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Queens Personal Injury Attorney
Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC — Serving Queens & All Five Boroughs
Queens Personal Injury Attorney Brett J. Nomberg has represented injury victims throughout Queens for over 30 years. He is the founder of the Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC. His firm handles the full range of Queens personal injury claims — car accidents on Queens Boulevard, construction accidents, slip and fall injuries, pedestrian accidents, and medical malpractice. Brett personally manages every case. No associates are assigned. Clients can reach him any day, including weekends. The firm serves all of Queens and all five boroughs.
According to NYC DOT data, Queens recorded 74 traffic fatalities in 2024 — more than any other New York City borough. That does not include the thousands of additional Queens accident lawyer cases filed each year involving construction sites, NYCHA housing, MTA buses and subway stations, and negligent property owners. Queens Boulevard — long known as the “Boulevard of Death” — remains one of the most dangerous corridors in the city despite years of safety redesigns. When crashes happen, evidence disappears fast. Acting quickly matters.
Many Queens injury cases involve public agencies — the MTA, NYCHA, the NYC Department of Transportation, or the City of New York itself. When an injury occurs on government-controlled property, the claim requires a Notice of Claim filed within 90 days under General Municipal Law §50-e. Missing that deadline permanently bars your right to compensation. Queens injury cases involving private defendants fall under New York’s three-year statute of limitations under CPLR §214. As an experienced Queens personal injury lawyer, Brett handles all filings correctly and on time — so no deadline is ever missed.
74
Traffic fatalities in Queens in 2024 — most of any borough
90
Days to file a Notice of Claim against a city agency
30+
Years fighting for Queens injury victims
Queens is New York City’s largest borough by land area. It is also one of the most diverse — with residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, commercial corridors, major highways, and two international airports all creating distinct accident patterns. Liability in any given Queens case may fall on a private owner, a city agency, a contractor, or a combination of all three.
Queens also contains a high concentration of MTA infrastructure — subway lines, bus routes, and commuter rail — as well as NYCHA housing developments and NYC-maintained streets. When any of these are involved in an injury, the municipal notice rules apply immediately.
Critical Deadline — Municipal Claims
Under General Municipal Law §50-e, any claim against the MTA, NYCHA, the City of New York, or another public entity requires a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident. Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim — regardless of how serious your injuries are or how clear the negligence was.
Brett identifies all responsible parties from day one — including public entities that many injured people don’t recognize as government-controlled. He handles all Notice of Claim filings correctly and on time, preserving your legal rights before they expire.
Brett handles the full range of personal injury claims throughout Queens — from Flushing to Jamaica, from Astoria to Far Rockaway. Each case is investigated thoroughly and built for maximum recovery.
Queens Boulevard, the Van Wyck Expressway, the Grand Central Parkway, and Northern Boulevard are among the borough’s most dangerous corridors. Brett evaluates police reports, intersection footage, and vehicle data to establish fault and maximize recovery. Visit the car accident practice page for more.
Queens is undergoing major construction — in Long Island City, Jamaica, and around JFK and LaGuardia airports. Brett applies Labor Law §240 — the Scaffold Law — to hold property owners and contractors strictly liable for elevation-related injuries. Labor Law §241(6) covers industrial code violations across all Queens worksites. Learn more on the construction accident page.
Queens had 74 traffic fatalities in 2024 — more than any other borough — many involving pedestrians on wide, fast-moving arterials. NY Vehicle and Traffic Law §1151 gives pedestrians the right-of-way at crosswalks when no traffic signal is present. Brett handles cases involving distracted drivers, illegal turns, and MTA bus strikes. See the pedestrian accident page.
Under NYC Administrative Code §7-210, adjacent property owners — not the city — are responsible for sidewalk maintenance. Falls in Queens stores, parking lots, NYCHA buildings, and subway stations each involve different liability rules. Brett uses maintenance records, incident reports, and surveillance footage to build each case. Visit the slip and fall page.
Queens is home to major hospitals and medical centers. When surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, or medication mistakes occur, Brett pursues full accountability. Learn more on the medical malpractice page.
Brett Nomberg Law offers free consultations with no attorney fee unless you win. If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, the Top New York Personal Injury Attorney is ready to hear your story. Call anytime — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Queens injury victims who meet the serious injury threshold under Insurance Law §5102(d) may pursue full compensation beyond no-fault benefits. Brett prepares every case as though it will go to verdict in Queens County Supreme Court — that level of preparation is what forces fair settlements.
Medical bills, lost income & future rehabilitation costs
Pain, suffering & loss of enjoyment of life
Available in cases of egregious misconduct
Brett has tried and settled thousands of injury cases across all five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island. His Queens results include a $3.2 million verdict for a Queens construction worker who fell 12 feet from a ladder, and a $1.4 million settlement for a Queens woman who slipped on ice outside her rented apartment.
| Verdict / Settlement | Case Details |
|---|---|
| $3.2M Verdict | Queens construction worker who fell 12 feet off a ladder |
| $1.4M Settlement | Queens woman who slipped on ice in front of her rented apartment |
| $4.5M Verdict | Defense claimed case worth 11 cents — jury returned $4.5 million |
| $3.9M Settlement | Defense attorney concealed evidence; sanctioned $10,000 |
“In 2007, a Manhattan defense attorney bragged that Brett’s client’s case was worth eleven cents. The jury came back with a $4.5 million verdict.”
Read what past clients have said on the firm’s testimonials page.
Every consultation at the Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC is completely free. The firm works on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless Brett wins your case. He also visits clients in their homes and hospitals when needed, so your recovery schedule never prevents you from getting the legal help you deserve.
No obligation to hire
Contingency fee basis
Including weekends
Queens sees heavy traffic on roads like the LIE, Van Wyck Expressway, and Queens Boulevard—also known as “the Boulevard of Death.” We represent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians injured in crashes involving rideshare vehicles, delivery trucks, and buses. Our team builds strong claims under CPLR §1411 to fight comparative fault and maximize compensation.
Ongoing development in Long Island City and Jamaica leads to frequent jobsite injuries. We use Labor Law §240 (Scaffold Law) and §241(6) to hold property owners and contractors strictly liable for elevation-related falls and unsafe work conditions. Queens construction injury victims may be entitled to both workers’ compensation and third-party claims.
From Roosevelt Avenue to Rockaway Beach Boulevard, pedestrian injuries are common in Queens. We represent victims hit in marked and unmarked crosswalks, applying NY Vehicle and Traffic Law §1151 to establish right-of-way violations and recover damages for injuries caused by distracted or reckless drivers.
In Queens, most sidewalk injury claims involve private property owners, not the city. Under NYC Admin Code §7-210, property owners must maintain adjacent sidewalks. We gather weather data, sanitation records, and surveillance footage to prove negligence in cases involving ice, broken pavement, or debris.
Injured on the job in Queens? We help injured workers file claims and fight for benefits through the New York Workers’ Compensation Board. From warehouse back injuries in Ridgewood to delivery driver accidents in Elmhurst, we handle both claims and appeals when benefits are wrongfully denied.
Brett Nomberg personally handles every single case from trial through appeals. Speak directly to your lawyer—even on weekends. No attorney fee unless we win.
New York’s statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years under CPLR §214. However, if the defendant is a municipal agency—like the MTA, NYCHA, or NYC Department of Sanitation—you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days. We handle this process swiftly to protect your rights.
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Brett Nomberg has litigated thousands of injury cases throughout Queens and the five boroughs. From filing strategic motions in Queens Supreme Court to confronting large insurance carriers, Brett’s courtroom experience and legal insight give clients a powerful advantage. His firm is known for aggressive negotiation, thorough case preparation, and commitment to injured New Yorkers.
If you or a loved one was hurt in a preventable accident anywhere in Queens, act quickly to protect your claim. Call Brett J. Nomberg at 212-808-8092 or visit our website at brettnomberglaw.com to schedule a free consultation.
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