New York Brain Injury Lawyer Fighting for Full Compensation — Including What You Can't See Yet
A traumatic brain injury can change everything: how you think, how you feel, how you work, how you live. If a negligent driver, property owner, or employer caused your head injury, you have the right to recover not just for what you've lost today, but for every deficit this injury will produce over the course of your life. I've been litigating brain damage claims in New York since 1995, and I know exactly what it takes to prove a TBI case — even when the injury doesn't show up on a scan.
"Mild" TBI Is Still a Brain Injury — and It Still Deserves Compensation
One of the most damaging misconceptions in personal injury law is that a concussion isn't a serious injury. "Mild" traumatic brain injury is a clinical classification — it describes how the injury presents in the immediate aftermath of trauma. It says nothing about the long-term consequences. Neuropsychological testing routinely reveals measurable cognitive and behavioral deficits in mild TBI patients that are completely invisible on a CT scan: memory disruption, difficulty concentrating, mood dysregulation, chronic headaches, and impaired executive function.
If you were told your brain injury was "mild" and you're still struggling months later, that isn't weakness — it's evidence. And it's exactly the kind of evidence we know how to document and present.
Why You Cannot Afford to Wait Before Calling a Lawyer
New York's statute of limitations gives most personal injury victims three years to file a claim — but that clock starts running from the date of your accident, not from the date your symptoms become fully apparent. Brain injury symptoms can evolve for months or years. If you wait to see how you feel before contacting an attorney, you risk losing your right to recover for deficits that haven't fully surfaced yet.
Your claim isn't limited to where you are today. A properly built TBI case accounts for future lost earnings, future medical care, long-term cognitive therapy, and quality-of-life losses that may not peak for years. We calculate those numbers from day one — before they're used against you by an insurer who's counting on you not knowing their value.
You Don't Have to Remember Everything — We Reconstruct It
Memory gaps are not a weakness in a brain injury case. They are, in many cases, direct evidence of the injury itself. If the accident affected your memory, your ability to recall the sequence of events, or your capacity to communicate clearly, that does not undermine your claim — it is part of your claim.
We build the case narrative from medical records, accident reconstruction, eyewitness accounts, and expert testimony. Your account matters, and we'll prepare you carefully for every stage of the process. But the strength of your case does not rest on your memory alone. It rests on the evidence, and gathering that evidence is our job from the moment you call.
How We Build a Brain Injury Case That Holds Up
TBI litigation is not like other personal injury cases. Insurers and defense attorneys are trained to minimize brain injuries — especially when imaging comes back "normal." Winning these cases requires a specific combination of medical expertise, forensic preparation, and courtroom credibility that comes only from experience.
Here is what case preparation looks like at our firm:
Neurological and Neuropsychological Expert Witnesses
We retain board-certified neurologists and neuropsychologists to evaluate our clients, document their deficits, and testify to the nature and permanence of the injury. This expert foundation is what separates a credible TBI claim from one that gets dismissed or lowballed. Juries and insurers respond to documented science — we provide it.
Future Care Planning and Economic Analysis
A brain injury case must account for what your life will cost going forward. We work with life care planners and economic experts to project future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost earning capacity, and the full scope of long-term impairment. These numbers are built into your demand from the start.
30 Years of Brain Damage Claim Litigation
Brain damage claims have been a documented focus of my practice since I began representing injured New Yorkers in 1995. I've handled these cases across multiple firms, in front of juries, and through the appellate courts. That depth of experience shapes how we investigate, how we negotiate, and how we try a case when the insurer won't pay what it's worth.
30 Years of Brain Damage Claim Litigation
Brain damage claims have been a documented focus of my practice since I began representing injured New Yorkers in 1995. I've handled these cases across multiple firms, in front of juries, and through the appellate courts. That depth of experience shapes how we investigate, how we negotiate, and how we try a case when the insurer won't pay what it's worth.
What You Can Recover in a New York Brain Injury Case
Medical Expenses — Past and Future
Brain damage claims have been a documented focus of my practice since I began representing injured New Yorkers in 1995. I've handled these cases across multiple firms, in front of juries, and through the appellate courts. That depth of experience shapes how we investigate, how we negotiate, and how we try a case when the insurer won't pay what it's worth.
Lost Wages and Diminished Earning Capacity
If your brain injury has kept you out of work or reduced your ability to earn at the level you did before the accident, those losses are compensable. We document both the income you've already lost and the long-term economic impact of cognitive or physical limitations on your career.
Pain, Suffering, and Emotional Distress
New York law allows recovery for the non-economic dimensions of a brain injury: chronic pain, anxiety, depression, personality changes, loss of enjoyment of life, and the emotional toll on your relationships and sense of self. These damages are real, and we present them in a way that juries understand and credit.
Wrongful Death in Fatal TBI Cases
When a traumatic brain injury proves fatal, the victim's family may pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and the loss of the decedent's care and companionship. If you've lost a family member to a catastrophic head injury, our wrongful death practice is available to you.
Punitive Damages in Egregious Cases
In cases involving reckless or intentional conduct — a drunk driver, a property owner who repeatedly ignored a known hazard, an employer who knowingly violated safety law — punitive damages may be available in addition to compensatory recovery. We evaluate every case for this possibility.
A Record of Results in Serious Injury Cases
Our firm has secured significant recoveries for clients with catastrophic and life-altering injuries across New York. In 2023, we recovered $4,200,000 for a client in a serious injury matter. In 2026, we recovered $2,950,000. These outcomes reflect what happens when a case is built correctly from the start — with the right experts, the right evidence, and an attorney who has tried these cases for three decades.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different, and the value of your claim depends on the specific facts and circumstances involved. What we can guarantee is that we will pursue every dollar your case supports.
A Brain Injury Lawyer Who Has Fought These Cases Since 1995
I am recognized by Super Lawyers as a New York Metro Area top attorney — a distinction I have earned every year from 2009 through 2026. I was named one of the Top 50 Lawyers in America in 2024. My cases and legal commentary have been featured in The New York Times, the New York Post, the Daily News, and on 1010 WINS Radio. I have conducted more than 500 depositions, argued before both the Supreme Court and the Appellate Division, and personally handled every aspect of every client matter I take on.
Brain injury cases demand a lawyer who understands the medicine, commands the experts, and knows how to present invisible harm to a jury. That is the work I have been doing for 30 years. If you or someone you love has suffered a head injury in an accident anywhere in New York — the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Westchester — call our office today. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Injury Claims in New York
How do I prove a brain injury in a personal injury case?
Proof in a TBI case comes from a combination of medical records, neurological evaluations, neuropsychological testing, and expert testimony. Imaging alone is not sufficient — many significant brain injuries produce no visible findings on CT or MRI. Neuropsychological testing documents the functional deficits that scans miss, and our retained experts present those findings in a format courts and insurers recognize as authoritative.What damages are available for a TBI in New York?
New York allows recovery for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. In fatal cases, wrongful death damages are also available. Future damages — the costs and losses your injury will produce over the rest of your life — are often the most substantial component of a TBI claim, and we calculate them in full from the outset.Can I recover for future lost earnings due to a brain injury?
Yes. If your brain injury has impaired your cognitive function, concentration, stamina, or professional capacity in ways that will affect your ability to earn at your prior level, those projected losses are compensable. We work with vocational experts and economists to document your earning trajectory before and after the injury and present that analysis as part of your damages case.What if my concussion was diagnosed as "mild" — do I still have a case?
"Mild" is a clinical term describing how a brain injury presents immediately after trauma — it is not a legal determination of severity or compensability. Many mild TBI patients experience significant long-term cognitive, behavioral, and emotional deficits that qualify as serious injuries under New York law. Neuropsychological testing can document these deficits even when imaging appears normal. If you are still experiencing symptoms, you should speak with an attorney before concluding your case isn't worth pursuing.How long do I have to file a brain injury claim in New York?
Most personal injury claims in New York must be filed within three years of the accident date. Claims against a New York City agency or municipal entity carry a much shorter deadline — you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident. Missing either deadline can permanently bar your recovery. If you were injured recently, contact us immediately so we can identify every applicable deadline in your case.
