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“I focus 100% of my practice on Personal Injury. I believe this area of law takes ALL of an attorney’s focus to be well versed.”
- Steven Palermo
Riverhead
Personal Injury
Lawyers
Have you suffered injuries as a result of another person’s negligence?
If so, our Riverhead personal injury lawyers can help. Palermo Law is a full service personal injury law firm handling all types of cases including car accident injuries, slip and fall injuries, construction site injuries, work-related injuries and many other types of accident-related injury claims.
We assist in every aspect of your accident, including investigation, insurance company communications, litigation and negations. We work on a contingency basis meaning there is never an upfront fee for our services and we only get paid if we win your case. We always offer a free consultation at any of our six locations including our Riverhead office. We can even come to you if you can’t make it into one of our offices for a consultation.
Get Experienced and Compassionate Legal Guidance Today
Our lawyers have been practicing personal injury law in Riverhead for over two decades. In that time, we have helped thousands of people and successfully obtained many million dollar settlements and verdicts. We have forged some great relationships and developed a strong reputation with judges, defense attorneys and insurance adjusters allowing us to get our clients the full compensation they are entitled to receive.
Our attorneys are devoted entirely to personal injury law. We are fully emersed and up to date on all the current trends and laws with respect to personal injury and can effectively and aggressively litigate your case in court. Our managing partner, Steven Palermo has tried to many cases to count and has a strong track record as a serious litigator. If you’ve been injured in an accident and need aggressive and skilled representation, look no further than Palermo Law.
$5.5 Million Dollar
Landmark Victory
In a case that garnered a great deal of media attention, Long Island personal injury attorney Steven Palermo took on the State of New York on behalf of a young woman that was assaulted by a mistakenly released convicted sexual predator. It is the first time in the history of New York that the State was held liable for the mistaken release of a prisoner and also led to changes in the way the courts process their records.
verdicts & settlements
$5.5
million
For injuries caused by the mistaken release of a prison convict
$3.2
million
For a client who was injured after getting hit by a truck
$1.7
million
For a client who was injured from a construction accident
$1.5
million
For a client injured in a motor vehicle accident
$1.05
million
The victim suffered a fractured ankle while on another parties premises
$1.025
million
For a client who was injured from a drunk driver
$975
thousand
For a client injured in a motor vehicle accident
$950
thousand
For a client injured in a motor vehicle accident
meet steven palermo
justice they deserve.
Two decades ago, Steven Palermo began his legal practice with one objective: to help those in need obtain the justice they deserve. It was not long before he was taking on huge corporations and billion-dollar insurance companies, fighting for just that.
Early on, he learned that the field of personal injury law was one that required laser focus – it was the only way to navigate the huge companies who viewed his clients as nothing but a number on a page, but had seemingly limitless resources to fight against paying them what they deserved. Steven has since devoted all his efforts to the aggressive practice of personal injury litigation, and it is a strategy that works. He has helped hundreds of clients regain their lives after devastating personal injuries.
Client Reviews & Testimonials
“All my expectations were met...”
Steve and his staff were very polite and diligent. I felt the human side of the business. They even came to my home to visit. Steven always told me the truth about my case. All my expectations were met, and I truly appreciate that!
Astrid C.
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“...cannot be happier with our decision!”
Steven Palermo was referred to us from a friend and I cannot be happier with our decision. He worked hard to obtain a settlement to compensate for pain I had to undergo as a result of an accident. I will continue to refer anyone in need of a car accident attorney to this office! Thanks Palermo for everything!
James M.
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“My experience with this law firm was excellent.”
Steven Palermo went above and beyond his call of duty to make sure I was awarded all that I was entitled to. Mr Palermo’s staff was very professional and kind in such a tender time in my life. I highly recommend Mr. Palermo along with this law firm to all my friends and relatives. In fact I already have.
Gillean G.
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“...knowledgeable and easy to work with.”
Steven Palermo was extremely professional and got me a settlement when I wasn’t even sure I had a case. His staff was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Will definitely use them again if the need arises.
Sherri M.
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A Passion For Helping Injured People
We are true Riverhead personal injury lawyers. With over two decades of experience, Riverhead personal injury lawyer Steven Palermo heads the legal team at Palermo Law. He personally oversees every claim from its inception through its conclusion. His law firm has litigated thousands of claims and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He has a passion for helping injured people in their fight for justice against giant multi-million dollar insurance companies that try to minimize his client’s injuries. Therefore, if you or a loved one have suffered a significant injury in Riverhead as a result of another party’s negligence and would like to schedule a free no obligation initial consultation with an experienced Riverhead personal injury lawyer, call or e-mail us today.
We can also arrange an in home or hospital visit anywhere in Riverhead. Also, we handle all accident claims on a contingency basis meaning we never charge a fee unless we win your claim.
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The Law Firm That You Hire Matters
If you are injured you will have a choice of many different law firms. But not all lawyers are equal. There are various skill levels and styles among the different lawyers out there. Some smaller law firms operate as a general law practice meaning your lawyer may not only be handling personal injury law, but they will also be handling various types of other cases such as family law cases, real estate closings, and criminal law cases. We feel it’s always better to find a lawyer that concentrates on personal injury law. There is an immense amount of information to understand in any one area of law. Injury law is no different. That’s why our Riverhead injury lawyers only handle personal injury cases.
Some of the bigger national firms you see on TV are available in our area. These firms generally have offices in more central locations such as New York City. They are not as convenient as our firm which is located right here in Riverhead and their lawyers may not have the same level of experience in the courts of our County. Further, these firms often employ numerous lawyers and you never know who will be representing you from day to day. At our firm, you will always have the same lawyer and every time you call, the person on the other end of the phone will be familiar with your situation.
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Riverhead, NY
We don’t just take cases and wait for the phone to ring with a settlement offer. We aggressively investigate and then litigate your case in court. It is the only way we know of to get an insurance company to treat you fairly and offer full compensation for your injuries. If an insurer thinks that your attorneys are not ready for trial, they will never offer you full and fair compensation. That’s why every case we handle is fully prepared as though it is going to trial even though the vast majority of claims will settle without a trial. It’s this trial-ready strategy that allows our Riverhead personal injury lawyers to get the results that we get.
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