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Keith Ahlers

Tarrytown Personal Injury Attorneys

Have you been injured in an accident? With over 35 years of experience with accident-related cases, Curan & Ahlers is ready to fight for you. Curan & Ahlers handles accident-related cases in Tarrytown and throughout New York. If you’re looking for experienced Tarrytown personal injury attorneys, give us a call today.

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Tarrytown Personal Injury Lawyers

A serious injury can disrupt your life without warning. One moment, you may be driving near Route 9, I-87, I-287, or Route 119, walking through downtown Tarrytown, visiting a local business, working on a construction site, or spending time near the Hudson River waterfront. The next, you may be facing medical bills, pain, missed work, pressure from insurance adjusters, and uncertainty about what your recovery will look like.

At Curan & Ahlers, we understand that a personal injury claim is not just about money. It is about your health, your family, your future, and your dignity. Insurance companies may try to minimize your injuries, blame you for the accident, or push you toward a fast settlement that does not reflect the full value of your case. Our attorneys are here to protect your rights, build your claim, and fight for the compensation you are owed.

Curan & Ahlers has represented injury victims since 1986. We are experienced trial lawyers with a proven record of recovering compensation for clients in serious accident cases. While some firms may look for the quickest possible settlement, our philosophy is different: an attorney’s job is to fight for the client, prepare every case with care, and pursue the best possible outcome.

Common Personal Injury Cases in Tarrytown

Tarrytown is one of Westchester County’s most active river towns, with a mix of commuter traffic, local businesses, historic properties, restaurants, apartment buildings, municipal areas, and heavily traveled roads. Accidents can happen on highways, sidewalks, parking lots, job sites, stores, office buildings, and residential properties.

Curan & Ahlers represents clients in Tarrytown personal injury cases involving:

  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Rideshare accidents
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Trip and fall accidents
  • Dog bites
  • Construction accidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Medical malpractice
  • Defective products
  • Municipal liability
  • Wrongful death claims

Whether your case involves a collision on a major roadway, a fall on unsafe property, a workplace accident, or a preventable injury caused by negligence, our team can help you understand your legal options.

Car Accidents in Tarrytown

Car accidents are among the most common personal injury claims in Westchester County. In and around Tarrytown, crashes may occur on Route 9/Broadway, I-87, I-287, White Plains Road, Route 119, the Saw Mill River Parkway, local intersections, parking lots, or near the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge corridor.

Even a crash that seems straightforward can become complicated once insurance companies get involved. Adjusters may question the seriousness of your injuries, dispute who caused the collision, or offer a settlement before the full cost of your medical treatment is known.

Our attorneys help injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists pursue compensation after serious collisions. We can investigate the crash, collect evidence, communicate with insurance companies, review medical records, and fight for a result that reflects the full impact of your injuries.

If you were injured in a collision, our car accident lawyers can help you take the next step.

Truck, Motorcycle, and Rideshare Accidents

Some traffic accident cases involve more serious injuries and more complex liability issues. Truck accidents may involve commercial drivers, trucking companies, contractors, maintenance providers, or corporate insurance carriers. Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries because riders have limited protection when struck by another vehicle. Rideshare accidents can involve questions about Uber or Lyft coverage, driver app status, and multiple insurance policies.

Curan & Ahlers understands how to investigate complex accident claims and identify all potentially responsible parties. Whether you were hurt in a truck crash, motorcycle collision, or rideshare accident, we are prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Learn more about our work in truck accident cases and rideshare accident claims.

Slip and Fall Accidents in Tarrytown

Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they fail to correct dangerous conditions or provide proper warnings, visitors, tenants, customers, workers, and pedestrians can suffer serious injuries.

Common causes of slip and fall accidents include:

  • Wet or slippery floors
  • Icy sidewalks or parking lots
  • Broken stairs
  • Loose railings
  • Uneven pavement
  • Poor lighting
  • Torn carpeting
  • Unsafe entrances
  • Lack of warning signs
  • Negligent maintenance

Falls can cause broken bones, concussions, neck injuries, back injuries, hip injuries, torn ligaments, and long-term pain. These injuries may require surgery, physical therapy, time away from work, and ongoing medical care.

If you were injured because a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions, our slip and fall accident attorneys can help determine whether you have a claim.

Construction Accidents and Workplace Injuries

Construction work is dangerous, especially when contractors, property owners, or employers fail to follow safety rules. Falls from heights, scaffold accidents, ladder accidents, falling objects, equipment failures, electrical hazards, and unsafe work areas can all lead to devastating injuries.

New York law provides important protections for many injured construction workers, particularly in cases involving height-related hazards. Depending on the facts of the accident, an injured worker may have legal options beyond workers’ compensation, including a claim against a property owner, general contractor, subcontractor, equipment company, or other third party.

Curan & Ahlers has experience representing injured workers and accident victims in serious construction-related cases. If you were hurt on a job site in Tarrytown or elsewhere in Westchester County, our team can review your case and explain your options.

Medical Malpractice and Serious Injury Claims

Not every personal injury case begins with a crash or fall. Some claims involve negligent medical care, unsafe products, defective medical devices, nursing home negligence, or other conduct that causes severe and lasting harm.

Curan & Ahlers handles serious personal injury claims involving:

  • Brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Fractures and broken bones
  • Burns
  • Internal injuries
  • Nerve damage
  • Surgical injuries
  • Permanent disability
  • Wrongful death

Medical malpractice is a specialized area of personal injury law with unique rules, deadlines, and evidentiary challenges. Product liability cases can also require detailed investigation into how a product was designed, manufactured, marketed, or used. Our firm can help clients evaluate claims involving medical malpractice and product liability.

Municipal Liability in Tarrytown

Some injury claims involve public property, government vehicles, municipal employees, unsafe sidewalks, road defects, public buildings, or other conditions connected to a village, town, county, state, or public authority. These cases are different from ordinary injury claims because they may involve strict notice requirements and shorter deadlines.

If you were injured on public property or believe a government entity may be responsible for your accident, it is important to speak with an attorney quickly. Waiting too long can put your claim at risk before a lawsuit is even filed.

Curan & Ahlers can evaluate whether your case may involve municipal liability and help determine what deadlines apply.

What Compensation Can a Tarrytown Personal Injury Claim Recover?

The value of a personal injury claim depends on the facts of the accident, the severity of your injuries, the available insurance coverage, your medical treatment, your ability to work, and the long-term effects of the injury.

A personal injury claim may seek compensation for:

  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Hospital bills
  • Surgery
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Future medical care
  • Lost wages
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Permanent injury or disability
  • Property damage
  • Wrongful death damages, when applicable

Curan & Ahlers works to understand the full impact of your injuries before negotiating with the insurance company. Our goal is not just to resolve your case quickly. Our goal is to pursue the compensation you deserve.

How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in New York?

In many New York personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is generally three years from the date of the accident. However, different deadlines may apply depending on the type of case. Medical malpractice, wrongful death, claims involving municipalities, and claims against public entities may have shorter or more specific requirements.

Because evidence can disappear quickly and deadlines can affect your right to recover compensation, it is important to speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident.

What If You Were Partially at Fault?

Insurance companies often try to shift blame onto injury victims. In New York, being partially at fault does not necessarily prevent you from recovering compensation, but it may reduce the amount you can recover.

For example, if an insurance company argues that you were partly responsible for a car accident, fall, or other incident, your attorney can challenge that argument with evidence. This may include accident reports, photos, surveillance footage, witness statements, medical records, expert analysis, and testimony.

Curan & Ahlers understands how insurance companies use blame-shifting tactics. Our attorneys work to protect clients from unfair fault allegations and pursue the strongest possible claim.

How a Tarrytown Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

After an accident, you should not have to manage the legal process alone. A personal injury lawyer can handle the insurance company, protect your rights, and build a claim that reflects the true cost of your injuries.

Curan & Ahlers can help by:

  • Reviewing your case during a free consultation
  • Investigating the accident
  • Identifying liable parties
  • Gathering evidence
  • Reviewing medical records
  • Speaking with witnesses
  • Handling insurance company communication
  • Calculating current and future damages
  • Negotiating for a fair settlement
  • Preparing your case for trial when necessary

Our firm prepares cases carefully from the beginning. That preparation matters because strong cases are built on evidence, strategy, and a willingness to fight.

Why Choose Curan & Ahlers?

Choosing the right personal injury attorney can make a meaningful difference in your case. Curan & Ahlers has represented injury victims since 1986 and has recovered significant verdicts and settlements for clients. Our attorneys understand that injured people deserve more than a quick settlement. They deserve to be heard, respected, and represented with strength.

When you work with Curan & Ahlers, you can expect:

  • Experienced personal injury representation
  • Trial-ready legal strategy
  • Free consultations
  • Direct communication
  • Compassionate support
  • Aggressive negotiation with insurance companies
  • A commitment to your dignity throughout the process

We believe our clients are entitled to both compensation and respect. Dignity is not written into an insurance policy, but it is central to the way we represent injury victims.

Contact a Tarrytown Personal Injury Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one was injured because of someone else’s negligence in Tarrytown, contact Curan & Ahlers today. Our attorneys can review your case, explain your legal options, and help you take the next step toward recovery.

Call today at (914) 428-3313 or request a free case review online to speak with a Tarrytown personal injury lawyer.

Case Results

$1.5M

Motorcycle Accident

Motorcyclist killed when defendant vehicle made a sudden left turn in front of her

$900k

Car Accident

Pedestrian crossing street struck by tow truck requiring back surgery

$1.5M

Car Accident

Passenger in Diplomatic van seriously injured requiring neck surgery when defendant vehicle went through light

$750k

Motorcycle Accident

Motorcyclist struck at intersection resulting in broken leg

$1.5M

Ex: Car Accident

Ex: Man suffered extensive injuries after a drunk driver ran a red light

$800k

Ex: Truck Accident

Ex: Man suffered serious injuries after crashing into a truck that made an illegal turn onto the highway

Our Reviews

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Mr.Keith Ahlers is a very respectful Attorney who knows his stuff. He was very kind to me & listened/addressed ALL my concerns. He handled my case with the up most respect & authority. I always dealt with him directly. I would recommend him to all my friends & family.

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The best law firm I have ever encountered. I was referred to the firm via a very good friend. From the inception of my case they were professional, responsive and were an excellent representation for my case. I would and have since recommended any and everyone for legal services to this Wonderful firm. Thanks Curan and Ahmed’s for all your help. I’m
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The entire group at Curan & Ahlers, was professional, friendly and took care of everything needed with my situation. They did everything in their power to win my case, and came out with great results. Another firm who originally started my case, screwed up the entire process and case, and even recommended an unprofessional doctor who didnt take my injury seriously. This Firm fixed everything in my case, and reached a great settlement. Highly recommended, and will be returning if I have other cases!

Mar Y.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of accidents happen in Tarrytown, NY?

Common cases include car accidents on Route 9 and I-287, pedestrian injuries, and slip and falls.

How do I prove negligence in Tarrytown?

You must show duty of care, breach, causation, and damages.

What is the statute of limitations in New York?

Most personal injury claims must be filed within three years.

What damages can I recover?

Medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Do most cases settle?

Yes, but some require litigation to secure full compensation.

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