Car accident personal injury lawyer on Long Island, with an office in Hauppauge

Looking for a car accident lawyer near you on Long Island?

Melgar Law Firm's office is at 263 Calebs Path, Hauppauge, NY 11788, in Suffolk County. We represent people hurt in car accidents from Hauppauge, Brentwood, Suffolk County, Nassau County and all of Long Island, in English and Spanish: in person at the office, by phone or virtually, Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The case review is free and you pay nothing unless we win.

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What we handle, and what we don't

We handle motor vehicle accident cases. Car accidents: yes. Slip-and-fall, workplace accidents and medical malpractice: no. If you are not sure whether you have a case, we investigate together with you until we find the fault that opens the door to one.

What to do right now after a car accident

Call the police at the time of the accident. Then seek treatment right away: a hospital, a doctor's office or physical therapy, even if you feel fine. Call a lawyer immediately after seeking treatment. The two most common mistakes are waiting too long to start legal action and not starting treatment.

The evidence that matters

The police report, pictures of your injuries and of the damage, and any footage of the accident. Add your medical records and your insurance information. If you do not have everything at hand, contact us anyway and we guide you.

What you can claim

Bodily injury compensation for the injuries you sustained in that motor vehicle accident. We pursue it by suing the party who caused the accident, after analyzing your injuries, how serious they are, how they could affect you in the future and the collateral losses you had.

When the insurance company calls with a quick offer

Never accept it. Insurance companies reach out early and offer money so that you do not move forward with a lawsuit, and their first offer is normally the least amount possible. Confirm your injuries with a doctor and let us review the offer before you sign anything.

How long a case takes

Every case is different. Some take up to 8 months; others 1 to 2 years, or 3 years, depending on how serious your injuries are: some people feel better with physical therapy, while others need surgery or injections. We do not close a case until we understand how the injuries could affect you.

What it costs

Nothing at the beginning. We do not charge you up front: we charge only if we win your case. The case review is free, in English or Spanish, in person, by phone or virtually.

How we fight for fair compensation

We thoroughly investigate each case, gather strong evidence, negotiate aggressively with the insurance companies and, when necessary, take the case to court to protect your rights and pursue the maximum compensation available. You have direct access to your attorney and updates on every step by call, text, email or WhatsApp.

Your first call

We listen to your situation, ask questions to understand your case and explain, in your language, what the next steps could be. It is a no-pressure conversation: we answer your questions and tell you honestly whether we can help.

Where we help

From our office at 263 Calebs Path, Hauppauge, NY 11788, we represent people from Hauppauge, Brentwood, Suffolk County, Nassau County and all of Long Island. In person, by phone or virtually.

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