Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer

Dedicated Car Accident Lawyers in Brooklyn

If someone else’s negligence caused your traffic crash, you could be entitled to compensation for your physical, mental, and economic losses. Our Brooklyn personal injury lawyers will pursue those damages for you while you focus on rebuilding your life and receiving medical treatment.

A Brooklyn car accident lawyer from Oresky & Associates, PLLC, will fight hard to protect your rights throughout the legal process. Our firm has been advocating for injured New Yorkers since 1992, so we know what challenges to anticipate and how to overcome them.

How Common Are Car Crashes in Brooklyn?

Statistics from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) indicate that car crashes are very common in Brooklyn. In a single week in January 2025:

• There were 160 collisions in Brooklyn North and 208 in Brooklyn South, for a total of 368 crashes throughout the borough.
• These accidents resulted in 197 injuries and one fatality.
• Even the smallest of these numbers — 160 accidents — is more than most other boroughs experienced that week, with only Queens North and Queens South seeing comparable figures.

Main Causes of Car Accidents in Brooklyn, NY

Negligence is a contributing factor in far too many collisions. Our Brooklyn car accident lawyers have assisted injury victims in suing drivers who:

• Failed to obey traffic laws, such as pedestrian laws, speed limits, or texting and driving laws
• Ignored traffic signs or signals, such as stop signs or yield signs
• Did not signal before changing lanes
• Failed to check their surroundings before pulling out of a parking space or lot

According to the NYPD data cited above, the most common reason for issuing a hazardous summons in Brooklyn North and South was disobeying signs, followed by running red lights and texting while driving.

What Are Some of the Most Dangerous Roads in Brooklyn?

NYPD data show that, in December 2024, more accidents occurred on the following roads than anywhere else in Brooklyn:

• Belt Parkway at Bay Parkway
• Belt Parkway at Pennsylvania Avenue
• The upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
• Prospect Expressway at the Fort Hamilton Parkway
• The Brooklyn Bridge
• The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway at McGuinness/Humboldt

Intersections can also be dangerous, as multiple drivers moving in various directions converge in a single place. For instance, the intersection at Avenue Z and Ocean Parkway saw five accidents in December 2024.

We Handle All Types of Car Accident Cases

Collisions take many forms. Our car accident attorneys in Brooklyn are willing and able to handle many accidents types, including but not limited to:

• Head-on crashes
• Rear-end accidents
• Lane change accidents
• Drunk driving and DUI crashes
• Distracted driving accidents
• Left-turn accidents
• Parking lot crashes
• Speeding crashes
• Road rage and aggressive driving crashes
• Red and yellow light accidents
• Taxi accidents
• Uber/Lyft accidents
• Fatal car crashes
• Motorcycle accidents

Each of these collision types presents unique litigation complexities. With support from our legal team, you can avoid common obstacles and ensure your case proceeds as smoothly as possible.

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Common Injuries After Car Accidents in Brooklyn

The nature and severity of your injuries will depend on factors like the size and speed of the involved vehicles, as well as the point of impact (e.g., whether you were hit in the side, the front, or the rear). Common injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries and concussion
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord injuries
• Nerve damage
• Back and neck injuries

While many car accident injuries are treatable, others result in catastrophic, permanent damage or even wrongful death. The accident itself and the injuries you sustained could also impact your mental health, leading to conditions like depression, insomnia, or anxiety.

Our Brooklyn legal team will use your medical records as evidence in your personal injury claim. These records, in addition to statements from your doctors and other medical experts, will show that the accident directly caused your injuries, proving that the at-fault driver owes you damages for both your treatment and your symptoms.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Brooklyn

The most important steps to take after an accident prioritize your health and your legal rights:

Get Medical Help

Some injury types, such as concussions, involve delayed symptoms. Seek medical care immediately after a crash, even if you think your injuries seem manageable. You can access help quickly by dialing 911.

Document the Scene

As best you can, take photos of the vehicles and your injuries, get contact and insurance information from the other driver, and ask witnesses to give you their contact information.

Speak to Our Car Injury Law Firm

Hiring a personal injury lawyer from our firm means you do not have to worry about insurers: we will manage all communications and negotiations.

How Can I Get Compensation After a Car Accident in Brooklyn?

You may have multiple options for recovering damages:

• If you have car insurance, you can file a no-fault claim with your own policy.
• If you do not have car insurance, you could be eligible for compensation through the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC).
• If someone else’s negligence caused the crash, in addition to filing for no-fault benefits, you can file a claim or lawsuit with the liable driver’s insurance company.

You can even pursue damages if you are partly liable for the accident: New York State law allows you to pursue compensation through a settlement or verdict despite your own liability, although your share of fault may affect how much you can collect.

How Should You Pursue Car Accident Compensation?

Of the three options listed above, a personal injury claim allows you to seek the broadest range of damages. This is in addition to the fact that you will be holding a negligent driver accountable for their actions.

Deadline to File a Car Accident Claim in Brooklyn

You have a limited time to pursue damages after your crash. The time limit varies depending on who you are suing and why (e.g., personal injury versus wrongful death). Do not delay: tell the Brooklyn car accident attorneys at Oresky & Associates, PLLC, about your collision right away. We are ready to go to work for you from the moment you call.

What Do I Have to Prove to Win a Car Accident Case in Brooklyn?

A successful car accident case will establish the following four elements:

• Duty of care: The other driver was obligated to behave reasonably. The definition of “reasonable” behavior is often enshrined in state and city laws.
• Breach of duty: The other driver behaved negligently, often breaking the law in the process.
• Causation: The negligent driver’s actions or inaction caused your motor vehicle accident.
• Damages: The auto accident resulted in your physical, financial, and/or emotional losses.

Our lawyers in Brooklyn will use evidence like police reports, video footage, expert statements, and witness testimony to prove these points.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Car Accident in Brooklyn?

In many cases, the liable party is:

• The driver who hit you: Drivers who ignore the rules of the road before and/or after the accident (e.g., they fled the scene rather than try to help you) should be held responsible.
• A third-party driver: This may apply if you were hit by a car that was involved in a prior or secondary collision with another negligent driver, who thus contributed to causing your accident.
• The owner of an involved vehicle: If the driver does not own the car they were driving, the vehicle’s owner might owe you damages.
• The employer of a driver: If the driver was operating the vehicle in the course of their employment, their employer could be liable.

In situations where multiple parties behaved negligently, our car accident lawyers in Brooklyn will file cases against each of them.

Damages We’ll Help You Recover After a Car Accident in Brooklyn

The legal representatives on our team will fight for damages for every loss connected with your auto accident. This includes non-economic losses like:

• Past and future pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Reduced quality of life
• Disability

You are also entitled to economic damages, such as:

• Loss of earnings and diminished earning capacity
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Lost wages
• Lost job benefits, including union benefits, pensions, and health insurance
• Property damage to your vehicle

Those who lost a loved one and must file a wrongful death lawsuit are entitled to damages for their loved one’s pain and suffering and their own economic losses (e.g., funeral expenses).

When Will I Receive My Car Accident Payout in Brooklyn?

The time it takes for you to receive your settlement check depends on how long it takes to investigate your case and negotiate a settlement with the insurance company. It is not unusual for a case to take months to settle.

In cases where our car injury attorneys cannot secure personal injury settlements (e.g., the insurer will not cooperate), we can go to court and pursue a jury award for our clients.