In too many cases, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are not merely unfortunate accidents: they are the result of negligent or reckless behavior. If someone else’s carelessness caused your injury, our Brooklyn brain injury lawyers can build a case against that party and pursue financial damages to cover your losses.
We have an almost perfect success rate, so you can be confident that our Brooklyn personal injury lawyers know how to fight for the justice and the compensation you need. Call Aviles Law Firm PLLC today for a free, confidential consultation.
Compensation You Can Get for a Brain Injury in Brooklyn
When you are seriously injured, facing high medical bills, and unable to work, your first concern may be how you are going to continue supporting yourself and your family. That is why it is so important to act quickly and preserve your right to seek financial compensation following any kind of negligence-related accident.
Aviles Law Firm PLLC has developed a reputation for taking on the most challenging cases—and winning. A successful claim or lawsuit could secure the money you need to pay for:
- Medical expenses, which could include everything from follow-up visits with your doctor to emergency care at Maimonides, NYC Health + Hospital/Kings County, or another of Brooklyn’s trauma centers
- Property damage, if the accident that caused your injury also damaged your car, electronic devices, or other valuable property
- Loss of wages, if you had to take time away from work or even leave your job
- Loss of earning capacity, if you can never earn as much money as you did before
We will also take into consideration your physical and psychological suffering. Brain injuries can be deeply traumatizing, and you deserve maximum compensation for your:
- Pain and suffering, for the discomfiting symptoms associated with your brain injury
- Reduced quality of life, if you have lost independence or the ability to enjoy certain types of activities (e.g., playing with your children, going for a jog)
- Disability, for all of the physical and intellectual disabilities caused by the TBI
Compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company could support you and your family for years to come. Call Aviles Law Firm PLLC today to find out how we can pursue the above damages and others on your behalf.
You Focus on Recovery. We Can Handle Your Legal Claim.
A TBI can completely alter your life as you know it, even if you are eventually able to make a full recovery. As the Mayo Clinic explains, even a “mild” brain injury can result in disruptive symptoms like memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and gastrointestinal distress.
Trying to weigh your legal options when you feel this way is very difficult. It is also completely unnecessary: our Brooklyn attorneys can take care of everything:
- We launch an investigation into how your accident happened, who is responsible, and how we can best pursue damages.
- We manage all communication and day-to-day tasks, from contacting the liable party’s insurer to filling out paperwork.
- We see if we can negotiate with the insurer for the amount you need—and we do not let them get away with paying the kinds of lowball settlements they so often try to convince accident victims to accept.
- If your case goes to trial, you can trust us to fight hard and leave nothing to chance: the National Institute of Trail Lawyers voted us the Best Trial Lawyer in America in 2024, so we know what it takes to convince a jury of a case’s merits.
Most of all, our legal team understands the many different factors that go into making every case unique. Not only do we accept cases involving various accident types, we are one of the most successful Hispanic-owned law firms in the history of New York, so we recognize the diversity within our community and know how to serve Brooklyn residents from all backgrounds.
If you are looking for an attorney with the experience, resources, and sensitivity to handle a brain injury case, look no further than Aviles Law Firm PLLC.
We Take Many Kinds of Brain Injury Cases
Traumatic brain injuries happen in any number of ways:
- Car accidents caused over 10,000 total injuries in Brooklyn in 2023, with areas like the Atlantic Avenue/Pennsylvania Avenue intersection being especially dangerous.
- Motorcyclists may be at heightened risk of suffering catastrophic or fatal injuries.
- Semi-trucks can do serious damage to smaller vehicles and pedestrians, and they are unfortunately common: there were 3,740 large truck crashes in New York State in 2023.
- A slip and fall accident on someone else’s property can cause the victim to hit their head on the floor, the stairs, or another object (e.g., shelving units in a grocery store).
- Construction accidents can lead to TBIs if you are not provided with protections required by state law.
The one thing these different accident types often have in common: negligence. Drivers stare at their phones or at a passenger instead of the road. Property owners fail to fix broken flooring or install adequate lighting. Construction site owners do not provide workers with hard hats or safety harnesses that could protect them during a fall.
Our attorneys have seen the devastating impact that these and other acts of negligence can have on people of all ages. We are ready to provide you with the highest level of legal representation, starting from the moment you call.
How to Prove Negligence Caused a Traumatic Brain Injury
Our team knows the right questions to ask and the right kinds of evidence to compile to make your case as strong as possible:
- If you were hurt in a traffic accident, we can request a copy of your accident report from the New York Police Department (NYPD).
- If your injury occurred on the job, we can look at your employment records and the company’s records.
- If you were hurt in a premises liability accident, we can review what repairs the owner has (or has not) completed recently and any prior complaints filed against them.
- We can locate and interview witnesses about what they remember.
- We can work with experts who will analyze a part of your case (e.g., having a doctor assert that a specific kind of accident caused your injuries, or having an accident reconstructionist determine the sequence of events leading up to your crash).
Is there anything you can do on your own to strengthen your case before you contact our lawyers? Yes. First and foremost, get medical attention. This will create an official medical record that makes it easier to link your injury with the accident. Any gap between the accident and your first medical appointment could introduce doubt as to your TBI’s true cause.
You can also:
- Report your accident to the police, your employer, or the property owner right away
- Take photos of the accident scene
- Write down the names of witnesses and, in traffic accident cases, the other driver
- Preserve all paperwork, such as medical bills and receipts
Based on the evidence we collect, Aviles Law Firm PLLC will craft a personalized legal strategy designed to meet your needs and help you move forward.
Our Lawyers Take the Tough Cases That Other Law Firms Cannot Handle
Aviles Law Firm PLLC has been fighting for the rights of people like you for over 30 years. Let us provide the guidance and support you deserve. Call now and pay nothing until you recover compensation. We understand the devastating financial impact that TBIs can have, so our brain injury lawyers in Brooklyn can get to work for you at no upfront cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Brain Injury Case?
That depends on how complex your case is, how long it takes to secure strong evidence, how the insurance company reacts to your claim, and other factors. Cases often take months or years to complete. During this time, our law firm can stay on top of things and keep you informed about your case’s progress.
What Is the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in New York?
In most case, you have three years to file a lawsuit if you suffered a personal injury in New York. This deadline could be even shorter in certain circumstances, such as if you lost a loved one and intend to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
It is best to start learning about your rights and options right away so you do not risk missing any deadlines.
How Much Can You Sue for in a Brain Injury Case?
Your final payout should reflect all past, present, and expected future losses. It will be a combination of economic (financial) and non-economic (physical and mental) damages. As your lawyer, it would be our job to identify all of the ways your injury has changed your life and fight for a fair amount.
