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Why Hire Our Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer?
Nearly $1 Billion Won
We’ve recovered almost $1 billion for injured clients across documented cases
Largest MVA Recovery
Media Recognition
We’ve been featured in national and local outlets including the New York Post, Daily Mail, and CBS New York
No Fee Unless We Win
Because we work on a contingency fee, you won’t pay us a dime unless we win your case
Frekhtman & Associates provides experienced legal representation for injured victims and families in Brooklyn and nearby areas. If you are dealing with medical bills, missed work, treatment appointments, and insurance pressure after an accident, you do not have to handle everything alone.
Our Brooklyn personal injury lawyer helps clients pursue claims after injuries caused by another party’s negligence, including cases involving drivers, property owners, construction companies, and medical providers. We help protect your rights, preserve evidence, establish liability, and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering. We handle claims involving car accidents, motor-vehicle crashes, slip and fall cases, construction accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.
We represent New Yorkers across Kings County, including Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Williamsburg, Flatbush, and Downtown Brooklyn.
Call us at 866-288-9529 for a free consultation or visit us at 60 Bay 26th St.
Our Case Results: $900M+ Recovered For Clients
Disclaimer: While these multi-million dollar results demonstrate our firm’s achievements, past results do not guarantee any future outcome, and every case is different.
Why Injured Clients in Brooklyn Choose Frekhtman & Associates
Serious injury claims need strong preparation, a clear strategy, and real litigation experience. Insurance companies respond differently when a claim is built with evidence and prepared for pressure from the start.
Here’s what sets our personal injury team apart:
Early Case Preparation That Builds Leverage
Every case is prepared from the beginning with a clear strategy and an evidence-focused approach. That preparation helps strengthen negotiations and protects the claim if litigation becomes necessary.
Proven Results in Serious Injury Cases
Serious injury claims require a firm with the resources and experience to handle high-stakes litigation. We have a team of twenty injury lawyers and a track record that includes more than $900 million recovered for injured clients.
Clear, Practical Guidance Throughout the Case
Personal injury claims can feel overwhelming when medical treatment, lost income, and insurance calls all hit at once. Our attorneys explain each stage of the process clearly, including what happens next and what can affect case value.
Free Case Review With No Upfront Cost
Getting answers early can make a big difference after a serious injury. A free case review lets you speak with our team, understand your options, and decide what to do next without any upfront cost.
Our attorneys regularly handle injury claims involving Brooklyn accidents and Kings County cases, including claims that require detailed insurance and litigation preparation.
Types of Personal Injury Claims We Handle in Brooklyn
Our experienced accident attorneys represent injured clients across a wide range of personal injury claims, from motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall cases to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury matters.
Representation for drivers, passengers, and other victims injured in Brooklyn car accidents caused by negligent or reckless driving.
Claims involving commercial trucks and delivery vehicles, including cases tied to driver error, unsafe loading, or company negligence.
Representation for riders injured in crashes caused by unsafe lane changes, failure to yield, speeding, or distracted driving.
Representation for slip and fall accidents and other injuries caused by unsafe property conditions, including wet floors, broken stairs, uneven walkways, and poor maintenance.
Claims involving construction injuries caused by falls, falling objects, equipment failures, and other dangerous conditions on job sites.
Representation for injuries caused by medical negligence, including surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, birth injuries, medication mistakes, and other preventable treatment errors.
Legal representation for pedestrian accidents involving people struck in crosswalks, intersections, parking areas, and other Brooklyn roadways.
Claims involving bicycle accidents caused by negligent drivers, unsafe turns, dooring incidents, or roadway hazards.
Claims involving bus accidents on public or private buses, including cases that may require action within shorter notice deadlines.
Representation for severe and life-changing injuries involving long-term treatment, permanent disability, or major loss of function. These claims often require deeper case preparation because the medical and financial losses are substantial.
Representation for serious neck injuries, including cases involving long-term pain, disc damage, and reduced mobility after an accident.
Representation for traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and head trauma from car crashes, falls, construction accidents, medical negligence, and other negligent incidents.
Claims involving burn injuries caused by crashes, fires, unsafe property conditions, workplace incidents, or other negligent acts.
Representation for families pursuing wrongful death claims after losing a loved one because of negligence, an accident, an unsafe condition, or medical error.
How New York's Fault and No-Fault Rules Affect Injury Claims
In Brooklyn injury cases, fault and no-fault rules can both affect how a claim is handled and what compensation may be available. Many claims still require proof that another party caused the injury, but car, truck, and some bus accident cases may also involve New York’s no-fault insurance rules.
Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim
Negligence is proven by showing that the liable party failed to use reasonable care and that this breach caused the accident and your damages. Depending on the case, the liable party may be a negligent driver, a property owner or landlord, a contractor or site manager, a business, a hospital or medical provider, or an employer or third party in a work-related injury case.
A strong claim is built on evidence that clearly connects fault, injury, and losses. That evidence may include incident reports, surveillance footage, witness statements, medical records, and treatment documentation. Surveillance footage, incident reports, and witness details can be lost or harder to obtain if a claim is not reviewed early.
New York No-Fault Rules in Motor Vehicle Cases
New York follows a no-fault system for many motor vehicle accident claims. In these cases, injured drivers, passengers, and some pedestrians usually look first to no-fault coverage, also called Personal Injury Protection, for basic economic losses such as medical expenses and lost wages.
New York also limits pain and suffering lawsuits in many vehicle cases unless the injury meets the serious injury threshold. Even when no fault coverage applies, legal review is often important because disputes can arise over denied benefits, fault, and whether a lawsuit can be filed.
Shared Fault Can Affect Compensation
New York follows a comparative fault rule. An injured person can still recover damages even if partly at fault, but the recovery may be reduced based on that percentage of fault. For example, if your damages total $100,000 and you are found 20% responsible, your recovery may be reduced to $80,000.
Unsure how New York’s fault or no-fault rules apply to your case, call our Brooklyn office for a free case evaluation.
What Our Brooklyn Personal Injury Attorneys Do for Your Case
After a serious injury, legal representation should do more than file paperwork. Our Brooklyn personal injury lawyers handle the legal and insurance issues so you can focus on treatment and recovery.
- Investigate the accident and identify liable parties: Review how the injury happened, who may be legally responsible, and what claims may be available.
- Preserve and gather evidence: Collect reports, photos, video, witness statements, medical records, and other documentation before important evidence is lost.
- Handle insurance company communication: Manage calls, letters, and settlement discussions with insurers, so your words are not used against you.
- Document your damages: Build a clear record of medical expenses, lost wages, future treatment needs, and pain and suffering.
- Evaluate case value: Assess the strength of the claim and the factors that can affect compensation, including fault, injury severity, and insurance coverage.
- Coordinate with experts when needed: Work with medical, financial, or accident experts in cases involving serious injuries, disputed fault, or long-term losses.
- Negotiate for a fair settlement: Present a supported demand and negotiate from a position backed by evidence, not assumptions.
- Prepare the case for litigation if necessary: File a lawsuit and move the case forward when the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation.
- Guide you through each stage of the case: Explain what happens next, what deadlines apply, and what to expect as the claim moves forward.
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With strong dedication and excellent expertise, my daughter's case was handled extremely well. I worked with Anthony Robinson, her lawyer — he was very dependable and resolute. My daughter and I are incredibly grateful and lucky that her case was handled with such utmost importance and care.
What to Do After a Personal Injury in Brooklyn
The steps taken in the first hours and days after an injury can affect both your health and your claim. A clear plan helps protect your medical recovery, your documentation, and your right to compensation.
- Get medical care right away: Prompt treatment protects your health and creates a medical record that connects the injury to the incident.
- Report the incident: Notify the proper party, such as police, property management, a business owner, or an employer, depending on where and how the injury happened.
- Document the scene: Take photos or video of the hazard, vehicles, property damage, visible injuries, and anything else that may later change or disappear.
- Get witness information: Names and contact details can be important if the fact is disputed later.
- Avoid detailed statements to insurers: Do not guess, speculate, or minimize your injuries during early insurance calls.
- Keep records organized: Save medical bills, discharge papers, prescriptions, receipts, missed work records, and any communication related to the incident.
- Follow your treatment plan: Gaps in treatment can make it harder to prove how serious the injury is.
- Get legal guidance early: Early case review helps preserve evidence, identify liable parties, and avoid missing deadlines.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Personal Injury Claim?
A Brooklyn personal injury claim can include compensation for the losses an injury causes, both financial and personal. Depending on the case, this may include medical costs, lost income, ongoing treatment, and the physical and emotional impact of the injury.
Economic Damages
These are the financial losses connected to the injury, including:
- Medical Expenses: Emergency care, hospital visits, surgery, medication, and follow-up treatment.
- Future Medical Care: Ongoing physical therapy, rehabilitation, long-term treatment, and medically necessary home modifications.
- Lost Wages: Income lost during recovery and inability to work.
- Loss of Earning Capacity: Reduced ability to earn income in the future because of lasting injuries or disability.
Non-Economic Damages
These damages reflect the personal impact of the injury, including:
- Pain and Suffering: Physical pain and the overall impact of the injury on your life.
- Emotional Distress: Anxiety, trauma, and other emotional effects related to the accident and recovery
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Inability to participate in hobbies, sports, or daily activities you once enjoyed.
- Loss of Consortium: Harm to the relationship with a spouse caused by the injury.
- Permanent Disability & Disfigurement: Lasting physical limitations, scarring, or loss of bodily function.
Every case is unique, and several personal injury case factors influence the final settlement or verdict amount. These include the severity of the injury, the limits of the insurance policies involved, and how the losses affect your daily life and future.
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Brooklyn, NY
Filing deadlines can affect whether a personal injury case can move forward, so timing matters. In New York, many personal injury negligence claims are subject to a three-year deadline, but some case types have shorter or different rules.
- General personal injury claims: Many negligence-based injury claims are filed within 3 years of the accident date.
- Medical malpractice claims: Medical, dental, and podiatric malpractice claims are generally subject to a two-year and six-month deadline, with limited exceptions that may apply in some cases.
- Wrongful death claims: A wrongful death action is generally filed by the personal representative of the estate and must usually be started within two years of death.
- Claims against a city or other public entity: These cases often require a Notice of Claim within 90 days, and the lawsuit deadline is often much shorter than a standard negligence case.
Deadlines can change based on the type of case and who is involved. Call our Brooklyn office to discuss your timeline in a free case evaluation.
Speak With an Experienced Brooklyn Personal Injury Attorney
After a serious injury, early legal guidance can make a difference. Since 2000, Arkady Frekhtman, a Brooklyn personal injury attorney, and the team at Frekhtman & Associates have helped injured clients and families protect their rights, deal with insurance pressure, and move forward with a clear legal strategy. The firm’s history of verdicts and settlements reflects its commitment to pursuing meaningful results for injury victims, while client testimonials show how past clients describe their experience working with the firm during difficult times.
We serve injured clients throughout Brooklyn and Kings County, including Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Flatbush, and Crown Heights.
Our team handles the investigation, evidence, and claim process so you can focus on treatment and recovery. Call us at 866-288-9529 or complete our contact form today for a free consultation.
Common Questions About Hiring a Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Brooklyn?
In many New York personal injury cases, the filing deadline is three years from the date of the accident. Claims against a city or other public entity can have much shorter deadlines, including a Notice of Claim within 90 days in many cases. Missing a deadline can prevent you from recovering compensation.
How Long Does a Brooklyn Personal Injury Case Take?
It depends on the injury, the medical treatment timeline, and whether fault is disputed. Some cases resolve in months, while serious injury cases or lawsuits can take much longer, especially if the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer.
Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Personal Injury Case in New York?
You are not required to hire a lawyer, but legal representation can make a major difference in cases involving serious injuries, disputed fault, insurance delays, or long-term damages. A lawyer can also help protect deadlines, preserve evidence, and handle insurer communication.
What Should I NOT Say to an Insurance Adjuster After a Personal Injury?
Do not admit fault, guess about what happened, minimize your injuries, or agree to a recorded statement without legal guidance. Keep the conversation limited to basic facts and avoid discussing your prognosis before your medical condition is clear.
What Is the Average Personal Injury Settlement in New York?
There is no fixed average that applies to every case. Claim value depends on factors such as injury severity, medical expenses, missed work, long-term effects, fault issues, and the insurance coverage available.
How Much Do Personal Injury Attorneys Charge in New York?
Many personal injury attorneys in New York handle cases on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no upfront attorney fee and the fee is paid only if compensation is recovered. The exact fee structure can vary based on the case type and the fee agreement.
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Frekhtman & Associates
60 Bay 26th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
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