The Law Offices of Marc S. Albert
Over 26 Years of Experience
Marc S. Albert has been successfully representing victims of personal injury and medical malpractice for the entirety of his 26-year career.
With verdicts and settlements of over $100 Million under his belt, Marc has exhibited a track record of success which has garnered him recognition by such prestigious legal services as SuperLawyers, who has recognized him for 7 consecutive years, and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys. Just as importantly, Marc has always made compassion and empathy to his client’s cause and personal attention to each and every client that he represents central lynchpins upon which he runs his practice.
Marc has been at the forefront of some of the more notable personal injury cases of the last two decades.
Marc represented 12 victims of the tragic Windsor Wildcats bus accident which resulted in four deaths and countless other serious injuries in a 5-year litigation that ultimately resulted in a global settlement of $36 Million.
Marc also represented 6 foster care children who were victims of severe physical and emotional abuse at the hands of the staff of the residential school that they attended. The case, which received widespread coverage in the press, resulted in a confidential seven figure settlement for Marc’s clients and led directly to the closing of the school.
Marc represented victims of two of the most devastating train crashes in recent memory – the Metro-North train derailment in the Bronx of 2013 and the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia
of 2015 – obtaining large confidential settlements on behalf of both clients.
More recently, Marc represented a television producer who suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of an accident that occurred at the “Punkin Chunkin” event in Delaware, ultimately reaching a $5 Million settlement on his client’s behalf.
Additionally, together with Seeger Weiss LLP, Marc represented a group of former NFL players in their action for traumatic brain injuries caused by concussions and was instrumental in bringing about a global settlement approaching $1 Billion.
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$100 Million Recovered
Throughout his career, New York personal injury lawyer Marc S. Albert has developed a strong track record of success, earning numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. Marc has recovered over $100 million on behalf of victims of personal injury and medical malpractice over the course of his 26 years in practice.
Marc Albert has had extensive experience in all aspects of personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, ranging from car, bus, truck, boat, and train accidents to complex medical malpractice and wrongful death actions.
In large part due to our track record of success and the dedication that we show to every client, many of our former clients refer family members and friends to our firm. A referral from a former client is the highest compliment an attorney can receive. Mr. Albert also regularly receives referrals from other New York attorneys as well as attorneys from all over the country who know and respect his level of experience and the hard work and dedication that he gives to every case.
Law Offices of Marc Albert - Practice Areas
Over the course of his 26 years in practice, Marc has had extensive experience in handling virtually every type of personal injury and medical malpractice case imaginable. Instead of being a “jack of all trades” who handles some criminal law, some real estate law and some personal injury law, Marc has dedicated his entire career solely to representing victims of personal injury and medical malpractice. Some of our practice areas are:
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Car Accidents
It is hard to overstate the importance of speaking to an attorney as soon as possible if you or a family member has recently been injured in a car accident. A prompt investigation is critical in recovering the compensation to which you may be entitled. While it is true that not every motor vehicle collision will give rise to a negligence lawsuit, people who are seriously injured do have the legal right to have their claim filed in court and have their case decided by a jury. Our personal injury attorneys can assist Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island residents and other victims within the City of New York with proving a defendant’s liability and establishing their right to monetary damages. Some of the common bases for liability include failing to yield at an intersection, distracted driving, drunk driving, and aggressive driving behaviors like tailgating or speeding.
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Truck Accidents
Since tractor trailers and other commercial vehicles like garbage trucks, dump trucks, and construction vehicles are large and much heavier than ordinary cars, a person driving a smaller vehicle is at a substantial disadvantage in a truck accident. As a result, injuries in these collisions can be especially devastating. Because of the federal and state rules and regulations that truck drivers and their companies are required to follow, retaining an attorney who is experienced in the handling of truck accident cases is especially important. With the injuries in these cases often being serious and with the exposure of the truck’s insurance carrier substantial, these cases often become a “knock down, drag out battle”. As such, the importance of having an experienced attorney on your side to fight for you cannot be overstated.
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Motorcycle Accidents
Because motorcycles do not offer their operator’s the same level of protection that passenger vehicles generally do, collisions involving motorcycles often result in extremely serious and sometimes even fatal injuries. When a motorcycle rider can prove that another driver failed to act safely behind the wheel in causing an accident, they may be able to receive compensation for the same types of damages as those available in other motor vehicle collision cases. These include pain and suffering, disfigurement, past, and future medical expenses, lost earnings, and loss of earning capacity in the future, among other examples. There are differences between motorcycle accident cases and those involving standard motor vehicles however. One of the most notable differences is that unlike with passenger vehicles, motorcycles are specifically excluded from the New York No Fault Law. What this means is that generally, neither the motorcycle insurer nor the insurer for the other vehicle involved in the accident will be responsible for paying the medical bills incurred by the injured motorcyclist. This often leaves the injured motorcyclist with having to put the medical bills through their private health insurance or paying out of pocket for the bills. An attorney who is experienced in motorcycle law can be instrumental in navigating their client through this course. It is because of the severity of the injuries generally associated with motorcycle accident cases and the differences in the law that exist in these cases as compared with typical motor vehicle cases that retaining an attorney with extensive experience in litigating motorcycle accident cases is ultra-important.
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Train Accidents
Train accidents, such as those involving the subway system or passenger trains such as Amtrak, the Long Island Railroad of Metro North can also result in serious injuries or a tragic death. When train operators breach a duty of care and passengers are injured as a proximate result, a cause of action for negligence is appropriate and the injured party should receive just compensation for their injuries. In the case of trains operated by a governmental or municipal entity, there are often special considerations regarding the timely filing of a claim which must be followed. These statutes of limitations for municipal claims are often very short, usually requiring the filing of a Notice of Claim with the proper municipal party within 90 days of the date of the accident, and as such, it is of significant importance to contact an attorney with experience in handling train accident cases in the very early stages following the accident. Marc has had extensive experience in handling train accident cases, with both municipal and private defendants, and represented clients in two of the more tragic train accidents in the last decade – the 2013 Metro North derailment in the Bronx and the 2015 Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia.
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Bus Accidents
When someone steps onto a bus, whether the vehicle is a school bus, a city bus, or a coach bus owned by a professional transportation company, they expect to arrive safely at their destination. Bus accidents are not uncommon however and some of the more tragic motor vehicle accidents over the last two decades in New York have involved buses. Similar to train accidents, some buses within the City of New York, Long Island, Westchester and other areas are owned and operated by public authorities such as the New York City Transit Authority. There are strict statutes of limitations which govern claims against municipalities and public authorities, and as such, contacting an attorney with many years of experience in handling bus accident cases without delay following an accident is extremely important in order to ensure that your claim is timely filed. There are also a number of rules and regulations for bus and transportation companies that do not exist for standard passenger vehicles and your attorney’s familiarity with these rules and regulations can be critical to the success of your case. Mr. Albert has had extensive experience in handling bus accident cases over the course of his 25 year career. In fact, Marc was intimately involved in handling one of the most tragic bus accident cases in New York in recent memory, representing 13 victims of the Windsor Wildcats bus crash in a 5 year litigation that would ultimately result in a global $36 Million settlement.
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Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice actions are amongst the most complex and it is critically important to retain an attorney with substantial experience in litigating these claims if you have been injured due to negligent medical treatment by a physician or hospital. In a medical malpractice case, the plaintiff is required to prove a deviation on the part of the defendant doctor or medical provider from the standard of care and that this deviation was the cause of the injuries complained of. Medical negligence cases often involve catastrophic injury or death and tend to be extremely hard-fought since physicians and other providers do not like to admit that their careless or incompetent conduct caused serious harm or death to a person who entrusted their well-being to them. Often, these cases come down to whether the plaintiff or the defendant has a more credible expert on their side. Marc Albert has been litigating medical malpractice case throughout New York City and Long Island for the entirety of his 25 year career. He has a track record of seven figure settlements and verdicts under his belt for his injured clients in medical malpractice actions.
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Slip and Fall Accidents
In order to prove liability against a landowner in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident, the plaintiff is required to demonstrate that their accident was caused by a dangerous condition and that the defendant had actual or constructive notice of that dangerous condition prior to the accident and failed to remedy same. Actual notice means that the defendant or one of the defendant’s employees or representatives knew of the dangerous condition prior to the accident. Constructive notice means that the defendant, with the exercise of reasonable care, should have been aware of the dangerous condition prior to the accident. Slip and fall and trip and fall cases are often referred to as premises liability cases. An early investigation by an experienced premises liability attorney and his team in these cases can often be critical to their success. Because the condition that caused the accident is so critical to proving the case, obtaining photographs of that condition at the earliest possible juncture following the accident is incredibly important. Witness statements regarding the manner in which the accident occurred and how the dangerous condition looked at the time of the accident can also be critical. Mr. Albert often has investigators, photographers, engineers and other experts with whom he works regularly assist in the early investigation of premises liability cases.
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Construction Accidents
Construction accident cases can be among the most complicated cases to litigate in the New York City area. Although some construction sites’ injuries lead simply to a workers’ compensation claim, this is often not the case and the injured worker will have the right to pursue a personal injury case against the responsible party for damages. Since a given worksite may have many layers of contractors, general contractors, subcontractors, and other parties involved, retaining an attorney with considerable experience in handling these cases is important. Moreover, because these cases often turn on whether statutes within the New York Labor Law were violated, knowledge of this body of statutory law is critical. Marc Albert has been litigating construction accidents for the entirety of his 25 year career.
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Defective Products
Dangerous and defective products are all around us. When a dangerous product causes injury, there are several possible legal liability theories, depending upon the circumstances. Some of the more common legal theories that a personal injury attorney in New York City may consider pursuing include strict liability, design defects, manufacturing defects, failures to warn (or “marketing defects”), and breaches of warranty. In addition to complying with the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim, cases involving defective products may also have a statute of repose. Since it is possible for a claim to be barred by the statute of repose, which is based on the date that the product was sold or placed into commerce (rather than the date of the accident), before the running of the statute of limitations, time is especially of the essence in these types of cases.
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Wrongful Death
Families who have suffered the loss of a loved one in an accident caused by the negligence of another have only a limited time to seek compensation for their family member’s wrongful death. New York statutory law determines the person or persons who may file a wrongful death lawsuit based on their relationship to the deceased victim. Generally in the State of New York, a family has 2 years from the date of death to file a Wrongful Death action. Because there are exceptions to this rule however, retaining an experienced wrongful death attorney to represent your family is very important. There are a number of elements of damages in a wrongful death case. First, the plaintiff can recover damages for conscious pain and suffering that the decedent endured prior to his death. Second, the plaintiff can recover economic losses suffered as a result of their family member’s death, including most importantly, lost earnings. Lastly, claims on behalf of children of the decedent for loss of parental guidance are often prominent in wrongful death cases. Marc Albert has successfully litigated wrongful death cases throughout New York City and Long Island for the entirety of his 25 year career.
Marc Albert in the Media
Windsor Wildcats Bus Accident
Today Show – Rape Victim
NFL Concussion Settlement
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