About the firm
60 Years of Successful Recoveries
Marvin Bergman opened the practice in Jamaica, Queens in 1957. Nearly seven decades later, the firm he started has recovered over $350 million for injured New Yorkers — and still runs on the same rule: a partner handles your case.
One of the leading personal injury firms in New York State
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Our aggressive litigation approach and unyielding tough negotiation style has resulted in some of the State's most successful monetary recoveries on behalf of our clients. Together, our partners combine more than 125 years of experience with compassion for each client's unique needs.
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To meet the growing legal needs of our clients we maintain two full-service offices, in Hicksville in Nassau County and in Kew Gardens, Queens.
We are invested in the outcome
Michael Bergman attributes the firm's more than 60 years of success to the personal relationships it builds with its clients. Each firm attorney is hands-on and seeks to provide the same level of service they would want for their own family members. "We strive to empower clients so they leave our office feeling knowledgeable about how the law operates in their case," Mr. Bergman notes.
At the same time, the firm employs an aggressive litigation style and unyielding negotiation tactics to ensure clients receive full compensation. Over the years that approach has produced recoveries of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements — including a $3 million settlement reported by VerdictSearch among the top 25 New York settlements of 2014, for a man who suffered a serious head injury at an event hall.
"We develop strong relationships with our clients, so we know how the injuries affect not only our client but how the injuries sustained by a loved one have a profound impact on their family," says partner Eric Lamonsoff. "Ultimately, it's not about getting an offer, it's about getting the right offer, and we never waver from our goal of obtaining an award that fully compensates our clients for their injuries."
How we work
What is different about being our client
- A partner works with you directly — you are not turned over to an associate
- Every case is managed as a team, with the partners reviewing each file together
- Every matter is prepared for trial from day one, whether or not it is tried
- Home and hospital visits when you cannot travel
- Cases handled in English and Spanish
- Free consultation; you pay nothing unless we win
Recognition
Recognized by our peers
While our results speak for themselves, we are proud to be recognized by our industry peers.
Avvo Clients' Choice for Personal Injury. Super Lawyers Rising Stars. New York Magazine's Top Verdicts & Settlements and Personal Injury Litigators. Seth Fields has been honored by the New York Law Journal for obtaining a Top 100 Verdict for the State of New York in two consecutive years, and Michael Bergman was recognized by New York Magazine among top litigators.
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1957
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$350M+
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125+ yrs
Verdicts and settlements
Results we have obtained
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$7,500,000
Verdict for wrongful death, against landlord, caused by fire that spread through apartment that was without smoke detectors.
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$4,400,000
Verdict for motor vehicle accident causing spinal injuries requiring surgery.
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$4,000,000
For a truck driver struck in the rear by a bus sustaining a brain injury.
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$3,090,000
For a construction worker that fell from a mobile crane platform and sustained a pilon fracture.
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$3,000,000
Banquet guest struck in the head by a server holding a tray of food causing him to sustain a post-traumatic brain injury.
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$2,800,000
For a truck driver who twisted his back loading a truck causing lumbar herniated disc which required surgery.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different, and the result in any case depends on its own facts.
In their words
What our clients say
No complaints at all. Everything went according to what they said and I’m thankful for their representation.
If there was more than 5 stars Seth Fields and his associates would get them all. Mr. FIelds went to trial with a jury in Suffolk Cty Riverhead Supreme Ct & won w/ a verdict in minutes for 100% Liability. The defense worked with Mr. FIelds in a settlement before the damages trial began. I would stop here searching any further & contact Seth Fields if you want a Smart, Attainable for your questions, concerns, Empathetic to your needs but a Bull Dog with your case, then you found your attorney.I can’t thank you enough for all your long hours, weekends, holidays that you put into 7 yrs of all my medical, motions, hearings & trial etc. WE WON! You did it and obtained a large settlement that I couldn’t be more happy after this long tough journey. I would refer everyone to you that has a case that needs fighting for. 🙏
The most amazing, professional and knowledgeable with great communicators with injury law, and I highly recommend that there is no reason for second and third opinions on procuring a law firm with their experience and know how. They are second to none. My time was precious, and they respected every minute of it. Thank you!
I would Recommend this law firm. The lawyers are great they went step-by-step in my process communication with the lawyers is very good My case was settled and I’m very happy.
Bergman & Bergman fields and lamonsoff did an excellent job with my personal injury case. I recommend them to handle your personal injury case
The lawyers are great they went step-by-step in my process communication with the lawyers is very good My case was settled and I’m very happy.
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