Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C., a New York personal injury law firm serving accident victims throughout Queens and the greater New York City area, announces Brooklyn motorcycle accident attorney Sitara Abbas as part of its legal team. This new addition to the team has strengthened the firm’s ability to assist clients seeking representation by a Queens personal injury attorney after they have been injured in serious accidents throughout New York. Abbas represents plaintiffs in various personal injury cases, including motorcycle accidents, and brings a background that includes insurance defense, civil litigation, finance, and risk management to the firm’s growing personal injury practice.
The addition of Attorney Abbas provides another resource for accident victims who are dealing with the legal and financial consequences of an accident. Her practice areas focus on representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, premises liability, assault and battery, toxic tort litigation, and other civil claims.
Sitara Abbas Brings Insurance and Litigation Experience to Cohen & Cohen
Attorney Sitara Abbas brings a distinctive combination of legal, insurance, and risk-management experience to her representation of injured plaintiffs. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and has been practicing law in New York since 2024. She also earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Risk Management from St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science.
Before becoming an attorney, Abbas gained experience on the plaintiff side of personal injury litigation while working as a paralegal, giving her an early understanding of how injury claims are developed from the perspective of the individuals and families pursuing compensation. She later spent approximately four years working in defense litigation, handling matters involving corporations and insurance companies. That experience gave her firsthand exposure to how claims are investigated, defended, valued, negotiated, and litigated from the other side.
Now representing injured plaintiffs at Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C., Attorney Abbas draws on both sides of that experience. Her background allows her to evaluate a case not only from the perspective of an injured client, but also through the lens of the insurers, defense attorneys, and corporate defendants evaluating the claim. She understands the arguments insurers are likely to raise, the evidence defense counsel will look for, and the issues that can influence an insurance carrier’s assessment of liability, damages, and settlement value.
Her graduate education in risk management further complements that litigation background, particularly in matters involving insurance, exposure analysis, and the financial consequences of risk. This combination of plaintiff-side experience, defense litigation, and formal insurance and risk-management education provides Attorney Abbas with a well-rounded perspective when developing cases, conducting discovery, negotiating with insurance carriers, and advocating for injured clients.
Attorney Abbas has also represented children and young adults through Hofstra Law’s clinical programs in Family and Immigration Court. In addition to English, she is fluent in Urdu. In 2026, Attorney Sitara Abbas was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for personal injury law.
Expanding Personal Injury Representation for Queens Accident Victims
Adding another personal injury attorney to the team supports Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. as the firm continues to represent clients throughout New York City and surrounding areas, including Long Island. Personal injury cases in New York can require:
- Extensive investigation
- Communication with insurance carriers
- Collection of medical and financial documentation
- Preparation for settlement negotiations or litigation
Attorney Abbas not only handles cases involving motorcycle accidents, but she is also a:
- Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer,
- Brooklyn Premises Liability Attorney
- Brooklyn Construction Accident Lawyer
When handling an injury claim in New York, Attorney Abbas and the team at Cohen & Cohen can:
- Investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident
- Identify potentially responsible parties
- Gather supporting evidence
- Communicate with insurance companies
- Document losses
- Pursue available compensation on the client’s behalf
Depending on the circumstances of a personal injury case, recoverable damages may address medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses permitted under New York law. Attorney Abbas reviews all available information and documentation to determine an accurate and fair personal injury settlement for clients.
Supporting Clients Throughout the Personal Injury Claim Process
For accident victims who are recovering from serious injuries, managing an insurance claim or lawsuit can add another responsibility during an already difficult period. Having Attorney Sitara Abbas on the Cohen & Cohen team allows her to handle the legal aspects of a personal injury claim while victims focus on their medical care and recovery.
The addition of Abbas strengthens the team that is available to investigate claims and prepare cases for negotiations and litigation. Her previous experience representing defendants and working with insurance-related matters also provides very useful insight when addressing disputes involving insurance companies and corporate defendants.
Rather than approaching every personal injury case in the same manner, the firm evaluates the specific circumstances surrounding each accident and the effect the injuries have had on the individual client. The team then conducts research to review similar cases, as well as whether the responsible party has had previous judgments against them. This includes reviewing evidence related to liability as well as understanding the financial, physical, and personal consequences associated with the injury.
Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. is a firm that prepares each of its cases with litigation in mind when disputes cannot be resolved through negotiations. Having Attorney Sitara Abbas on the team offers her experience on different sides of civil litigation, which allows the firm to evaluate potential defense arguments and prepare evidence accordingly.
About Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.
Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. is a personal injury trial firm that works diligently to assist people who have suffered injuries because of the negligence or wrongful conduct of others in pursuing compensation. With a main office in Queens, the firm provides legal representation for clients throughout Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, and other New York communities.
The firm handles cases involving motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, premises liability, slip-and-fall accidents, labor law claims, and other serious personal injuries. Through its New York offices, the firm provides legal representation to clients throughout Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, and surrounding areas.
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Name: Sitara Abbas
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Company Name: Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.
Phone: (718) 300-0000
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