Brooklyn Personal Injury Law Firm: Practice Areas We Handle
We represent injured people and families throughout Brooklyn across a range of practice areas. Because medical malpractice is our flagship focus and one of the few areas many firms in the region are willing to handle, it leads the list below.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is one of the most important areas of our practice. We take cases involving patients who believe an injury resulted from negligent medical treatment, including situations involving hospitals, physicians, nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare providers.
A medical malpractice claim requires more than showing that a patient experienced a poor result. We examine the medical records and treatment history to determine what care was provided, what should have occurred, and whether the treatment may have caused or contributed to the injury.
New York also requires a certificate of merit in most medical malpractice actions, which is a signed statement filed with the lawsuit confirming that the case has medical support behind it. The attorney bringing the case must certify that the facts have been reviewed and that at least one physician was consulted, a requirement set out at CPLR § 3012-a.
Brooklyn residents may receive care at facilities such as Maimonides Medical Center or The Brooklyn Hospital Center. The fact that treatment occurred at any particular hospital does not, by itself, establish negligence. When a patient raises concerns about medical treatment, we can review the individual facts and records rather than assuming what happened.
Our medical malpractice work can involve:
- Surgical errors
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Medication errors
- Failure to diagnose or treat a condition
- Hospital-acquired infections
- Birth-related medical negligence
- Errors involving fetal monitoring
- Injuries associated with inadequate medical treatment
The medical record can be extensive, and some cases require review by qualified medical professionals. We work through the treatment history, the relevant medical information, and the evidence needed to assess whether the facts support a malpractice claim.
If you believe negligent medical care caused an injury to you or a family member, contact our medical malpractice team today at 718-946-2273 to talk about what happened.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Brooklyn traffic creates many different types of accident claims. A Brooklyn accident lawyer may handle collisions involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, passengers, and other road users.
The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Atlantic Avenue, and Flatbush Avenue are among the corridors where traffic volume, merging lanes, intersections, and pedestrian activity complicate an accident investigation. The location of a crash also helps identify available cameras, witnesses, and traffic controls.
When we handle a motor vehicle injury case, we look beyond the initial insurance claim. Our investigation may include the police accident report, photographs, vehicle damage, available surveillance or traffic-camera footage, witness accounts, medical records, and information concerning the insurance policies that may apply.
Premises Liability
Property owners and other parties responsible for property may face liability when dangerous conditions cause injuries under circumstances recognized by New York law. Premises cases can arise in apartment buildings, stores, restaurants, offices, parking facilities, sidewalks, and other locations.
A fall on a wet floor, a defective stairway, inadequate lighting, or an unsafe entrance requires an investigation into who controlled the property and whether that party knew or should have known about the condition.
Our Brooklyn injury lawyers examine the condition involved in the accident and the evidence surrounding it. That may include photographs, surveillance footage, maintenance records, inspection records, incident reports, witness statements, and information showing who owned, occupied, managed, or maintained the property.
Wrongful Death
When an injury results in death, the legal issues become different from an ordinary personal injury claim. New York limits who may bring the case: the action is maintained by the personal representative of the estate on behalf of the surviving distributees, under Estates, Powers and Trusts Law § 5-4.1.
We investigate fatal accidents involving motor vehicles, unsafe properties, medical treatment, and other circumstances that may give rise to a wrongful death action. We gather records, identify relevant witnesses, review available evidence, and examine the financial and personal losses associated with the death.
For families in Brooklyn, that process can involve records from hospitals, emergency responders, employers, and insurers. We approach it carefully, because establishing what happened requires evidence rather than assumptions.
If you have lost a family member following an accident or suspected medical negligence, call our Brooklyn office at 718-946-2273 to discuss the circumstances with our wrongful death lawyers.
Birth Injury
Birth injury cases can involve events that occur before labor, during delivery, or shortly after a child is born. A claim may raise questions about prenatal monitoring, labor and delivery decisions, medication, delivery procedures, or care following birth.
These cases can be particularly document-intensive because the medical record may contain information from prenatal visits, fetal monitoring, labor and delivery, neonatal treatment, and follow-up care. We review the available records and work with qualified medical professionals when outside evaluation is needed.
We begin by building a timeline of the pregnancy, labor, delivery, and treatment following birth, which helps identify what happened and when decisions were made. Medical records, fetal monitoring strips, physician and nursing notes, medication records, imaging, and neonatal records may all become relevant to it.
Families dealing with a possible birth injury can contact a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer at 718-946-2273 to discuss their options.
What Makes a Brooklyn Medical Malpractice Case Different?
Brooklyn medical malpractice cases often involve care provided at large hospital systems, which can add layers of institutional complexity to a claim. Facilities like Maimonides, NYU Langone Brooklyn, and Brooklyn Hospital Center see an enormous volume of patients, and identifying exactly where care fell short often requires a thorough examination of the medical records and outside medical review. We are one of the few firms in the area still willing to take on these cases.
The deadline is also shorter. Most medical malpractice claims must be brought within two years and six months of the act, omission, or failure complained of under CPLR § 214-a, against the three years CPLR § 214 allows for an ordinary personal injury claim.
Our published results include a $40.3 million medical malpractice verdict against two Long Island hospitals in Nassau County, reached through the same trial-focused approach we bring to every case.
Results may vary. Prior case outcomes do not guarantee similar results.
A public hospital changes the timeline again. Where care was provided by a facility operated by NYC Health + Hospitals, a separate notice of claim, meaning a formal written notice of the claim, generally has to be served within 90 days under the standard set by General Municipal Law § 50-e. Missing that window can affect your ability to pursue a claim at all.
How We Investigate a Brooklyn Personal Injury Case
A trusted Brooklyn personal injury law firm should do more than collect paperwork and forward an insurance claim. Building a case starts with understanding the incident, documenting the injuries, and identifying evidence that may establish responsibility and damages.
Our investigation may include several areas:
- Medical records: We obtain and review treatment records to document the injuries, treatment received, and continuing medical needs.
- Accident evidence: Depending on the case, we may examine police reports, photographs, video footage, vehicle damage, witness statements, and other evidence concerning how the incident occurred.
- Employment information: When an injury affects someone’s ability to work, employment and income records can help document lost wages and other financial effects.
- Insurance information: We identify potentially applicable insurance coverage and evaluate how the available policies relate to the claim.
- Property records: Premises cases may require maintenance records, inspection documents, complaints, incident reports, and evidence concerning ownership or control.
- Medical review: Medical malpractice and some serious injury cases may require review by qualified medical professionals to evaluate treatment, causation, and the nature of the injury.
Brooklyn injury suits are filed in Kings County Supreme Court, and the investigation is shaped by the type of case rather than by a fixed checklist. A medical malpractice claim requires a different evidentiary approach from a Brooklyn traffic collision or a premises liability case.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Brooklyn Injury?
The value of a personal injury claim depends on the facts and the losses involved, and damages cover current and future costs where the evidence and the applicable law support them. Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical and rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Other injury-related losses are supported by the evidence
Some injuries resolve after a short period of treatment. Others require continuing care, rehabilitation, changes to a person’s ability to work, or help with ordinary activities.
We review the available documentation to understand how an injury has affected the person’s life and finances. Medical bills, employment records, treatment plans, medical opinions, and other evidence can help establish the losses associated with the claim.
What Should You Do After an Accident or Injury in Brooklyn?
The first steps after an accident or injury in Brooklyn should be getting a medical assessment and preserving the available evidence. Prompt medical documentation can help establish the nature and timing of your injuries, while photographs, witness information, records, and other evidence can help support your account of what happened.
- Seek medical care and follow recommended treatment
- Photograph the accident scene, property condition, or visible injuries when possible
- Get contact information from witnesses
- Keep medical records, bills, accident reports, and insurance correspondence
- Avoid giving a recorded statement about your injuries or claim without first speaking with an attorney
- Keep notes about how the injury affects your work and daily activities
- Talk to a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer to explain the options available for seeking compensation
Taking these steps early preserves evidence and gives us a clearer picture of your case. If you or someone in your family was hurt in Brooklyn, you can call us 24/7.
Why Choose Our Brooklyn Personal Injury Law Firm?
We bring a medical-malpractice-focused approach to personal injury representation in Brooklyn. That matters because medical malpractice cases can require a different level of medical-record analysis and professional review than many other injury claims. We are honored to receive referrals from fellow attorneys who recognize this trial-focused approach.
Brooklyn Personal Injury Attorneys at Finz & Finz
We also represent people injured in motor vehicle crashes, on unsafe properties, by birth-related medical negligence, and in other incidents. We build cases around the available evidence and the specific circumstances of the injury rather than applying the same approach to every client.
Consultations are free, and we are reachable 24/7. Our Brooklyn office is located at 31 Spencer St, Suite 1202, Brooklyn, NY 11205, giving local clients a convenient place to meet with our team. The office sits within reach of the BQE, Atlantic Avenue, and Flatbush Avenue, and of Kings County Supreme Court, where Brooklyn injury cases are heard.
If you are looking for a personal injury attorney, Brooklyn, NY residents can turn to us after an accident. We can review your injury and explain your legal options. Contact us at 718-946-2273 to request a free case review.
FAQs: Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer
Below are answers to common questions people ask when considering a personal injury or medical malpractice claim in Brooklyn.
How much does a Brooklyn personal injury lawyer cost?
Personal injury lawyers may handle qualifying cases on a contingency-fee basis, meaning the attorney’s fee is generally tied to the recovery rather than requiring an hourly payment from the client. Ask about the specific fee arrangement and case expenses before the representation begins.
What if my accident happened near the Kings County Supreme Court or another government building?
Claims against a government entity, including New York City itself, generally require a notice of claim within 90 days under General Municipal Law § 50-e. This deadline is much shorter than standard filing deadlines, so it helps to act quickly if a government entity may be involved.
Can I still have a claim if I was partly responsible for my Brooklyn accident?
New York follows pure comparative fault, which means your own share of the blame reduces what you recover but does not bar recovery entirely. Under CPLR § 1411, damages are diminished in proportion to the claimant’s share of the conduct that caused the harm.
What if an insurance company contacts me after my accident?
An insurer may request information about the accident, your injuries, or your treatment as part of its claim investigation. Before making statements or accepting a settlement, you can have a Brooklyn personal injury attorney review the situation and explain the implications.
Can I bring a medical malpractice claim if another doctor gave me a second opinion?
A second opinion does not automatically establish or defeat a medical malpractice claim. The relevant questions can include what each provider knew, what information was available, what treatment was provided, and whether the care met the applicable medical standard.
What happens if my injury occurred in a Brooklyn hospital?
The location of the injury does not by itself determine whether medical negligence occurred. We review the medical records, treatment decisions, applicable standard of care, and evidence concerning causation before determining whether a potential malpractice claim can be pursued.
How do I know if my situation involves medical malpractice rather than just a bad outcome?
Not every disappointing medical outcome qualifies as malpractice. A claim generally requires showing that a provider’s care fell below the expected standard and that the departure from that standard caused harm. A review of your medical records is usually the clearest way to find out.
The circumstances of an injury can raise important questions about who may be responsible and what your claim may be worth. At Finz & Finz P.C., we investigate personal injury and medical malpractice claims throughout Brooklyn and build each case around the evidence available.
We work with qualified medical professionals when a case requires outside review of treatment, causation, or the nature of an injury. Call 718-946-2273 for a free case review and discuss your potential claim with our team.
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