New York Personal Injury & Accident Lawyer

Experienced Legal Representation for Serious Injury Cases.

For more than 40 years, Deliso Law has represented seriously injured people throughout New York City and Long Island.

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40+Years of experience
NYCAll five boroughs
No FeeUnless we recover

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No attorney’s fee unless the firm obtains a recovery.

Focused personal-injury advocacy

We build cases for the courtroom—not merely for the claims adjuster.

A life-changing injury can disrupt your health, work, independence, and family. Deliso Law investigates what happened, identifies every responsible party, develops the medical proof, and prepares each case to obtain a just result.

Home and hospital consultations are available when travel is difficult.

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Our Results

Representative outcomes obtained by the firm. Each case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

40+Years representing the injured
NYC + NJFive New York City boroughs
New Jersey matters handled in association with New Jersey counsel.

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Professional. Responsive. Personally attentive.

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Joseph Deliso, New York personal injury trial attorney
Joseph Deliso New York Personal Injury Trial Attorney
41 years focused on personal-injury litigation

Joseph Deliso

More than four decades focused on personal-injury litigation.

Joseph Deliso is a New York trial attorney who has represented seriously injured people for 41 years. A 1985 graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, his practice includes motor-vehicle, construction, nursing-home and pressure-injury, premises, and other serious personal-injury litigation.

His approach emphasizes careful preparation, medical and scientific proof, and trial readiness. He is admitted in New York and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and is a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College, founded by Gerry Spence.

Education St. John’s University School of Law 1985
Admissions New York U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Trial Advocacy Trial Lawyers College Graduate · Founded by Gerry Spence
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01 Direct access

Personal communication throughout the case.

02 Trial preparation

Cases developed for leverage and the courtroom.

03 Contingency fee

No attorney’s fee unless there is a recovery.

The Deliso Law team

Case preparation continues beyond the attorney’s desk.

Paralegal / Case Manager

Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson is a paralegal and case manager with more than 20 years of experience supporting serious personal-injury matters. His work includes medical-record review, case organization, litigation support, and nursing-home matters involving pressure injuries and wound-care documentation.

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Daniel Johnson working at his desk in a shirt and tie while reviewing an open book and case notes
Case preparation
Daniel Johnson carrying his backpack outside a courthouse
Heading to court

Meet the Deliso Law Team

Every case matters.

Meet the people and professionals behind the preparation and case management of every matter.

Our team includes paralegals, medical-record analysts, and case coordinators and, when appropriate, works with outside investigators, professional photographers, and biomechanics experts to help document the facts, organize the medical proof, and prepare each matter for litigation and trial.

Motor vehicle collisions

When violations of the safety rules of the road cause harm.

We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and families in serious New York motor-vehicle cases.

Car accidents

Immediate investigation. Medical proof. Full accountability.

We secure available video, witness evidence, vehicle records, police materials, and insurance information before critical evidence disappears.

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Pedestrian

Crosswalk and knockdown cases

Serious injuries caused by turning, speeding, distracted, or careless drivers.

Pedestrian accident guide →
Truck

Commercial vehicle collisions

Claims involving employers, fleet owners, contractors, and multiple insurance layers.

Truck accident guide →
Bicycle & Motorcycle

Unprotected road users

Focused representation where even a low-speed impact can cause permanent harm.

Nursing home negligence

When nursing homes fail to protect vulnerable residents.

Families trust nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities to provide safe, attentive care. When neglect causes serious injury, Deliso Law investigates what happened, reviews the medical records, and works to hold responsible parties accountable.

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Injuries and failures we investigate

  • Pressure injuries and sepsis
  • Falls and fractures
  • Medication and monitoring failures
  • Malnutrition and dehydration
  • Abuse and mistreatment
  • Failure to follow care plans

Understanding pressure injuries

Prevention and proper care matter.

Limited mobility, prolonged pressure, shear, moisture, and poor nutrition can increase the risk of skin and tissue injury. Appropriate assessment, repositioning, support surfaces, skin care, and monitoring may help reduce that risk.

A pressure injury does not automatically establish negligence. The key question is whether known risks were assessed and reasonable preventive care was provided and documented.

See pressure-injury stages, risk factors, and clinical references

Civil rights / police misconduct

Injured during an NYPD encounter?

Serious police-misconduct cases can involve constitutional rules, criminal-court records, body-worn camera footage, medical proof, and significant physical injury. Deliso Law evaluates serious injury claims arising from alleged excessive force and related police conduct.

Why Aaron Altman + Joseph Deliso? For appropriate civil-rights matters, Deliso Law may work with veteran criminal-defense trial attorney Aaron Altman. The proposed Altman Deliso collaboration is intended to combine experience with arrests, police encounters, and criminal procedure with serious-injury, medical-proof, damages, and trial preparation.

Evidence matters early.

Body-camera footage, surveillance video, photographs, witness information, medical records, arrest paperwork, and criminal-court records may all become important.

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Local representation

Brooklyn-based. Serving New York City and Long Island.

From our Court Street office in Brooklyn, Deliso Law represents injured people across all five New York City boroughs, Nassau County, and Suffolk County, including East New York, Canarsie, Brownsville, Far Rockaway, and neighboring communities.

BrooklynBronxQueensManhattanStaten IslandNassau CountySuffolk CountyNew Jersey New Jersey cases are handled in association with New Jersey counsel.

Answers to common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common questions about personal injury claims and working with Deliso Law.

How much is my personal injury case worth?

Every case is different. Its value may depend on the seriousness of the injuries, medical expenses, lost income, future care needs, lasting limitations, liability, and available insurance coverage. We review the evidence before evaluating potential compensation.

Can I recover compensation if I was partly at fault?

Possibly. New York law generally allows fault to be shared and may reduce compensation according to a person's share of responsibility. Special rules and exceptions can apply, so the circumstances of the accident matter.

How much does it cost to speak with Deliso Law?

Your initial consultation is free. Personal injury cases are generally handled on a contingency-fee basis, so there is no attorney's fee unless the firm obtains a recovery. Any applicable case expenses and fee terms are explained in the retainer agreement.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in New York?

Deadlines vary by claim. Many negligence lawsuits must be filed within three years, while medical malpractice and claims against public entities can involve shorter deadlines. A municipal claim may require a notice of claim within just 90 days. Exceptions and special rules apply, so seek legal advice promptly.

Will my personal injury case have to go to trial?

Not necessarily. Many cases settle without a trial. Deliso Law investigates and prepares each case with litigation in mind so that, when a fair settlement cannot be reached, the evidence can be presented in court.

What types of cases does Deliso Law handle?

We represent people with serious injuries from car and truck crashes, pedestrian accidents, sidewalk falls, construction accidents, unsafe premises, nursing-home negligence, and medical malpractice, as well as select civil rights matters.

When should I contact an attorney after an accident?

As soon as practical. Photographs, surveillance video, witness accounts, and other important evidence may become harder to obtain over time. Some legal deadlines are especially short.

What should I bring to my first consultation?

Bring any available photographs, medical records, accident reports, insurance information, witness details, or correspondence. Do not put off contacting us because you do not yet have all the documents.

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718-238-3100
505 Court Street, Suite 4A
Brooklyn, New York 11231

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