Douglaston, NY 11363 Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer

By Mark Kandkhorov, Esq. | Queens personal injury attorney | Updated November 10, 2026

If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Douglaston, Kand Personal Injury Lawyers is just down the road. Our office is at 215-15 Northern Blvd in Bayside, a few minutes west of Douglaston along Northern Blvd, and we’ve recovered over $30 million for injured clients across New York.

Douglaston is a quiet neighborhood ringed by some of the busiest roads in eastern Queens. The Long Island Expressway, the Grand Central Parkway and the Cross Island Parkway all pass through or alongside it, and Northern Blvd, which is actually a state highway (Route 25A), runs along its northern edge toward Nassau County. Crashes are rising in this part of Queens: according to CrashCount’s analysis of NYPD crash data, Queens Community Board 11, which includes Douglaston, recorded 373 traffic injuries and 1 death in 2026 through November 6, and pedestrian injuries were up 36% from the same period in 2025.

Injury Cases We Handle in Douglaston

• Highway crashes: High-speed and wrong-way collisions on the Grand Central Parkway, Long Island Expressway and Cross Island Parkway, including at the busy Douglaston Pkwy and Little Neck Pkwy interchanges.
• Car accidents: Rear-end and intersection crashes on Northern Blvd, Douglaston Pkwy and 61st Avenue.
• Pedestrian accidents: People struck near the Douglaston LIRR station, at bus stops on Douglaston Pkwy and in the shopping center lots around Douglaston Plaza.
• Bicycle accidents: Cyclists hurt on and around the Northern Blvd bike lane near Alley Pond Park, and on the roads leading to it.
• Uber, Lyft and taxi accidents: Claims involving rideshare insurance, which often means more than one insurer.
• Slip and fall accidents: Injuries in stores, parking lots, apartment buildings and on sidewalks where property owners failed to fix hazards.

Where Douglaston’s Highways Meet Local Streets

Much of the danger in Douglaston comes at the transitions: drivers exiting the LIE or Grand Central Parkway at highway speed onto Douglaston Pkwy, or merging onto the Cross Island Parkway near Alley Pond Park. Highway crashes often involve several vehicles and serious injuries, and some of these roads are maintained by the State or the City. If a road defect played a role, a claim against a public entity may require notice within just 90 days, so it pays to act quickly.

Why Douglaston Residents Choose Kand Personal Injury Lawyers

• Just down the road: Our Bayside office is a few minutes from Douglaston, and we know the roads, the traffic patterns and the Queens courts.
• Direct attorney access: You’ll speak with your lawyer, not just a case manager.
• Proven results: Past recoveries include $900,000 for a rear-end collision, $800,000 for a truck accident and $750,000 for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
• Recognized by our peers and clients: A 9.7 Avvo rating, Avvo Clients’ Choice Award and Super Lawyers Rising Star.

No Fee Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis. There’s nothing to pay upfront, and you owe no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. Consultations are free, by phone or at our office.

What to Do After an Accident in Douglaston

1. Get medical care right away, even if you feel fine; some injuries surface days later.
2. Call 911 and get a police report. If the driver fled, report it to police within 24 hours.
3. Photograph the scene, the vehicles and your injuries, and get witness contact information. Note nearby storefronts that may have cameras.
4. If a bus was involved, write down the route, the bus number and the time.
5. File your no-fault (PIP) application with the insurer; New York generally requires this within 30 days.
6. Don’t give a recorded statement to the other side’s insurer before speaking with a lawyer.

Important Deadlines in New York

Most New York personal injury claims must be filed within three years. Claims against New York City or public authorities such as the MTA usually require a Notice of Claim within just 90 days. Traffic camera footage from the highways and storefront video along Northern Blvd is often recorded over within days, so calling a lawyer early helps preserve evidence. Read our guide to how long you have to sue after a car accident in Queens.

Douglaston Injury FAQ

Do I need to come to your office?

No. We can handle most of your case by phone, email and video. If you’d like to meet in person, our Bayside office is just a few minutes away.

What areas near Douglaston do you serve?

All of Douglaston and Douglas Manor, plus Little Neck, Bayside, Oakland Gardens and the rest of Queens and New York City.

What if I was partly at fault?

It depends on the type of case. For car and other motor vehicle accidents, New York now follows a modified comparative negligence rule: you can recover as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, with your compensation reduced by your share. For slip-and-fall and other premises cases, you can still recover even if you share some fault, reduced by your percentage of responsibility.

How much is my case worth?

It depends on your injuries, medical costs, lost income and the available insurance. We’ll give you an honest assessment at your free consultation.

Contact Kand Personal Injury Lawyers Today

Call (718) 998-6788 or visit us at 215-15 Northern Blvd, Suite 3, Bayside, NY 11361. Our hours are Monday–Thursday 9AM–5PM, Friday 10AM–6PM and Saturday 9AM–5PM.

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