Brooklyn Car Accident Attorney
The streets of Brooklyn, from the congested lanes of the BQE to the bustling intersections of Flatbush Avenue, are a constant hive of activity. Unfortunately, this high volume of traffic leads to thousands of car accidents every year, leaving victims with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and profound emotional distress. If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation. The Law Office of Stuart R. Lang is a top-tier personal injury firm dedicated to helping car accident victims in Brooklyn navigate the complex legal landscape and recover the maximum financial damages they are owed.
Navigating a car accident claim in New York is far more complicated than simply filing a report. New York operates under a “No-Fault” insurance system, which means your own insurance policy’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is the primary source of payment for your initial medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of who was at fault. However, this system has strict limitations. To step outside the No-Fault system and file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering and other significant damages, you must prove that you sustained a “serious injury” as defined by New York Insurance Law § 5102(d). This “serious injury” threshold is a critical legal hurdle that insurance companies will aggressively fight. This is where the expertise of Stuart R. Lang becomes invaluable. We know exactly what evidence is needed—from detailed medical records to expert testimony—to prove your injury meets the legal standard and unlock your right to full compensation.
Common causes of car accidents we handle in Brooklyn include:
- Distracted Driving: Texting, talking on the phone, or using GPS while driving.
- Speeding and Aggressive Driving: Weaving through traffic, tailgating, and disregarding speed limits.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- Running Red Lights and Stop Signs: Blatant disregard for traffic signals at dangerous intersections.
- Unsafe Lane Changes and Merges: Failing to check blind spots or yield the right of way.
- Rideshare Accidents: Complex cases involving Uber and Lyft drivers and their corporate insurance policies.
The injuries sustained in a car accident can be life-altering, ranging from whiplash and soft tissue damage to catastrophic injuries like Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), spinal cord damage, paralysis, and severe fractures. The financial toll goes far beyond initial medical bills. You may face a lifetime of rehabilitation, lost earning capacity, and chronic pain. Our firm meticulously calculates the full value of your claim, which includes both economic and non-economic damages.
- Economic Damages: These are your tangible, calculable financial losses, including all past and future medical bills, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, rehabilitation costs, and property damage to your vehicle.
- Non-Economic Damages: This is compensation for your human losses, such as physical pain and suffering, emotional anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and scarring or disfigurement.
Insurance companies are not on your side. Their goal is to protect their profits by minimizing or denying your claim. They will use tactics like offering a quick, lowball settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries or trying to argue that your injuries were pre-existing. Stuart R. Lang aggressively counters these tactics. We handle all communications with the insurance adjusters, build an ironclad case backed by evidence from accident reconstructionists and medical experts, and negotiate from a position of strength. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are seasoned trial attorneys fully prepared to fight for you in the courts of Kings County. Don’t face the insurance giants alone. Contact the Law Office of Stuart R. Lang for a free, no-obligation consultation to protect your rights.