Recently, I was riding my bicycle on the Bethpage Park bike path, where the posted speed limit is 15 mph. In an instant, my bike crashed to the ground. I struck my head on the pavement (I was wearing a helmet), suffered extensive road rash, and injured my elbow, which...
Major Legal Shifts That Could Reshape NY Personal Injury Law in 2025
2025 marks a pivotal year for New York State personal injury law. Key court decisions and legislative initiatives are shifting the landscape. Let’s take a closer look at this article that primarily focuses on dog bite cases and the Grieving Families Act. The...
New York Redefines Legal Landscape for Dog Bite Cases
New York’s highest court overruled long-standing precedent that limited claims for dog bites and now offers greater protections to victims who are injured by dogs or other animals. The Court of Appeals just ruled that dog bite victims can sue for negligence, even if...
Two Million Dollar Settlement for a Mother & Child
Attorney Elan Wurtzel discusses a recent case where a mother and her young daughter were gravely injured in a pedestrian accident. The family’s lives were drastically altered after being struck by a car while crossing the street, resulting in severe injuries and...
Hit & Healed: An Inspiring Path to Justice
In this interview, personal injury attorney Elan Wurtzel sat down with Allyson, a client who shared her story of overcoming a pedestrian accident. Allyson detailed her experience from the moment she was struck by a car through her journey of medical treatment and the...
Latest Personal Injury Attorney Blog Articles
E‑Bikes & Electric Scooters: A Long Island Personal Injury Lawyer’s Perspective
Recently, I was riding my bicycle on the Bethpage Park bike path, where the posted speed limit is 15 mph. In an instant, my bike crashed to the ground. I struck my head on the pavement (I was wearing a helmet), suffered extensive road rash, and injured my elbow, which...
Major Legal Shifts That Could Reshape NY Personal Injury Law in 2025
2025 marks a pivotal year for New York State personal injury law. Key court decisions and legislative initiatives are shifting the landscape. Let’s take a closer look at this article that primarily focuses on dog bite cases and the Grieving Families Act. The...
New York Redefines Legal Landscape for Dog Bite Cases
New York’s highest court overruled long-standing precedent that limited claims for dog bites and now offers greater protections to victims who are injured by dogs or other animals. The Court of Appeals just ruled that dog bite victims can sue for negligence, even if...






