Sullivan and Galleshaw

Firm focus and approach

• The firm focuses on personal injury matters, including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, car and truck accidents, slip and falls, workplace accidents, product liability, premises liability and wrongful death cases.
• The attorneys handle complex and serious injury claims and pursue all viable claims strategically and aggressively.
• The firm emphasizes developing strong attorney–client relationships and providing services "on a first name basis" with care, experience and competence.
• Clients are treated with compassionate, professional and detail-oriented legal guidance.

Experience and results

• The principal attorneys collectively have over 30 years of practical experience representing injury victims.
• The firm has successfully resolved thousands of cases.
• The attorneys have collectively recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients across a variety of matters, including car accidents, wrongful death, product liability and premises liability.
• The firm highlights a history of successful results, including multiple verdicts in excess of $1 million.

Recognition and media appearances

According to the firm's website, the attorneys at Sullivan and Galleshaw have:

• Been profiled or quoted by media outlets such as:
• Fox News
• MSNBC
• NBC 4 New York
• Fox 5 NY
• New York Law Journal
• New York Post
• New York Daily News
• Los Angeles Times
• Queens Courier
• Long Island Press
• ESPN
• Associated Press
• Achieved membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization that includes fewer than 1% of attorneys in the United States.
• Been named Super Lawyers (2011).
• Received a 10/10 Superb rating on Avvo.

These points summarize how the firm presents its experience and reputation on its website.

The firm regularly represents plaintiffs in a wide variety of personal injury matters, including:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Car accidents
• Truck and commercial vehicle accidents
• Other motor vehicle collisions resulting in serious injury

• Medical malpractice
• Injuries and losses caused by medical errors
• Claims against healthcare providers for negligent care

• Nursing home abuse and neglect
• Physical, emotional, or financial abuse in nursing homes and care facilities

• Premises liability and slip or trip and fall accidents
• Slip and falls
• Trip and falls
• Other injuries caused by dangerous property conditions

• Construction and workplace accidents
• Injuries on construction sites
• Other workplace accidents involving serious injury

• Product liability
• Injuries caused by defective or dangerous products

• Wrongful death
• Claims brought by surviving family members after a fatal accident or incident caused by another party's negligence

The attorneys take an aggressive and strategic approach tailored to each case and seek compensation for clients' injuries and losses.

Free initial consultation

The firm offers a free consultation for people who have been injured or who have lost a loved one and want to discuss a potential personal injury claim.

• Main phone (24/7): (718) 843-0300
• Toll-free phone: (877) 311-HURT / (877) 311-4878
• Email: info@sullivangalleshaw.com

The firm is available to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Se habla Español.

Office locations

Manhattan Office

• Address: 30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10005
• Phone: (212) 709-8049

Queens Office

• Address: 108-15 Crossbay Boulevard, Queens, NY 11417
• Phone: (718) 843-0300

Brooklyn Office

• Address: 9322 3rd Avenue, Suite 402, Brooklyn, NY 11209
• Phone: (718) 747-9706

These offices are described on the firm's website as easy to reach and convenient for clients throughout New York City.

How to request a consultation

Potential clients can request a free consultation by:

• Calling any of the phone numbers listed above, or
• Submitting the contact form on the firm's website.

Lists Easton, York, Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York City, Queens, Phoenix, and Los Angeles as a location. Names New Jersey, New York, United States, Kingsport, Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York City, and Queens as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• The firm's website recommends seeking medical attention immediately after an accident such as a vehicle crash or slip and fall.
• It notes that you should not wait more than three days (72 hours) to see a doctor; insurance companies often view longer delays as unreasonable.
• Even if an injury seems minor, there may be unseen complications that make the case more serious.
• Continuing with prescribed treatment and keeping medical appointments is described as important for both health and the strength of a potential legal claim.

Why legal representation can help

According to the firm's website, while it is legally possible to pursue an injury claim without an attorney, doing so can create risks:

• Personal injury law is complex and nuanced, and missing deadlines or making errors can harm a case.
• Insurance companies have actuaries, accountants and attorneys working to reduce what they pay.
• Calculating the value of a claim often requires considering not only medical bills but also less obvious damages, such as payments for pain and suffering or emotional distress.
• An experienced attorney can:
• Evaluate the potential value of a claim
• Help gather and present relevant evidence
• Work with expert medical witnesses when needed
• Negotiate with insurance companies
• Advise whether to accept a settlement offer or proceed to trial

Speaking with insurance companies

The firm's website distinguishes between reporting an accident and giving a detailed statement:

• People are generally expected to notify their insurance provider of an accident or potential claim.
• However, any detailed statements given to an insurance company may be recorded and used later in a lawsuit.
• The recommendation on the website is to limit any early communication to basic facts, without admissions or unnecessary commentary, and to have guidance from an attorney before giving detailed statements.

Settlements and finality

• Once a settlement is accepted and documents are signed, it is typically not possible to seek additional compensation later for injuries or damages that arise.
• For this reason, the site recommends speaking with an attorney before accepting any settlement or signing documents from an insurance company.

Free consultation

Sullivan and Galleshaw offers a free consultation to discuss potential injury claims and answer questions about working with insurance providers and pursuing compensation.

Keith Matthew Sullivan

• Handles complex personal injury matters involving serious injuries.
• Represents individuals who have been wrongfully injured through the negligence of others, as well as individuals subject to criminal investigations.
• Admitted to practice in:
• New York State Supreme Courts
• United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
• Has been granted pro hac vice admission into several other state jurisdictions to handle matters for clients.

James Joseph Galleshaw

• Focuses on complex litigation matters, including:
• State and federal criminal defense matters
• Complex commercial litigation
• High-value construction and motor vehicle injury claims
• Prior experience includes:
• Serving as a Senior Trial Attorney in the King's County District Attorney's Office, prosecuting hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Working in the litigation department of a major insurance defense firm, handling products liability, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, lead and asbestos poisoning, and general negligence claims.
• Admitted to practice in:
• New York State
• New Jersey State
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Jomarie Licata

• Associate attorney at Sullivan and Galleshaw, LLP.
• Experience includes over 15 years handling complex personal injury cases, including:
• Trip and slip and fall accidents
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Construction accidents
• Medical malpractice actions
• Prior work at a boutique firm on Long Island handling personal injury matters, real estate transactions and immigration cases.
• Admitted to practice in:
• All New York State trial courts
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

This information is taken from the attorney biographies on the firm's website.

• In New York, the general statute of limitations for a personal injury lawsuit is three years from the date the injury occurred.
• Failing to file within this time frame could prevent an injured person from seeking compensation for damages caused by another party's negligent conduct.

Wrongful death claims in New York

• For wrongful death claims, surviving family members generally must file a lawsuit within two years of the date of death.

Medical malpractice claims in New York

• For most medical malpractice claims in New York, a lawsuit must be filed within two years and six months (2.5 years) of the medical error.
• There are exceptions and special rules, including:
• If a patient is undergoing a continuous course of treatment, the statute of limitations may begin running from the time of the malpractice or from the date of the last treatment in that course of treatment.
• If a surgical instrument or foreign object is left inside a patient, the patient generally has one year from the time the object was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered to file a claim.

Importance of speaking with an attorney

• The firm's website notes that statutes of limitations are strict deadlines and can depend on the specific facts of a case.
• Anyone who believes they may have a personal injury, wrongful death, or medical malpractice claim in New York should speak directly with an experienced attorney as soon as possible to understand which deadlines apply.

For questions about how these rules may apply to a particular situation, potential clients are encouraged to contact Sullivan and Galleshaw for a free consultation.

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