Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer

In the aftermath of a serious accident, a personal injury attorney can be your best ally. Douglas & London support our clients in every way possible. We will listen with compassion to your story, refer you to the area’s best medical care providers, stop medical bill collector harassment, deal with aggressive insurance adjusters on your behalf, and advocate for your rights every step of the way. We have procured millions of dollars in settlements for our clients and have the resources and skills to protect your rights.  

Douglas & London supports our clients in every way possible – by listening with compassion to your story, referring you to the area’s best medical care providers, putting a stop to medical bill collector harassment, dealing with pushy insurance adjusters on your behalf, and advocating for your rights every step of the way. We have procured millions of dollars in settlements for our clients and have the resources and skills to protect your rights. Call today for a free case evaluation.

Working With a Douglas & London Brooklyn Personal Injury Attorney 

Over the past 20 years, we’ve helped many Brooklynites get back on their feet after a serious injury. Our firm understands the hardships of an unexpected accident—including hospital bills and extended time off of work. Whether an inattentive driver rear-ended you or you slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk, there are many challenges to getting a fair settlement. Insurance companies routinely take advantage of claimants who pursue the legal process on their own. At Douglas & London, we know how to place an accurate value on personal injury claims and fight tirelessly for the compensation our clients need and deserve. 

Start exploring your legal options with a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis, meaning that you owe us NO ATTORNEY FEES unless we recover compensation for you through a settlement or jury verdict. You have nothing to lose by contacting a Brooklyn personal injury attorney at Douglas & London today! 

Common Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle 

While there are many different types of personal injuries, the bottom line is that the resulting harm is due to another party’s negligence. At Douglas & London, the most common types of cases we handle include the following: 

Our Brooklyn personal injury attorneys handle complex claims involving:

  • Birth injury: There are few circumstances more tragic than a birth injury leading to a baby’s death or permanent impairment. We will hold those responsible for your infant’s injury accountable.  
  • Defective medical device: For defective medical devices, liability may lie with the manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer.  
  • Motor vehicle accidents: If you were injured in a car, truck, bus, or rideshare accident due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, a personal injury lawyer in Brooklyn, NY, can help.  
  • Motorcycle accidents: Under New York law, motorcycles are not considered motor vehicles, and riders injured in such crashes are not covered under the state’s no-fault auto insurance regulations, underscoring the need for experienced representation.  
  • Medical malpractice: New York is one of the relatively few states that does not put a cap on medical malpractice awards.  
  • Premises liability: Property owners have a duty to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Slip and fall claims fall under the scope of premises liability.  

Types of Personal Injury Compensation Available

Compensation, or damages, in a Brooklyn personal injury case may include: 

  • Medical expenses, current and future 
  • Lost wages 
  • Loss of future income  
  • Lost earning capacity 
  • Loss of enjoyment of life  
  • Property damage  
  • Pain and suffering  

There could be other expenses included in a personal injury claim. For example, traveling to and from medical appointments is a common additional expense. In addition, modifications to the home that are necessary for a permanent disability could also be included in a claim.

The Process of Personal Injury Claims 

The personal injury claim process begins when you consult with a lawyer. While the at-fault party’s insurer may contact you soon after an accident, never agree to a settlement without speaking to your attorney. Insurers want to settle quickly and cheaply.  

Your attorney knows a fair settlement amount for the injuries you incurred and will negotiate with the insurance company. A Brooklyn personal injury lawyer investigates every aspect of your case, which may include the following:  

  • Reviewing medical and police reports 
  • Interviewing eyewitnesses 
  • Examining photos from the crash scene 
  • Hiring expert witnesses, such as accident reconstructionists and medical specialists 
  • Identifying all potential defendants 
  • Inspecting vehicle damage and debris 

Further, your lawyer must show that the defendant owed you a duty of care to ensure you were not harmed. For example, in medical malpractice, a doctor or another healthcare provider owed you, a patient, a duty of care. Your representative must show that this duty of care was breached, which was a direct cause of your injury. As a result, you sustained financial and other damages.  

Most personal injury claims are settled. However, we can take your case to court if the defendant’s insurance company does not agree to a reasonable amount.  

Why Choose Our Brooklyn Personal Injury Law Firm

After a debilitating injury, you need to focus on your health, not the legal process. Douglas & London is here to help you every step of the way. Our personal injury attorneys and support staff:

  • Make themselves available 24/7 to answer questions
  • Conduct thorough investigations to identify all liable parties
  • Collect all evidence that supports your claim
  • Ensure all legal paperwork is filed correctly
  • Will retain expert witnesses to advance your case 
  • Are prepared to take on well-funded defendants
  • Take pride in open communication throughout the legal process
  • Remain dedicated to fighting for full and fair compensation
  • Are skilled negotiators and know tactics used by insurance companies
  • Prepare every case as if it were going to trial

New York Statute of Limitations 

In New York State, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is generally three years from the accident date. When it comes to medical malpractice, the statute of limitations is 30 months, or 2.5 years, from either the date of the injury or the end of your medical treatment.  

If a city, county, state, or federal government authority is involved in the accident, the statute of limitations is much shorter. For instance, a personal injury claim against New York City requires filing within 90 days.  

Do not wait to consult a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer. It takes time to collect the necessary evidence for your case, and if you wait too long, valuable evidence may disappear, and it becomes more challenging to locate eyewitnesses. 

Contact a Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer at Douglas & London 

If you were seriously injured because of another party’s negligence, you need the services of the New York Injury Lawyers at Douglas & London. Trust that we bring our knowledge, experience, and dedication to bear in a wide variety of personal injury cases–from auto accidents, trips and falls, and medical negligence to injuries caused by faulty and dangerous products. We are ready to fight for you and strive for maximum compensation for your injuries.  

Call the Brooklyn personal injury lawyers at Douglas & London for a free consultation. Our firm serves residents throughout the borough, from Flatbush and Bedford-Stuyvesant to Bushwick and Sunset Park. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today.