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Cases We Handle
Compassionate. Dedicated. Successful.
If you have been injured due to the negligent, criminal, or reckless actions of another individual, it is imperative that you take the proper steps towards the retention of our firm.
We know exactly how to achieve your goals and will utilize and exhaust each of our resources in order to do so your behalf. In addition to our extensive experience and track record of success, our staff speaks English, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Spanish and Ukrainian. We are proud to offer our legal services to individuals facing a wide variety of injury matters.
*If you would like to reach our Chinese line, please call (718) 866-3003.
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Millions of Dollars Won for Our Clients
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10.0 Superb rating on Avvo
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Inclusion in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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24/7 Availability to Our Clients
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Free Consultations Always Available
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Services in Chinese, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Ukrainian
Our Victories Speak For Themselves
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$3,500,000 Pedestrian Accident
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$3,000,000 Labor Law Injury
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$2,700,000 Workers' Compensation Injury
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$1,200,000 Premises Liability Injury
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$875,000 Pedestrian Accident
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$500,000 Car Accident Injury
The Help You Need After An Accident
Learn How To Defend Your Rights & Safeguard Your Financial Future
We understand the emotional trauma, financial insecurity, and stress that you are likely experiencing after being involved in an injury causing accident. As such, we will treat you and your family with the respect and care that you deserve. While you focus on your recovery, we will tirelessly fight to maximize your compensation. Our Brooklyn injury lawyers are focused on your needs.
We will address each of your concerns and answer each of your questions in order to help you attain the peace of mind that you deserve. Additionally, our injury attorneys in Brooklyn will keep you fully educated about the laws surrounding your case to enable you to make informed decisions at every step of the legal process.
we prioritize client satisfaction
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"I was made aware of all details and progress of my case. In fact, I could call any time of the day."I was made aware of all details and progress of my case. In fact, I could call any time of the day.- Jason
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"It was indeed a lengthy one, but the firm did their best to lift the burden from our shoulders."It was indeed a lengthy one, but the firm did their best to lift the burden from our shoulders.- Sheldon
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"Belushin's aggressive representation allowed us to get the biggest compensation I could even imagine. "Belushin's aggressive representation allowed us to get the biggest compensation I could even imagine.- Elise
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"I'd like to praise the work of Mr. Belushin and recommend him to anyone in the unfortunate situation of dealing with injury."I'd like to praise the work of Mr. Belushin and recommend him to anyone in the unfortunate situation of dealing with injury.- Greg
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"Vel is not hiding behind an army of paralegals and receptionists. He is taking charge of everything. "Vel is not hiding behind an army of paralegals and receptionists. He is taking charge of everything.- Miranda
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"Vel Belushin and his staff treated me with respect and like they were genuinely working for me."Vel Belushin and his staff treated me with respect and like they were genuinely working for me.- Guadalupe
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"Last week, I got my money which was way more than I thought it could be, especially since I almost gave up when the other lawyer told me I didn't have a case"Last week, I got my money which was way more than I thought it could be, especially since I almost gave up when the other lawyer told me I didn't have a case- Cogie
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What To Expect In The Claims Process
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Start With A Free Consultation
Don’t Delay in Filing Your Claim!
According to N.Y. Civ. Prac. R. section 214 the statute of limitations on personal injury cases in New York is three years. This means you have three years from the date of your injury to file a claim or you may lose your right to pursue compensation. If your claim is against a city in New York, you have only ninety days to file a claim. The state of New York does recognize some exceptions to the statute of limitations depending on the circumstances of your case, including if your injury was caused by medical malpractice, in which case the statute of limitations is different.
Damages in a Personal Injury Case
There are three types of damages an injury victim can pursue in a personal injury claim, economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Economic damages, also called special damages, compensate for financial losses associated with suffering an injury such as medical expenses and missed days at work. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, compensate for more abstract losses such as pain and suffering and mental anguish. Since non-economic damages compensate for such intangible losses they are also called general damages Together economic and non-economic damages seek to compensate the injured party for all of their losses. The last type of damages, punitive, differs from the first two, in that their main purpose is to punish the negligent party for their reckless behavior. As such punitive damages are not often awarded
How Is Fault Determined After An Accident?
Negligence is always the factor that plays a role in many accident claims. The concept is relatively straightforward: another party acted either carelessly, recklessly, or disregarded the rules regarding safety.
These are the four major components regarding negligence:
- One party owed “duty of care” to the other. For example, there is an existing or established doctor-patient relationship. Drivers inherently acknowledge this responsibility when they apply for licenses; there is assurance that they will obey the rules of the road and that they will do everything in their power to limit harm to others.
- One party “breached” the duty of care to the others. That individual or entity acted in an unreasonable manner or outside the standard practice that would be expected. One example would be a driver who rear-ends another vehicle because he or she was not paying attention.
- The injured party, or plaintiff in a lawsuit, must show that the other person (the defendant), is responsible for the accident and that his or her actions led up to the accident.
- The element, the plaintiff, must prove that he or she sustained injuries or damages due to the accident.
- The fourth component is perhaps the most vital in negligence claims. Because, even if the other party did cause an accident, and it is confirmed, acknowledged, and supportive by clear evidence, a plaintiff has no basis for a claim if there were no damages or injuries suffered.
Your claim would include an account of the accident and every person whom you believe was responsible for the accident. It would not be that much more involved than if you were dealing with one person or group. Alternatively, if you are found partially at fault or had some contribution to the accident, you can still file for recovery. In New York, because of the no-fault system, regardless of whoever was at fault, you can make a claim with your own insurance company. Filing a lawsuit, with the help of a New York personal injury lawyer, against the responsible parties can assist you as well by helping to ensure you receive the maximum worth of your claim. For more information contact one of our personal injury lawyers near you!