"I can't say enough positive things about Rich, who has represented me for several years."
Our goals are the same as yours. We are on your side, and we want to help you reclaim your life after you have suffered a serious personal injury. It’s about more than just negotiating with an insurance company or filing a lawsuit. At The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP, our Long Island Personal Injury Lawyers take a comprehensive approach to helping accident victims. We know that your immediate concerns include paying your bills, keeping your job and securing transportation – not to mention taking care of yourself and your family.
We handle personal injury cases personally. We also work hard for hard-working people who have been treated unfairly on the job. We aggressively pursue full value for your claims, and when the time comes we will stand up to the insurance companies and others who are responsible for the losses you have suffered.
Law partners Stephen Cohen and Richard Jaffe, together with our associate attorneys, have more than a century of collective experience. We have secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients. We are selective about our cases so that we can give each client the focus and attention they deserve. You will work directly with Richard Jaffe and Stephen Cohen, not just a paralegal or secretary. In fact, clients get Richard’s cellphone number for 24/7 accessibility. We are here to help with everything.
An accident that results in serious injuries is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can endure. The days and weeks that follow can be just as difficult. Your focus should be on recovering your life. An experienced injury lawyer can ease your burden by dealing with the insurance companies and handling the flurry of legal issues that arise.
read moreAccident scenes can be chaotic. To help you be prepared if you are involved in a car crash, we have developed a preparedness kit to assist in gathering necessary information and taking the right steps. We hope you never need to use the checklist, but rest assured that our lawyers are here for you if the unthinkable happens.
See the ListWe are all familiar with the term "A picture is worth a 1,000 words." The same principle applies to personal injury actions and photographs, whether we are dealing with a car accident, motorcycle accident, bus accident, truck accident, pedestrian accident, construction site accident, slip and fall, dog bites, or burn injuries.
Read MoreNo one can ever say that being a victim of a car accident is easy, but a difficult situation can be made much more difficult if it’s not handled properly afterward. If you’ve been the victim of a car crash, it’s in your best interests to hire representation as soon as you can, so that you know your rights are protected.
Read MoreYes, it definitely does matter what you wear to court. The judge, jury and everyone else in the courtroom will take notice of how you choose to present yourself to the court. Whether it is as simple as a contested traffic ticket or more complicated like a medical malpractice case, it is important to dress appropriately for court.
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