516-227-2662
Personal Injury in Uniondale
Licatesi Law Group, LLP
Over 40 years of experience with a track record of recovering more than $100 million in compensation for clients
Overview
Licatesi Law Group offers personal injury representation across New York, with over 40 years of experience and a track record of recovering more than $100 million in compensation for clients.
Practice Areas
The firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including:
Auto Accidents
• Represents motorists, passengers, and pedestrians
• Resolves no-fault insurance claims
• Serves five boroughs and Long Island
Construction Accidents
• Pursue claims beyond workers' compensation
• Sue for negligence in specific circumstances
• Represent workers injured due to safety violations
Types of Personal Injury Cases & Injuries We Handle
Catastrophic Injuries (Life-Changing)
The most severe personal injuries resulting in permanent disability, requiring lifetime care, and justifying multi-million dollar compensation:
•Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Closed head injuries, skull fractures, brain bleeds, diffuse axonal injury, concussions with lasting cognitive deficits. Typical compensation: $1M-$20M depending on severity and permanence.
•Spinal Cord Injuries
Complete or incomplete paralysis (quadriplegia/paraplegia), herniated discs requiring surgery, compression fractures, cauda equina syndrome. Typical compensation: $2M-$15M+ for paralysis cases.
•Amputations & Loss of Limb
Traumatic amputation at accident scene or surgical amputation due to infection/complications. Arms, legs, fingers, toes. Typical compensation: $1M-$10M depending on limb and function loss.
•Severe Burns
Third-degree burns, disfiguring scarring, burn contractures requiring skin grafts and reconstructive surgery. Typical compensation: $500K-$5M depending on body surface area burned.
•Loss of Vision or Hearing
Permanent blindness (one or both eyes), retinal detachment, traumatic cataracts, ruptured eardrums, total hearing loss. Typical compensation: $800K-$8M.
Serious Injuries (Significant Impact)
njuries that significantly impact your life, may require surgery, cause permanent partial disability, and justify substantial compensation:
•Fractures & Broken Bones
Compound fractures, multiple fractures, fractures requiring surgical plates/screws, hip fractures in elderly, pelvic fractures, femur fractures. Typical compensation: $100K-$2M.
•Internal Injuries & Organ Damage
Ruptured spleen, liver laceration, punctured lung, internal bleeding, kidney damage requiring dialysis. Typical compensation: $200K-$3M.
•Joint Injuries & Permanent Limitations
Torn rotator cuff, ACL/meniscus tears, labral tears, joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), permanent range of motion loss. Typical compensation: $150K-$1.5M.
•Facial Injuries & Disfigurement
Facial fractures (orbital, maxillary, mandibular), jaw injuries requiring wiring, permanent scarring, dental injuries requiring implants. Typical compensation: $100K-$1M.
•Back & Neck Injuries
Herniated/bulging discs requiring surgery (microdiscectomy, fusion), spinal stenosis, radiculopathy (nerve impingement), chronic pain. Typical compensation: $150K-$2M.
Moderate Injuries (Significant Medical Treatment)
Injuries requiring substantial medical treatment, causing temporary disability, and justifying significant compensation:
•Soft Tissue Injuries
Whiplash, muscle strains/sprains, ligament tears, contusions requiring physical therapy for 6+ months. Typical compensation: $25K-$200K.
•Lacerations & Scarring
Deep cuts requiring stitches, permanent visible scarring (especially on face/exposed areas), keloid scarring. Typical compensation: $15K-$150K.
•Psychological & Emotional Injuries
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, insomnia, phobias (driving, elevators, dogs) resulting from accident trauma. Typical compensation: $20K-$300K.
What Compensation Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Case?
Economic Damages (Financial Losses)
Specific financial losses with receipts, bills, and documentation:
✓Past Medical Expenses
Emergency room, hospitalization, surgery, medications, physical therapy, medical equipment
✓Future Medical Expenses
Ongoing treatment, future surgeries, lifetime care needs (calculated by medical economists)
✓Past Lost Wages
Income lost while unable to work (supported by pay stubs, tax returns, employer letters)
✓Future Lost Earning Capacity
Reduced ability to earn income over your remaining work life (vocational experts calculate present value)
✓Property Damage
Vehicle damage, personal belongings destroyed in accident
✓Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Transportation to medical appointments, home modifications (wheelchair ramps), assistive devices
Non-Economic Damages (Personal Losses)
Personal suffering and life impact without specific dollar value (jury decides):
✓Pain and Suffering
Physical pain, discomfort, chronic pain experienced past and future
✓Emotional Distress
Mental anguish, anxiety, depression, PTSD, fear, humiliation
✓Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Activities you can no longer do (sports, hobbies, travel, playing with children)
✓Permanent Disability / Disfigurement
Living with permanent physical limitations, scarring, amputation, paralysis
✓Loss of Consortium
Impact on relationship with spouse (loss of companionship, intimacy, support) - separate claim for spouse
Pain & Suffering Multiplier: Non-economic damages often equal 2-5× your medical expenses depending on injury severity. Example: $200K in medical bills × 3 multiplier = $600K in pain and suffering.
Punitive Damages (Rare in New York)
New York law allows punitive damages only in cases involving extremely reckless or intentional conduct—not ordinary negligence. Examples include drunk driving, assault, or willful disregard for safety.
Punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct. They're awarded in addition to compensatory damages but are relatively uncommon in personal injury cases. We pursue punitive damages when defendant conduct justifies it (e.g., repeat DWI offender, knowing safety violation).
What Factors Determine My Case Value?
•Injury Severity: Permanent vs. temporary, catastrophic vs. moderate
•Liability Strength: Clear fault vs. disputed fault (comparative negligence)
•Medical Treatment: Type, duration, objective findings (MRI, X-rays)
•Lost Income: Your salary, age, work-life expectancy
•Insurance Coverage: Defendant's policy limits (we identify all available coverage)
•Jurisdiction: NYC/Bronx juries tend to award higher verdicts than rural counties
•Plaintiff Sympathy: How sympathetic you are as a victim (age, occupation, family)
•Trial Readiness: Cases with trial-ready evidence settle for more
How We Handle Your Personal Injury Case
From your first call to final recovery, we guide you through every step with experience and dedication.
1. Free Consultation - 24/7
Contact us any time at (516) 227-2662. During your free consultation, we'll listen to your story, review the facts of your accident, explain your legal rights and options, and answer all your questions. There's no obligation and no upfront fees.
2. Case Investigation
Once you hire us, we immediately begin investigating your case. We gather police reports, medical records, and accident scene evidence. We interview witnesses, consult with medical experts, and identify all liable parties and insurance coverage. We take the burden off your shoulders so you can focus on recovery.
3. Building Your Case
We work with accident reconstructionists, medical specialists, economists, and other experts to build the strongest possible case. We document every aspect of your injuries and losses—medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, future care needs, and impact on your quality of life. We calculate the full value of your claim, including future damages.
4. Filing Your Claim
We file insurance claims and, if necessary, file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires. We handle all paperwork, legal filings, and court deadlines. For government entity cases, we ensure Notice of Claim requirements are met within strict 90-day deadlines.
5. Aggressive Negotiation
We present your case to insurance companies and defense attorneys with full documentation of liability and damages. We negotiate aggressively for maximum compensation. With over $100 million recovered for clients, we know what your case is worth and won't accept lowball offers. We keep you informed throughout negotiations and you make the final decision on any settlement.
6. Trial Preparation (If Needed)
If negotiations don't yield fair compensation, we're fully prepared to take your case to trial. We prepare compelling evidence presentations, depose witnesses, retain expert witnesses, and develop trial strategy. Insurance companies know we're trial-ready lawyers—not "settlement mills"—and this strengthens our negotiating position.
7. Recovery & Compensation
Whether through settlement or trial verdict, we fight to secure maximum compensation for your injuries. We handle all final paperwork, resolve medical liens, and ensure you receive your settlement funds promptly. Our contingency fee structure means you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Our Locations
Brooklyn NY Office
Address
3857 Kings Highway, #1f
Brooklyn, New York 11234
Contact Information
Licatesi Law Group, LLP is located in Uniondale, NY and serves clients throughout Long Island, including Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Franklin Square, West Hempstead, Woodbury, Uniondale, Floral Park, Westbury, Glen Oaks, Elmont, Malverne, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, East Meadow, Bellerose, Valley Stream, Roslyn, Lynbrook, Baldwin, Little Neck, Queens Village, Nassau County, Queens County, The Bronx, Brooklyn, NYC, Westchester and Suffolk County.
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