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<svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2.2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></path></svg> </span> </a><a href="/workplace-injuries/" class="practice-card fade-in-up" style="--delay: 280ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="practice-icon" aria-hidden="true" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <svg width="26" height="26" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6><rect width="20" height="14" x="2" y="7" rx="2"/><path d="M16 21V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16"/></svg> </span> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Workplace Injuries</h3> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Workers&#39; comp rarely covers what you actually lost. We find the third party that&#39;s also on the hook and pursue the full recovery, not the partial one.</p> <span class="practice-more" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Learn more
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<svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2.2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></path></svg> </span> </a><a href="/workers-compensation/" class="practice-card fade-in-up" style="--delay: 350ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="practice-icon" aria-hidden="true" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <svg width="26" height="26" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6><path d="M16 4h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H6a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h2"/><rect width="8" height="4" x="8" y="2" rx="1" ry="1"/><path d="M9 14h6M9 18h6"/></svg> </span> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Workers Compensation</h3> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Denied claim. Lowball offer. The insurer is counting on you to give up. We fight them at every stage and keep your benefits coming.</p> <span class="practice-more" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Learn more
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<svg width="15" height="15" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2.2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></path></svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </section> <!-- Why AEE --> <section class="why-us" aria-labelledby="why-heading" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="container" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="section-head section-head--center fade-in-up" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <p class="why-eyebrow" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Why We're Different</p> <h2 id="why-heading" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Insurance Companies Know Which Firms Will Fold</h2> <p class="why-intro" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>
Most personal injury firms never see a courtroom. They take your case, negotiate the minimum, and move on. Insurance adjusters know exactly who to lowball.
</p> </div> <div class="why-grid" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="why-card fade-in-up" style="--delay: 0ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="why-icon" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <path d="M3 21h18M9 8h1M9 12h1M9 16h1M14 8h1M14 12h1M14 16h1M5 21V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v16" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></path> </svg> </div> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>We Go to Court</h3> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>We prepare every case for trial. Insurance companies know our reputation. That's why they offer fair settlements.</p> </div> <div class="why-card fade-in-up" style="--delay: 110ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="why-icon" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <path d="M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 4.11 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72c.127.96.361 1.903.7 2.81a2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45c.907.339 1.85.573 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></path> </svg> </div> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>You Talk to Your Lawyer</h3> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Not a paralegal. Not a call center. Your attorney knows your name, your case, and your situation. That is how a law firm should work.</p> </div> <div class="why-card fade-in-up" style="--delay: 220ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="why-icon" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <circle cx="12" cy="10" r="3" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></circle> <path d="M12 21.7C17.3 17 20 13 20 10a8 8 0 1 0-16 0c0 3 2.7 7 8 11.7z" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></path> </svg> </div> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>35 Years in New York Courts</h3> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>We know the judges, the defense attorneys, and how to win in the five boroughs and Long Island. <a href="/about/" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Learn about our firm</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <!-- Attorney Preview --> <section class="attorneys-preview" aria-labelledby="attorneys-heading" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="container" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="section-head section-head--center fade-in-up" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <p class="attorneys-eyebrow" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Meet Your Lawyers</p> <h2 id="attorneys-heading" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>The Team New Yorkers Trust to Make It Right</h2> <p class="attorneys-intro" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Behind every one of our 80 five-star reviews is a family we stood beside on their hardest day. You work with the same attorneys start to finish, people who pick up the phone, tell you what comes next, and treat your case like it's their own.</p> </div> <!-- Featured studio group portrait — the partners ARE the trust signal.
             Large designed "meet the team" moment on the light ground. --> <div class="team-feature fade-in-up" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <figure class="team-feature-figure" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <img src="/images/team/aee-partners-studio-ivory.jpg" alt="Antin, Ehrlich and Epstein partners Jeffrey S. Antin, Scott W. Epstein, and Noreen M. Letta in the firm's New York City office" class="team-feature-img" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1166" height="896" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> </figure> <div class="team-feature-meta" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <p class="team-feature-eyebrow" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>The Partners &middot; Three Decades. One Standard.</p> <h3 class="team-feature-headline" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>People who treat your fight like their own</h3> <p class="team-feature-lede" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Antin, Ehrlich and Epstein has fought for injured New Yorkers since 1989. When everything feels uncertain, you deserve lawyers who listen first, explain plainly, and stand with your family the whole way. That's who we are, and it's why injured New Yorkers have trusted us for 35 years.</p> <p class="team-feature-credit" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Jeffrey&nbsp;S.&nbsp;Antin&nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;W.&nbsp;Epstein&nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;Noreen&nbsp;M.&nbsp;Letta</p> <p class="team-feature-actions" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <a href="/about/" class="team-feature-link" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Our story</a> <span class="team-feature-cue" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Meet each of them below.</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="attorneys-grid" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <a href="/team/jeffrey-antin/" class="attorney-card attorney-card--lead fade-in-up" style="--delay: 0ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="attorney-photo" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <img src="/images/team/jeffrey-antin-studio.webp" alt="Jeffrey S. Antin" loading="lazy" width="480" height="600" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="attorney-accent" aria-hidden="true" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span> </div> <div class="attorney-meta" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Jeffrey S. Antin</h3> <p class="attorney-role" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Managing Partner</p> <p class="attorney-blurb" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Catastrophic injury and wrongful death trials across New York State since 1989.</p> </div> </a> <a href="/team/scott-epstein/" class="attorney-card attorney-card--lead fade-in-up" style="--delay: 90ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="attorney-photo" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <img src="/images/team/scott-epstein-studio.webp" alt="Scott W. Epstein" loading="lazy" width="480" height="600" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="attorney-accent" aria-hidden="true" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span> </div> <div class="attorney-meta" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Scott W. Epstein</h3> <p class="attorney-role" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Partner</p> <p class="attorney-blurb" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Construction accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death trial work.</p> </div> </a> <a href="/team/noreen-letta/" class="attorney-card attorney-card--lead fade-in-up" style="--delay: 180ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="attorney-photo" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <img src="/images/team/noreen-letta-studio.webp" alt="Noreen M. Letta" loading="lazy" width="480" height="600" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="attorney-accent" aria-hidden="true" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span> </div> <div class="attorney-meta" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Noreen M. Letta</h3> <p class="attorney-role" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Partner</p> <p class="attorney-blurb" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Personal injury litigation across New York's metropolitan courts.</p> </div> </a> <a href="/team/thomas-kinney/" class="attorney-card attorney-card--assoc fade-in-up" style="--delay: 270ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="attorney-photo" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <img src="/images/team/thomas-kinney-studio.webp" alt="Thomas Kinney" loading="lazy" width="480" height="600" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="attorney-accent" aria-hidden="true" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span> </div> <div class="attorney-meta" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Thomas Kinney</h3> <p class="attorney-role" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Associate</p> <p class="attorney-blurb" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Client-first case preparation across every practice area we handle.</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="attorneys-footer" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <a href="/team/" class="attorneys-view-all" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>
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Zero Surprises.</h2> </div> <div class="testimonials-grid" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="testimonial-card fade-in-up" style="--delay: 0ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="testimonial-stars" aria-label="5 out of 5 stars" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span> </div> <blockquote data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>"Hands down one of the best attorneys I've had the pleasure of working with. Right after my car accident, Mr. Antin personally had me scheduled to see the doctors and get my MRI ASAP."</p> </blockquote> <div class="testimonial-author" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="testimonial-name" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Kasheem Jones</span> <span class="testimonial-attorney" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Represented by Jeffrey Antin</span> </div> </div> <div class="testimonial-card fade-in-up" style="--delay: 150ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="testimonial-stars" aria-label="5 out of 5 stars" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span> </div> <blockquote data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>"I was very pleased with Scott Epstein's professionalism, compassion, and excellent work. He took the time to explain my options and never pressured me. His whole team was amazing."</p> </blockquote> <div class="testimonial-author" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="testimonial-name" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Mary Ann Johnson</span> <span class="testimonial-attorney" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Represented by Scott Epstein</span> </div> </div> <div class="testimonial-card fade-in-up" style="--delay: 300ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="testimonial-stars" aria-label="5 out of 5 stars" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span> </div> <blockquote data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>"Attorney Noreen Letta's litigation of my case was highly professional and satisfying both financially and in serving justice. I greatly appreciated her and recommend her to all."</p> </blockquote> <div class="testimonial-author" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="testimonial-name" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Tim Hoffman</span> <span class="testimonial-attorney" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Represented by Noreen Letta</span> </div> </div> <div class="testimonial-card fade-in-up" style="--delay: 450ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="testimonial-stars" aria-label="5 out of 5 stars" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span><span class="star" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6></span> </div> <blockquote data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>"Jeffrey Antin was my attorney for a motor vehicle accident I was involved in. The attention I received from him and his staff was way beyond my expectations."</p> </blockquote> <div class="testimonial-author" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <span class="testimonial-name" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Peggy Barksdale</span> <span class="testimonial-attorney" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Represented by Jeffrey Antin</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="testimonials-link-wrapper" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <a href="/reviews/" class="btn btn-ghost" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Read All Reviews &rarr;</a> </div> </div> <script type="application/ld+json">[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Review","itemReviewed":{"@type":"LegalService","@id":"https://aeelaw.com/#organization"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"bestRating":5},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kasheem Jones"},"reviewBody":"Hands down one of the best attorneys I've had the pleasure of working with. 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The attention I received from him and his staff was way beyond my expectations.","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Google"}}]</script> </section> <!-- How It Works --> <section class="process-section" aria-labelledby="process-heading" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="container" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="section-head section-head--center fade-in-up" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <p class="process-eyebrow" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>How It Works</p> <h2 id="process-heading" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Four Steps. One Goal. Your Recovery.</h2> </div> <div class="process-grid" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="process-step fade-in-up" style="--delay: 0ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="step-number" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>1</div> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Call Us</h3> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Tell us what happened. An attorney reviews your case within 24 hours. No fee, no obligation, no runaround.</p> </div> <div class="process-step fade-in-up" style="--delay: 150ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="step-number" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>2</div> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>We Investigate</h3> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>We deal with the insurance companies while you focus on recovery. Our team gathers evidence, documents everything, and builds your file.</p> </div> <div class="process-step fade-in-up" style="--delay: 300ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="step-number" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>3</div> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>We Prepare for Trial</h3> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Every case is prepared for court. That preparation is why insurance companies settle with our clients before we get there.</p> </div> <div class="process-step fade-in-up" style="--delay: 450ms" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="step-number" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>4</div> <h3 data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>You Get Paid</h3> <p data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>You pay nothing unless we win. When we recover money, our fee comes out of that recovery. Not your pocket.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <!-- Latest Insights --> <section class="insights-section" aria-labelledby="insights-heading" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="container" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <div class="insights-header fade-in-up" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6> <p class="insights-eyebrow" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Latest Insights</p> <h2 id="insights-heading" data-astro-cid-j7pv25f6>Real NYC Crash and Injury Data, Published</h2> </div> <!-- Featured Data Report — no person byline (institutional brand authority play),
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  var overlay = document.getElementById('cmodal-overlay');
  var closeBtn = document.getElementById('cmodal-close');
  var cta = document.getElementById('cmodal-cta');
  var phoneLink = document.getElementById('cmodal-phone-link');
  var mobileTrigger = document.getElementById('cmodal-mobile-trigger');

  if (!modal || !overlay) return;

  // Carry the source page through to /free-case-review/ as utm_campaign so
  // the destination form's lead email shows where the visitor came from.
  if (cta) {
    var sourcePath = currentPath.replace(/^\/|\/$/g, '') || 'home';
    var params = new URLSearchParams({
      utm_source: 'modal',
      utm_medium: 'site',
      utm_campaign: sourcePath,
    });
    cta.href = '/free-case-review/?' + params.toString();
  }

  // Storage keys
  var DISMISSED_AT_KEY = 'aee-modal-dismissed-at';
  var CONVERTED_KEY = 'aee-modal-converted';
  var SHOWN_KEY = 'aee-modal-shown-session';
  var COOLDOWN_DAYS = 7;

  // Check if modal should be suppressed
  function shouldSuppress() {
    if (localStorage.getItem(CONVERTED_KEY) === 'true') return true;
    if (sessionStorage.getItem(SHOWN_KEY) === 'true') return true;
    var dismissedAt = localStorage.getItem(DISMISSED_AT_KEY);
    if (dismissedAt) {
      var daysSince = (Date.now() - parseInt(dismissedAt, 10)) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24);
      if (daysSince < COOLDOWN_DAYS) return true;
    }
    return false;
  }

  if (shouldSuppress()) {
    if (mobileTrigger) mobileTrigger.style.display = 'none';
    return;
  }

  // Analytics helper — same dataLayer/gtag pattern the rest of the site uses.
  function track(event) {
    try {
      if (window.dataLayer) window.dataLayer.push({ event: event, modal_type: 'conversion' });
      if (typeof window.gtag === 'function') window.gtag('event', event, { modal_type: 'conversion' });
    } catch (e) {}
  }

  // Open modal
  function openModal() {
    if (shouldSuppress()) return;
    modal.classList.add('active');
    modal.setAttribute('aria-hidden', 'false');
    overlay.classList.add('active');
    overlay.setAttribute('aria-hidden', 'false');
    document.body.style.overflow = 'hidden';
    sessionStorage.setItem(SHOWN_KEY, 'true');
    track('conversion_modal_view');
    // Focus the CTA so keyboard users can hit Enter
    if (cta) setTimeout(function() { cta.focus(); }, 100);
  }

  // Close modal
  function closeModal() {
    modal.classList.remove('active');
    modal.setAttribute('aria-hidden', 'true');
    overlay.classList.remove('active');
    overlay.setAttribute('aria-hidden', 'true');
    document.body.style.overflow = '';
    localStorage.setItem(DISMISSED_AT_KEY, Date.now().toString());
    track('conversion_modal_dismiss');
  }

  // Close handlers
  if (closeBtn) closeBtn.addEventListener('click', closeModal);
  overlay.addEventListener('click', closeModal);
  document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) {
    if (e.key === 'Escape' && modal.classList.contains('active')) {
      closeModal();
    }
  });

  // CTA click = conversion intent. Suppress future shows.
  if (cta) {
    cta.addEventListener('click', function() {
      try { localStorage.setItem(CONVERTED_KEY, 'true'); } catch (e) {}
      track('conversion_modal_cta_click');
    });
  }
  if (phoneLink) {
    phoneLink.addEventListener('click', function() {
      try { localStorage.setItem(CONVERTED_KEY, 'true'); } catch (e) {}
      track('conversion_modal_phone_click');
    });
  }

  // Mobile trigger
  if (mobileTrigger) {
    mobileTrigger.addEventListener('click', openModal);
  }

  // Determine page type for trigger strategy
  var isMobile = window.matchMedia('(max-width: 768px)').matches;

  // On mobile: click-triggered only (mobile trigger button handles it)
  if (isMobile) return;

  // Desktop: exit-intent primary, 90s dwell fallback
  var fired = false;
  function fireOnce() {
    if (fired) return;
    if (shouldSuppress()) return;
    fired = true;
    openModal();
  }

  function onMouseLeave(e) {
    if (e.clientY !== undefined && e.clientY < 10) fireOnce();
  }
  document.addEventListener('mouseleave', onMouseLeave);

  function onVisibility() {
    if (document.visibilityState === 'hidden') fireOnce();
  }
  document.addEventListener('visibilitychange', onVisibility);

  window.addEventListener('pagehide', fireOnce);

  setTimeout(fireOnce, 90000);
})();
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