Queens Personal Injury Attorneys

Representing NY Victims of Negligence

The Law Offices of George Poulos is an experienced law firm. For over 30 years, our firm has represented New York individuals injured by negligence. Our legal team understands the impact serious injury has on a person and our compassionate and effective attorneys will fight for maximum compensation. Do not sit idly by while a person’s careless actions burden your future with overwhelming medical bills, lost wages, and a degraded quality of life. Our firm handles all personal injury matters, including, but not limited to:

If you need a law firm that cares about your future and will work to protect it, contact The Law Offices of George Poulos for a consultation.

Partial Fault Does Not End Your Case

Many injured people never call a lawyer because they believe the accident was partly their own doing. They were looking at their phone. They crossed mid-block. They knew the stair was loose and used it anyway. In New York, none of that bars a claim.

New York follows pure comparative fault. A jury assigns each party a percentage of responsibility, and your recovery is reduced by your share, not eliminated. A worker found twenty percent at fault on a two hundred thousand dollar verdict still recovers one hundred and sixty thousand. Even a plaintiff found ninety percent at fault recovers the remaining ten percent. There is no cutoff, no threshold, and no rule that being mostly responsible ends the case.

Insurance adjusters understand this, and you should assume they will still tell you the accident was your fault. That assessment is not binding on anyone. It is an opening position in a negotiation, and it is worth testing before you accept it.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you were involved in a car crash, you need to contact an attorney that can effectively represent your interests and protect your future. The Law Offices of George Poulos has been a legal resource for the people of New York for over 30 years. If you need an attorney that has your best interests in mind, contact the firm for a consultation. Read More

Pedestrian Accidents

Queens, The Bronx, and New York City are packed with pedestrians. We are always at risk of injury when walking on the streets of our villages, towns, and cities. Some of the most serious cases seen in the field of personal injury include pedestrian accidents, when a vehicle strikes a passerby. Depending on the size of the vehicle and the speed it travels, a pedestrian accident can easily result in serious injury and even death. Read More

Slip & Fall

The walking surfaces of New York can sometimes be treacherous to navigate. Hazards are at every turn and a pedestrian can be injured even walking down his or her own street. If you slipped or tripped, you could be seriously injured, burdened by overwhelming medical bills, lost wages, and an impacted quality of life. If that injury was caused by someone’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Read More

Labor Law & Construction Litigation

The construction industry is inherently dangerous. Those who work on construction sites are exposed to the potential for significant harm at every turn. Though most take the necessary precautions to work in a safe environment, accidents still happen. Construction workers trust in the safety equipment provided to them by employers and third parties. They also trust that owners, general contractors, and subcontractors will comply with safety codes. Unfortunately, these accidents can cause serious injury and death on construction sites. Read More

Premises Liability

All property owners have a responsibility to passersby. Whether municipal, private or commercial property, an owner generally has an obligation to ensure the safety of people who legally enter the property, and in New York City the owner of the abutting property is also responsible for the sidewalk unless the property is an owner occupied one, two or three family home used only as a residence. Unfortunately, not every property owner has our best interests in mind and don’t always live up to their obligations. State and local laws are in place to protect us when the negligence of a property owner leads to injury. Read More

Product Liability

Products should be made with care. We hope that the company that makes these products will take every step to ensure its customers’ safety. Whether we buy products for the home or work, we do so with our safety in someone else’s hands. When designers or manufacturers fail to do their jobs properly, they put others at risk. If you have been injured by a defective product, contact an attorney. Read More