Queens Hip Injury Lawyer

Hip injuries are among the most physically devastating and financially draining injuries a person can sustain. Unlike a sprained wrist or a pulled muscle, a serious hip injury can ground someone completely, pulling them away from work, family, and the basic routines of daily life for months or years at a time. For people in Queens who have suffered a Queens hip injury due to someone else’s negligence, the path forward involves both an arduous physical recovery and a fight for fair compensation that should not be faced without legal support.

What makes hip injuries particularly difficult in a legal context is that the full extent of the damage often takes time to become clear. Fractures that appear manageable at first may require surgical intervention, hardware implantation, or total hip replacement. Labral tears and hip dislocations sustained in accidents can cause chronic pain and reduced range of motion that permanently affects quality of life. Because insurance companies are well aware of the long-term cost of these injuries, they work aggressively to limit payouts or shift blame onto the injured person. Having a Queens hip injury attorney in your corner from the start changes the dynamic considerably.

Mark David Shirian P.C. represents people across Queens and New York City who have suffered serious hip injuries in car accidents, slip and falls, construction site incidents, and other accidents caused by negligence. Attorneys Mark D. Shirian and Shawn D. Shirian handle these cases with the same assertive, detail-oriented approach that has produced millions in recoveries for their clients. If a hip injury has turned your life upside down, this firm wants to hear what happened.

Common Causes of Hip Injuries Handled by a Queens Hip Injury Attorney

• Motor vehicle collisions: The force of a car, truck, or rideshare accident can drive the hip into the dashboard or door, fracture the pelvis, or dislocate the hip joint. Major Queens corridors like the Long Island Expressway, the Grand Central Parkway, and Queens Boulevard see a high volume of serious accidents each year.
• Slip and fall accidents: Wet floors, broken sidewalks, uneven pavement, and poorly maintained stairwells are the most common culprits. Property owners in Queens, whether commercial businesses, residential landlords, or the city itself, have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for people on their premises.
• Construction site accidents: Queens is home to a significant amount of construction activity, and workers on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated surfaces face real fall risks. Falls from height are a leading cause of catastrophic hip fractures for construction workers throughout the borough.
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents: When a pedestrian or cyclist is struck by a vehicle in Queens, the impact often throws the person to the ground with enough force to fracture or dislocate the hip. Intersections like Northern Boulevard, Jamaica Avenue, and Hillside Avenue have histories of pedestrian incidents.
• Defective products: Faulty hip implant hardware, defective ladders or scaffolding, and other product failures can cause or worsen hip injuries. These cases may involve product liability claims against manufacturers, distributors, or retailers.
• Nursing home and elder care negligence: Falls among elderly Queens residents in care facilities are frequently tied to understaffing, improper transfer techniques, or failure to address known fall risks. Hip fractures in older adults can be life-altering and, in some cases, life-threatening.
• Trip and fall on public property: New York City sidewalks, subway stations, and public parks that are maintained by the city or its agencies must meet safety standards. When they do not and someone suffers a hip injury as a result, claims may be brought against the municipality, though strict procedural rules apply.

Why Mark David Shirian P.C. Handles Queens Hip Injury Cases Differently

Mark David Shirian P.C. was founded in 2016 with a straightforward purpose: to help people who have been wronged get the results they actually need, not just the fastest settlement the insurance company will agree to. The firm has recovered millions on behalf of clients across New York City and approaches every case as though the outcome genuinely matters, because for the people it represents, it does.

Attorneys Mark D. Shirian and Shawn D. Shirian are both dedicated advocates who handle cases personally from beginning to end. Clients of this firm consistently describe their experience as working with someone who paid close attention to the details that mattered, fought hard throughout the process, and kept them informed every step of the way. These qualities are not incidental; they reflect how the firm is structured. Cases are not handed off to paralegals and forgotten. The attorneys engage directly, think creatively about strategy, and pursue the best available outcome rather than the most convenient one.

For someone with a serious hip injury, these qualities translate into real differences in how a case develops. A hip injury case requires thorough documentation of the full scope of damages, including future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering that extends far beyond the initial treatment. It requires understanding which parties are liable and building a theory of negligence that holds up under pressure. The attorneys at Mark David Shirian P.C. bring that level of preparation to every Queens hip injury case they take on.

What a Hip Injury Claim Actually Covers and How Damages Are Calculated

One of the most common concerns people have after a hip injury is whether a lawsuit is even worth pursuing. The answer depends heavily on what the injury cost them, and for most serious hip injuries, that cost is substantial. New York personal injury law allows injured people to seek compensation for both economic and non-economic losses.

Economic damages include all the measurable financial losses tied to the injury. Medical bills are the most obvious category, and for hip injuries, those bills can climb quickly. Emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging, orthopedic consultations, surgical procedures including hip pinning or total hip replacement, physical therapy, and follow-up care can collectively reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the severity of the injury. Beyond medical costs, economic damages include any income lost while recovering, as well as projected future lost earnings if the injury permanently reduces the person’s ability to work.

Non-economic damages account for the pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life that a hip injury causes. These are harder to calculate but no less real. Chronic pain, inability to participate in activities that were part of daily life before the injury, disruption to personal relationships, and psychological distress from a prolonged and difficult recovery are all factors a Queens hip injury attorney will argue on behalf of their client. New York does not cap non-economic damages in most personal injury cases, which means a jury can award amounts that genuinely reflect the full human cost of a catastrophic injury.

One important consideration in New York is the state’s comparative fault framework. If the injured person is found to have contributed to the accident in some way, their recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault, but they can still recover something even if they were partly at fault. This is different from states that completely bar recovery if the plaintiff bears any responsibility. What this means practically is that insurance companies will frequently try to assign blame to the injured person in order to reduce what they owe. An experienced Queens hip injury attorney anticipates and counters these arguments with evidence, witness testimony, and expert opinions where appropriate.

Steps to Take After Suffering a Hip Injury in Queens

If you have suffered a hip injury in an accident in Queens, the most important thing to do first is get medical attention. This is not simply a matter of protecting your health, though that is obviously the priority. It also creates a documented medical record that connects your injury to the accident. Gaps in medical treatment or delayed diagnoses are among the most common arguments insurance companies use to minimize claims. Go to a Queens hospital such as NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, or Elmhurst Hospital Center, or follow up with an orthopedic specialist promptly after an emergency visit.

While recovering, collect and preserve everything related to the accident. Photographs of the scene, contact information for witnesses, any incident reports filed at the time of the accident, and records of communications with insurance companies or property owners are all relevant. If the hip injury occurred in a premises liability situation such as a fall on city property, be aware that claims against New York City require a Notice of Claim to be filed within 90 days of the accident. This is a hard deadline and missing it will typically bar you from pursuing a claim against the city. Queens Supreme Court, located in Jamaica, handles personal injury litigation for the borough, and understanding that venue matters as cases develop.

Do not give recorded statements to insurance adjusters before consulting with a hip injury attorney in Queens. Adjusters are trained to elicit information that can be used to reduce or deny your claim. Statements made without legal guidance, even well-intentioned and truthful ones, can be taken out of context. Speaking with an attorney before responding to insurers costs nothing but can protect the value of your claim significantly.

New York’s statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years from the date of the injury. That may sound like a long time, but evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and building a strong case takes time. Acting promptly gives your attorney the best chance to investigate thoroughly and position your case for the best possible result.

Questions Queens Hip Injury Clients Frequently Ask

How long will it take to resolve a hip injury case in Queens?

There is no fixed timeline. Cases that settle before litigation can resolve in months. Cases that go to trial in Queens Supreme Court may take a year or more from filing to resolution. Factors that affect timing include how long the injured person is still undergoing treatment, the complexity of the liability dispute, and how aggressively the defendant or their insurer contests the claim. Your attorney can give a more specific estimate once the facts of your case are known.

What if the hip injury happened on a city-owned sidewalk or in a subway station?

Claims against New York City or its transit agencies involve special procedural rules. A Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident. Failing to meet this deadline will almost certainly bar the claim. If you think the city or the MTA may be responsible for your hip injury, contact an attorney as quickly as possible so this filing deadline is not missed.

Does New York workers’ compensation cover hip injuries on the job?

Yes, if a hip injury occurred in the course of employment, workers’ compensation is typically available to cover medical treatment and a portion of lost wages. However, workers’ compensation does not cover pain and suffering. In some situations, particularly on construction sites, a third-party personal injury claim may also be available against a property owner or general contractor in addition to the workers’ comp claim. These are separate legal tracks that can sometimes be pursued together.

My doctor says I may need a hip replacement. How does that affect my claim?

A potential or confirmed need for total hip replacement significantly increases the value of a claim. The surgery itself is expensive, and the recovery requires extended time off work, significant physical therapy, and long-term follow-up care. Future medical costs projected by medical experts are included in the damages sought. If surgery is expected but has not yet occurred at the time of settlement negotiations, your attorney will work with medical professionals to project those costs accurately so you are not left undercompensated for expenses that have not yet arrived.

The insurance company has already offered me a settlement. Should I take it?

Early settlement offers from insurance companies almost always undervalue what a seriously injured person is actually owed. Insurers make early offers because they want to close the file before the full extent of the injury and its long-term costs becomes clear. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you cannot go back for more money even if your condition worsens or additional surgeries become necessary. Before accepting any offer, have an attorney review both the offer and the facts of your case.

Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault for the accident that caused my hip injury?

Yes. New York follows a pure comparative fault rule, which means you can recover compensation even if you bore some portion of responsibility for the accident. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but it is not eliminated. For example, if a jury determines you were 20% at fault and awards total damages of $500,000, you would receive $400,000. The key is having a strong factual record that minimizes the degree of fault attributed to you, which is part of what a good Queens hip injury attorney focuses on building.

What if the person who caused my hip injury does not have much insurance coverage?

This is a real concern in accident cases. If the at-fault party carries minimal liability insurance, recovery from that policy alone may not cover all of your damages. In some cases, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may provide additional compensation if the accident was a vehicle collision. There may also be other liable parties, such as a property owner, employer, or product manufacturer, whose insurance coverage can be tapped. An attorney can identify all potentially available sources of recovery.

How is pain and suffering calculated for a hip injury in New York?

There is no formula written into New York law for calculating pain and suffering. Juries consider the nature and severity of the injury, the duration of pain and recovery, the impact on the person’s daily activities and relationships, and whether the effects are expected to be permanent or long-lasting. Attorneys use medical records, expert testimony, journals documenting the day-to-day impact of the injury, and testimony from family members and treating physicians to build a complete picture for the jury or, in settlement negotiations, for the insurer’s claims adjusters.

Do I have to go to court for a hip injury claim in Queens?

Most personal injury cases, including hip injury claims, resolve without going to trial. Settlement negotiations happen throughout the process, and many cases settle after litigation begins but before a jury ever hears the case. That said, having an attorney who is genuinely prepared to take a case to trial strengthens your negotiating position. Insurers are more willing to offer reasonable settlements when they know the opposing attorney is capable of presenting a compelling case to a jury in Queens Supreme Court.

What if the hip injury was caused by a defective product, like a recalled hip implant or a broken piece of equipment?

Product liability cases involving hip injuries, whether from defective medical devices, faulty machinery, or consumer products, involve a different legal theory than negligence-based accident claims. These cases may name manufacturers, distributors, and retailers as defendants. They often require expert testimony on the product’s design or manufacturing defect and may be part of broader multi-plaintiff litigation if many people were affected by the same defective product. An attorney familiar with product liability claims can evaluate whether this avenue applies to your specific situation.

Hip Injury Representation Across Queens and the Surrounding Area

Mark David Shirian P.C. represents hip injury clients from every corner of Queens and the broader New York City region. The firm serves people from Flushing, Jamaica, Astoria, Long Island City, and Sunnyside, as well as residents of Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, and Richmond Hill. The team also handles cases for clients in Bayside, Whitestone, College Point, and Fresh Meadows, along with communities including Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Woodhaven, and Maspeth. South Queens neighborhoods such as South Ozone Park, Springfield Gardens, St. Albans, and Rosedale are all part of the firm’s service area, as are Far Rockaway, Arverne, and other Rockaway Peninsula communities.

Beyond Queens, the firm represents clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and elsewhere across New York State. No matter where in the region a client was injured, the firm evaluates cases and provides direct, one-on-one representation throughout the process.

Speak with a Queens Hip Injury Attorney at Mark David Shirian P.C.

A hip injury can reshape a person’s life in ways they never anticipated, and the legal process that follows an accident does not wait for anyone to feel ready. Mark David Shirian P.C. offers confidential case evaluations for people throughout Queens who have suffered serious hip injuries and need to understand their legal options. Attorneys Mark D. Shirian and Shawn D. Shirian represent clients with the attentiveness and persistence that this kind of claim demands. If you need a Queens hip injury attorney who will assess your situation honestly and pursue every available avenue of recovery, contact the firm today to schedule your evaluation.