Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Brooklyn, you deserve compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Parker Waichman LLP helps accident victims recover the damages they need to move forward. Our personal injury lawyer in Brooklyn has recovered over $2 billion for clients across New York and nationwide, and we’re ready to fight for you.

Why Choose Parker Waichman LLP for Your Brooklyn Personal Injury Case

When you choose Parker Waichman LLP, you get a team with more than four decades of legal experience. Our attorneys have handled thousands of personal injury cases—from car accidents to construction injuries to medical malpractice claims. We maintain a Brooklyn office at 300 Cadman Plaza West, so we understand the unique challenges Brooklyn residents face after an accident.

Here’s what sets us apart: We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and no fee unless we win your case. We offer free consultations to discuss your situation, and we’re available 24/7 to answer your questions. Our track record speaks for itself. We’ve secured settlements and verdicts exceeding $4 million in individual cases, and we’ve recovered over $2 billion for clients in personal injury and mass tort cases combined. With 20+ attorneys on staff, we have the resources to handle your case with the attention it deserves.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Brooklyn

Car Accidents

Brooklyn’s busy streets see thousands of car accidents each year. Whether you were hit by another driver, a rideshare vehicle, or a commercial truck, you may have a claim for damages. We handle rear-end collisions, intersection accidents, distracted driving cases, and accidents caused by drunk drivers. If you suffered injuries—broken bones, whiplash, head injuries, or worse—we can help you recover compensation.

Slip and Fall & Premises Liability

Property owners have a responsibility to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When they fail to do so, people get hurt. Slip and fall accidents happen on wet floors, uneven surfaces, broken stairs, and poorly lit areas. We also handle cases involving inadequate security, negligent maintenance, and dangerous sidewalk conditions. If you were injured on someone else’s property due to their negligence, you may have a premises liability claim.

Construction Accidents

Construction sites are inherently dangerous. Falls from height, equipment failures, scaffold collapses, and electrocution injuries happen too often. New York’s Labor Law provides strong protections for construction workers. Section 240 (the Scaffold Law) can impose strict liability for certain elevation-related injuries. Sections 200 and 241(6) may provide additional bases for liability depending on the facts, including negligence and violations of specific safety rules. If you were hurt on a construction site, we know how to pursue your claim under these laws.

Medical Malpractice

When doctors, surgeons, or hospitals fail to provide the standard of care, patients suffer serious harm. Medical malpractice cases involve surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, anesthesia mistakes, and hospital negligence. These cases are complex and require expert testimony, but we have the experience to pursue them aggressively.

How Personal Injury Claims Work in New York

To win a personal injury case in New York, you must prove that someone else was negligent. Negligence has four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages.

First, the defendant had a duty to act reasonably. For example, drivers have a duty to follow traffic laws and drive safely. Property owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions. Doctors have a duty to provide competent medical care.

Second, the defendant breached that duty. They failed to act as a reasonable person would have acted.

Third, that breach caused your injury. There must be a direct connection between the defendant’s actions and your harm.

Fourth, you suffered damages—medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other losses.

New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule. This means you can recover damages even if you were partially at fault—even if you are mostly at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. You can only be barred from recovery if you are 100% at fault. If you were 30% at fault and the defendant was 70% at fault, you can recover 70% of your damages.

The statute of limitations is important. You generally have three years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. For medical malpractice, you have two and a half years. Missing this deadline means losing your right to sue, so don’t delay in contacting an attorney.

In car accident cases, New York’s no-fault insurance system applies. Your own insurance covers your medical bills and lost wages up to your policy limits, regardless of who caused the accident. However, you can still sue the at-fault driver if your injuries are serious enough to meet the “serious injury threshold.”

What Compensation Can You Recover?

If you win your personal injury case, you can recover several types of damages. Medical expenses include all costs related to your injury—emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, medications, and future medical care. If your injury requires ongoing treatment, we calculate the cost of that future care and include it in your claim.

Lost wages cover the income you lost while recovering from your injury. If your injury prevents you from returning to work, we calculate your lost earning capacity—the income you would have earned over your working lifetime.

Pain and suffering damages compensate you for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by your injury. This includes anxiety, depression, sleep loss, and reduced quality of life. These damages can be substantial, especially in cases involving permanent injury or disability.

If your injury causes permanent disability, you may recover damages for that as well. Permanent scarring, loss of limb, chronic pain, and reduced mobility all affect your future quality of life, and the law recognizes this.

In wrongful death cases, family members can recover damages for the loss of their loved one. This includes funeral expenses, lost financial support, and the loss of companionship.

Our Approach to Brooklyn Personal Injury Cases

When you hire Parker Waichman LLP, we take a comprehensive approach to your case. We begin with a thorough investigation of the accident. We visit the scene, photograph conditions, and gather evidence. We interview witnesses while their memories are fresh. We obtain police reports, medical records, and any video footage that exists.

We work with expert witnesses—accident reconstructionists, medical experts, and economists—to build a strong case. These experts provide testimony about how the accident happened, the extent of your injuries, and the cost of your future care.

We handle all negotiations with insurance companies. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. We know their tactics, and we don’t accept lowball offers. We prepare your case for trial, which puts pressure on insurers to settle fairly.

Throughout the process, we communicate with you regularly. You’ll know what’s happening with your case, and you’ll have input into major decisions. We understand that an accident is stressful, and we work to make the legal process as smooth as possible.

Most importantly, we work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay an attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. Our written retainer agreement explains how case expenses are handled. This contingency fee arrangement means we only succeed when you succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in Brooklyn

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Brooklyn?

You have three years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York. For medical malpractice cases, the deadline is two and a half years. However, there are exceptions. If you were a minor at the time of injury, the clock may not start running until you turn 18. If you didn’t discover your injury immediately, the “discovery rule” may extend your deadline. Don’t wait to contact an attorney—the sooner you act, the better we can preserve evidence and build your case.

What if I was partially at fault for the accident?

New York’s pure comparative negligence law allows you to recover damages even if you were partially responsible for the accident. You can recover even if you are mostly at fault—your recovery is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20% at fault and your damages total $100,000, you can recover $80,000. This is why it’s important to have an experienced attorney who can argue that the other party bears most of the responsibility.

How much is my personal injury case worth?

The value of your case depends on several factors: the severity of your injury, the cost of your medical treatment, your lost wages, the strength of liability evidence, and the defendant’s insurance coverage. A minor injury with full recovery might be worth $10,000 to $50,000. A serious injury requiring surgery and ongoing care might be worth $100,000 to $500,000 or more. Permanent injuries can be worth millions. Every case is unique, and we evaluate each one individually. During your free consultation, we can give you a preliminary assessment of your case’s value.

Do I have to go to trial?

Most personal injury cases settle before trial. Settlement is faster, less expensive, and more predictable than trial. However, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. This preparation puts pressure on insurance companies to settle fairly. If the insurance company won’t offer a reasonable settlement, we’re ready to take your case to trial and fight for you in front of a jury.

What does it cost to hire Parker Waichman LLP?

We work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay an attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. Our written retainer agreement explains how case expenses are handled. We cover the expenses of your case—expert witnesses, court fees, and investigation costs—and we recover these expenses from the settlement or verdict we obtain. If we don’t win, you generally do not owe an attorney’s fee; any responsibility for case expenses depends on the terms of the written retainer agreement.

How long does a personal injury case take?

The timeline depends on the complexity of your case and whether it settles or goes to trial. A straightforward car accident case might settle in 6 to 12 months. A complex case involving serious injuries or disputed liability might take 1 to 2 years or longer. If your case goes to trial, add several more months. We work efficiently to resolve your case as quickly as possible while ensuring you receive fair compensation.

What should I do immediately after an accident in Brooklyn?

First, seek medical attention if you’re injured. Your health is the priority. Call 911 if necessary. Second, document the scene. Take photos of vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signs, and anything else relevant to the accident. Get the names and contact information of witnesses. Third, report the accident to police and get a copy of the police report. Fourth, notify your insurance company. Finally, contact Parker Waichman LLP as soon as possible. The sooner we get involved, the better we can protect your rights and preserve evidence.

Call Parker Waichman LLP for Your Free Brooklyn Personal Injury Consultation

You don’t have to navigate the legal system alone after an accident. Parker Waichman LLP is here to help. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case. During this consultation, we’ll listen to what happened, answer your questions, and explain your legal options.

Remember: you do not pay an attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you have no financial risk in hiring us. We’re available 24/7 to take your call. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start fighting for the compensation you deserve.

Call Parker Waichman LLP today at 800-968-7529 for your free consultation. We serve clients throughout Brooklyn and all of New York.

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