T-Bone Accident Lawyer in Brooklyn

When a crash happens, causing injuries and other losses, it can feel like an uphill battle to recover the compensation you deserve from liable parties. Our Brooklyn T-bone accident lawyers can help.

Our team at Levine And Wiss cares about our communities and our clients. We fight for the fair compensation that injury victims need for medical bills and other losses, and we’ve recovered hundreds of millions.

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation with our Brooklyn car accident lawyers.

Recovering Compensation After a T-Bone Accident in Brooklyn

T-bone accidents are often serious car accidents and cause harm such as spinal cord injuries, internal organ damage, broken bones, burns, lacerations, and traumatic brain injuries. The long-term effects of these injuries can include chronic pain, permanent disability, and disfigurement.

Our Brooklyn personal injury lawyers will listen to your story and consult with medical professionals so we can advocate for compensation that addresses your immediate and expected losses.

After a negligence-based accident, you may be able to recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses: Including doctor appointments, diagnostic imaging, surgeries, hospitalizations, prescription medications, and physical therapy.
• Job losses: Such as lost wages, lost benefits, and reduced earning capacity.
• Property damage: Such as the repair or replacement of your vehicle.
• Other expenses: For example, mobility aids, home or vehicle modifications, transportation costs, and home care services.
• Non-economic losses: Including pain and suffering, emotional distress, lowered quality of life, and scarring.

We will seek the full compensation you are entitled to recover.

How Our T-Bone Accident Attorneys in Brooklyn Can Help

While you’re recovering, the legal team at Levine And Wiss will get to work on your case. We’ll handle everything, so you have peace of mind about the legal process.

We can:

• Determine fault and gather evidence to strengthen your claim for damages.
• Communicate with insurance adjusters on your behalf.
• File all needed paperwork to ensure it is accurate, complete, and submitted within legal deadlines.
• Advise you on any settlement offers you receive, pushing back against lowball settlements.
• Represent your case in court when needed.

You can call our team 24/7 or come to our office. We know how difficult the aftermath of an accident can be, and we want you to feel confident in how you are being legally represented. You can read our testimonials to learn more about how we’ve helped our clients.

New York Laws and T-Bone Accidents

In New York, car accident injury victims are able to recover compensation as long as they are 50% or less at fault, per CPLR § 1411. However, your percentage of fault can impact the amount of compensation you recover. Your Brooklyn T-bone accident attorney will fight back against any unfair fault attributed to you.

In addition to the modified comparative negligence rule, your case is also regulated by CPLR § 214(5). Under the statute of limitations, you generally have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, this deadline can change depending on the circumstances of your case. Your lawyer will keep you informed about the timeline.

Proving Fault After a T-Bone Accident in Brooklyn

T-bone accidents can happen due to a variety of factors, but negligence often plays a part. Some examples include:

• A speeding driver running a red light on Bedford Avenue.
• A drunk driver with delayed reaction times failing to brake on DeKalb Avenue.
• A distracted driver failing to yield at a four-way stop, such as on Fillmore and East 38th Street.

When these accidents happen, the burden of proof is on the injury victim. They must be able to show that another party acted negligently and that this negligence directly led to their losses. To do so, your lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation into the collision.

What Evidence Is Helpful in Proving Negligence?

While every accident is different, and the availability of certain evidence can depend on the time and place that an accident occurred, there are some common evidence types used in car accident cases, such as:

• Surveillance footage from traffic cameras or security cameras from nearby businesses.
• Dash cam and cell phone footage.
• Witness statements.
• Photos of the accident scene.
• Phone records, GPS data, black box data, and other documentation that can prove fault.
• Blood alcohol test results.
• Police reports from the New York Police Department.

In some cases, Levine And Wiss will also work with expert witnesses, such as accident reconstructionists, to help prove fault.

What Should You Do After an Accident?

Your actions in the immediate aftermath and the weeks following an accident can be significant in protecting your safety and your legal right to compensation. Below are some important steps to take, whenever possible and safe to do so:

• Call 9-1-1 immediately after an accident.
• Seek medical attention at One Brooklyn Health, the Brooklyn Hospital Center, or another medical facility.
• Take photos of the accident scene and your visible injuries.
• Get contact information from witnesses.
• Contact a personal injury attorney from Levine And Wiss.
• Direct insurance adjusters to speak with your lawyer and do not agree to give recorded statements or sign anything without legal counsel.
• Follow your doctor’s advice. Do not stop or delay medical treatment.
• Do not post about the accident on social media.

Contact a T-Bone Accident Lawyer in Brooklyn Today

When a negligent driver causes you harm, you have legal options for pursuing the compensation you need for medical bills and other losses. Our team at Levine And Wiss can help. We will handle every aspect of the legal process while you focus on healing.

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation. We work on contingency, so there are no upfront costs to retain our legal services.