Bronx Personal Injury Lawyer — Born Here, Practicing Here, Fighting for You
If you were hurt in an accident in the Bronx, you need a lawyer who actually knows this borough — not one who lists it as a service area from a Midtown Manhattan office. I am a member of the Bronx County Bar Association, I practice at Peña & Kahn in the Bronx, and I have been appearing in Bronx County Supreme Court and the Appellate Division for over 30 years. When you call Gottfried Law Group, you reach a personal injury lawyer Bronx residents can actually get to — and one who already knows the courts, the judges, and the cases that come out of every neighborhood in this borough.
We're Not Visiting the Bronx. We're Here.
There is a real difference between a firm that serves the Bronx and a firm that is in the Bronx. I have argued cases in Bronx County Supreme Court at 161st Street and in Bronx Civil Court. I know the calendar rules, the procedural norms, and the judges who decide these cases. That familiarity is not a marketing claim — it is 30 years of showing up. When your case goes to motion or to trial, you want a lawyer who has been in that courtroom before, not one making their first appearance.
Local Presence. Appellate Firepower. Real Results.
Some clients assume that hiring a Bronx-based firm means settling for less. Our track record says otherwise. I have argued before both the First and Second Departments of the New York Appellate Division, won reversal decisions against major defendants, and secured multi-million dollar settlements against corporations and government entities. Recent results include a $4,200,000 settlement in 2023 and a $2,950,000 settlement in 2026. The New York Metro Area Super Lawyers program has recognized me every year from 2009 through 2026. In 2024, I was named one of the Top 50 Lawyers in America. Being Bronx-based has never meant thinking small.
No Manhattan Commute. No Upfront Fees. No Obstacles to Getting Help.
When you are recovering from an injury, the last thing you need is a two-hour round trip to a downtown office. Consultations can happen by phone or video, and in appropriate circumstances I come to you. Every case we take is handled on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover for you. If you were injured anywhere in the Bronx, from Co-op City to Mott Haven, from Riverdale to Hunts Point, from the Grand Concourse to Pelham Parkway, help is closer than you think.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in the Bronx
The Bronx generates a wide range of serious injury cases — dangerous sidewalks and stairways in aging buildings, high-traffic corridors on Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse, construction sites throughout Mott Haven and the South Bronx, and city vehicles on every block. We handle all of them.
Premises Liability
Landlords, property managers, and building owners in the Bronx have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions. When they fail, people get hurt. We handle slip and fall cases, trip and fall cases, snow and ice accidents, and lead poisoning claims throughout the borough.
Auto Accidents
From the Major Deegan to the Cross Bronx Expressway, serious car accidents happen every day in this borough. We represent injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians in car accident claims, city vehicle accident cases, and boating accident claims on the Harlem River and surrounding waterways.
Job Site Injuries
The Bronx is in the middle of a construction boom, and workers are getting hurt. New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241 give injured construction and demolition workers powerful legal protections — but those protections require an attorney who understands how to use them. We handle construction accident and demolition accident claims throughout the borough.
Job Site Injuries
The Bronx is in the middle of a construction boom, and workers are getting hurt. New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241 give injured construction and demolition workers powerful legal protections — but those protections require an attorney who understands how to use them. We handle construction accident and demolition accident claims throughout the borough.
When the Injuries Are Catastrophic
Brain Injury
The Bronx is in the middle of a construction boom, and workers are getting hurt. New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241 give injured construction and demolition workers powerful legal protections — but those protections require an attorney who understands how to use them. We handle construction accident and demolition accident claims throughout the borough.
Wrongful Death
When a family loses someone due to another party's negligence, no settlement can undo that loss — but accountability and financial security for surviving family members matter. We handle wrongful death claims throughout the Bronx with the seriousness they deserve.
Assault and Catastrophic Injury
If you were the victim of an assault or suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone else's negligence, you may have civil claims in addition to any criminal proceedings. We pursue maximum compensation in these cases regardless of complexity.
Birth Injuries
Medical negligence during labor and delivery can cause injuries that follow a child for life. These cases require deep medical knowledge and aggressive litigation. We represent Bronx families in birth injury claims against hospitals, physicians, and healthcare systems throughout New York.
Negligence — Understanding Your Rights
Not every injured person knows whether they have a viable claim. Our negligence resource explains the legal theory behind personal injury cases in plain language, so you can understand what your situation may entitle you to before you even pick up the phone.
También Hablamos Español
El Bronx tiene una de las comunidades hispanohablantes más grandes de los Estados Unidos, y nuestro despacho ofrece consultas y representación legal en español. Si usted o un familiar resultó herido en un accidente, no deje que la barrera del idioma le impida obtener la ayuda que merece. Llámenos hoy para una consulta gratuita.
The Bronx is home to one of the largest Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. We offer legal consultations and full representation in Spanish. If you or a family member was injured and you prefer to discuss your case in Spanish, call us — we are ready to help.
Ready to Talk to a Bronx Personal Injury Lawyer?
You do not have to figure this out alone. If you were hurt in an accident anywhere in the Bronx — in Co-op City, Yankee Stadium area, Fordham Road, Hunts Point, or anywhere else in the borough — call Gottfried Law Group today. The consultation is free, there is no obligation, and you pay nothing unless we win.
What Bronx Injury Victims Ask Us
Do I need to travel to a Manhattan office to meet with a personal injury lawyer?
No. Our Bronx-area practice means consultations can happen by phone, by video, or in person closer to where you live. In appropriate circumstances, we can also come to you. A Manhattan commute is not a requirement for getting strong legal representation.How do I know if I have a valid personal injury claim in New York?
If someone else's negligence caused your injury — whether a property owner, a driver, a construction contractor, or a government entity — you may have a claim. The best way to find out is a free consultation. We will review the facts of your situation and give you an honest assessment of your options.What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in the Bronx?
Nothing upfront. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we recover money for you. There are no hourly fees and no out-of-pocket costs to get started.How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York?
In most personal injury cases, New York's statute of limitations gives you three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Claims against New York City or other government entities have much shorter deadlines — sometimes as little as 90 days to file a notice of claim. Do not wait to get legal advice.What makes Gottfried Law Group different from other personal injury firms serving the Bronx?
I am a Bronx County Bar Association member with an active practice in Bronx County Supreme Court and the Appellate Division. I have been recognized by the New York Metro Area Super Lawyers program from 2009 through 2026 and named one of the Top 50 Lawyers in America in 2024. I personally handle every aspect of my clients' cases, I am available around the clock, and I have the trial and appellate experience to take a case as far as it needs to go.
