Personal Injury Lawyer in Brooklyn
When someone else causes your injury, you may have a legal claim against them and their insurance company. A Brooklyn personal injury lawyer at The Harrison Law Group will determine what your case may be worth and pursue the damages that the law allows.
Personal injury is the sole focus of our practice. With over 30 years of experience and $450 million recovered, we have handled claims ranging from everyday accidents to difficult cases that other firms chose not to continue.
We also believe your lawyer should know you and your case. You can speak directly with your attorney, including the founding attorney, and receive guidance based on your circumstances rather than a standard approach used for every client. Contact The Harrison Law Group to discuss your injury and learn how we can help. Your consultation is free.
Our Personal Injury Attorneys in Brooklyn Will Help You Protect Your Claim
Personal injury cases involve much more than filling out paperwork and sending it to an insurance company. The Harrison Law Group looks closely at how the accident happened, who caused it, the insurance coverage involved, and the effect your injuries have had on your life.
Our attorneys may collect photographs, video, accident reports, medical records, witness information, and other proof. We also track your medical treatment and financial losses so the value of the claim is based on complete information.
Insurers have their own interests to protect. Our personal injury accident lawyers in Brooklyn will handle those conversations and respond when an insurer disputes fault, questions an injury, or offers less than the claim is worth. If a fair resolution cannot be reached, we prepare the case for the next legal step.
Our Brooklyn Injury Lawyers Handle Many Types of Accidents
Injury claims arise in traffic, businesses, apartment buildings, nursing homes, sidewalks, and other places across Brooklyn.
The Harrison Law Group handles cases involving:
- Brooklyn car accident lawyer: We examine how the collision occurred, insurance coverage, fault, medical records, and the losses caused by the crash.
- Brooklyn pedestrian accident lawyer: A person may suffer severe injuries when struck by a car, truck, rideshare vehicle, or other motor vehicle. We identify available evidence and pursue the responsible parties.
- Brooklyn bicycle accident lawyer: We investigate crashes involving cyclists and motorists and document the injuries and financial losses caused by the collision.
- Brooklyn rideshare accident lawyer: Uber and Lyft crashes may involve several sources of insurance. We determine which policies may apply based on what the driver was doing when the accident occurred.
- Brooklyn motorcycle accident lawyer: Motorcycle injuries are often serious. We gather evidence of fault and document the full effect of the rider’s injuries.
- Brooklyn truck accident lawyer: Commercial truck cases may involve the driver, trucking company, or another responsible business. We review the facts to identify the parties that may be legally responsible.
- Brooklyn dog bite lawyer: New York law now permits negligence claims for injuries caused by domestic animals. A negligence claim does not depend on proving that the owner already knew the dog had vicious tendencies. We examine the owner’s conduct and the circumstances surrounding the attack.
- Brooklyn slip and fall lawyer: We look at what caused the fall, how long the dangerous condition may have existed, and whether the property owner or another party had notice of it.
- Brooklyn wrongful death lawyer: We help families pursue claims when negligence causes a fatal injury and explain the losses that may be recovered under New York law.
- Brooklyn nursing home abuse lawyer: We investigate injuries, neglect, abuse, and unsafe care involving nursing home residents.
- Brooklyn premises liability lawyer: Unsafe stairs, poor lighting, and other property hazards may support a claim when the evidence shows legal responsibility.
Our personal injury claim lawyers in Brooklyn consider the rules that apply to each type of case instead of treating every injury claim the same way.
If you do not see your accident case here, call The Harrison Law Group to find out whether our attorneys can help you.
Liability in a Brooklyn Personal Injury Case Depends on Who Caused the Harm
In many personal injury cases, the main question is whether someone acted carelessly and caused another person to get hurt. Responsibility depends on what led to the injury.
In a traffic crash, the focus may be on how each driver acted before the collision. A property injury may raise questions about who knew about a hazard and had the ability to correct it.
Nursing home cases often require a closer look at the care a resident received and where that care fell short.
New York Has Different Fault Rules for Auto Accident Cases
The state’s fault rules also depend on the type of case. Most personal injury cases remain subject to comparative negligence, meaning an injured person’s damages may be reduced based on that person’s share of fault.
For certain motor vehicle injury cases, New York follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Under CPLR § 1411(b), an injured claimant is barred from recovery if that person’s fault is greater than the fault of the defendant or the defendants combined.
In a two-party auto case, a person who is more than 50% at fault generally cannot recover damages.
Proving Negligence Starts With the Details of the Accident
A negligence case generally requires proof that the defendant owed a duty of care, failed to meet that duty, and caused an injury and resulting losses. The facts must show how the defendant’s actions or failure to act led to the accident.
For example, a driver may have failed to yield, or a property owner may have left a known hazard unaddressed. What needs to be proven will depend on how and where the injury occurred.
The Harrison Law Group looks at whether the facts support each part of the claim and where responsibility may be disputed. Our attorneys handling personal injury cases in Brooklyn use that information to build a clear account of what went wrong, who was responsible, and how the accident harmed the client.
Recoverable Damages for Injuries and More After an Accident
Personal injury claims may involve broken bones, head injuries, neck and back injuries, spinal cord damage, burns, scarring, torn ligaments, internal injuries, and nerve damage. Some people need surgery or months of physical therapy. Others are left with limitations that affect them for years.
Those effects help determine the damages that may be sought. Depending on the case, damages may include medical expenses, lost earnings, reduced future earning ability, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses.
We will review medical and financial records and determine which damages the evidence supports.
What to Do When an Accident Takes a Loved One
If your family member suffered a fatal injury, we are deeply sorry for your loss. If you wish to take legal action against the party, we can help. Our Brooklyn wrongful death lawyer will explain the damages New York law allows a personal representative to pursue.
Recoverable damages may include certain financial losses surviving family members experience because of the death, along with certain medical and funeral expenses and other losses allowed under New York law.
We will review the damages your family may be able to recover. Call us for a free no-obligation consultation.
New York Gives Injury Victims a Limited Time to File a Lawsuit
NY CPLR § 214(5) generally provides a three-year statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. Different deadlines or notice requirements can apply in some cases, including claims involving government entities.
For wrongful death, NY EPT § 5-4.1 generally requires the personal representative to bring the action within two years of the person’s death. Contact The Harrison Law Group today to discuss the deadline for your case.
Our Personal Injury Lawyer in Brooklyn Will Fight for You
The Harrison Law Group has served thousands of clients, and every case still receives our personal attention. You can speak directly with your attorney, including our founding attorney. We also have staff members who speak Spanish and are available to help clients communicate comfortably with our team.
We know Brooklyn’s courts, communities, and the concerns local families bring to us. Through our HOPE philosophy, which stands for Help One Person Every Day, we focus on giving each client clear answers and personal support regardless of the size of the claim.
When an insurer refuses to treat your losses fairly, our injury attorneys will challenge its position and pursue your recovery. There is no attorney’s fee unless we recover damages for you.
Call The Harrison Law Group today to discuss your case with our Brooklyn personal injury team during a free consultation.