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Nassau County Car Accident Lawyer

Trial-ready representation for people injured in car accidents across Great Neck, Nassau County, and Long Island.

Serving Nassau County & Long Island · Office in Great Neck
Free Consultation · No Fee Unless We Win Call (516) 687-9763
$40M+
Recovered for clients*
15+ yrs
Trial litigation focus
360°
Litigation approach
You Don’t Have to Face the Insurance Company Alone

A serious car accident can change everything in an instant — leaving you with injuries, medical bills, time away from work, and an insurance company already working to pay you as little as possible. You don’t have to face that alone.

Marks Law Group represents people injured in car accidents across Nassau County, Great Neck, and Long Island. Led by trial attorney Harris Marks, we prepare every case for trial from day one — because insurers settle fairly when they know you’re ready to go the distance. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.

How We Help

How a Car Accident Lawyer Helps Your Case

From the first call, the goal is to protect your claim and maximize what you recover.

Investigate Fault

We secure the police report, scene evidence, and witnesses to prove who caused the crash.

Handle the Insurers

We deal with the adjusters and protect you from tactics designed to reduce your payout.

Prove Your Damages

We document the full impact of your injuries — current and future — so nothing is undervalued.

Be Ready for Trial

Every case is built for the courtroom — which is what drives stronger settlements.

Know Your Rights in New York

New York’s No-Fault & Serious-Injury Rules

New York is a no-fault insurance state. After most car accidents, your own insurer covers initial medical bills and lost earnings up to your policy limits, regardless of who caused the crash. But no-fault has limits — and to recover for pain and suffering, your injuries must meet New York’s “serious injury” threshold under Insurance Law § 5102(d).

That threshold is where many claims are won or lost. We document the full extent of your injuries so insurers can’t dismiss them, and we know how to build the proof the law requires.

Insurance Law § 5102(d) · Serious-Injury Threshold
Cases We Handle

Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle

Whatever caused your crash, we know how to prove it and pursue full compensation.

Rear-End Collisions

Often clear liability — but insurers still fight the value of your injuries.

Head-On & Intersection Crashes

High-impact collisions that frequently cause serious injury.

Hit-and-Run & Uninsured Motorist

We pursue uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage when the at-fault driver can’t pay.

Drunk & Distracted Driving

Crashes caused by impaired or inattentive drivers, including phone use.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) Accidents

Complex coverage questions when an app-based driver is involved.

Serious & Catastrophic Crashes

Life-altering injuries that demand meticulous strategy — learn more.

After a Crash

What to Do After a Car Accident in Nassau County

What you do in the hours and days after a crash can protect both your health and your claim.

1

Get Medical Care

See a doctor even if you feel “okay.” Some serious injuries surface days later, and a record matters.

2

Report & Document

Call the police, get the report, and photograph the scene, vehicles, and injuries.

3

Don’t Give a Recorded Statement

The other driver’s insurer may call quickly — politely decline until you’ve spoken with a lawyer.

4

Call a Lawyer Early

Early representation preserves evidence and protects the value of your claim from day one.

Why Marks Law Group

A Trial-Ready Approach, Not a Quick Settlement

Many firms advertising in Nassau County settle quickly and move on. We take a different approach. Harris Marks personally leads each case through every phase — investigation, pleadings, depositions, discovery, and trial — using a 360° litigation approach built to negotiate from a position of strength.

Over the course of his career, Harris Marks has recovered more than $40 million for injured clients.

*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Direct access — you work with the attorney handling your case, not a case manager.
Trial-ready from day one — preparation that builds real settlement leverage.
No fee unless we win — free consultation and contingency representation.
Local to Great Neck — serving all of Nassau County and Great Neck.
Common Questions

Car Accident FAQ

Who pays my medical bills after a Nassau County car accident?
New York’s no-fault system generally requires the applicable automobile insurer to pay qualifying medical expenses and certain other basic economic losses without first determining who caused the crash. The correct insurer can depend on whether the injured person was a driver, passenger, pedestrian, cyclist, or bus occupant.
How long do I have to notify the no-fault insurance company?
Written notice of a no-fault claim is generally required within 30 calendar days after the accident. A late submission may be considered when supported by a clear and reasonable justification, but relying on an exception is risky.
When can I seek compensation for pain and suffering after a New York car accident?
A person covered by New York’s no-fault system generally must establish a statutory serious injury before recovering non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Current categories include death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement, a fracture, loss of a fetus, permanent loss of use, permanent consequential limitation, or significant limitation of a body function or system. The medical evidence must support the category being claimed.
Do I need a lawyer for a car accident settlement?
You’re not required to have one, but insurers often make low initial offers. An experienced attorney can evaluate whether an offer reflects the true value of your injuries — including future costs — before you accept.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in New York?
New York generally allows three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, but shorter deadlines can apply — for example, claims involving a government vehicle. No-fault benefits have much tighter filing windows, so speak with an attorney promptly.

Injured in a Car Accident? Let’s Talk Today.

Get a free, no-obligation case review with a trial-ready attorney serving Nassau County and Long Island.

Request a Free Case Review Call (516) 687-9763