About Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. — Personal Injury White Plains New York

Personal injury White Plains and Westchester County clients who have been hurt on the job, in car accidents, or who need workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability legal support have found aggressive, experienced advocacy in Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. The firm, which also maintains a New York City presence, serves clients throughout Westchester County and the greater Hudson Valley from its White Plains location, offering a broad but focused approach to plaintiffs-side legal work. White Plains is the county seat of Westchester County and home to the Westchester County Courthouse, a critical venue for personal injury and civil matters across this densely populated suburban county. For individuals who have suffered workplace injuries or serious accidents in Westchester County, the firm provides experienced personal injury attorneys who understand how to build and litigate cases in the New York court system. The firm’s practice covers civil service matters — an area of particular importance in Westchester County, where thousands of government and municipal employees work in county and city jobs and occasionally face employment-related disputes.

The firm’s emphasis on workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability reflects the reality that many clients who suffer serious injuries face both a physical recovery and a legal battle to secure the benefits they are owed. New York’s workers’ compensation system is administered through the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, and claims in Westchester County are handled through that system’s administrative structure. Social Security Disability claims often follow workplace injuries when an employee’s condition prevents them from returning to work entirely, creating a need for coordinated legal representation across both workers’ compensation and federal disability systems. The firm’s broad experience in these overlapping areas makes it a practical choice for injured workers in White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and throughout Westchester County.

What Clients Say

The firm’s reputation in New York for aggressive plaintiffs-side personal injury and workers’ compensation work spans decades. Clients who have faced on-the-job injuries or been hurt in serious accidents describe the firm as responsive and results-oriented, with particular praise for the team’s willingness to pursue cases that other attorneys turned down. The firm’s marketing — emphasizing that it handles hurt workers, car accident victims, SSD claimants, and civil service employees — reflects a genuine breadth of practice that resonates with the working-class and public-sector client base in Westchester County and the outer New York boroughs.

Personal Injury White Plains — Practice Areas & Services

• Personal injury: The firm represents plaintiffs in personal injury cases filed in Westchester County Supreme Court, including car accidents, slip and fall claims, construction accidents, and other negligence-based claims where White Plains and Westchester County residents have suffered serious harm.
• Workers’ compensation: Injured employees throughout Westchester County who are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under New York law receive representation through the firm, which handles claims at the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board for clients who have been hurt on the job.
• Social Security Disability: When workplace injuries or serious conditions prevent clients from maintaining employment, the firm pursues SSD benefits through the federal disability system, representing clients at administrative hearings before Administrative Law Judges in the SSA’s New York region.
• Civil service and employment matters: Government and municipal employees in Westchester County who face discipline, termination, or discrimination in their public-sector positions receive legal representation from the firm, which has experience with the procedural and administrative aspects of civil service law.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a workers’ compensation claim after a workplace injury in Westchester County, NY?

After a workplace injury in Westchester County, you should report the injury to your employer immediately and seek medical treatment. Your employer is required to file a First Report of Injury with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, but you can also file directly if your employer fails to do so. The Workers’ Compensation Board’s New York City district office handles claims for Westchester County, and having an attorney guide you through this process significantly reduces the risk of a denied claim or inadequate benefit determination.

What is the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York?

In New York, the statute of limitations for most personal injury lawsuits is three years from the date of the injury. However, claims against government entities — including Westchester County, the City of White Plains, or other municipal defendants — require filing a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident. Missing these deadlines typically bars recovery entirely, which is why prompt consultation with a personal injury attorney in White Plains is critical after any serious accident.

How long does a workers’ compensation case typically take to resolve in New York?

Workers’ compensation cases in New York vary widely in duration. A straightforward claim with clear medical documentation and no employer dispute may be resolved in a few months. However, contested claims — including those involving permanent disability, questions about compensability, or disputed medical evidence — can take one to three years or longer. The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board does provide expedited hearing procedures in certain circumstances, but complex cases almost always benefit from experienced legal representation.