WHY CHOOSE US?
Wittenstein & Wittenstein has established itself as a top New York City Personal Injury Firm by getting great results for clients for over 60 years. We’ve collected millions of dollars for thousands of clients, who have enthusiastically referred their family and friends for generations. But a top New York City Personal Injury Firm doesn’t get that reputation JUST from great settlements and verdicts – it’s the way we treat each and every client that really makes us special. We go out of our way to explain every aspect of every case to every client. Calls are promptly returned, and explanations are gladly provided. We promise that you’ll never be anxiously wondering “what’s going on?” Why settle for less, when you can have the best?
The firm was born on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn in 1959, providing straight-talking legal services to a struggling Community. The word spread, clients referring their friends and family and another office opened in Brooklyn. Mr. Wittenstein believed that each client deserved his time, attention and respect. He earned each client’s trust with a dedication to getting them the best possible settlements and verdict, but also by helping them out in any way he could with other legal matters that would have required billable retainers elsewhere. He went the extra mile for each and every client and the referrals pouring in. In 1984, the practice moved to Queens, incorporated as Frederick M. Wittenstein, Esq. P.C. A year later, the firm moved to the Cord Meyer Building on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills. The clients came from Brooklyn, and new clients came from Queens, The Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Nassau County. The children of the original clients from Brooklyn came to us. Mr. Wittenstein is retired, but remains as a consultant to the practice.
History of Construction Accidents
Sadly, despite efforts to regulate the industry, builders have found it more cost effective to pay fines than to employ safety measures. This has resulted in a history of preventable fatalities on construction sites that is heartbreaking. We learn in school about these great achievements, but little is told of the collateral damage to workers, as a result of an intentional disregard for safety. This trend continues as construction projects continue to ignore safety protocols putting their workers at risk for fatal construction accidents. Until there are criminal penalties imposed on builders, this trend is likely to continue. The history of construction accidents [...]
What Happens if the Car Accident is My Fault?
Lawyers are always offering advice on what to do if you are involved in a car accident that’s not your fault. This is because when somebody else causes the accident, lawyers can represent you in claims for compensation. It is also important to know what steps to take if you are at fault for causing an accident. So you are driving down the road and your phone rings. You are momentarily distracted and hit the car in front of you in the rear. The accident is your fault! You are hurt and so are the people in the other car. Don’t panic. It’s not [...]
LIABILITY COVERAGE VS. FULL COVERAGE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE
LIABILITY COVERAGE VS. FULL COVERAGE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE So after 5 long years you finally finished paying off your car. You are therefore no longer obliged to continue having full coverage (collision insurance) for your vehicle. While this may be the case, it may still be worth it to keep your full coverage intact in the event that you sustain property damage. Before deciding to remove full coverage from your auto policy, there are a couple of things to consider. LIABILITY COVERAGE VS FULL COVERAGE (COLLISION INSURANCE) To start off, let’s be clear. Liability Coverage is something else entirely different than full coverage. Liability [...]
You-Too? Sexual Harassment – You Don’t Have to Take it Lying Down
QUEENS SEXUAL HARASSMENT LAWYER CAN HELP YOU A Queens Sexual Harassment Lawyer can help you when you've been treated poorly on the job or at school. Not so long ago, there was no recourse for these indignities, but times have changed. Today Roseanne was canceled because of a horrific racist tweet. Actors and politicians are being brought down due to their treatment of women in the workplace. Our culture is moving towards zero tolerance of disrespect, and if you’ve been a victim, it’s time to speak up. If you have been a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, it might be easier to tell [...]
Like many Senior Partners at a Top New York City Personal Injury Law Firm, Ms. Wittenstein is an active member of the Avvo community, answering questions for the community as a public service. Please call us if you have any questions about any area of the law, and if it’s not something we handle, we can refer to you to a top-notch attorney in that area. Sometimes you don’t even need an attorney because your problem can be handled by a non-profit organization or with a phone call to the police. If you have any legal concerns whatsoever, please feel free to call us. We are the Top New York City Personal Injury Firm for a very good reason, we are dedicated to helping people with their legal problems. Call us at 718-261-8114 or use our FREE CONSULTATION FORM.
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