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Brooklyn Car Accident Attorneys
Medical + Legal Expertise for Auto Accident Victims
After a serious car accident in Brooklyn, you're facing mounting medical bills, lost wages, and insurance companies trying to pay you as little as possible. Ajlouny Injury Law has recovered over $300 million for accident victims. Led by an attorney with a medical background, we bring unique expertise that strengthens your case.
With our contingency fee structure, you pay nothing unless we win your case, allowing you to focus on recovery without financial worry. We're available 24/7.
Call us today at (888) 495-8087 or contact us online today for your free consultation with our Brooklyn car accident lawyers!
If you haven't already, take these critical actions:
- Seek Medical Treatment Immediately – Under New York’s no-fault system, prompt care is essential. Treatment generally must begin within 14 days to be covered by PIP. Delaying care gives insurance companies a reason to dispute your injuries.
- Document Everything – Take photos of the scene, vehicles, and injuries. Collect witness information and keep all medical records, bills, and correspondence.
- Do NOT Give a Recorded Statement – Insurance companies often move quickly to get statements that could reduce your claim. Don’t give them ammunition—our lawyers handle all communication while you focus on recovery.
- Don’t Settle Without Consulting Us – Insurers may rush lowball offers that don’t fully cover your expenses or the true impact of your injury. Consult our team first to ensure you receive fair and adequate compensation.
How We Handle Your Brooklyn Car Accident Case
When you choose Ajlouny Injury Law, we take a comprehensive approach designed to maximize your recovery:
Investigation & Evidence Gathering
- Investigate the accident scene and preserve key evidence
- Collect police reports, witness statements, and video footage
- Preserve surveillance footage and vehicle black box data
- Use accident reconstructionists to clarify how the accident happened and the lasting impact
- Identify all liable parties
Leveraging Medical Expertise for Maximum Value
Our founder's medical background provides a critical advantage in every case. This unique expertise allows us to:
- Accurately interpret complex medical terminology and diagnostic reports that other attorneys might misunderstand
- Identify long-term complications and future care needs that directly impact your case value
- Build clear, evidence-based causation arguments linking the accident to specific injuries
- Counter insurance company doctors who downplay your injuries
- Calculate true future medical costs based on clinical understanding of your prognosis
- Present compelling medical evidence that insurance companies respect
This medical-legal insight is why we've secured multi-million dollar settlements for cases involving surgical injuries, permanent limitations, and complex medical conditions—injuries that other firms might significantly undervalue.
Documentation of Your Injuries
Meet Our Principal Attorneys
When you're recovering from a serious car accident, you're up against massive insurance companies with teams of lawyers. Ajlouny Injury Law partners with a unique combination: Paul Ajlouny's medical-legal expertise and Michael Levitz's elite trial advocacy. This dual approach means your case benefits from both specialized medical strategy that maximizes value and aggressive courtroom execution that insurance companies respect.
Paul Ajlouny built a career in medicine before attending St. John's University School of Law, giving him expert-level ability to interpret complex medical records, identify long-term care needs, and build compelling causation arguments. Licensed in New York since 1999, he's contributed to over $150 million in client recoveries and has been selected to Super Lawyers (2022-2025). His medical background is why we've secured multi-million-dollar settlements in cases that other firms might undervalue.
Michael Levitz brings proven trial power as a Top 40 National Trial Lawyer Under 40 and Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2014. He secured a Top 50 Settlement in New York State in 2021—winning $730,000 in a case another attorney had abandoned as having "no evidence"—and achieved both a Top 20 Settlement and Top 50 Verdict in 2020. His philosophy is clear: only fair settlement offers will be accepted; otherwise, we proceed to court.
New York operates under a "no-fault" insurance system, which can be confusing for accident victims.
Your PIP Coverage (Personal Injury Protection)
Basic PIP coverage provides up to $50,000 per person for medical expenses, 80% of lost earnings (up to $2,000 per month for up to three years), and up to $25 per day for necessary expenses like household help.
Critical Requirements:
- 30-day notice requirement: You must file an application for no-fault benefits with your insurance company within 30 days of the accident
- Medical treatment deadline: Medical treatment must generally begin within 14 days of the accident to be covered by PIP
- Coverage applies regardless of who caused the accident
“Serious Injury” Threshold
To pursue compensation beyond what's available through no-fault insurance (particularly for pain and suffering), New York law requires that you meet what's called the "serious injury" threshold. According to New York Insurance Law §5102(d), a "serious injury" includes:
- Death
- Dismemberment
- Significant disfigurement
- Fracture
- Loss of a fetus
- Permanent loss of use of a body organ, member, function, or system
- Permanent consequential limitation of use of a body organ or member
- Significant limitation of use of a body function or system
- Medically determined injury preventing usual activities for at least 90 of the first 180 days
Our Brooklyn car accident attorneys can evaluate your injuries to determine if they meet this threshold and help you document your case appropriately.
Comparative Negligence in New York
Under New York's "pure comparative negligence" rule, you can recover damages even if you were partially at fault. Your compensation is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you're found 20% at fault and your damages are $100,000, you can still recover $80,000.
Insurance companies often try to blame you for part of the accident to reduce their payout. Our aggressive investigation and evidence gathering counters these tactics by establishing clear liability.
Statute of Limitations
- Standard Cases: 3 years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit
- Government Entities: If your case involves a government entity, you may have as little as 90 days to file a Notice of Claim
Types of Car Accidents We Handle
Our Brooklyn car accident lawyers have extensive experience with all types of collisions, including:
- Rideshare accidents
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Taxi accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- T-bone (side-impact) collisions
- Head-on collisions
- Multi-vehicle pileups
- Accidents involving government vehicles
Common Challenges We Navigate
- Comparative Fault Arguments
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists
- Rideshare Complications
- Hit-and-Run Cases
- Pre-Existing Conditions: Our medical expertise allows us to work with specialists to prove the accident aggravated or worsened your condition—a critical distinction that protects your compensation.
- Disputes Over "Serious Injury" Threshold: Our medical background gives us a decisive advantage in proving permanent limitations, functional loss, and the 90/180-day disability requirement.
Types of Car Accident Injuries We Represent
Our medical expertise is especially valuable in cases involving:
- Traumatic brain injuries & concussions
- Spinal cord injuries & paralysis
- Back & neck injuries
- Broken bones, fractures, and complex orthopedic injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Burns, scarring, and amputations
- Wrongful death
Brooklyn-Specific Traffic Challenges We Navigate
As Brooklyn car accident attorneys, we understand the unique dangers in our borough:
- Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE)
- Atlantic Avenue
- Flatbush Avenue
- Belt Parkway
- Downtown Brooklyn
- Williamsburg & Greenpoint
Our local knowledge gives us a critical advantage when investigating your accident. We understand how Brooklyn's specific traffic patterns contribute to collisions, and we know the tactics insurance companies use in Kings County courts.
Common Causes of Accidents
- Distracted driving
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Speeding & reckless driving
- Running red lights & stop signs
- Failure to yield (left-turn, merging errors)
- Tailgating & rear-end collisions
- Driver fatigue
- Poor weather conditions
- Defective vehicle parts (brakes, tires)
- Road design flaws
Frequently Asked Questions
Hear It From Our Clients
Our Testimonials
Unlike other firms that may hand you off to a paralegal, you’ll work directly with a lawyer from day one. Our team has recovered millions in verdicts and settlements for our clients.
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“Really going above and beyond not just for the compensation but for my wellbeing. Thanks a lot.”- Sandra J.
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“Great personality and he will win your case. I would recommend someone to him who may be looking for a good lawyer.”- Masruf R.
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“Ajlouny Injury law was hands down the best place I have been to. I got into a horrible car accident a few months ago and went to different places until I found them. The staff was excellent.”- Gilberto H.
