Queens Personal Injury Lawyers
Injured in Queens? Frekhtman & Associates has recovered over $900 million for injury victims. Our Queens personal injury lawyers handle car accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. We fight insurance companies that push lowball settlements, and we prepare every case for trial. Call (718) 331-3330 for a free consultation. No fee unless we win. Available 24/7.
You’re injured. The bills won’t stop. Your employer is asking when you’ll return. And the insurance company keeps calling with a lowball offer. This isn’t what you signed up for after an accident that wasn’t even your fault. At Frekhtman & Associates, our personal injury lawyers step in to handle everything, from negotiations to litigation, so injured victims and families across Queens County can focus on what matters: healing.
Our team helps protect your rights, preserve evidence, establish liability, and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering. We represent clients in cases involving car accidents, semi-truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability claims, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.
Our proven results include:
- $900M+ recovered for clients across documented cases
- 25+ years fighting for New York injury victims
- $69.5M largest single motor vehicle accident recovery
- 300+ five-star Google reviews
- Fluent in English and Russian
- 9.9 Avvo rating and National Top 100 Trial Lawyers recognition
- Featured in NY Post, Daily Mail, and CBS New York
Time matters in personal injury cases. In many New York personal injury cases, the deadline to file is three years from the date of the accident. For clients too injured to travel, we visit hospitals and homes throughout Queens neighborhoods. Evidence disappears, witnesses become unreachable, and surveillance footage gets recorded over within weeks.
Call (718) 331-3330 now for a free consultation or visit us at 100-09 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. We work on contingency; no upfront fees, no cost unless we win your case.
$900M+ Recovered for Queens Accident Victims | Our Results
Over 25 years representing injured New Yorkers, Frekhtman & Associates has recovered more than $900M for clients. Our attorneys pursue maximum compensation through thorough case preparation and aggressive negotiation. When insurance companies refuse fair settlements, we take cases to trial. Below are verdicts and settlements we have secured:
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
These results represent our commitment to maximizing compensation for our clients. While we cannot promise specific outcomes, we fight for every dollar you deserve.
Do You Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim in Queens?
You have a valid claim if someone else’s negligence caused your injuries and you suffered damages. This includes car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, construction accidents, and other incidents where another party was at fault. If you have medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering from someone else’s actions, you likely have a claim.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Queens
Our personal injury accident attorneys represent injured clients across a wide range of personal injury claims throughout Queens County and nearby areas. We handle cases involving motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injuries.
Car Accidents
Queens motor vehicle collisions occur frequently on major corridors, including the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. New York’s no-fault insurance covers the first $50,000 in medical bills regardless of fault. We establish liability through police reports, witness statements, and accident reconstruction, and pursue uninsured motorist claims when drivers lack adequate coverage.
Truck Accidents
Queens serves as a major trucking corridor with commercial vehicle traffic accessing JFK Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Port Newark. Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, including death, paralysis, severe burns, and amputations. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration violations provide strong liability evidence. Cases can involve trucking companies, cargo loading companies, maintenance contractors, and vehicle manufacturers.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists face heightened vulnerability in crashes from lane-change collisions, left-turn accidents at intersections, and road hazards like potholes and debris. Insurance companies often blame motorcyclists without evidence. Our Queens motorcycle accident lawyer counters with witness statements, accident reconstruction, helmet camera footage, and road condition documentation.
Bicycle Accidents
Queens has seen increased bicycle and e-bike use, particularly among delivery workers. Common accident types include car door strikes along parking lanes, right-hook turns at intersections, bike lane obstacles, and delivery vehicle conflicts. Liable parties can include negligent drivers, delivery companies, NYC for poorly maintained infrastructure, pedestrians, and property owners whose sidewalk defects force cyclists into traffic.
Bus Accidents
Bus accidents in Queens involve public transit operated by the MTA and private bus companies. These cases often require shorter notice deadlines and strict compliance with government claim procedures. Injuries can occur from sudden stops, collisions, or unsafe boarding and exit conditions.
Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic injuries involve severe and life-changing harm requiring long-term treatment, permanent disability, or major loss of function. These cases demand comprehensive case preparation due to substantial medical and financial losses. Common catastrophic injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe burns, and paralysis.
Medical Malpractice
Queens healthcare facilities include Elmhurst Hospital Center, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, and numerous private practices. Medical malpractice cases involve misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, birth injuries, emergency room negligence, and anesthesia errors. New York imposes a 2.5-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims and requires filing a Certificate of Merit with the lawsuit.
Construction Accidents
New York Labor Law provides strong protections for construction workers injured in Queens construction activity. Common accidents include falls from height, scaffolding collapses, falling objects, crane accidents, equipment failures, electrocutions, and trench collapses. Labor Law §240 and §241 impose strict liability for safety violations. Workers can pursue workers’ compensation benefits and file lawsuits against property owners, general contractors, equipment manufacturers, or subcontractors.
Workplace Accidents
Workplace injuries beyond construction sites occur at Queens warehouses, office buildings, retail stores, restaurants, and during delivery work. Workers’ compensation covers medical bills and partial wage loss, but no pain and suffering. Third-party lawsuits are available when someone other than your employer caused the injury. We pursue both claims simultaneously.
Premises Liability
Premises liability covers injuries from unsafe property conditions, including inadequate security leading to assaults, swimming pool accidents, elevator malfunctions, toxic mold exposure, ceiling collapses, broken stairs, fire code violations, and inadequate lighting. Liability requires proving the owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents happen daily across Queens at grocery stores, restaurants, apartment buildings, commercial properties, subway stations, and cracked sidewalks throughout neighborhoods like Astoria, Jamaica, Flushing, and Forest Hills. Property owners must maintain safe conditions and warn visitors about known hazards. Proving liability requires establishing that the owner either knew about the dangerous condition, like a wet floor, broken step, or icy walkway, or that the hazard existed long enough that routine inspections should have discovered it.
Wrongful Death
New York law allows wrongful death claims filed by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate on behalf of statutory beneficiaries, including spouse, children, parents, and siblings. Recoverable damages include funeral expenses, lost financial support, loss of parental guidance, and loss of consortium. New York imposes a 2-year statute of limitations from the date of death.
Common Injuries in Queens Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury accidents can cause a wide range of harm, from short-term pain to life-changing disabilities that require ongoing care. The type and severity of an injury often determine medical costs, recovery time, and how deeply a person’s life is affected.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries range from mild concussions with temporary symptoms to severe TBI causing permanent cognitive disability. Mild concussions produce memory loss, concentration problems, mood changes, and light sensitivity lasting months. Severe TBI causes personality changes, seizure disorders, loss of independence, and a need for lifetime care. Life-care planners calculate future costs, which can reach millions of dollars for round-the-clock care.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are incomplete (some function remains) or complete (total loss of function). Paraplegia affects the lower body and legs. Quadriplegia affects all four limbs, leaving victims dependent on others for eating, bathing, toileting, and dressing. Lifetime medical costs for complete spinal cord injuries reach millions of dollars.
Back and Neck Injuries
Back and neck injuries include herniated discs pressing on spinal nerves, chronic pain syndromes, and permanent work limitations. Fusion surgeries permanently connect vertebrae with hardware, which eliminates natural movement. Many victims face decades of pain management with opioids, injections, and procedures providing temporary relief.
Broken Bones and Fractures
Fractures range from simple breaks healing with casting to compound fractures requiring surgical repair with plates, rods, and screws. Hip fractures in elderly victims prove catastrophic, with high mortality rates in the first year, and many never regain mobility. Malunion and nonunion create permanent limitations. Healed fractures often leave permanent pain, reduced range of motion, and arthritis.
Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are classified by degree: first through fourth, with higher degrees indicating deeper tissue damage. Third-degree burns destroy all skin layers, requiring skin grafts. Fourth-degree burns extend into muscle and bone. Scarring causes permanent disfigurement. Multiple reconstructive surgeries attempt to improve function and appearance. Psychological impacts include PTSD, depression, and social withdrawal. Contractures limit movement at joints.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries like whiplash, cervical strain, ligament tears, and rotator cuff tears cause chronic pain lasting years or permanently. These injuries require ongoing physical therapy, injections, and sometimes surgery. They frequently prevent return to physically demanding work or activities.
Internal Organ Damage
Internal organ damage includes ruptured spleen, liver lacerations, internal bleeding, and punctured lungs. Symptoms are not immediately obvious, but injuries can prove life-threatening if untreated. These injuries require emergency surgery and can cause permanent organ damage.
Amputations
Amputations occur traumatically at the accident scene or surgically to prevent infection. Prosthetics cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over a lifetime and require replacement every few years. Phantom limb pain affects most amputees and resists treatment. Many victims face vocational retraining.
What to Do Immediately After Being Injured in Queens
The steps taken in the first hours and days after an injury can affect both your health and your claim. Evidence disappears, witnesses become unreachable, and insurance companies begin building defenses against your claim before you’ve even left the emergency room.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Your Queens Personal Injury?
Liability depends on who owed you a duty of care and breached that duty, causing your injuries. Multiple parties may share responsibility under New York law. Identifying all potentially liable parties maximizes your compensation recovery. Potentially liable parties include:
- Individual Defendants: At-fault drivers, negligent property owners, and any individuals whose carelessness caused your injury.
- Businesses and Corporations: Retail stores with unsafe premises, restaurants with hazardous conditions, employers whose negligence caused workplace injuries, product manufacturers for defective goods, trucking companies, rideshare companies, and commercial property owners.
- Property Owners and Landlords: Building owners are responsible for common areas, including stairs, lobbies, hallways, elevators, and adjacent sidewalks. Landlords can be held liable for tenant injuries from maintenance failures.
- Government Entities: The City of New York can be held liable for sidewalk defects, potholes, and municipal vehicle accidents, but requires a Notice of Claim within 90 days. The MTA faces liability for subway and bus accidents, also requiring a Notice of Claim filing. The NYC Department of Education can be held responsible for school injuries. Strict procedural compliance is essential.
- Insurance Coverage: Liability insurance pays for the defendant’s negligence up to policy limits. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage provides protection when the at-fault driver has inadequate coverage.
- Vicarious Liability: Employers are responsible for employees acting within the scope of employment. This allows you to pursue the business entity with deeper insurance coverage.
- Joint and Several Liability: When multiple defendants share fault, each can be held responsible for the entire judgment regardless of their individual percentage of fault.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Queens Accident?
New York law allows full compensation for economic and non-economic losses. New York has no damage caps in most personal injury cases. Compensation depends on injury severity, liability, insurance coverage, and life impact.
Economic Damages
- Medical expenses: Emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, medication, therapy, equipment, and future medical needs
- Lost wages: Income missed during recovery and future earning losses from permanent disability
- Property damage: Vehicle repair or replacement and damaged personal items
- Out-of-pocket expenses: Transportation, home modifications, childcare, and assistance services
New York’s no-fault insurance covers the first $50,000 in medical expenses and partial lost wages in car accidents regardless of fault. We pursue both no-fault benefits and third-party claims to maximize total recovery.
Non-Economic Damages
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment of life and activities
- Permanent disability affecting daily living
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of consortium for spouses
Motor vehicle cases require meeting the serious injury threshold: fracture, permanent limitation, disfigurement, or 90+ days of substantial impairment.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are rare awards designed to punish extreme misconduct and deter future behavior. They are only available for intentional harm, reckless disregard for safety, or egregious misconduct beyond ordinary negligence. Examples include severe drunk driving with prior convictions, intentional violent acts, systemic corporate negligence prioritizing profits over safety, and deliberate safety violations.
Punitive damages are awarded in addition to compensatory damages and require clear and convincing evidence of reprehensible conduct.
Time Limits for Filing Your Queens Personal Injury Claim
New York personal injury victims must file lawsuits within strict deadlines called statutes of limitations. Missing any deadline permanently destroys your case, regardless of the evidence’s strength.
- General personal injury claims: Most negligence-based injury claims must be filed within 3 years of the accident date under CPLR §214.
- Medical malpractice claims: Medical malpractice claims must be filed within 2.5 years from the malpractice date or end of continuous treatment under CPLR §214-a. A 10-year absolute limit applies. New York requires filing a Certificate of Merit with your lawsuit.
- Wrongful death claims: Wrongful death actions must be filed within 2 years from the date of death under EPTL §5-4.1, not the accident date.
- Claims against government entities: Accidents involving the City of New York, MTA, NYC Housing Authority, or other government agencies require filing a Notice of Claim within 90 days under General Municipal Law §50-e. Your lawsuit must then be filed within 1 year and 90 days from the accident date.
Exceptions to Statutes of Limitations
Limited exceptions can extend deadlines, but courts interpret them narrowly:
- Minors: The statute typically begins when the minor turns 18.
- Defendants who leave New York: Time the defendant spends out of state may not count toward the deadline.
- Fraudulent concealment: The statute may be tolled if the defendant actively hid their role in causing your injury.
- Mental incapacity: The statute may be extended if you are legally unable to manage your affairs.
Missing deadlines means losing your right to compensation permanently. Queens courts strictly enforce statutes of limitations.
How Do Our Personal Injury Lawyers Prove Fault
Winning your case requires proving the defendant’s negligence caused your injuries. We prove fault by establishing four elements of negligence and gathering evidence connecting the defendant’s actions to your injuries.
- Duty of Care: The defendant owed you a duty to act reasonably. Drivers must follow traffic laws, property owners must maintain safe premises, and doctors must follow medical standards of care.
- Breach of Duty: The defendant violated that duty through action or inaction. Examples include running a red light, failing to repair broken stairs, or deviating from accepted medical practices.
- Causation: The defendant’s breach directly caused your injuries. We must prove your injuries resulted from the accident, not from pre-existing conditions or other causes.
- Damages: You suffered actual compensable harm. This includes medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other measurable losses requiring compensation.
Evidence We Gather to Build Your Case
- Police reports and incident reports
- Complete medical records documenting injuries and treatment
- Witness statements corroborating your version of events
- Photographs and video of the accident scene and injuries
- Maintenance and inspection records showing the property owner’s knowledge
- Employment records proving wage losses
- Expert witness reports on reconstruction, causation, and damages
- Surveillance footage capturing how the accident occurred
Why Choose Frekhtman & Associates for Your Queens Injury Case
Serious injury claims need strong preparation, a clear strategy, and real trial experience. At Frekhtman & Associates, our Queens personal injury attorneys build every case with strong evidence and prepare for trial from day one.
Our lead attorney, Arkady Frekhtman, holds a 9.9 Avvo rating and National Top 100 Trial Lawyers recognition, with over 25 years representing injured New Yorkers. Insurance companies respond differently when they know a claim is trial-ready.
Here’s what distinguishes our Queens personal injury practice:
- Trial Experience and Proven Results: We have recovered more than $900M for clients over 25 years, including multi-million-dollar verdicts in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, construction accidents, and wrongful death. Our 9.9 Avvo rating and National Top 100 Trial Lawyers recognition validate our courtroom skills.
- Queens Community Knowledge: Our Forest Hills office serves clients throughout the borough. We understand diverse neighborhoods and handle cases involving local traffic corridors, construction sites, and property types. Our decades of litigation in the Supreme Court mean we know local procedures and what wins with juries.
- Multilingual Support: Our legal team is fluent in English and Russian, serving diverse immigrant communities without language barriers.
- 24/7 Availability: We are available day or night, weekends and holidays, for emergency consultations.
- No-Risk Fee Structure: We work on contingency; no upfront costs, no hourly billing, no out-of-pocket expenses. We are only paid if we recover compensation. If we do not win, you owe nothing.
Our attorneys are ready to discuss your case and explain your legal options.
Serving Injury Clients Throughout Queens and Surrounding Cities
Frekhtman & Associates represents personal injury victims across every Queens neighborhood and throughout New York City. Our attorneys handle cases in all five boroughs and understand the specific requirements of filing claims in each jurisdiction.
Queens Neighborhoods We Serve:
Astoria, Long Island City, Flushing, Murray Hill, Jamaica, Hollis, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Elmhurst, Corona, Bayside, Whitestone, Ridgewood, Middle Village, The Rockaways, Jackson Heights, Woodside, Kew Gardens, Fresh Meadows, Laurelton, Rosedale, Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Douglaston, Little Neck, Bellerose, Cambria Heights, Queens Village, Briarwood
We Also Serve:
- Brooklyn (Kings County)
- Manhattan (New York County)
- The Bronx (Bronx County)
- Staten Island (Richmond County)
We also represent personal injury victims in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, and throughout the New York metropolitan area. If you cannot travel due to your injuries, we will meet you at your home or hospital.
We are available 24/7 to discuss your case.
Common Questions About Queens Personal Injury Claims
How Much Is My Queens Personal Injury Case Worth?
Case value depends on injury severity, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, liability strength, and insurance coverage. New York jury verdict reports show Queens County personal injury verdicts ranging from tens of thousands for soft tissue injuries to multi-million-dollar awards for catastrophic injuries with permanent disability. Your specific case value depends on your unique circumstances, medical records, liability strength, and insurance policy limits. We evaluate your case during a free consultation.
Can I Still File A Claim If I Was Partially At Fault For My Accident?
Yes. New York follows comparative negligence rules. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but not eliminated. If your damages total $100,000 and you are 20% at fault, you can recover $80,000.
How Much Does A Queens Personal Injury Lawyer Cost
We work on contingency. You pay nothing up front. We are only paid if we recover compensation. Our attorney’s fee is a percentage of the recovery. If we do not win, you owe nothing.
What Mistakes Should I Avoid After My Queens Accident?
Don’t delay medical care, post on social media, talk to insurance adjusters without a lawyer, or accept the first settlement offer. Skip appointments or miss filing deadlines, and you’ll lose compensation. Get medical treatment immediately, document everything, and contact a Queens personal injury attorney before speaking to any insurance company.
Will I Have To Go To Court Or Testify At Trial?
Most personal injury cases settle before trial. If your case proceeds to trial in Queens County Supreme Court, you will testify about the accident, your injuries, treatment, and how the injuries have affected your daily life and work. We prepare clients thoroughly before trial. Many cases settle during litigation after the insurance company evaluates the strength of the evidence and witness testimony.
What If I Can't Afford Medical Treatment After My Accident?
No-fault insurance covers the first $50,000 in medical expenses in car accidents. Health insurance typically covers accident injuries. Medical liens allow treatment on credit, with providers paid from settlement. We help you access treatment options without upfront payment.
Should I Give A Recorded Statement To The Insurance Company?
No. Politely decline and refer them to your lawyer. Insurance adjusters ask leading questions designed to hurt your claim. You have no legal obligation to give recorded statements to the at-fault party’s insurance company.
What If The Person Who Hit Me Doesn't Have Insurance?
Uninsured motorist coverage through your own policy provides protection when the at-fault driver has no insurance. Underinsured motorist coverage applies when the driver’s insurance is inadequate. Hit-and-run accidents with unknown drivers also trigger uninsured motorist coverage.
Get Your Free Case Evaluation from Our Queens Personal Injury Lawyers
Time is critical after any accident. Evidence disappears quickly, witnesses become unavailable, and scene conditions change. The sooner you contact an experienced Queens personal injury lawyer, the stronger your case becomes through early evidence preservation and investigation.
At Frekhtman & Associates, we offer a completely free, no-obligation case evaluation. During your consultation, we discuss your accident circumstances, injuries, medical treatment, and how the accident has affected your life. You receive an honest assessment of your case value and best path forward. We work on contingency; no upfront costs, no fees unless we win.
Visit our Queens office at 100-09 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375, or complete our online contact form.
Contact For A Free Case Review
While it’s possible to handle a personal injury case on your own, having an experienced attorney by your side significantly increases the likelihood of a favorable outcome. According to studies, victims represented by a personal injury lawyer receive higher settlement amounts compared to those who handle their cases independently. For a free case evaluation: