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. We are dedicated to providing personalized legal care, treating every client as more than just a case — because when you’re hurt, your recovery and financial stability matter. We offer no-risk representation: we don’t collect attorneys’ fees unless we secure compensation for you.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.
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.
- 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
Real Results: Selected Case Highlights
$1.7M recovered in a truck accident for a Brooklyn-area medical technician.
$1.2M settlement in a premises liability case involving a slip and fall at a workplace.
$700,000 for a pedestrian accident in Brooklyn, involving a fractured hip.
These results reflect not only our legal skill but our commitment to holding negligent parties accountable for serious harm.
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.
When you choose Segal & Lax, you’re not just hiring a lawyer; you’re gaining a dedicated advocate who will fight to maximize your recovery and support your healing.