New York Personal Injury, Family Law and Estate Planning Attorney

Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel, P.C.

527 Old Country Road Plainview, New York 11803 USA

 (516) 342-7102 or (800) 972-8144
 (516) 822-7889

www.wurtzellaw.com
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At the Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel, we believe that your choice for legal representation should be based on a comprehensive explanation of services and benefits with no pressure. We offer a free initial consultation to all clients. We will examine your case, review options and explain timelines and cost before you choose to retain our services.

New York State laws and the court systems designed to interpret and implement them are complex, confusing, and often beyond the comprehension of individuals who may find themselves only facing a serious legal issue once or twice in their lives. After more than twenty years of practice providing full-service legal solutions to clients throughout Long Island, New York City and New York State, trial lawyer Elan Wurtzel has developed an excellent reputation for quality legal services and literally hundreds of positive referrals from clients and peers alike.

Kept small by design, our New York law firm is prepared to respond quickly and aggressively to changing legal circumstances. Whether you have a personal injury attorney, divorce concerns, or require assistance in setting up an effective estate plan, you will receive our full attention, the benefit of twenty years practical experience, prompt answers to your questions, and explanation of your options in a broad range of legal matters.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Personal Injury / Wrongful Death

Long Island Personal Injury Lawyer Elan Wurtzel has spent over twenty years developing a successful personal injury practice respected by clients and peers alike for the timely recovery of maximum compensation after negligent incidents, such as: auto and motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, wrongful death claims, catastrophic injuries, workplace accidents, construction site accidents, defective products, fires and explosions, medical malpractice, premises liability, slip or trip and fall accidents, elderly fall injuries and negligent security.

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

With more than twenty years of practical experience in the negotiation and litigation of motor vehicle claims, our Long Island car accident attorneys are dedicated to your timely recovery of compensation after a serious injury or wrongful death caused by: car crash / auto accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, railroad / plane / commercial vehicles, bicycle accident, pedestrian hit and run, drunk driver / drunk driving (DUI) accident, liquor liability - "Dram Shop" liability, uninsured / underinsured motorist, recreational vehicles / jet ski / ATV / boat, public transportation / taxi / bus / train and municipal liability.

- Truck Accidents

Our semi truck or SUV rollover injury attorneys are knowledgeable in truck accident cases involving: faulty equipment issues such as break failure, tire blowouts, inadequate maintenance, cab or trailer overloads, and improper safety warnings; driver negligence concerns including speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, fatigue, inattention, and ignoring safety procedures; and company negligence such as improper inspections, demanding schedules, excessive work hours, unlicensed drivers, poor training.

- Bicycle Accidents

As part of our larger personal injury practice, New York personal injury attorney Elan Wurtzel represents clients who have been involved in an accident involving a bicycle and another vehicle or other hazards. As with all instances of negligent personal injury, you have a legal right to seek compensation if you are injured by the actions of another person. New York personal injury attorney Elan Wurtzel has over twenty years experience negotiating and litigating these types of personal injury claims. We will thoroughly investigate your case, assess your injuries and recommend an action strategy for recovery.

- Premises Liability

Premises liability accidents resulting from hazards in private homes and public places result in thousands of avoidable injuries and deaths each year. Many of these injuries occur when property owners fail to maintain their property according to acceptable standards of safety. While most premises accidents care slips or trips and falls, our dedicated personal injury lawyers are available to help you address a variety of premises injury concerns related to: defective design, maintenance / unsafe conditions and inadequate security.

- Slip and Fall

Our New York slip and fall injury lawyers are experienced and attentive legal representation focused on protecting your best interests. We are available to assist you in a wide range of slip or trip and fall matters, including: wet or icy walkways and stairways; uneven sidewalks and faulty stairs; unsafe escalators or elevators; dangerous swimming pool areas; badly lit or hidden defects; obstructed passageways; elderly fall accidents; construction site accidents; and workplace accidents.

- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

New York nursing home residents are protected by state and Federal laws designed to ensure they receive appropriate care. When elder care facilities fail to provide proper service, fail to assess falling risk, and fail to protect patients from injury, the Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel have the skill and experience to assist elder clients and their families. Our compassionate elderly fall injury attorneys are dedicated to holding these facilities accountable for their negligent behavior in an elderly fall injury accident. As the most vulnerable to these types of injuries, seniors involved in even a relatively minor incident can suffer serious, debilitating injuries like a broken hip, brain trauma, and spinal cord damage.

- Workplace Accidents / Workers' Compensation

Our skilled job site accident lawyers have the knowledge and resources available to help you pursue claims for injuries sustained in: construction accidents, industrial accidents, dangerous premises and hazardous property, slip and falls, faulty machinery mishaps, repetitive stress syndrome, defective safety equipment, failure to warn or advise and failure to properly train, If you have suffered a workplace injury, please report the incident to your employer immediately. Employers, third parties, and their insurance carriers are out to protect themselves from liability. We are here to protect your rights and safeguard your best interests.

- Construction Accidents

As a skilled New York construction injury attorney, Elan Wurtzel prides himself on his legal knowledge, investigation skills, and successful track record in handling various construction injury accident claims, including: heavy ladder and scaffolding accidents; falling heavy industrial equipment; defective equipment or faulty machinery; press or lathe mishaps; slip or trip and falls; exposure to toxic substances; explosions and fires; fractures, burns or electrocution; severe brain injury or spinal cord trauma; full or partial paralysis; and wrongful death.

- Family Law / Divorce

Our chief goal at the Long Island Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel is to pursue and negotiate an equitable distribution of assets and protect the willing participation of parents in the lives of their children. Our law firm offers legal counsel across the broad spectrum of serious family law issues, including: divorce; child custody / support / visitation; spousal maintenance / alimony; separation; property / equitable distribution; pre-nuptial agreements; and post-judgment issues - modification / termination of decrees.

- Estate Planning

At the Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel, an experienced New York estate plan lawyer can advise you on all the elements of an effective estate plan, including all legal documentation: living wills, trusts, power of attorney, guardianship / conservatorship, tax issues and domestic partnership. New York estate planning attorney Elan Wurtzel provides comprehensive services on the drafting, review and implementation of flexible, legally sound estate plans designed to minimize estate taxes and ensure the protection of assets.

- Real Estate Law / Civil Litigation

As part of a full-service New York legal practice, real estate attorney Elan Wurtzel has substantial experience in the negotiation and litigation of all issues related to the purchase / sale of commercial and residential property. Our real estate team offers sound planning, transactional and litigation services for clients in the New York City area: purchase - sale – transfer; new home construction; leasing; refinancing; title claims; title insurance; mortgage - foreclosure - eviction – collections; property line - boundary - fence disputes; property damage litigation; real estate closings; contract drafting - review – disputes; and tenant organization disputes.

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