Understanding Personal Injury Claims in Brooklyn: What You Need to Know

What is a Personal Injury Claim?

A personal injury claim arises when someone is injured due to another person's or entity's negligence. In Brooklyn and throughout New York, these claims can result from various incidents including car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and more.

Key Elements of a Personal Injury Case

To successfully pursue a personal injury claim in New York, you must establish:

**Duty of Care**: The defendant owed you a duty of care

**Breach**: The defendant breached that duty

**Causation**: The breach directly caused your injuries

**Damages**: You suffered actual damages as a result

Statute of Limitations

In New York, you generally have **three years** from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions:

Claims against government entities may have shorter deadlines

Medical malpractice has specific rules about when the clock starts

Cases involving minors may have extended deadlines

What Compensation Can You Recover?

Victims of personal injury may be entitled to:

Medical expenses (past and future)

Lost wages and loss of earning capacity

Pain and suffering

Emotional distress

Loss of enjoyment of life

Why You Need an Attorney

Insurance companies have teams of lawyers working to minimize your compensation. Having an experienced personal injury attorney ensures your rights are protected and you receive fair compensation.

Contact Bogoraz Law Group today for a free consultation about your personal injury case.