White Plains, New York Personal Injury Attorney

The Maurer Law Firm, PLLC

300 Westage Business Center
Drive, Suite 360
Fishkill, New York 12524
USA

(845) 440-1172 or (866) 534-7013

(845) 896-5299

www.maurerlaw.net

Contact the Firm

Law Firm Overview Free Consultation

I am Ira M. Maurer, Attorney at Law. Since being admitted to the New York bar in 1980, I have won more than 1,000 cases and millions of dollars in injury claims and damages fighting for just compensation for my clients. I am proud to say that I have successfully handled numerous, complex multi-party lawsuits including cases that are cited by other attorneys and courts in New York and throughout the United States as precedents for evidence and decisions.

If you are an injured railroad worker, or have been injured in a train accident, a well-qualified FELA claims attorney is your most important asset to help you recover the money damages you are entitled to. I understand the issues, and I know what is required to obtain the maximum result for your FELA claim.

As one of the preeminent railroad injury attorneys in the U.S., I have established law in several reported cases since being admitted to the New York bar in 1980. I have also been admitted to practice in various federal courts in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. During my 30-year career, I have also served as a federal court mediator in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
I am a member of the American Association for Justice, the New York Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Bar Association, and I am a founding member of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys. I also participated in Trial Lawyers Care and represented victims of the World Trade Center Disaster, without compensation.

For 10 years, I was a member of the board of directors for the Lyme Disease Foundation and am considered the forefather of Lyme disease-related litigation in the United States. I have spoken frequently on the subject.

I work tirelessly, remaining accessible to my clients, and I am proud to be able to maintain the highest level of unwavering commitment and compassion to ensure the best possible results through settlement or trial verdicts.

From offices in Fishkill, The Maurer Law Firm, PLLC, represents clients in communities throughout the Central Hudson Valley region and the New York City metro area. The firm represents railroad workers throughout the Northeastern United States.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Commercial Vehicle Accidents; Dental Malpractice; Anesthesia Errors; Misdiagnosis; EMT and Emergency Room Mistakes; Hospital Mistakes.

Practice Areas Description

The Maurer Law Firm, PLLC represents clients in any of the following areas of personal injury or wrongful death litigation:

- Railroad Accidents

The Maurer Law Firm has extensive experience representing the victims of railroad accidents. For almost 30 years, Ira M. Maurer has been a nationally recognized leader in the field of railroad law for his notable history of winning tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. In 2008, Ira M. Maurer won an $8 million dollar settlement for a contractor employee severely injured as a result of a runaway crane while working in an Amtrak tunnel. Employing the finest accident reconstruction and simulation experts, civil engineer experts and ergonomic experts, we’ve got you covered.

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

I am New York car accident lawyer Ira M. Maurer. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in the Central Hudson River Valley or the New York City metro area, you want my law firm on your side. With more than 30 years of trial experience, I have won over a thousand significant verdicts and settlements for my clients. In fact, cases I have tried in court are cited by lawyers and judges as precedent when making decisions in similar litigation matters. I am proud of my record, but I am most proud of the relationships I build with clients who have nowhere else to turn when the deck is stacked against them. I have extensive experience in insurance settlements and trial cases involving all types of motor vehicle accidents injury and wrongful death claims, including: Car accidents, Truck accidents, Motorcycle accidents, ATV and recreational vehicle accidents.

- Construction Accident Injuries

Construction site accidents can be blamed on any of the following: Error in judgment, Unsafe work practices, Inadequate supervision, Faulty equipment, Falls from scaffolds, Failure to use safety equipment (i.e. personal fall protection devices), Being struck by falling materials or machinery, Defective or unreasonably dangerous equipment, Chemical leaks, Explosions, Electrocution, and, Electrical shock. Such accidents can often result in catastrophic injuries that can lead to partial or total disability with complete loss of earning potential. This type of case requires an attorney with experience in construction accident litigation and thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations covering safe work practices in this industry. If you or someone you know has been killed or seriously injured in a construction site accident, contact The Maurer Law Firm for a free consultation.

- Premises Liability

At The Maurer Law Firm, PLLC, in Fishkill, New York, we take premises liability cases very seriously. A catastrophic injury suffered because of a parking lot or ramp injury, falling store products or an explosion will have a negative impact on your life in ways you cannot control or imagine. Such injuries can jeopardize your earning potential and severely limit your capacity for enjoyment of life.

- Medical and Dental Malpractice

The Maurer Law Firm knows that injuries or death may occur when a primary care doctor fails to diagnose a disease or medical condition, such as cancer, or fails to refer patients to a specialist. We also know that far too many babies die, or are permanently injured, due to medical malpractice. Too many patients are sent home from the emergency room without receiving adequate treatment, only to die at home. Based on our experience, we understand that not every negative outcome is reason to accuse a doctor or hospital of malpractice. We are extremely adept at analyzing potential medical malpractice cases and consult with well qualified medical experts to decide whether or not we can recover for you.

- Product Liability

Under New York law, a product manufacturer or distributor may be liable for injury or death caused by a defective product under several different legal theories, including: strict liability for placing an unreasonably dangerous product in commerce; negligence in the manufacturing, sale or distribution process; and, failure to warn consumers about a known product defect. With decades of courtroom experience, The Maurer Law Firm is qualified to make a success of your product liability case by proper investigation, employing the appropriate experts and composing detailed complaints. Product liability cases can be complex, time-consuming and expensive to prosecute. You need a law firm with the necessary toughness, resources and experience to successfully handle your case to conclusion.

- Catastrophic Injuries

I am attorney Ira Maurer of The Maurer Law Firm, PLLC, in Fishkill, New York. Over my 32-year career as a personal injury trial lawyer, I have seen the worst of what can happen to an individual and their family after a catastrophic injury. That is why I believe you deserve the most aggressive, effective legal representation when you are fighting for full and fair compensation. I have a record of more than 1,000 settlements and jury verdicts totaling many millions of dollars on behalf of my clients. Cases I have handled are cited as precedent by other attorneys and courts in similar court cases.