Millions of dollars recovered for our clients.
Here for injured New Yorkers.
The Ryan Injury Firm is a boutique personal injury firm prepared to take your case to trial.
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The client experience.
You should know what is happening in your case, who is working on it, and what comes next. We explain the process in plain language, return calls, and prepare every matter as if it may need to be tried.
We fight for New Yorkers facing serious injuries, including sanitation workers hurt in the line of duty and victims of construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, unsafe premises, and wrongful death.
That means careful investigation, straight answers about the deadlines that apply to you, and a team that stays with you from the first conversation through resolution.
Contact us today at (212) 441-4352 to schedule a free consultation and let us fight for you.
Selected results
Outcomes that speak for themselves.
A selection of recent matters across New York City — the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Open any case to read how it was resolved.
Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome — every case is different, and past verdicts and settlements are no guarantee of future results.
01 Trip-and-fall on a City sidewalk $2.946M
Our client tripped and fell on a public sidewalk in front of a private home in the City of New York. He missed a significant amount of time from work and needed surgery as a result of the accident. He was eventually awarded more than $2.946 million.
02 Trip-and-fall on a City sidewalk $2.25M
Our client tripped and fell on a public sidewalk in front of a private home. Our office found documents through Freedom of Information Law searches that established Prior Written Notice of the defective sidewalk, and the case settled for hundreds of thousands of dollars more than the City initially said it would pay.
03 City negligence in a Sanitation garage $1.85M
Our client was injured inside a Sanitation garage. We helped him obtain his three-quarter disability pension and a $1.85 million settlement. We pushed the case to trial and obtained a settlement well over the City’s initial offers.
04 Trip-and-fall inside a DSNY garage $1.325M
Our client was a DSNY Supervisor who fell inside the garage where he was stationed. He ultimately had surgery, was forced to retire, and received a three-quarter disability pension. After we found documents showing the City knew of problems inside that garage, the City paid $1,325,000 to settle while the case was on the trial calendar.
05 Rear-end collision $1.1M
Our client was injured in a rear-end collision. The defendant claimed our client’s prior injuries were the real cause of the accident and the surgery. Our firm won Summary Judgment on Liability and prepared the case for trial. The defendant eventually offered $1.1 million while the case was on the trial calendar.
06 Broken pavement in a Sanitation parking lot $939K
Our client was a DSNY employee who fell on uneven pavement in a DSNY parking lot. The City’s first offer was $100,000. We pushed the case to trial and settled for $939,000 while the case was on the trial calendar.
07 Pedestrian knockdown $775K
Our client was struck while crossing the street. The defendant testified that our client was outside the crosswalk. We tried the case, and the jury found the defendant 100% liable; our client recovered $775,000.
08 Trial by another firm’s referral $770K
Our firm was hired for trial by another firm. The defendant’s pre-trial offer was $50,000. Our firm obtained a liability verdict for the plaintiff, who recovered $770,000.
09 Kings County damages verdict $750K
Lead trial attorney on a $750,000 verdict in Kings County (Brooklyn). The defendant’s pre-trial offer was under $25,000. Mr. Ryan obtained a liability verdict holding both defendants responsible, then a damages verdict of $750,000.
10 DSNY supervisor trip-and-fall $675K
Our client was a Sanitation Supervisor who fell on uneven pavement in a parking lot. He eventually underwent surgery because of the accident. We obtained a settlement of $675,000.
11 DSNY worker injured by defective equipment $475K
Our client was injured by a defect in equipment provided to him. The City initially denied anything was wrong with the equipment, and a prior firm declined the case. Patrick Griesbach obtained a $475,000 settlement after depositions concluded.
12 Slip on ice in a parking lot $450K
Our client fell on ice in a parking lot. The defendants moved for summary judgment asking the court to dismiss the case. We defeated the motion and settled the matter for $450,000.
What clients say
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Marcos NegronOctober 2026★★★★★✓
I’m grateful for Denis Ryan’s, expertise, clear guidance, and strong advocacy. He made the whole process easier to handle!
Brian BitchatchiAugust 2026★★★★★✓
Thank You Dennis Ryan for representing me in my line of duty personal injury case! As I was previously declined representation from someone else! It’s because of you & your hard work we won the case & received settlement! Thanks for everything! You’re the Best!
Dan BlackmonAugust 2026★★★★★✓
Dennis and his team are the best. They helped me through an extremely difficult time and were always there for me. They are not only great lawyers and trial attorneys, but great people.
Chris O 'LearyJuly 2026★★★★★✓
Dennis Ryan and his team are exceptional legal advocates who help clients successfully navigate personal injury matters. I recently referred two clients to the Law Office of Dennis Ryan, each of whom were very happy with their representation and ultimately reached favorable settlements. Dennis provided the clients with timely updates on the status of their cases and likelihood of potential settlement. I unequivocally recommend Dennis and and his team to anyone looking for a trusted attorney to assist in their personal injury case.
Daniel SmythJune 2026★★★★★✓
Law Office of Dennis Ryan is a top personal injury firm. I refer all matters I cannot personally handle to Dennis and his team. This firm has both a methodical approach to building cases and the trial skills needed to get results.
Ingrid HeideMarch 2026★★★★★✓
Dennis is an excellent lawyer. I referred him a challenging case, and he obtained an excellent result. He definitely knows his stuff.
Sean KerleyDecember 2025★★★★★✓
Dennis Ryan is an attorney with a reputation city-wide for being extremely knowledgeable on all areas of personal injury law with a particular emphasis on LODI and other workplace injuries. He is the first point of contact for other attorneys with questions about the ever evolving legal landscape in NY, trial strategy and negotiation tactics. Patrick has developed a reputation of advocating for his clients with such tenacity that he will not rest until the insurance company renders its entire policy. I wholeheartedly recommend this law firm to anyone dealing with injuries through no fault of their own in the State of New York.
Justyn CoelloAugust 2025★★★★★✓
I was referred to Dennis Ryan to handle my car accident case, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Dennis fought tirelessly on my behalf, and we ultimately secured a settlement that was three times higher than the insurance company’s initial offer. His dedication, expertise, and persistence truly made a difference. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney for a car accident case.
Robert VillantiJune 2025★★★★★✓
Iam a sanitation worker who tripped and fell on dangerous sideway on my route. I fractured my fibula that needed surgery. The law office of Dennis Ryan represented my case. Dennis was able to get a very good settlement. Highly recommended.
Angona TranMay 2025★★★★★✓
I cannot recommend Dennis Ryan highly enough! I used to work with Dennis and saw that he is not only incredibly smart, and professional, but also genuinely cares about his clients as people. It’s rare to find someone in this field who combines expertise with such a big heart. If you’re looking for an attorney who will treat you with respect and fight for you every step of the way, look no further!
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Questions about a line of duty injury (LODI)?
A line-of-duty injury is not just a workers’ compensation claim. There are City deadlines that start running immediately — and they are short.
90 Days — Notice of Claim against the City of New York
1 year + 90 days — the line-of-duty deadline for a LODI claim
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The full deadline guide and case examples live on our sanitation page. Start there if you are unsure which clock applies to you.
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How long do I have to file?
In New York City a line-of-duty injury has a 1-year-and-90-day deadline, and a Notice of Claim is due within 90 days. Miss it and your case can be gone.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing to start. The firm works on contingency — we don’t get paid unless you do.
Is a line-of-duty injury more than workers’ comp?
Yes. It carries General Municipal Law claims, pension and lost-wage protection. We walk you through every deadline.
Do you speak Spanish?
Sí. Se habla español — a bilingual staff is ready to take your call.
What if I was hurt as a private sanitation worker?
Private carting and waste-hauling injuries fall under different rules than DSNY. We handle both, and we will tell you straight which applies to you.
Where is your office?
80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 201, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 — two blocks from the Kew Gardens–Union Turnpike station. Available 24/7 by phone.
Tell us what happened.
Tell us what happened and a member of our team will follow up with you. 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 201, Kew Gardens, NY 11415.
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