2024 and was named a Hudson Valley Top Lawyer in 2023 and 2024, as well as winning the New York State Bar Association Trial Lawyers Section’s Exceptional Contributions Award in 2015.
Adam C. Weiss, Partner
Awards & Recognitions
- New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star (2020-2025)
- Hudson Valley Top Lawyer (2021-2025)
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New York (2020-2023)
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Adam has dedicated his career to representing injured plaintiffs and working to bring clients justice. He strives to uncover what really happened in every case and recover the maximum possible monetary compensation for his clients, keeping them informed and educated throughout the entire litigation process.
Throughout his career, Adam has recovered several multimillion-dollar settlements for medical malpractice and negligence claims and has litigated hundreds of birth injury cases. He has been named a New York Metro “Super Lawyers” Rising Star from 2020 through 2024, a Hudson Valley Top Lawyer from 2021 through 2024, and a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New York from 2020 through 2023.
Katherine A. Henderson, Associate Attorney
Awards & Recognitions
- New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2025
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Katherine initially joined our firm as a law student intern, developing a passion for serving personal injury clients. She continued working with the firm throughout the remainder of law school and then joined the firm as a full-time associate in August 2022. She is passionate about helping others and has learned from some of the best in the field.
We Guide Every One Of Our Clients Through The Legal Process.
We'll take care of the hard work for you.
Contact our Award-Winning White Plains Personal Injury Lawyers Today
Suffering injuries due to someone else’s negligence may leave you feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed, dealing with physical injuries, medical expenses, and emotional suffering. With an experienced personal injury lawyer from Lever & Ecker on your side, you aren’t alone.
From the minute you contact us until your case is resolved, we are committed to protecting your rights and holding responsible parties accountable. We treat our clients like family, not numbers.
Contact our White Plains personal injury attorneys today for a free consultation and case review by calling 914-288-9191 or filling out our online form.
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