Victoria Leib Lightcap

As a personal injury attorney in New York, my guidance and communication style is foundational to building trust and securing positive outcomes for my clients, through honest and straightforward discussion. I’m always transparent, providing legal assessments along the way about the strengths and weaknesses of your case. We take a team approach at the firm, and every member is involved throughout the litigation process.

From our initial meeting, I explain the legal aspects of the case, such as the evidence and proof required and the general stages of a personal injury claim, so we can discuss realistic expectations around timelines, procedures, and potential case value. I guide my clients through the complexities of litigation, particularly preparing them for what to expect during depositions, mediations, and trial.

As your trial attorney, I handle the critical legal strategy of your case, while your case manager and paralegal handle day-to-day inquiries so you always receive timely status updates. When you work with me, you can expect empathetic, responsive communication and passionate, zealous representation working toward the best possible outcome.

Over the past 38 years as a trial attorney, I’ve handled a wide range of cases, including several notable commercial vehicle collision cases involving devastating injuries and fatalities that resulted in substantial seven-figure settlements. As a plaintiff’s trial attorney, I help my clients navigate the overwhelming stress of complex litigation, the emotional toll of their injuries, and the intimidating legal and medical hurdles they’ll face, from insurance carriers to the aggressive tactics of corporate defense teams to the civil justice system itself. I guide my clients through this difficult time with compassion, walking them through the process step by step and providing the knowledge, encouragement, and support needed to bring their case to resolution.

I’ve also worked on numerous nursing home abuse and neglect cases. Families often come to me carrying immense guilt and confusion because a facility broke their trust. I’ve helped bring closure and accountability for these families by digging through corporate records and medical documentation to uncover the systemic neglect that caused an injury, like bedsores or preventable falls.

I’m proud to represent plaintiffs, and I feel immense gratitude and a deep sense of purpose in being a voice for people who feel silenced, exploited, or wronged. Throughout my life, I’ve championed causes for the underdog and worked to advocate for and protect those who’ve been taken advantage of.

Representing plaintiffs and their families who suffer due to others’ carelessness and negligence is profoundly rewarding to me. I’m motivated by holding accountable the negligent and indifferent defendants who caused that harm. By holding negligent corporations, drivers, and nursing homes accountable, I can do my part to make the world a safer place.

I’m a board member of NYSTLA, an organization of dedicated plaintiff’s attorneys working to support legislative changes that help injured people. I’ve earned the Super Lawyers distinction and a Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys recognition.

Winning Case Highlights

• 5,315,000 trucking company settlement
• $2,850,000 drunk driving settlement
• $2,700,000 workplace accident settlement
• $2,000,000 school trip negligence settlement
• $1,900,000 excavator accident settlement
• $700,000 gas terminal settlement

Community Involvement:

• Serves as Chair for the Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee for the Fayetteville Manlius School District
• Serves on the Town of Pompey Wind Energy Advisory Committee, which is working on drafting a law for the town regarding regulations for small wind energy conversion systems
• Serves as Chair for the Town of Pompey Democratic Committee
• Serves on the Joint Fire District Advisory Committee, a group of residents, town, and village officials preparing and reviewing RFPs regarding potential joint fire districts