Magendzo Law
Valley Stream Personal Injury Lawyers
Hurt in a crash or a fall in Valley Stream or nearby? Our office is right here on West Hawthorne Avenue, and we know these roads, these courts and these insurance companies.
Magendzo Law is a personal injury law firm based at 99 W Hawthorne Ave in Valley Stream, NY. We represent people hurt in car, truck and motorcycle crashes, falls, construction and work accidents, dog bites and more, in Valley Stream and across Nassau County. The consultation is free, you pay no fee unless we win, and we answer 24/7 in English and Spanish at 718-873-9470.
Why Choose a Valley Stream Personal Injury Lawyer?
Magendzo Law is based at 99 W Hawthorne Ave in Valley Stream. When you call, you talk to a team that drives the same Sunrise Highway and shops at the same Green Acres Mall you do, in English or Spanish, any time of day.
Where Do Most Accidents Happen in Valley Stream?
- Valley Stream had more reported crashes than any other village in Nassau County from 2021 to 2024: about 3,500, more than 1,000 of them with injuries (New York State crash records).
- Sunrise Highway runs right through the village. In a Tri-State Transportation Campaign study of state crash data it was Nassau County's deadliest road, and Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Road had the most crashes involving people walking or biking.
- Rear-end and lane-change crashes on Sunrise Highway, especially near Rockaway Avenue and Central Avenue.
- Merging and chain collisions on the Southern State Parkway and the Cross Island Parkway at the Queens line.
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents near the Valley Stream LIRR station, Rockaway Avenue and Merrick Road.
- Slips, trips and falls in stores, parking lots and sidewalks, including around Green Acres Mall.
- Crashes on Peninsula Boulevard, Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Road through Elmont, Lynbrook, Hewlett and the Five Towns.
Which Court Hears a Valley Stream Injury Case?
Most injury lawsuits from Valley Stream are filed in New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County, in Mineola. Smaller claims can go to Nassau County District Court in Hempstead.
Valley Stream sits on the Queens border. If your crash happened on the Queens side, in Rosedale, Laurelton or on the Belt Parkway, the case may belong in Queens County instead. We handle both.
What Deadlines Apply After an Accident in Valley Stream?
After a car crash, New York's no-fault insurance pays your medical bills and part of your lost wages first, no matter who caused it. The application has a short deadline, so call us early.
If the Village of Valley Stream, the Town of Hempstead or Nassau County may be responsible, for example for a broken sidewalk, a pothole or a county bus, a formal notice of claim is due within a much shorter time. Missing it can end the case.
Other injury cases in New York generally have a longer deadline to file. Every case is different, so ask us about yours.
Which Areas Near Valley Stream Do You Serve?
Elmont, Franklin Square, Hempstead, Freeport, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Garden City, Long Beach, Oceanside, Baldwin, Malverne, Hewlett, Woodmere, Lawrence, Inwood, and the Queens neighborhoods of Rosedale, Laurelton and Cambria Heights.
Sources: New York State DMV crash records (data.ny.gov, 2021–2024); Tri-State Transportation Campaign, Long Island's most dangerous roads for walking and biking (2017).
Photo: Sunrise Highway and the Valley Stream LIRR station, by DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Results for People Hurt Near Valley Stream and Across Nassau County
- $725,000
Bethpage Fall
A fall on a property on Grumman Road West in Bethpage.
- $580,000
Oceanside Car Accident
A crash in Oceanside, near Atlantic Avenue.
- $275,000
Franklin Square Car Accident
A crash on Fenworth Boulevard in Franklin Square, next to Valley Stream.
- $250,000
Long Island Expressway Crash
A crash on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 37, near Willis Avenue in Roslyn.
- $225,000
Cedarhurst Rear-End Crash
A driver was rear-ended on Peninsula Boulevard near Rockaway Turnpike in Cedarhurst.
- $200,000
Freeport Car Accident
A crash at Buffalo Avenue and Mill Road in Freeport.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Other Practice Areas
Car AccidentsCrashes, collisions and other motor vehicle accidents.
Truck AccidentsCrashes with tractor-trailers, box trucks and delivery trucks.
Construction AccidentsWorkers hurt at construction sites and job sites.
Motorcycle AccidentsRiders hurt in traffic accidents.
Pedestrian AccidentsPeople struck by vehicles while walking.
Bicycle AccidentsCyclists hit by cars, trucks and opening doors.
Uber, Lyft and RideshareAccidents involving rideshare drivers and passengers.
Workplace AccidentsWorkers injured while doing their jobs.
Slip and FallDangerous conditions, trips, slips and falls.
Dog BitesBites and attacks at homes, on streets and in buildings.
Nursing Home NeglectPossible neglect or lack of care.
Medical MalpracticeMistakes by doctors, hospitals and other providers.
Common Questions
Do I need a lawyer after an accident in Valley Stream?
Not for every fender-bender. But if you were hurt, missed work, or an insurance company is pushing you to settle or give a recorded statement, talk to a lawyer first. The consultation with Magendzo Law is free, so call before you sign anything.
How much does a Valley Stream personal injury lawyer cost?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee: we are paid only if we win, from the money we recover, at the percentage agreed in writing before we start.
Where is your office?
99 W Hawthorne Ave, Suite 316, Valley Stream, NY 11580, a short walk from the Valley Stream LIRR station. Call 718-873-9470 any time.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Our team speaks Spanish and English, and you can call or message us on WhatsApp in either language.
What if the accident happened just over the line in Queens?
We handle cases in both Nassau and Queens, so it doesn't matter which side of the border it happened on.