Three Generations Fighting for Injured People in New York
When you're hurt and the insurance company is already moving to protect itself, you need attorneys who are there for you. At Tomkiel & Tomkiel, every client speaks directly with Matthew Tomkiel or Stanley Tomkiel — not just a paralegal or a call center. Of course our support staff is onboard to assist us to better serve you, but you will always be able to speak with one of us. We are your Personal personal injury lawyers!
Real Reviews From Clients Across Westchester, Bronx and New York
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Real Cases. Real People. Real Results.
Insurance companies don't offer life-changing settlements out of generosity. Every dollar in the results below came about because we refused quick and easy settlement offers and did the heavy lifting to get the best cash settlements possible for our clients.
$6M
Construction worker permanently disabled after a fall on a ramp. Tomkiel & Tomkiel took the case to the limit and secured maximum recovery.
$5.26M
A devastating construction accident left a worker with catastrophic injuries. This settlement required years of litigation against well-funded defense teams.
$2.99M
A train accident collision resulted in serious, lasting injuries. The firm secured nearly $3 million for a client the railroad tried to minimize.
$2.7M
A maintenance worker injured in a filter explosion. This result depended on understanding New York Labor Law — and knowing how to apply it.
Legal Help for Serious Injury Cases Across the Greater NYC Area
Construction Accidents
Construction workers often believe workers’ compensation is their only option after a fall, scaffold collapse, equipment failure or others worksite injury. Our team investigates whether New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241(6) allow you to pursue additional compensation for lost income, medical bills, and long-term injuries.
Car Accidents
After a crash, insurance companies frequently pressure injured people into quick settlements before the full impact of the injury is clear. We help accident victims throughout Westchester County and New York City pursue compensation that reflects the true cost of medical care, missed work, and long-term recovery.
Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation claims can become frustrating when benefits are delayed, denied, or disputed. Our highly qualified co-counsel workers’ compensation attorneys guide injured workers through the process. When appropriate, we look for potential third-party claims so we can pursue full monetary damages, including compensation for pain and suffering and full lost earnings.
Falls on unsafe stairs, icy walkways, damaged flooring, and poorly maintained properties can cause lasting injuries that disrupt every part of daily life. We strive to build strong premises liability cases designed to hold negligent property owners accountable.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck crashes often involve multiple insurance policies, corporate defendants, and serious injuries that require immediate legal investigation. We work quickly to preserve evidence and protect injured victims from being pressured into unfair settlements.
Wrongful Death
Families dealing with a fatal accident deserve honest guidance and strong legal support during one of the hardest moments imaginable. We help surviving families pursue accountability and financial recovery with compassion and steady communication.
Three Generations of Family Tradition. People to People. The Personal Injury Firm With the Personal Touch.
Our Background
Tomkiel & Tomkiel was founded in 1979 by Stanley Tomkiel, Jr. when his son Stanley III, following in his father's footsteps, became a lawyer and joined the law firm. Stanley Jr., a decorated paratrooper squadron leader who fought in Europe with the 82nd Airborne Division during WW II, became a lawyer after the war representing injured workers in Yonkers, and New York City. He fought for his clients against the workers' compensation insurance companies with the same passion and courage he exercised in fighting Nazis in combat in Europe.
When Stanley III joined the firm, he prosecuted personal injury cases for injured workers to sue third-parties responsible for their injuries, and dedicated himself to obtaining just compensation for the injured victims of negligence. Inspired by his Catholic faith, Stanley III served for ten years as President of the Catholic Coalition of Westchester speaking out in public for policies to protect the vulnerable. He received a Service Award from the County of Westchester in recognition of his "service to the Cause of Religious and Civil Liberties."
Our Founder's grandson, Matthew Tomkiel, followed his father's and grandfather's legal tradition of zealously working for justice for the injured, the disabled and those in need. He carries on the Tomkiel fighting spirit in his vigorous representation of injured clients, in his personal work as a martial arts instructor, and in the family tradition of dedication and service as a volunteer adaptive snowsports instructor for youths and adults who benefit greatly from his caring concern. He understands the human dignity of every person.
Stanley Jr. passed on to the Good Lord in 2014. Stanley III and Matthew proudly carry on the family tradition of serving injured people in their times of need, always affording them the dignity and respect they deserve as our fellows. Our firm's heritage and philosophy is to fight the good fight and obtain the best results possible for our clients for the pain, suffering and financial loss they experienced due to the fault of others.
If you've ever worried about hiring a big firm and becoming just a case number on a shelf, or just another cog in a quick settlement machine, that's not how we work. We view our profession not simply as a job, but as a calling.
We are personal injury lawyers with a personal touch for our clients.
Our background is part of how this firm was built and for whom we built it.
Stanley A. Tomkiel III
45 years of courtroom experience. Super Lawyers recognized. AV Preeminent rated. When your case is serious, you want an attorney who not only knows what he is doing, but has done it many, many times before.
Matthew Tomkiel
The third generation of the family practice, Matthew, highly rated as a Super Lawyer since 2018, a Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Superb Rating by AVVO, a Top Attorney in Metro New York as published by the New York Times. He brings the same hands-on commitment to every client.
Recognized Across Westchester for Results and Professional Standards
When Everything Feels Uncertain, You Need Real Answers
Insurance companies move quickly after serious injuries because they know many people are overwhelmed and unsure what their case is truly worth. With Tomkiel & Tomkiel Attorneys at Law handling your case, you work directly with attorneys who understand New York injury law, construction accident litigation, and the pressure injured families face every day.
Direct Attorney Access
You never get treated like a file number or passed endlessly between departments. When questions come up, you can call, email or text us to speak with a team that knows your situation personally.
Construction Accident Experience
Construction injuries involving scaffolds, ladders, cranes, falls, trips on scattered materials even electrocution cases often involve New York Labor Law safe worksite protections many workers do not know exist. We have recovered major settlements for injured workers by aggressively pursuing claims beyond just workers’ compensation benefits.
Multi-Million-Dollar Results
Insurance companies take cases seriously when they know a law firm is prepared to fight for full compensation. Our results including $6M, $5.26M, $2.99M, and $2.7M recoveries demonstrate the level of preparation and persistence we bring to every case. Of course each case is different and past results do not guarantee the same outcome in all cases, but we always fight for the maximum obtainable outcome for you.
Our Perspective
We understand the workers and tradespeople we serve: carpenters, electricians, laborers, masons, HVAC mechanics, bricklayers and other trades who build our cities and towns.
Our clients also include doctors, lawyers, judges, homemakers, office workers, managers and of all kinds.
Every person is treated by us with the utmost respect and dignity. Our Injured clients get straightforward guidance without confusing legal jargon or corporate-style treatment.
Available in Person, by Call, Zoom or Text
We encourage a wide range of keeping in touch. We offer free consultations for injury clients by phone, text, Zoom or online request to make getting help easier.
Don't Settle Before You Know What Your Case Is Worth
The insurance company made an offer. Before you accept it, talk to us. The consultation is free and it costs nothing to find out if you're leaving money on the table.
We've recovered millions for people who were told their cases weren't worth much. A 15-minute call could change what you walk away with.
Download our free guide — "5 Important Tips You Must Know Immediately for Your Injury Case" — and learn what to do right now to protect the value of your claim.
Serving Injured People Across Westchester County and Beyond
We represent clients throughout Westchester County and NYC from the Bronx, White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Bronxville, Mt. Vernon, to Eastchester, Yorktown, Peekskill, Putnam County and beyond. Our office is in White Plains, and we're reachable 24 hours a day, in person and by remote video. We are here for you, one way or another!
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