New York City Personal Injury Lawyer

Trusted Manhattan Trial Attorney with 30+ Years of Experience

In New York City, one careless moment can change everything. A driver runs a red light near Times Square, a contractor cuts corners on a Midtown high‑rise, or a landlord ignores dangerous conditions in a Kips Bay walk‑up—and suddenly you are dealing with pain, medical bills, and lost income.

Brett J. Nomberg is a New York City personal injury lawyer with over 30 years of experience taking on the largest defense firms and insurance carriers in Manhattan and across the five boroughs. From his office at 600 3rd Avenue in Midtown East, Brett represents seriously injured clients throughout Manhattan—Midtown, Downtown, Harlem, the Upper East and West Sides, and every neighborhood in between.

No fees unless we win. Call (212) 808‑8092 24/7 for a free consultation.

Why New Yorkers Trust Brett J. Nomberg

With three decades of courtroom experience and millions recovered, Brett brings the kind of trial‑tested approach you need when the stakes are high.

• 30+ years focused on New York personal injury litigation
• Multi‑million‑dollar verdicts and settlements against major insurers and corporate defendants
• Hands‑on representation – Brett personally oversees every file and is available to clients, including evenings and weekends
• Deep Manhattan court experience – decades appearing in New York County Supreme Court and other NYC courts​
• Respected in the legal community – former Chair of the NYC Bar Association’s Tort Litigation Committee

When you hire Brett, you get a seasoned trial attorney who prepares every case as if it will go to a jury, not a volume “settlement mill.”

Cases We Handle in New York City

Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

Manhattan’s streets are congested with taxis, rideshares, delivery trucks, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians. Collisions happen in seconds—on Park Avenue, Broadway, the FDR Drive, and around Midtown tunnels and bridges.

Brett represents victims injured in:

• Car crashes at intersections like 2nd Avenue & 34th Street
• Uber, Lyft, and taxi collisions in Midtown and Downtown
• Pedestrian knockdowns in crosswalks from the Financial District to Harlem
• Bicycle and e‑bike accidents in protected bike lanes or around construction zones

His team gathers police reports, surveillance and dash‑cam video, traffic camera footage, GPS data, and black‑box records, working with accident reconstruction experts when needed to prove fault under New York’s comparative negligence rules.

Car Accidents in New York City

New York City streets see tens of thousands of motor vehicle collisions every year, with thousands of people injured across the five boroughs. Congested avenues, aggressive driving, and distracted motorists all contribute to serious crashes that can leave victims facing steep medical bills, lost income, and lasting pain. When a negligent driver causes a rear‑end crash, intersection collision, or sideswipe on a crowded Manhattan street, you should not be left to battle the insurance companies alone. Our New York City car accident team helps investigate the crash, document your injuries, and pursue the full compensation you deserve under New York law.

Construction & Worksite Injuries

New York City’s skyline is built by workers taking serious risks every day. Falls from ladders and scaffolds, falling objects, unsafe equipment, and violations of the New York Labor Law can lead to life‑changing injuries.

Brett handles cases involving:

• Falls from ladders and scaffolding on Midtown and Downtown high‑rise projects
• Falling objects, hoist and crane failures, and debris‑related injuries
• Unsafe construction sites, inadequate safety devices, and Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), and 241(6) violations
• Construction injuries overlapping with workers’ compensation claims

He has achieved multi‑million‑dollar results for construction workers injured on Manhattan sites and is known for aggressively pursuing owners, general contractors, and other responsible parties—not just the employer’s comp carrier.​

Premises Liability & Slip/Trip and Fall

From luxury condo lobbies in Midtown East to big box stores in Chelsea, property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they fail, Brett represents people hurt by:

• Slippery floors, snow and ice, or leaking ceilings in apartment buildings
• Broken stairs, defective handrails, or dim lighting in stairwells
• Cracked sidewalks and poorly maintained entryways
• Negligent security leading to assaults or other crimes

These claims require fast investigation—photos, incident reports, maintenance records, and witness statements—before conditions are repaired or evidence disappears. Brett moves quickly to preserve proof and build a strong liability case.

Serious & Catastrophic Injuries

Many NYC cases involve injuries that change the course of a person’s life. Brett regularly handles claims involving:

• Traumatic brain injury and concussion
• Spinal cord injuries and herniated discs
• Complex fractures and orthopedic injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Permanent disability, disfigurement, or loss of limb

In these cases, he works closely with medical experts, life‑care planners, and vocational specialists to document long‑term needs and loss of earning capacity, so settlement numbers reflect the full future impact, not just immediate bills.

Pedestrian Accidents in New York City

New York City is built for walking, but that also means pedestrians are especially vulnerable when drivers fail to follow the rules of the road. In recent years, the city has seen thousands of pedestrian crashes annually and well over a hundred pedestrian deaths in some years, with many of the most serious incidents occurring on busy corridors in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Common causes include speeding, distracted driving, failure to yield in crosswalks, and dangerous intersections with poor visibility or confusing signals. If you were hit by a car, truck, or other vehicle while walking in New York City, our pedestrian accident attorneys can help investigate the crash, work with experts, and pursue the compensation you need for your recovery.

What You Can Recover in a New York City Personal Injury Case

Every case is different, but under New York law, a successful claim may include:

• Medical expenses – ER visits, hospitalizations, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions
• Future medical care – ongoing treatment, assistive devices, in‑home or nursing care
• Lost wages – time you missed from work while recovering
• Loss of future earning capacity – if injuries affect your long‑term career or ability to work
• Pain and suffering – both physical pain and emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life – impacts on hobbies, relationships, and day‑to‑day activities
• Wrongful death damages – for families who have lost a loved one due to negligence

Brett approaches every case as if it will go to trial, which puts pressure on insurers to come to the table with serious settlement offers rather than “lowball” numbers.

Why Choose a New York City–Based Trial Lawyer Like Brett Nomberg

New York City personal injury cases are not the same as suburban or out‑of‑state claims. Juries, judges, and insurers in Manhattan have their own expectations and rhythms.

Brett’s NYC‑specific advantages include:

• Decades appearing in New York County Supreme Court and other local courts​
• Familiarity with how Manhattan juries evaluate damages and credibility
• Comfort taking on large defense firms headquartered in Midtown towers
• Knowledge of local accident patterns—from Midtown crosswalk collisions to jobsite injuries near Hudson Yards

You aren’t just hiring “a PI lawyer”—you’re hiring a New York City trial lawyer who has been doing this work in this borough for over 30 years.

Serving Clients Across Manhattan & New York City

From his Midtown East location at 600 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016, Brett represents clients throughout Manhattan and the NYC metro area, including:​

• Midtown East, Murray Hill, Kips Bay, and Turtle Bay
• Midtown West, Hell’s Kitchen, Theater District
• Upper East Side and Upper West Side
• Financial District, Tribeca, SoHo, Nolita, and Chinatown
• East Village, West Village, Chelsea, and Hudson Yards
• Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood

He can meet clients at home, in the hospital, or virtually when travel is difficult, and the firm makes sign‑up easy with remote document execution when needed.​

What to Expect When You Call

Free, no‑pressure consultation

• You speak directly with Brett or his team about what happened and your injuries.
• He explains your rights and options in plain language.

Thorough investigation

• Collection of police reports, incident reports, photos, video, medical records, and witness statements.
• When needed, engagement of experts—accident reconstructionists, engineers, economists, medical experts.

Building the case

• Calculation of medical bills, wage loss, and future needs.
• Detailed liability theory based on New York statutes and case law.

Negotiation with insurers

• Aggressive advocacy to secure a fair settlement when possible.
• Honest advice about whether an offer reflects the real value of your case.

Trial‑ready representation

• If the insurance company refuses to be fair, Brett is prepared to take your case to a New York City jury.

Sample Results for New York Injury Victims

Brett’s track record includes multi‑million‑dollar verdicts and settlements for accident victims throughout Manhattan and the surrounding region, such as:​

• $4.5 million verdict – serious injury case against a major defendant
• $3.9 million settlement – catastrophic accident
• $3.65 million settlement – Manhattan construction worker who fell from a ladder
• $1.7 million settlement – sanctions against a defendant who tried to conceal key surveillance footage
• Multiple $1 million+ settlements in motor vehicle and premises liability cases

These are only a handful of his results. Every case is different, but they demonstrate his willingness to fight—and win—against well‑funded defense teams.​

Ready to Talk to a New York City Personal Injury Lawyer?

If you were injured in Manhattan or anywhere in New York City—whether in a car crash, on a construction site, in a building or store, or because of someone else’s negligence—you don’t have to face the legal system alone.

Call the Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC at (212) 808‑8092 or fill out the online contact form for a free, no‑obligation case review.

• No fees unless we win
• 30+ years of NYC trial experience
• Personalized, hands‑on representation

Brett is ready to listen to your story, explain your options, and start fighting for the compensation you deserve.

New York City

New York City is made up of five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—with Manhattan serving as the city’s primary commercial, financial, and cultural hub. Within Manhattan, neighborhoods like Murray Hill and Midtown East sit on the east side, close to many of the city’s most recognizable landmarks and major office corridors.

Our main office is our home base in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood, part of the broader Midtown East area, just a short walk from Grand Central Terminal and the beautiful East River waterfront. Murray Hill offers a balance of residential side streets and busy avenues, with restaurants, bars, and shops along 3rd Avenue that serve professionals, commuters, and longtime residents. This central, transit-friendly location makes it easy for injured New Yorkers from across the five boroughs to reach us when they need a trusted personal injury lawyer in New York City.