New York Personal Injury Lawyer

Being injured in an accident caused by someone else can have a devastating impact on a person, their family, and their community. One thing that can ease this burden is receiving financial compensation from the wrongdoing party for your injuries. At Lever & Ecker, PLLC, we strive to make things easier for our clients during some of the toughest times in their lives. Our attorneys work tirelessly to achieve justice and excellent results for our clients, guiding them through the legal system to secure compensation for their injuries and other losses.

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About Lever & Ecker, PLLC: New York Personal Injury Lawyers With Decades of Experience
How Our New York Personal Injury Lawyers Approach Cases
Compensation in New York Personal Injury Lawsuits
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in New York?
Serving All of New York State, The Five Boroughs, Westchester, and Surrounding Cities
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About Lever & Ecker, PLLC: New York Personal Injury Lawyers With Decades of Experience

Lever & Ecker, PLLC, is a New York personal injury law firm serving accident victims across the state. With more than 70 years of combined experience, the work of our attorneys speaks for itself, with many clients being referred to us by prior clients and other attorneys. Lever & Ecker provides big firm results with small firm service, giving each client the personalized attention he or she deserves. With a 99 percent success rate, we are always prepared to aggressively pursue a fair and deserved settlement, and to go to trial on your behalf if the other party fails to pay what they should.

Putting Our Clients’ Best Interests First

At Lever & Ecker, we treat our clients like family, not numbers. We give each client the individualized attention he or she deserves, providing top-tier legal representation. Our skilled attorneys also ensure an open line of communication with every client. When you call, we answer, and you can expect ongoing updates throughout the life of your case.

At Lever & Ecker, everything we do is in our clients’ best interests. We are not looking for quick and easy settlements. Instead, we go the distance fighting for the full and fair compensation our clients deserve.

David B. Lever

Founding Partner

Because we recognize the significant impacts that can result from a pedestrian accident, it is our privilege to represent our pedestrian accident clients, devoting our utmost attention to their cases and fighting diligently to secure the maximum recoveries they deserve.

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Meet Our Award-Winning New York Personal Injury Lawyers

At Lever & Ecker, we are motivated by helping injury victims and making a difference in their lives. Our attorneys have successfully represented thousands of clients throughout New York, securing numerous high-value settlements and verdicts. We take a hands-on approach to every client’s matter, providing compassionate legal counsel and representation through each step of the process.

David B. Lever

founding partner

Daniel G. Ecker

founding partner

Adam C. Weiss

Partner

Katherine A. Henderson

Associate Attorney

Awards & Recognitions

Stories From Our Past Injury Clients in New York

We proudly defend the rights of injury victims throughout New York. Hear from our past clients about their success stories with Lever & Ecker.

A Husband’s Story: Wife Injured in Fall on Wet Restaurant Floor

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A Woman’s Story: Struck by a Car While Walking with a Coworker and the Journey to Recovery

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A Father’s Story: T-Boned on the Way to Pick Up His Kids and the Support That Followed

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A Surgeon’s Story: A Devastating Fall, Paralysis, and the Journey to Recovery

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Personal Injury Settlements We Have Recovered for New Yorkers

Lever & Ecker has recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for countless deserving clients over the years—compensation that has changed their lives for the better. Some of our most successful case results include:

12 million

for a pedestrian struck by a bus, resulting in death after a lengthy period of pain and suffering.

$8.8 million

for a client who tripped and fell in a parking garage, resulting in significant neck and leg injuries and lost income.

$3.48 million

for a pedestrian who was struck by a motor vehicle, leaving our client with significant lower leg injuries.

$3 million

for a client whose cancer was left undiagnosed by a major metropolitan hospital.

$2.8 million

for a construction worker who fell from scaffolding, requiring back surgery.

$2.15 million

for a family whose loved one died in a motorcycle accident.

$2 million

for a client whose shoulder and neck were injured in a construction accident involving a collapsed worksite shanty.

$1.9 million

for a pedestrian who was struck and injured by a driver who failed to yield the right of way.

$1.5 million

for a client who fell injured by a faulty shelving unit, sustaining hip and wrist fractures that required surgery.

$1.3 million

for a client who fell into an uncovered hole in a basement, causing rib, knee, and back injuries.

How Our New York Personal Injury Lawyers Approach Cases

Once you become a Lever & Ecker client, we will meet with you where convenient for you given your circumstances—be it our office, your home, the hospital, over the phone, or virtually. We will take care of the hard work for you, providing the resources you need to make the right legal decisions and get the right care. You can count on us to expertly handle the legal process on your behalf from start to finish.

Collecting Evidence

Our attorneys will gather all necessary evidence to prove your case. This may include medical records, police reports, photos of the scene, surveillance footage, witness testimony, expert testimony, and much more.

Determining Liable Parties

After collecting evidence, your attorney will work to identify the party or parties that are liable for your injuries. We will leave no stones unturned.

Filing Insurance Claims

Based on the circumstances of your case, we will file necessary claims with your insurer or the at-fault party’s insurer to recover compensation under all available policies.

Negotiating Settlements

In most cases, negotiations with insurance companies are part of the legal process, but insurers typically will not offer a full and fair settlement immediately. Insurance companies don’t play fair. We’re here to level the playing field.

Compensation in New York Personal Injury Lawsuits

In a New York personal injury lawsuit, you may be entitled to recover economic and non-economic damages. Non-economic damages compensate for subjective losses, such as past and future pain and suffering, resulting from your injuries. Often, these damages represent the most significant component of a case. Economic damages, on the other hand, cover quantifiable financial losses like past and future medical bills and lost income. We will pursue the full compensation you are entitled to under the law for your injuries and other losses.

How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in New York?

Generally, the New York personal injury statute of limitations gives accident victims three years from the date of their injury to file a lawsuit. However, there are many important exceptions to this rule, including certain exceptions that significantly shorten this deadline. Our skilled attorneys at Lever & Ecker can determine how the law applies to your case so you do not miss the all-important filing deadlines and lose your right to seek compensation in court.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle

At Lever & Ecker, our attorneys have extensive experience handling a wide variety of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents and slip/trip and fall accidentsmedical malpractice cases. Our main practice areas include:

Car accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Ridesharing accidents
Truck accidents
Construction accidents
Slip, trip & fall accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Nursing home abuse and negligence
Product liability claims
Traumatic brain injuries
Workplace injuries
Wrongful death

Serving All of New York State, The Five Boroughs, Westchester, and Surrounding Cities

Lever & Ecker has offices in White Plains, the Bronx, and Queens, and we serve injured clients throughout New York State, including all five boroughs of New York City, all of Westchester County, and the surrounding counties. If you can’t make it to one of our offices, we can come to you.

Cities We Serve

White Plains
Yonkers
The Bronx
Brooklyn
New Rochelle
Harrison
Mount Vernon
Mount Pleasant
Greenburgh
Port Chester
Ossining
Riverdale
Mott Haven
Belmont
All other cities throughout the State

Counties We Serve

Westchester County
Bronx County
Queens County
Kings County
Rockland County
Putnam County
Orange County
Dutchess County
All other counties throughout the State

Reviews from Our Clients Across New York

Lever & Ecker’s unwavering support and legal expertise are the reason we were able to obtain such a positive outcome. Dan and David turned a life-altering nightmare situation, into a pragmatic future moving forward for myself & my family. I can’t thank them all enough. I am FOREVER grateful!

Tiffany R.

Dan consistently goes above and beyond to ensure his clients are well-informed and confident in the legal strategies employed. He is an excellent communicator, always taking the time to explain intricate legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner. But above all, what I admire from Dan is his big heart. His empathy is his greatest attribute. He genuinely cares for the overall well-being of his clients.

Dustin B.

I don’t know where to begin. The entire staff is friendly. I walk around like it’s my home. They are exceptional lawyers in their profession. David Lever is a regular guy whom with his hospitality, great conversations and vibrant character, makes you feel like family. On top of that, he got the job done stress free! If you’re looking for great lawyers and great people, look no further. Thank you David!

Alexander N.

Receiving that late-night call that someone you love has been in a car accident is terrifying. We were so fortunate to have Adam Weiss pick up our call. His knowledge, coupled with his compassion, helped make a horrific situation less daunting. We are truly grateful for the professionalism and the care he and the staff provided us.

Alan M.

Kate and Adam never failed to keep in touch diligently, and gently let me know that I could trust them to help with every little detail of my case. Overall, these two were/are the team I needed, and I would highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of legal assistance.

Chelsea

Spoke with Geraldine. She was so nice and helpful! Told her my story and she called me back to tell me they took my case. They all seem very nice! Looking forward to working with them.

Michael A.

Had a really great experience dealing with the entire law firm. They were really helpful in guiding me … and making sure I get the most for my claim.

Stephan Godoy

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If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident in New York, you may be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries and other losses. Contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation-you pay nothing unless we win your case.