New York Brain Injury Lawyer

1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately: Even “minor” symptoms can signal serious brain trauma. Get checked and follow all treatment plans — this protects both your health and your case.
2. Document Everything: Keep records of medical visits, expenses, missed work, and how the injury affects your daily life.
3. Avoid Social Media Completely: Insurance companies monitor your accounts and will use anything against you.
4. Don’t Accept the First Insurance Offer: Initial offers are almost always far too low. Let us review any offer before you sign anything.
5. Be Extremely Careful Talking to Insurance Adjusters: Anything you say can be twisted. Let your lawyer handle all communication.
6. Contact Us Immediately: The sooner we start, the stronger your case becomes. We handle everything so you can focus on recovery.

Statute of Limitations

New York’s statute of limitations for brain injury cases is 3 years. Missing the deadline can bar you from compensation forever.

How the Brain Injury Claims Process Works

Step 1 – Investigation & Evidence Gathering

We immediately preserve evidence, obtain police reports, secure witness statements, order all medical records, and work with top medical experts to prove the full extent of your brain injury.

Step 2 – Demand & Negotiation

Using our medical-legal expertise, we calculate the true value of your case (past and future medical costs, lost earnings, pain & suffering, etc.) and send a comprehensive demand. Insurance companies know we are fully prepared to go to trial, so they pay more to settle.

Step 3 – Litigation (If Necessary)

Michael Levitz is an experienced appellate advocate who has won cases other firms abandoned. When insurers won’t pay fair value, we file suit and take them to trial. Our track record forces higher settlements.

Common Roadblocks & How We Crush Them

• Defense claims your injury is “pre-existing” → We use medical expertise to prove causation
• Lowball offers → We reject inadequate offers and prepare for trial
• Surveillance → We prepare you so private investigators find nothing to use against you
• Delayed treatment gaps → We explain legitimate reasons and strengthen the medical narrative

Compensation for NY Brain Injury Victims

Economic Damages

• Past & future medical bills (surgeries, rehab, therapy, medications, home care)
• Lost wages & loss of earning capacity
• Future care costs

Non-Economic Damages

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Cognitive impairments
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive Damages (when negligence is extreme, e.g., drunk driving)

We fight for every category you’re entitled to — most firms leave money on the table because they don’t fully understand the medicine.

Additional reading: Average settlement for a traumatic brain injury in New York

Types of Head/Brain Injuries We Handle

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Concussion & Post-Concussion Syndrome
• Brain hemorrhage/hematoma
• Skull fractures
• Diffuse axonal injury
• Contusions
• Subarachnoid / subdural hemorrhage

Common causes we see: car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian knockdowns, slip/trip & falls, falling objects, construction accidents, assaults.

Additional reading: Post-concussion syndrome settlement value

Most Common Symptoms of Brain Injury (Seek Help Immediately If You Have These)

• Persistent headaches
• Dizziness/balance problems
• Nausea/vomiting
• Confusion or memory issues
• Sensitivity to light/noise
• Fatigue
• Mood changes, anxiety, depression
• Sleep disturbances

Even mild symptoms can worsen over time — get evaluated now.

Key Evidence We Gather to Win Your Case

• Police reports
• Medical records & imaging (CT, MRI, etc.)
• Eyewitness statements
• Video/photos of scene & injuries
• Wage loss documentation
• Expert testimony (neurologists, life care planners, economists)

We handle all of this so you don’t have to.

Speak to our New York Brain Injury Lawyers Today!

You deserve more than just a lawyer — you deserve a team that truly understands brain injuries from both the medical and and legal sides. At Ajlouny Injury Law, you work directly with Paul Ajlouny and Michael Levitz, we handle every detail so you can focus on healing, and you pay nothing unless we win. With over $300 million recovered and 24/7 availability, we’re ready to fight for the full compensation you deserve.

Take the first step toward the justice and compensation you deserve — call us right now at (888) 495-8087 or fill out our contact form for your free, no-obligation consultation.