Segal & Lax
Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer
Who We Are
Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer
At Segal & Lax, our team brings more than 75 years of combined experience representing injury victims across all five boroughs of New York City, including Brooklyn.
An injury can change your life in an instant. One careless driver. One negligent property owner. One unsafe condition. Suddenly you are facing medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about your future.
At Segal & Lax, our Brooklyn personal injury lawyers represent individuals and families across Brooklyn and throughout New York City. If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, we are prepared to pursue full compensation under New York law.
You focus on recovery. We handle the legal fight.
Why Choose Segal & Lax for a Brooklyn Personal Injury Case
Proven Track Record
We have recovered millions of dollars for clients in a wide variety of cases: subway accidents, construction injuries, car and truck crashes, premises liability, and more.
We have recovered millions of dollars for clients in a wide variety of cases: subway accidents, construction injuries, car and truck crashes, premises liability, and more.
Deep Local Roots
Though our main office is in Manhattan, we represent clients throughout Brooklyn and the rest of New York City.
Though our main office is in Manhattan, we represent clients throughout Brooklyn and the rest of New York City.
Skilled, Accessible Attorneys
Founding partner Mark S. Segal earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, giving him intimate knowledge of the local courts and neighborhoods. Our attorneys personally meet with clients — you won’t be bounced around to a paralegal or case manager.
Founding partner Mark S. Segal earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, giving him intimate knowledge of the local courts and neighborhoods. Our attorneys personally meet with clients — you won’t be bounced around to a paralegal or case manager.
Contingency-Fee Basis
We take on cases without any upfront costs. We only get paid when you do.
We take on cases without any upfront costs. We only get paid when you do.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Brooklyn
We represent clients in Brooklyn across a broad range of injury matters, including but not limited to:- Motor Vehicle Accidents (cars, trucks, taxis) — We’ve recovered millions for crash victims.
- Pedestrian & Subway Accidents — We have secured large verdicts and settlements for pedestrian and transit injuries.
- Premises Liability / Slip & Fall — Holding property owners accountable for unsafe conditions.
- Medical Malpractice — Including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and birth injuries.
- Wrongful Death — We help surviving family members pursue claims for loss of support and other damages.
- Burn Injuries and Catastrophic Harm — We have secured settlements in high-severity cases.
Comprehensive Personal Injury Representation in Brooklyn
Brooklyn is one of the busiest boroughs in New York. From high-traffic corridors like Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush Avenue to densely populated neighborhoods such as Williamsburg, Park Slope, Bushwick, Crown Heights, and Bay Ridge, accidents happen every day.
We handle all major personal injury practice areas, including:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Bus accidents
- Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Premises liability claims
- Dog bite injuries
- Wrongful death cases
Every case begins with a detailed investigation and a clear strategy designed to maximize recovery.
Serious Injuries We Frequently See
Injury victims are often transported to facilities such as NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn or Maimonides Medical Center.
Common injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Concussions
- Spinal cord injuries
- Herniated discs
- Fractures
- Internal bleeding
- Severe lacerations
- Permanent disability
Some injuries have lifelong consequences. We work with medical professionals and economic experts to calculate long-term costs.
How We Help Brooklyn Clients
Here’s what you can expect when you work with Segal & Lax:
- Free Initial Consultation
Call us (800-SMART-LAW) or contact our office. We’ll listen to what happened, assess your claim, and advise on possible outcomes.
- Free Initial Consultation
- Investigative Work
– We gather crash reports, photos, and eyewitness statements
– Work with medical experts to document your injuries and prognosis
– If needed, we reconstruct the accident to establish liability - Negotiation & Settlement
– We handle communications with insurance companies so you don’t have to
– We push back on lowball offers and demand fair compensation
– If a fair deal isn’t reached, we are ready to file a lawsuit - Litigation & Trial
– We prepare your case thoroughly: evidence, expert testimony, trial strategy
– Our goal: maximize recovery for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain & suffering, future care, and more - Continuous Client Support
– You’ll work directly with our attorneys
– We’ll keep you updated on case progress and help you with documentation, bills, and follow-up
Frequently Asked Questions (Brooklyn Clients)
Q: How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in New York?
A: Most personal injury cases must be filed within three years from the date of the accident.
Q: What kind of compensation can I recover?
A: We help you pursue damages for medical bills, lost wages, future medical care, pain & suffering, and in wrongful death cases, additional losses like funeral expenses and lost support.
Q: Do I need to pay anything upfront?
A: No. Our firm works on a contingency-fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win.
Q: Will my case go to trial?
A: Not always. Many cases settle favorably without trial, but we prepare every case for litigation if necessary.
How to Contact Us (Brooklyn)
Phone: Call 800-SMART-LAW for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Online: Fill out our contact form to tell us what happened and arrange a meeting.
No Fees Unless You Win: We handle all of the legal work, you focus on getting better.
Why Segal & Lax Stands Out in Brooklyn
Segal & Lax is not just another injury firm. We combine deep local knowledge, a personalized approach, and decades of courtroom experience. We understand Brooklyn’s neighborhoods, the patterns of injury common in New York, and how to build effective and compelling cases — whether against an insurer, a construction company, or a public authority.
An injury can disrupt your health, career, and financial stability. The right legal strategy can make the difference between a low settlement and full compensation.
If you were injured in Brooklyn due to someone else’s negligence, contact Segal & Lax for a free consultation. We will evaluate your case, explain your options under New York law, and fight for the maximum recovery available.