Personal injury accidents happen every day across Brooklyn — on busy roads, construction sites, and sidewalks throughout the borough. Many people who are hurt never pursue the compensation they are owed simply because they do not know their rights. New York law entitles injury victims to recover damages from the party responsible for their harm, and the NYC personal injury lawyers at The Stein Law Group are here to help make that happen.
The Brooklyn personal injury lawyers at The Stein Law Group are here to help you recover the compensation you’re entitled to by law. We handle cases on a contingency basis — no fees unless we win.
Types of Personal Injury Accidents in Brooklyn
Personal injury law covers a wide range of incidents. Many people are unaware their situation qualifies for a claim. Motor vehicle crashes and slip and falls are among the most common, but Brooklyn personal injury cases take many forms. These are the types of accidents our attorneys handle:
A common reason why many people don’t file personal injury claims is that they are unaware of which incidents qualify. Motor vehicle and slip-and-fall accidents are two of the most common, but there are numerous others that legally warrant compensation from the negligent party. These personal injury accidents include:
- Product liability accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Car accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Construction site negligence
- Workers’ Compensation
- Premises liability
- Dog bites
- Police brutality
- Wrongful death
- Slip and fall accidents
- Police brutality and wrongful arrest
- Wrongful death
- Nursing home abuse
New York personal injury cases are filed in Kings County Supreme Court. New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule — you may still recover compensation even if you were partly at fault, with your award reduced by your percentage of responsibility. Most claims carry a three-year statute of limitations. Medical malpractice cases carry a shorter 30-month window. Claims against city agencies such as the MTA require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. According to the New York State Department of Health, nearly 8,000 New Yorkers die from injuries each year and more than 155,000 are hospitalized annually. ou were partly at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. Most personal injury claims carry a three-year statute of limitations from the date of the accident. Medical malpractice cases carry a shorter window of 30 months. If your claim involves a New York City agency such as the MTA, you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident. According to the New York State Department of Health, nearly 8,000 New Yorkers die from injuries each year and more than 155,000 are hospitalized annually.
Common Injuries in Brooklyn Personal Injury Cases
The severity of your injury directly shapes the value of your claim and the complexity of your recovery. Brooklyn personal injury cases regularly involve the following types of injuries, each carrying significant legal and financial consequences:
- Traumatic brain injuries, ranging from concussion to permanent cognitive impairment requiring lifelong care
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis, including partial or complete loss of function with lasting impact on mobility and earning capacity
- Fractures, severe burns, and amputations that require multiple surgeries, extended rehabilitation, and adaptive equipment
- Internal injuries and organ damage, which are often invisible immediately after an accident but serious and costly
- PTSD and psychological injuries, which are fully compensable under New York law alongside economic damages
- Soft tissue injuries including whiplash, muscle tears, and disc herniations
- Wrongful death, when a family member is killed due to another party’s negligence
Whatever your injury, our attorneys identify every category of loss your case supports and pursue the maximum recovery available.
Injured in Brooklyn? Here Is What to Do Right Now
After an Injury in Brooklyn
Here Is What to Do Right Now
The steps you take immediately after an accident protect your health, preserve your evidence, and strengthen your claim.
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Seek medical attention right away
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Document the scene, photos, and witness info
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Do not speak to the other party’s insurer
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Call a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer promptly
After an Injury in Brooklyn
Here Is What to Do Right Now
The steps you take immediately after an accident protect your health, preserve your evidence, and strengthen your claim.
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Seek medical attention right away
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Document the scene, photos, and witness info
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Do not speak to the other party’s insurer
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Call a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer promptly
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Compensation You May Be Entitled To
New York personal injury law allows you to recover two categories of damages. Economic damages cover actual financial losses — medical bills, future treatment costs, lost wages, lost earning capacity, rehabilitation, in-home care, and adaptive equipment. Non-economic damages cover intangible losses — pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium. In cases involving reckless or egregious conduct, punitive damages may also be available.
How The Stein Law Group Approaches Your Case
From the moment you retain us, we work to preserve evidence, obtain records, and build the strongest possible foundation for your case. Our attorneys handle all communication with insurance companies, negotiate aggressively for full compensation, and are prepared to take your case to trial in Kings County Supreme Court when a fair settlement cannot be reached.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Brooklyn?
Most personal injury claims in New York carry a three-year statute of limitations from the date of the accident. Medical malpractice cases are shorter at 30 months. Claims against a New York City agency such as the MTA, NYCHA, or the City itself require a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident. Missing any of these deadlines may permanently eliminate your right to recover.
What if I was partially at fault for the accident?
You may still recover under New York’s pure comparative negligence rule. Your total award is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 20 percent at fault and damages total $200,000, you receive $160,000. There is no threshold. Even a majority-at-fault plaintiff may still recover something.
How much is my case worth?
Every case is different. Value depends on the severity of your injuries, total medical costs, impact on your ability to work, permanence of any disability, and the strength of evidence establishing the other party’s fault. Cases involving permanent injuries or significant lost wages tend to carry higher values. We evaluate every case thoroughly before providing any estimate.
Do I pay anything upfront to hire The Stein Law Group?
No. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee is a percentage of the final recovery, which means our interests are aligned with yours from day one.
What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
New York requires all drivers to carry uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, which may compensate you when the at-fault driver lacks adequate insurance. In construction, premises, and product liability cases, multiple parties may share responsibility and carry their own coverage. We investigate all potential sources of recovery on your behalf.
Contact us today at (718) 305-4437 for a free case evaluation.
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