Car & truck accidents
From rear-end collisions on the Belt Parkway to commercial trucking catastrophes, we reconstruct the crash, depose the carrier, and pursue the full policy, not the adjuster’s first number.
Accepting new cases · Valley Stream, NY
When everything changes in an instant,
the right counsel changes everything.
Everclad Law Group is a New York personal injury law firm representing people seriously hurt in car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents, and the families of those lost to negligence. Harvard- and DA-trained attorneys with 10+ years of experience recovering millions for the injured. One promise: no fee unless we win.
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Quick answer
What is Everclad Law Group?
Everclad Law Group is a personal injury law firm located in Valley Stream, New York, representing clients across Nassau County, New York City, and Long Island. The firm handles car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip-and-fall claims, and wrongful death litigation.
Founded by a former Kings County Assistant District Attorney and a Harvard Law School graduate, Everclad Law Group brings 10+ years of legal experience recovering millions for the injured. The firm works exclusively on contingency: clients pay nothing unless and until a recovery is secured.
Every case is personal.
Every strategy is built from the ground up.
We focus exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death. That focus is the difference between a firm that processes claims and one that wins them.
Motorcycle accidents
Insurers reflexively blame the rider. We answer with crash physics, scene reconstruction, and rider-jury strategy.
Pedestrian accidents
Crosswalk strikes, hit-and-runs, and turning-vehicle cases. We pursue every layer of available coverage.
Slip & fall
Premises liability against landlords, retailers, and the City of New York under §7-201 prior-written-notice rules.
Wrongful death
EPTL §5-4.1 claims handled with discretion, dignity, and the full weight of our trial bench.
Not sure where you fit?
Tell us what happened. If we can’t help, we’ll point you to a firm that can, at no cost.
Boutique focus.
Big-firm firepower.
A partner of the firm leads every case, supported by the firm’s resources at each stage so nothing slips between calls.
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Free, private review
A licensed New York attorney reviews your case, by phone, video, or at your home or hospital bed. Always confidential.
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Evidence, fast
We preserve scene photos, dashcam, surveillance, medical records, 911 audio, and No-Fault filings before they disappear.
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Built for trial
Every case is prepared as if it will be tried to verdict. That’s how settlements stop being insulting and start being serious.
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You get paid
We negotiate liens, finalize medical accounting, and put a check in your hand, net of every dollar we owe to providers.
Why Everclad
A decade of work
for people who needed it.
Credentials, focus, and a boutique structure built so injured New Yorkers never face an insurance company alone. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
10+yrs
Experience recovering millions
$0upfront
No fee unless we win
1:1
Direct partner access
100%
Focused on personal injury
The people
who actually try your case.
Two partners lead every matter the firm takes on. You get direct access to the attorney guiding your case, with the team’s resources behind them.
Founding Partner
Yoni Klestzick, Esq.
Trial Attorney · Former Kings County ADA
A courtroom-first lawyer trained at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, where he tried cases in front of New York juries. Yoni built Everclad on a single conviction: insurance companies pay full value only when they believe you will actually try the case. He has spent his career making sure they believe it.
- Former Assistant District Attorney, Kings County DA’s Office
- Courtroom-trained in New York criminal and civil practice
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, American Association for Justice
Partner
Joe Lieberman, Esq.
Harvard Law · Complex Litigation Partner
Harvard Law School. Over a decade of complex litigation. Joe is the partner insurers reach for the phone to negotiate with, and the one who builds the case file as if every matter will be tried.
- J.D., Harvard Law School
- 10+ years of litigation experience
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, New York City Bar Association
Clients who got their lives back.
A small sampling of the reviews that have made Everclad one of the highest-rated personal injury firms on Long Island.
★★★★★
Unbelievable experience! I thought the process would be draining but they handled it in the most efficient way possible!
Zack
★★★★★
I started my case with them and it has been the best decision I have made. I definitely recommend them. It is the best law firm. I am infinitely grateful for their hard work, dedication, responsibility, professionalism, and good assistance.
Franchesca
★★★★★
Amazing law firm! I highly recommend.
Yisroel
Answers,
not runarounds.
The most-asked questions we hear from injured New Yorkers, answered in plain English by lawyers who answer them every day.
See all FAQs →How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Everclad Law Group represents personal injury clients on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. Initial case reviews are free, and there are no out-of-pocket costs to begin.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in New York?
Under New York CPLR §214, the general statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident. Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years (EPTL §5-4.1). Claims against a New York municipal entity require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. These deadlines are strict, call before they pass.
What is my personal injury case worth?
Case value depends on medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, severity and permanence of injuries, insurance policy limits, and degree of liability. We perform a complete economic and non-economic damages analysis before negotiating with insurers. Every case is different. No attorney can guarantee a particular outcome, and prior results do not guarantee a similar result in any future matter.
What should I do immediately after a car accident in New York?
Six things, in order:
(1) Call 911 and report the accident.
(2) Get medical attention, even if you feel fine. Symptoms surface later.
(3) Photograph the scene, vehicles, and any visible injuries.
(4) Exchange information and gather witness contacts.
(5) File your No-Fault application (NF-2) within 30 days.
(6) Talk to a personal injury attorney before speaking with any insurance adjuster.
Do I have a case if I was partially at fault?
Yes. New York follows pure comparative negligence (CPLR §1411), meaning you can still recover even if you were partially at fault, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. A driver found 30% at fault, for example, can still recover 70% of their damages.
Will my case go to trial?
Most personal injury cases settle before trial. But insurers settle fairly only when they believe a firm will actually take the case to a jury. Everclad’s partners have substantial New York courtroom experience, which materially changes the settlement conversation.
How long does a personal injury case take?
Straightforward soft-tissue cases often resolve in 6–12 months. Cases involving surgery, permanent injury, or contested liability typically take 18–36 months. Catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters can take longer. Settling too early, before the full extent of injuries is known, is the single most common reason victims under-recover.
Valley Stream office,
serving all of metro New York.
Walk-ins welcome by appointment. Home and hospital visits available throughout Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx.
Office & contact
- Address
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70 E. Sunrise Highway,
Suite 605, Valley Stream, NY 11581 On-site parking · 2 blocks from Valley Stream LIRR - Phone
- 516.406.9726 Speak directly with an attorney
- hello@evercladlaw.com Confidential, protected by attorney–client privilege
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Mon–Fri · 8:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday · By appointment Home and hospital visits available across metro NY
Areas we serve
Valley Stream · Elmont · Hempstead · Garden City · Long Beach · Mineola · Queens · Jamaica · Brooklyn · The Bronx · Manhattan · Suffolk County