Hudson Valley
Rockland County Personal Injury Lawyer in Spring Valley, NY
Local roots. Statewide reach. Rockland's construction and injury trial lawyer.
If you were hurt in Rockland County, you can talk directly with Evan Goldberg, a Spring Valley trial lawyer who has represented injured people across the county for more than 30 years. He is a past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2011, and has never represented insurance companies. Call (845) 545-0448 for a free consultation. There's no fee unless we win.
Why Rockland County families choose Evan Goldberg
- A local trial lawyer, not a call center. You work with Evan from the first call to the last.
- Statewide leadership. He is a past President of NYSTLA and past Chair of the Trial Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association. He is a third-generation New York attorney and the son of a New York Supreme Court Justice.
- Verdicts juries have returned: $14.7 million for a child injured by obstetrical malpractice, $7 million for a worker who lost his arm to dangerous machinery, $4.1 million for a tenant assaulted because of improper building security, and $2.5 million for a tenant who slipped in her kitchen. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
- Ready for trial. Insurance companies know which lawyers will try a case. Evan does, and that changes how they negotiate.
Rockland County injury cases we handle
- Car accidents on Route 59, the Palisades Parkway and local roads, including no-fault and serious-injury claims
- Truck accidents on the Thruway (I-87/I-287) and Route 17
- Construction accidents under Labor Law §240 and §241(6) on residential and commercial projects across the county
- Workplace injuries and third-party claims beyond workers' comp
- Medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors and birth injuries
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Slip and fall and premises liability, including stores, apartment buildings and parking lots
- Pedestrian, bicycle and dog bite injuries
- Wrongful death
Serving every town in Rockland County
- Town of Ramapo: Spring Valley, Monsey, Suffern, Hillburn, Sloatsburg, Airmont, Chestnut Ridge, Wesley Hills, Pomona, New Hempstead, Montebello, Hillcrest
- Town of Clarkstown: New City, Nanuet, West Nyack, Congers, Valley Cottage, Bardonia
- Town of Orangetown: Pearl River, Orangeburg, Tappan, Blauvelt, Sparkill, Piermont, Nyack, South Nyack, Grand View-on-Hudson
- Town of Haverstraw: Haverstraw, West Haverstraw, Garnerville, Thiells
- Town of Stony Point: Stony Point, Tomkins Cove
We also represent clients in Westchester and Orange counties, the Hudson Valley, Long Island and all five boroughs of New York City.
Our New York City service includes Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
Where serious accidents happen in Rockland County
Many of our cases come from the same high-traffic corridors:
- Route 59 through Spring Valley, Nanuet and West Nyack, including the roads around the Palisades Center
- The Palisades Interstate Parkway
- The New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) and the Mario Cuomo Bridge approaches
- Route 9W along the river through Haverstraw and Stony Point
- Route 303, Route 304 and Route 45
- Route 17 through Suffern and Sloatsburg
What to do after an accident in Rockland County
- Call 911 and get medical care. Tell the doctor about every symptom, even ones that seem minor.
- Get the police report. Depending on where it happened, that's your town or village police department, the State Police (Thruway) or the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police.
- File for no-fault within 30 days if a vehicle was involved.
- Photograph everything: the scene, the vehicles or hazard, and your injuries. Get witness names and numbers.
- Don't give a recorded statement to another party's insurer before talking to a lawyer.
- Watch the 90-day deadline. Claims against Rockland County, a town, a village or a public authority usually require a notice of claim within 90 days.
- Call (845) 545-0448. The consultation is free, and we can come to you.
How a Rockland County personal injury case works
- Free consultation. We listen, review your documents and tell you honestly whether you have a case.
- Investigation. We gather police reports, video, witness statements, medical records and expert opinions.
- Claim and negotiation. We handle no-fault, workers' comp liens and the insurance companies.
- Filing suit. Rockland County cases are usually filed in New York State Supreme Court, Rockland County, at the courthouse in New City.
- Discovery and depositions. Both sides exchange evidence and take testimony.
- Settlement or trial. Most cases settle. If the offer isn't fair, Evan is ready to try the case to a jury.
New York deadlines to know
- Most personal injury claims: 3 years
- Medical malpractice: 2½ years, with exceptions
- Wrongful death: 2 years from the date of death
- Claims against a county, town, village or public authority: notice of claim within 90 days
- Injured children: deadlines are usually extended, but evidence still fades, so act early
What our clients say
“Evan Goldberg is a stellar personal injury attorney. He is superior in his ability to explain how the law works, and exceptional ways to execute the law. Very friendly and he gets the job done quickly to your satisfaction. I highly recommend Mr. Goldberg to everyone who needs a personal injury attorney!”
“Evan Goldberg is an excellent attorney — thoughtful, knowledgeable, and most importantly, effective. The first time I met him, I knew instantly that we were in good hands. It was a true pleasure working with him, and I highly recommend his services.”
“I called Evan the day after my husband had a serious accident. He immediately asked if he could come to the hospital. He wanted to make the whole process as easy as possible for us. He went above and beyond for our family.”
Se habla español
We serve Rockland County's Spanish-speaking community. Call (845) 545-0448 or visit 845abogado.com.
Rockland County personal injury FAQ
2 Perlman Drive, Suite LL-05, Spring Valley, NY 10977. We also have a satellite office in Greenwood Lake and offer home and hospital visits anywhere in the county.
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means we're paid only if we recover money for you.
Usually three years. It's two and a half years for medical malpractice and two years for wrongful death. A claim against a county, town or village usually needs a notice of claim within 90 days.
Most are filed in New York State Supreme Court, Rockland County, in New City.
Most cases settle. We prepare every case for trial, which is what produces fair settlement offers.
Yes. Hablamos español. Call (845) 545-0448 or visit 845abogado.com.
Yes. Evan offers home and hospital visits throughout Rockland County.
