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A Staten Island Accident and Injury law Firm with a History of Dedication and Results: Throughout Staten Island far too many individuals and families are faced with the unfortunate reality of addressing the physical and economic harm caused by accidents and the resulting injuries that occur on the road, at home, at work, in a store, on a sidewalk, or at a neighbor's house. Even those of us who take every precaution and safety measure are not always protected against the negligent, careless, or intentionally harmful acts of others. You or someone you love could be seriously injured - perhaps unable to work, to pay your bills, or to receive the medical attention you need - simply due to the fault of another.

At the Staten Island Accident Law Firm of DDD&I, LLP, Frank J. Dito, Jr. is dedicated to helping those who have been seriously injured in accidents. An experienced, approachable, and straightforward Staten Island personal injury attorney, Frank Dito will help you to piece together the facts of your case and weigh your options for action. Throughout the personal injury cases he has handled in the Staten Island, New York, and New Jersey, Frank Dito has treated his clients as partners, informing and educating them from the initial consultation to the end of the process. At the same time, he utilizes a litigation strategy that maximizes favorable and timely settlements while simultaneously preparing the case for a successful trial.

Frank Dito, Jr. and the Staten Island Injury Law Firm of DDD&I specialize in the following types of personal injury cases:

  • Amusement Park Accident.  Getting injured at an amusement park, theme park or water park happens quite frequently and usually is the result of the negligent amusement park.  Because rides go at such a high speed and are also at a considerably high height malfunctioning rides and ride operator errors can cause fatal injuries. Any negligent act that makes a New Jersey or New York amusement park or amusement ride unsafe and causes injury should be discussed with a New York amusement park injury lawyer.
  • Animal Attacks. According the National Canine Research Center, New York state has more deadly dog attacks than all but six other states. Pit bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Huskies are some of the most deadly and dangerous dog breeds, who can often put victims in the hospital needing costly reconstructive plastic surgery.
  • Birth Control Health Problems and Death. Many women have been suffered health problems from birth control such as Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Ortho Evra and NuvaRing.  These birth control related health problems are severe and can cause life long health problems and even death. It is important to speak with an educated and compassionate lawyer who handles birth conrol injuries in New York in order to find out if you can start a birth control lawsuit against the manufacturer of the birth control responsible for your injuries.
  • Birth Injuries. Birth injuries can occur in New York or anywhere for that matter because of medical malpractice or negligence during the birthing process.  Common ways that birth injuries occur are due to the doctor or caregiver not properly examining prior to or during delivery, the improper use of forceps or many other ways.  These "mistakes" can often be life threatening to the baby and leave the baby with life long health problems because of it. Common birth injuries are brachial palsy, facial paralysis, brain injuries, other injuries due to forceps such as lacerations and scarring and also death.
  • Car, Truck and Van Accidents. Unfortunately, every day on America's streets and highways, thousands of car, truck and van accidents take place.  New York's congested roads are a breading ground for severe accidents which affect thousand of lives every year.  Accidents of any sort can be dangerous and even deadly leaving many suffering from injuries or from the loss of a loved one. Finding out how to find out who is at fault for a vehicle accident in New York is key to understanding if you should hire a car, truck & van accident lawyer to help you in your injury case.
  • Construction Accident. Injuries from construction accidents can be dangerous leaving a person severely injured, disabled, paralized or can even lead to death.  No matter what your construction accident was from if your employer was negligent, a supervisor was negligent or if one of the heavy duty machines you work with was defective you may be able to be compensated for your injuries whether it is a back injury, hip injury, neck injury or a different type of construction related injury it is important that you speak with an experience Staten Island injury lawyer who deals with construction accidents.
  • Medical Malpractice. Medical malpractice in Staten Island can happen from a hospital error, doctor error, nurse error or any other type of medical professional error and can be a result of misdiagnosis, a failure to diagnose, surgical errors, medicine errors, dosing errors and many other things. If you were injured or suffer from a health problem because of a negligent Staten Island doctor or hospital or if a loved one died from medical malpractice in New York it is important to contact a Staten Island medical malpractice lawyer so you can understand what your rights are in a medical malpractice case.
  • Motorcycle Accident. Motorcycle accidents in Staten Island occur often and sometimes result in serious injuries to the motorcycle rider.  Common motorcycle injuries include road rash, fractures, spinal cord injuries, disfigurement, brain injury and sometimes death.  Determining who is at fault in a motorcycle accident is something that should be determined with an experienced motorcycle injury lawyer. If it is determined that someone is at fault for your motorcycle related injuries you will be able to be compensated by them or their insurance company for your motorcycle accident injuries.
  • Premises Liability. Many think that when they slip and fall, it is due to clumsiness. However, in many cases, the owner of the property on which you injured yourself was negligent in keeping you safe. An icy sidewalk should be shoveled. A wet spot in a store should be mopped up. An unstable stair railing should be fixed. All of these mistakes risk the safety of others.
  • Product Liability. From the toys you buy for your children to the medicine you have been prescribed by your doctor, products that enter your home can prove dangerous to your whole family. Defective products like appliances, cleaning solutions, devices, foods, and more can lead to serious injuries that could have often been prevented by the manufacturer.
  • RV Accident. Recreational Vehicles (more commonly known as RV's) are often times the size of a bus and cause damage to other vehicles and the drivers and passengers of the car they hit as if they were a bus. These large vehicles can not only do major damage to a car but to the people inside of the car or to pedestrians that may be in their path. RV's in and of themselves are not dangerous but if a person is driving an RV negligently they can become a very dangerous vehicle to be hit by whether you are rear ended by an RV, side swiped by an RV or hit by an RV in any other type of way. If you were injured by an RV in Staten Island or anywhere else in New York read the information we have to offer.
  • Tractor Trailer Accident. In Staten Island and throughout New York City congested and busy roads are shared between tractor trailers and other motor vehicles.  Injures from tractor trailer accidents often times can result in severe injuries or even death due to the large size and heaviness of tractor trailers.


Located in Staten Island, New York, and serving Staten Island, Brooklyn, New York City and and New Jersey, the law firm of Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola, LLP is committed to making their neighborhoods safer places by making those responsible for accidents accountable for their actions. At the same time, they strive to find the financial compensation for each and every one of their clients - compensation that is needed for them to work towards recovery, pay their medical bills, and move on with their lives.

We believe that efficient and effective legal representation begins with active listening. With our free, no-obligation consultation, we will listen to your story, answer your questions, and develop a plan to find a fair and just resolution to your injury case. Working together, we will outline your available options and make the best decisions for your overall wellbeing.

If you have been injured in an accident in New York and New Jersey, you should speak to a knowledgeable, specialized Staten Island attorney immediately. Let the Staten Island Accident Lawyers at DDD&I help you devise and execute a plan of action. For more information or to schedule an appointment, fill out our contact form or call us at 718.979.4300 or 800.310.5520.

The Staten Island Accident and Injury law firm of Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola, LLP has locations at 1610 Richmond Road in Staten Island, New York and 7823 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. The injury lawyers at DDD&I represent clients in the following areas: Staten Island, Brooklyn, New York City, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, and New Jersey.
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