No fee unless we win.
Joseph Taylor, Esq.
I am Joseph Taylor — Managing Attorney at Raphaelson & Levine. I represent seriously injured New Yorkers in motor vehicle, construction, and dog bite cases throughout the five boroughs and Long Island. I oversee a team of twelve attorneys, but I have not stepped back from active casework — you work with me directly, start to finish, never handed off to a junior associate after the intake call.
You work with me directly — not passed off after the first call.
Every file is prepared as if it will be tried. That's how strong settlements happen.
Resources of a firm with $100M+ in recoveries, focused on your case.
Pure contingency. Free consultation. No risk to talk.
My practice is devoted exclusively to plaintiff's personal injury. These are the areas where I spend my time — and where my clients have seen the strongest results.
Car, truck, bicycle, motorcycle, pedestrian, MTA bus, and rideshare collisions throughout New York City. From rear-end impacts to fatal intersection crashes, I have litigated and tried cases against private drivers, commercial carriers, and municipal defendants.
Falls from height, scaffold collapses, falling-object injuries, and other site accidents covered under New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), and 241(6). These statutes give injured workers some of the strongest protections in the country — when invoked properly.
Serious dog attacks under New York's “vicious propensity” rule. These cases turn on evidence the owner knew (or should have known) the animal posed a danger — evidence that disappears quickly without immediate investigation.
A few of the matters I have been privileged to resolve in recent years. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome.
Recovery for a bicyclist rear-ended by an NYPD tow truck.
Bicyclist struck by a left-turning vehicle at a Bronx intersection.
Bus passenger injured while boarding an MTA bus.
Recovery for the family of a pedestrian fatally injured by a turning bus.
Call or fill out the form. We'll listen, ask the right questions, and tell you honestly whether you have a case.
We preserve evidence, identify defendants, and make sure you get the medical care you need while we build the case.
Most cases settle. Some need to be tried. We prepare every file for both — and that preparation drives results.
You pay nothing unless we recover. When we do, our fee comes out of the recovery — never out of your pocket up front.
Nothing up front. All personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no attorneys' fees unless we recover compensation for you. The initial consultation is free, and there is no obligation.
In most New York personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident. Claims against city or state entities (such as the MTA or NYPD) often require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Deadlines vary — the safest move is to call right away.
Yes. New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning you can recover damages even if you were partially responsible. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault — even a 50% finding would still leave you able to recover half of your damages.
Get medical attention — even if you feel okay, some injuries surface days later. Document the scene with photos, get contact information from witnesses, report the accident to police, and contact a personal injury attorney before speaking to any insurance adjusters.
Most personal injury cases settle before trial. But the cases that command the strongest settlements are the ones the defense knows you are ready to try. That's why I prepare every file as if it will be tried — and why I have tried numerous cases to verdict.
Free, confidential consultation. No fee unless we recover for you. Available 24/7.