Forest Hills, NY 11375 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 Forest Hills, Kand Personal Injury Lawyers can help. Our office at 215-15 Northern Blvd in Bayside is a short drive away via the Long Island Expressway or the Grand Central Parkway, and we’ve recovered over $30 million for injured clients across New York.

Forest Hills is busy, walkable and surrounded by some of the heaviest traffic in Queens. According to a March 2026 Queens Community Board 6 resolution, the district that covers Forest Hills and Rego Park averaged 11 traffic injuries every week and 2 deaths every year between 2014 and 2024, and more than 70% of those killed were pedestrians or cyclists.

Injury Cases We Handle in Forest Hills

• Pedestrian accidents: People struck crossing Queens Blvd, Woodhaven Blvd, 71st Avenue, Austin Street and Yellowstone Blvd, and around the 71st Avenue subway station and the Forest Hills LIRR station.
• Car accidents: Rear-end, intersection and lane-change crashes on Queens Blvd, Woodhaven Blvd, Union Turnpike, Metropolitan Avenue, the Long Island Expressway, the Grand Central Parkway and the Jackie Robinson Parkway.
• Bicycle and e-bike accidents: Cyclists hit in and around the Queens Blvd bike lanes by drivers who turn across them, double-park in them or open doors into their path.
• Bus accidents: Claims involving MTA buses on Queens Blvd, Woodhaven Blvd and other busy routes, which come with much shorter notice deadlines.
• Truck and delivery vehicle crashes: Box trucks and delivery vans serving Austin Street and Queens Blvd businesses. We pursue claims against delivery companies, fleets and their insurers.
• Uber, Lyft and taxi accidents: Claims involving rideshare insurance, which often means more than one insurer.
• Slip and fall accidents: Injuries in stores, restaurants, apartment buildings and on sidewalks where property owners failed to fix hazards.

Dangerous Roads in Forest Hills

Queens Boulevard was once known as the “Boulevard of Death.” A city redesign that began in 2015 added bike lanes, narrower lanes and safer crossings, and NYC DOT reports that traffic deaths on the redesigned sections have dropped 68% since then. But it is still a wide, high-volume road, and crashes still happen at its busy intersections. Woodhaven Boulevard, on the western edge of Forest Hills, is another wide, fast-moving road where pedestrians have to cross many lanes of traffic. And the Long Island Expressway, Grand Central Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway carry high-speed traffic right past residential blocks.

Why Forest Hills Residents Choose Kand Personal Injury Lawyers

• Forest Hills is home: Attorney Mark Kandkhorov grew up in Forest Hills. He went to P.S. 174 and Russell Sage Junior High School, lived in Parker Towers and spent his summers in Forest Hills Gardens near Forest Hills Stadium. He has also served on Queens Community Board 6, which represents Forest Hills and Rego Park. He knows the traffic patterns on Queens Blvd, Austin Street and Yellowstone Blvd firsthand, and that local knowledge helps build your case.
• 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 Forest Hills

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. Storefront and traffic camera footage along Queens Blvd and Austin Street 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.

For a closer look at how we investigate and build a Forest Hills accident case, from tracking down surveillance video to proving the full cost of your injuries, read What a Forest Hills Accident Lawyer Can Do.

Forest Hills 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 a short drive from Forest Hills.

What areas near Forest Hills do you serve?

All of Forest Hills (11375), plus Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Corona, Fresh Meadows 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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