Westchester County Personal Injury Lawyer

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OKM’s team is uniquely aware of the high stakes and deeply personal and emotional nature of accidents that result in bodily harm, mental anguish, and/or death. With a team of attorneys and paralegals who share decades of collective experience in catastrophic injury and death cases, we vigorously prosecute our clients’ cases, pairing courtroom experience and legal acumen with responsiveness, creativity, and diligence, to achieve the best results possible.  We work with our clients to thoroughly prepare each case and aggressively pursue results, leveraging a nationwide network of resources, expert witnesses, and an on-staff nurse to best position each case for success.

We are aggressive, but practical, and confidently, effectively, and persuasively articulate and present our clients’ cases to judges, juries, mediators, and claims adjusters, matching compelling facts to the legal standards that apply to each case.  We make creative use of technology to present the most compelling exhibits and visuals to fact-finders and decision makers.  We are professional, but aggressive, in seeking justice and compensation for our clients.

Our team has experience resolving a wide range of personal injury matters, including:

  • Motor vehicle accidents;
  • Motorcycle accidents;
  • Pedestrian accidents;
  • Tractor-trailer accidents;
  • Wrongful death lawsuits;
  • Employment discrimination;
  • Sexual harassment and abuse;
  • Nursing home neglect and abuse;
  • Accidents caused by defective products;
  • Slip and falls and premises liability cases;
  • Workplace and on-the-job accidents;
  • Construction site accidents;
  • Injuries caused by toxic agents;

Our team takes our duties to our clients seriously.  We make every effort to keep our clients informed about their case, sharing with them progress and next steps and involving them as the key decision maker.  We sensitively and with discretion advise our clients after the most challenging and traumatic events many will experience in their lifetimes.

Client Reviews

I cannot recommend Joanna Karlitz enough for the amazing job she did handling my case. She took over my case in the fall of 2023, and from the start, I felt at ease with her. Joanna's extensive knowledge of the court system and its procedures was evident, and I felt extremely comfortable discussing...

Roberto Martinez

Outstanding group of professionals. It’s never easy when you’re facing legal issues, it can be scary to face alone. OKM legal was with me every step of the way. They always picked up my calls whenever I called, and left no questions unanswered. I felt comfortable with them by my side and we swiftly...

Jacob Shaps

I had the pleasure of working with Joanne Carletz on my first ever criminal case, and she went above and beyond in assisting me. Her dedication and expertise were evident throughout the process. I'm grateful for her support and look forward to having her as my long-term lawyer. Highly recommend her...

Ingrid Menor

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