Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
• Wrongful Death
  Losing a loved one is a painful experience, and words can’t begin to express the grief. Adding insult to injury, however, is the fact that many deaths are avoidable. When someone dies because of another person’s negligence, the surviving family members have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. Having experienced counsel is essential to making the strongest possible claim.
• Traffic Violations
  Our client was driving his car on a major roadway in Queens, New York on his way to pick up lunch. In the opposite direction the defendant was driving his employer’s MACK cement truck. Just as out client was approaching an intersection, the defendant driver made a left turn causing a collision between the two vehicles. The driver of the truck told the responding police officer that our client was speeding down the roadway and blamed the collision on him. Following the collision, our client suffered from neck and back pain. Prior to the collision, our client had been treated for approximately three years for disc injuries of his spine. A month before the collision, he received an epidural steroid injection for his pain. Following the collision our client was treated once again with epidural steroid injections for his neck and lower back pain. When the neck pain did not respond to conservative treatment, our client underwent a discectomy and fusion at the C5-C6 level. Defendant claimed that the surgery was caused solely by our client’s preexisting condition and that, in any event, the collision was his fault as he sped down the roadway. Our deposition of the defendant driver provided evidence otherwise, and we prevailed in obtaining the substantial recovery our client deserved.
• Sex Crimes
  Sexual abuse is also prevalent in nursing homes. Victims sometimes fall prey to staff members or other residents. Not only is sexual abuse degrading and emotionally destructive, but it can also leave the victim with physical injuries such as sexually transmitted diseases. Abuse can range from rape and sexual molestation to forced nudity and spying on residents while they are undressed. Sexual abuse is a crime, but the facility itself may be held civilly liable for allowing it to happen.
• Theft
• Assault
• Identity Theft
  Unscrupulous staff members often view nursing home residents as easy targets. Identity theft, stealing, fraud, forged signatures on estate documents, and other forms of financial exploitation happen regularly. It’s also common for predators to threaten victims into silence so their crimes aren’t exposed. But nursing home staff aren’t the only ones who engage in these activities. Sometimes, residents are victimized by other people living in or visiting the facility.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  No one should have to worry that they’ll get hurt visiting a commercial establishment or private residence. But if you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, the premises liability attorneys of Miller, Montiel, & Strano, P.C. are ready to advocate for you.
• Property Damage
  You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. An experienced attorney can help you determine the full extent of your compensation.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  There are lots of types of personal injury claims, and your Long Island personal injury lawyer will definitely have seen it all. There are certain claims that are more common than others, however.
• Medical Malpractice
  In New York, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years from the date of the accident. However, certain cases, such as medical malpractice or claims against a government entity, may have different time limits. It's important to consult with an attorney promptly to ensure you meet all deadlines.
• Auto Accidents