Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer

When faced with the aftermath of a personal injury in Brooklyn, the choice of legal representation can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Insurance companies and defendants know which firms are prepared to fight, which firms are ready for trial, and which firms have a proven record of winning major cases.

Call Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf at 212 943 1090 to speak with a Brooklyn Injury Attorney Today. We offer Free Consultation.

At our Personal Injury Law Firm, our Brooklyn clients benefit from the strength, resources, and reputation of one of New York’s leading trial firms. Led by Managing Partner Ben Rubinowitz, widely regarded as one of the nation’s premier trial attorneys, our firm combines the resources, reputation and litigation strength of a top NYC firm with access to some of the nation’s premier trial lawyers to handle serious and complex injury cases.

According to TopVerdict’s annual rankings of the Top Verdicts in New York from 2017 through 2025, our firm secured more Top 5 verdicts than any other New York law firm and is the only firm to have earned the #1 overall New York verdict twice during that period.

While many reputable firms operate within Brooklyn, our approach combines the best of both worlds: a strong understanding of Brooklyn accident claims and the legal issues injured residents face, combined with the reach, resources, and trial reputation of an established Manhattan-based law firm founded more than 120 years ago by Harry A. Gair.

This combination matters. Serious personal injury cases are not won by shortcuts. They require immediate investigation, careful evidence preservation, expert testimony, strong negotiation, and the ability to present a compelling case in court when the defense refuses to be fair.

Whether your case involves negotiating with insurance companies, investigating a dangerous property condition, proving medical malpractice, handling a construction accident claim, or preparing for trial, our attorneys bring the experience, preparation, and courtroom strength needed to pursue the full compensation available under the law.

Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is nationally recognized as one of the leading personal injury law firms in New York. The firm and its attorneys are consistently recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Forbes Advisor, and Best Law Firms for excellence in personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and trial advocacy.
Key recognitions include:

• Ben Rubinowitz ranked #1 among all attorneys and all practice areas in the New York Metro area by Super Lawyers in 2024, 2025, and 2026
• Howard Hershenhorn ranked among the Top 10 attorneys in the New York Metro area across all practice areas in 2025 and 2026
• Ben Rubinowitz and Howard Hershenhorn both ranked among the Top 5 New York Metro Personal Injury Attorneys in the 2026 Super Lawyers practice area rankings
• Only personal injury law firm in New York with 2 attorneys listed in the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers Top 10
• Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf recognized as a Top New York Metro Law Firm by Super Lawyers in 2026\
• Our managing partner Ben Rubinowitz was named TWICE 2024 LAWYER OF THE YEAR by BEST LAWYERS in Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation-plaintiff
• Ben Rubinowitz and Howard Hershenhorn recognized by Forbes Advisor among the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in NYC
• Attorneys at the firm are annually selected to Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers
• The firm is consistently ranked Tier One in Best Law Firms for Personal Injury Litigation,  Medical Malpractice and Product Liability

These recognitions reflect the firm’s national reputation for handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, construction accident, medical malpractice, and complex negligence litigation.

Choosing the Brooklyn Personal Injury Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf means opting for a level of representation that aims not just for success, but for the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve.

Our dedication to our clients in Brooklyn has resulted in significant victories, both in and out of the courtroom. Here are a few examples of how we've helped our Brooklyn clients navigate the most challenging times of their lives, achieving substantial verdicts and settlements on their behalf.

$7,500,000 Settlement: Fatal Brooklyn Apartment Fire
A $7.5 million settlement was secured on behalf of the family of a 13-year-old autistic boy who tragically died in a Brooklyn apartment fire. At the time of the incident, the child was inside the apartment with his mother and brother. Both attempted to rescue him but were unable to do so. The mother and surviving sibling sustained smoke inhalation and significant psychological trauma. Claims included wrongful death as well as “zone of danger” damages for the emotional injuries suffered by the surviving family members who witnessed the incident.

$7,250,000 Settlement: Motorcycle Collision with Access-A-Ride Vehicle (Brooklyn)
A $7.25 million settlement was obtained for a 27-year-old New York City Corrections Officer who was struck while riding his motorcycle on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. An Access-A-Ride van made a left turn into his path, causing a severe collision. The plaintiff sustained multiple traumatic injuries, including fractures to his left leg, right hand, and left arm, all requiring surgical intervention.

$7,000,000 Settlement: Failure to Treat Stroke in Brooklyn Emergency Room
A $7 million settlement was achieved on behalf of a 35-year-old married woman who presented to a Brooklyn hospital with clear stroke symptoms. Emergency room physicians failed to timely administer tPA, the standard treatment for ischemic stroke, and instead misdiagnosed her condition as Bell’s palsy. She was discharged without appropriate care and subsequently suffered a debilitating stroke, resulting in permanent right-sided hemiparesis.

$6,000,000 Settlement: Childhood Sexual Abuse by Church Worker (Brooklyn)
A $6 million settlement was secured for a 58-year-old woman who was sexually abused between the ages of 11 and 12 by a worker affiliated with a Brooklyn church. The case involved long-term psychological harm stemming from abuse that occurred during her childhood.

$2,500,000 Settlement: Sexual Abuse by Teacher in Brooklyn Church
A $2.5 million settlement was obtained on behalf of a young boy who was sexually abused by a teacher at a church in Brooklyn. The case addressed the profound and lasting impact of abuse occurring in a setting where trust and safety were expected.

$2,300,000 Settlement: Surgical Malpractice Following Gluteal Augmentation (Brooklyn)
A $2.3 million settlement (full policy limits) was reached for a 57-year-old woman who suffered multiple bowel perforations during a gluteal augmentation procedure. Despite repeated postoperative complaints communicated by phone and email, her surgeon failed to timely intervene. She ultimately developed septic shock and required multiple extensive abdominal surgeries, resulting in prolonged hospitalization and permanent physical debilitation.

$2,251,162 Settlement: Birth Injury (Erb’s Palsy) in Kings County
A $2,251,162 settlement was secured on behalf of an infant who sustained a brachial plexus injury during birth, resulting in Erb’s palsy. The child continues to suffer permanent impairment affecting the function and strength of her left arm.

$2,000,000 Settlement: Wrongful Death from Failure to Diagnose Pemphigus Vulgaris (Kings County)
A $2 million wrongful death settlement was obtained on behalf of the family of a 58-year-old USPS driver whose condition went undiagnosed and untreated. Although the defendants represented themselves as dermatology providers, they lacked adequate training to identify and manage complex conditions such as pemphigus vulgaris. The decedent’s condition was not diagnosed until hospitalization, at which point he became comatose and died.

$1,100,000 Settlement – Delayed Lung Cancer Diagnosis (Kings County)
A $1.1 million settlement was secured on behalf of the daughter of a 64-year-old woman whose lung cancer was not timely diagnosed. A lesion had been identified on routine imaging but was not acted upon for over a year. The delay allowed the cancer to progress from a treatable condition to advanced metastatic disease, ultimately leading to her death.

• A record-setting $27.5 million settlement with the Diocese of Brooklyn for four boys who were sexually abused by a catechist teacher.
• $9.2 million settlement in a Brooklyn medical malpractice case in which doctors and hospital employees failed to timely diagnose and treat a small bowel obstruction which resulted in systemic infections, multiple surgeries, lengthy hospitalization, and the need for a kidney transplant.
• $7.5 million settlement on behalf of 5 boys who were sexually abused by a religious education teacher at a Brooklyn parish.
• $5.8 million settlement in a Brooklyn construction accident case for a man who suffered paraplegia as a result of a fall from a scaffold when it was struck by a hi-lo.
• $4.85 million recovery in a birth injury case for a Kings County infant injured at birth as a result of fetal distress.
• $4.5 million settlement in a Brooklyn truck accident case for psychological injuries to a girl who witnessed her 8-year-old brother being fatally struck and crushed by the rear tires of a tractor-trailer truck during a left turn. The truck driver, operating with a suspended license, caused the tragedy directly in front of the victim's sister.
• $4 million recovery in a misdiagnosis case for a Kings County man who was admitted to the emergency room after a bar fight and had sustained an undiagnosed subdural hematoma.
• $2.125 million verdict in a dental malpractice case for the estate of a Kings County man who died of complications because of a dental procedure.
• $2.025 million recovery for a construction worker who lost parts of his fingers when his hand was caught in an unguarded opening of a flatbed truck.
• $1.270 million medical malpractice unanimous jury verdict in Brooklyn for a woman whose spleen was torn from her colon during a routine, screening colonoscopy.
• $1,073,295 verdict in a ladder accident case in the Brooklyn Supreme Court on behalf of a 38-year old construction worker who fell face-first from a defective ladder and sustained a fractured jaw and seven lost teeth.
• $1 million dollar settlement on behalf of a 28-year-old bicyclist who was struck and injured by a large truck making a right turn in downtown Brooklyn.
• $1 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit involving an elevator accident in Brooklyn, where the elevator plummeted several floors, resulting in the death of a 40-year-old unemployed single man. The case was settled for the maximum amount covered by the policy limits.

At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our attorneys are not just participants in Brooklyn's legal community; we are leaders in navigating its complex personal injury landscape. Our profound understanding and experience cover the full spectrum of personal injury claims common in Brooklyn, ensuring that our clients receive representation that's not only skilled but also deeply attuned to the nuances of each case type. Our areas of expertise include:

• Brooklyn Car Accident Lawsuits

  We bring to the table a deep understanding of Brooklyn's traffic patterns and legal standards, positioning us to adeptly handle the intricacies of car, pedestrian, bicycle, and motorcycle accident claims.

• Brooklyn Truck Accident Litigation

  Our attorneys adeptly handle the intricacies of truck accident claims. With the increase in commercial and delivery traffic across Brooklyn, truck accidents present complex challenges involving commercial vehicle regulations and company liability. Our firm's expertise ensures comprehensive representation for victims of both personal and commercial vehicle accidents, advocating for their rights and securing the compensation they deserve.

• Brooklyn Bus Accident Lawsuits

  Bus accidents are a frequent occurrence in Brooklyn due to the high volume of public and private bus traffic. Our firm is proficient in navigating the specific legal landscapes and regulations surrounding bus accidents, providing exceptional legal representation to victims. We are committed to understanding each client's unique circumstances and aggressively pursuing just compensation for their injuries and losses, addressing issues of negligence and public transportation safety.

• Brooklyn Bicycle Injury Claim

  Cycling in Brooklyn can be perilous, and accidents involving bicyclists are increasingly common amidst the borough's crowded streets. Our attorneys are well-versed in the rights of bicyclists and the specific hazards they face, such as dooring and collisions with motor vehicles. We work tirelessly to advocate for the rights of injured bicyclists, aiming to obtain full compensation for their medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our approach combines a thorough investigation of the accident scene with an expert understanding of New York cycling laws.

• Kings County Pedestrian Accident Litigation

  Pedestrian safety is a major concern in Brooklyn, where high traffic density leads to a significant number of pedestrian accidents. Our law firm specializes in these cases, providing expert legal counsel and representation to those injured on Brooklyn's streets. We focus on comprehensive claims handling, from gathering evidence and eyewitness accounts to negotiating with insurance companies.

• Brooklyn Mass Transit Accident Cases

  With vast experience in claims involving buses, subways, and taxis, we're committed to ensuring that public transportation accidents are met with the rigorous legal scrutiny they deserve.

• Legal Representation for Injured Construction Workers in Kings County

  With ongoing development throughout Brooklyn, our attorneys are at the forefront of advocating for construction workers' rights, leveraging our expertise in workplace safety regulations and workers' compensation law.

• Brooklyn Sexual Abuse Claims

  Our attorneys have obtained record-setting settlements in Brooklyn for sexual abuse cases including church and school sexual abuses.

• Kings County Premises Liability Accident Lawsuits

  Our team is highly experienced in investigating and proving negligence in premises liability cases, understanding the critical role that property maintenance (or the lack thereof) plays in ensuring the safety of Brooklyn residents. Our attorneys are also well-versed in the rights of tenants and the responsibilities of landlords, fighting for those injured due to unsafe living conditions or security failures.

• Medical Malpractice Litigation in Brooklyn

  Our knowledge of Brooklyn's healthcare system and legal standards enables us to effectively represent victims of medical negligence, from surgical errors to misdiagnoses as well as birth injury and maternal fatality.

• Product Liability Claims in Kings County

  Our team is adept at navigating the complexities of product liability claims, protecting consumers from defective and dangerous products that have caused harm

• Brooklyn Wrongful Death Litigation

  In the most tragic cases, we provide compassionate and determined representation to the families of wrongful death victims, understanding the profound impact of these losses on the Brooklyn community.

Our team's dedication to mastering the specifics of Brooklyn's personal injury claim landscape means that when you choose Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, you're not just choosing a lawyer; you're choosing a partner who's as invested in your community and its legal challenges as you are.

Our firm is a boutique powerhouse, ensuring personalized attention to every case by some of the nation's top trial attorneys. Our focus? Delivering justice to those injured in Brooklyn through unrivaled expertise and compassion.

At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our team of Brooklyn personal injury lawyers bring unparalleled expertise and deep local knowledge to every case we handle. Our profound familiarity with Brooklyn's courts, juries, and judges sets us apart, ensuring our clients receive the most effective representation possible. Here’s how our insights into the Brooklyn legal landscape directly benefit our clients:

• Understanding Local Legal Nuances: Our attorneys are well-versed in Brooklyn’s specific legal procedures and rules, allowing us to navigate the system with precision, avoiding delays and maximizing the potential for favorable outcomes.
• Tailoring Strategies to the Audience: With an intimate knowledge of local juries and judges, we customize our approach to align with their preferences and tendencies, significantly enhancing our persuasive impact in court.
• Leveraging Precedents and Relationships: Our established presence in Brooklyn has allowed us to build a comprehensive understanding of past rulings and foster professional relationships within the court system, advantages we leverage to our clients’ benefit.
• Predicting Case Outcomes: Our familiarity with Brooklyn's legal environment enables us to set realistic expectations and formulate negotiation strategies that reflect the likely outcomes of similar cases, guiding our clients through informed decision-making processes.
• Efficient Case Management: Knowing the ins and outs of the Brooklyn courts, we manage cases with an efficiency that minimizes stress and financial burden on our clients, aiming for the quickest possible resolutions without compromising on results.
• Specialized Knowledge: Our team’s expertise includes a keen awareness of the types of personal injury claims that frequently arise in Brooklyn, equipping us to handle even the most complex and specialized cases with confidence.

Choosing Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf means partnering with a team that not only possesses exceptional legal prowess but also an intrinsic understanding of the Brooklyn legal landscape. Our commitment to leveraging this knowledge for our clients’ benefit is unwavering, as we navigate the intricacies of personal injury law with the aim of securing the justice and compensation our clients deserve.

Your journey to justice begins with a free, no-obligation consultation. We listen, we understand, and we advise. It's your first step towards recovering what you've lost.

With a keen understanding of Brooklyn's legal intricacies, we meticulously evaluate every case, leveraging local insights to build a compelling claim.

Our approach to representation is simple: it's client-centered. From negotiation to trial, we're by your side, fighting for the compensation you deserve.

Ready to discuss your case? Contact us today for your free consultation. Our commitment to serving Brooklyn clients means we're here to accommodate your needs, ensuring easy and accessible legal counsel.