From scaffolding collapses in Long Island City, car crashes on the Grand Central Parkway, or a fall in Jackson Heights, injuries impact a lot of hardworking people in Queens. At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., we’ve spent decades standing up for New Yorkers. Our Queens personal injury lawyers know the borough, its courts, and the insurance tactics used to underpay. Let HKD fight for every dollar.
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With one of the most diverse populations in the country, aging infrastructure in neighborhoods like Jamaica and Woodside, and a jury pool unlike any other in New York, successfully recovering from an accident here takes more than a generic legal approach. At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., our NYC injury attorneys bring decades of trial-tested experience and a deep familiarity with Queens County Supreme Court. Let us put our experience and skill to work for you.
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Led by partners Jordan Hecht, Jonathan Damashek, and Judd Kleeger, we understand how Queens jurors evaluate injury claims and tailor our strategies accordingly. With over $825 million recovered, our focus isn’t just on getting a settlement; it’s on securing justice that reflects the full scope of your loss.
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Whether it’s a major car crash on the Van Wyck, a rear-end collision at a Queens Boulevard intersection, a broken staircase in Flushing, or falling debris from an Astoria construction site, Queens presents distinct personal injury challenges that demand local knowledge and experience.
At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., we handle a wide range of personal injury cases that reflect Queens’ diversity and Queens County’s busy court system.
Queens has seen a surge in development, from high-rise residential towers to major infrastructure projects in Jamaica and redevelopment in Flushing. While construction fuels growth, it also creates serious risks for workers, pedestrians, and residents. Many job sites rely on poorly supervised subcontractors or negligent general contractors, which increases the chances of tragic scaffolding accidents, crane failures, falls, or debris strikes.
We regularly represent injured workers and bystanders in construction injury claims, and pursue third-party lawsuits against negligent contractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers. We know how to uncover OSHA violations, subpoena safety logs, and hold the right parties accountable.
Busy corridors like Queens Boulevard, often dubbed the “Boulevard of Death,” along with the Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, and Northern Boulevard, are frequent sites of car accidents, including rear-end collisions, high-speed crashes, and devastating T-bone impacts. Whether you were hit while stopped at a red light in Kew Gardens or sideswiped by a distracted uber driver, we know how to investigate these collisions thoroughly and fast.
Our attorneys routinely work with accident reconstruction experts, subpoena traffic and phone records, and secure surveillance footage to build strong, evidence-backed claims. These cases often involve whiplash, fractured bones, brain injuries, and spinal trauma, which are the kinds of harm insurers try to minimize. We fight for full compensation that reflects both your immediate and long-term needs.
With JFK and LaGuardia Airports, major highways like the Belt Parkway, and commercial centers in Maspeth, Corona, and South Jamaica, Queens experiences heavy truck traffic that often leads to serious commercial vehicle collisions. Truck crashes are rarely simple since tractor-trailers, box trucks, and construction vehicles pose severe dangers to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.
Truck accident cases often involve crush injuries, amputations, and spinal cord damage, especially when smaller passenger vehicles are involved. We investigate black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records to uncover liability and pursue damages from individual operators and employers.
From Roosevelt Avenue to the Jamaica Center transit hub, people in Queens rely heavily on the MTA, NYCTA, and LIRR to get around. But overcrowded buses, malfunctioning subway doors, broken platforms, and inattentive operators create real risk. Falls at Forest Hills or sudden jolts on a city bus can lead to significant injuries, including head trauma, herniated discs, and nerve damage.
Transit-related claims involve strict notice and filing deadlines under General Municipal Law, often requiring a Notice of Claim within just 90 days. Our team has deep experience in handling these complex public liability cases and knows how to preserve time-sensitive evidence, locate witnesses, and build a compelling case.
Navigating intersections like those on Junction Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, or Main Street in Flushing can be dangerous even when following all traffic rules. Pedestrian accidents in Queens frequently involve speeding, failure to yield, illegal turns, and distracted drivers—particularly from delivery vehicles, rideshares, and buses.
These crashes often leave victims with orthopedic injuries, TBIs, back and neck trauma, or permanent disability. We move quickly to preserve surveillance footage, retrieve police and EMT reports, and work with medical experts to accurately value your claim—not just for current treatment, but for future medical care, lost earnings, and quality-of-life changes.
Cyclists in Queens often ride with limited protection on chaotic streets. Areas like Jackson Heights, Woodside, and Rockaway Boulevard lack safe bike lanes, increasing the risk of dooring incidents, unsafe merges, and intersection collisions. Add potholes and debris, and even experienced riders face danger every day.
When bike accidents happen, injuries can be severe. We pursue all avenues for recovery, including uninsured motorist coverage and claims against negligent drivers, employers, or even the City.
Queens’ mix of aging walk-ups, strip malls, and developments means property-related injuries are common, and include things like from wet floors in Elmhurst supermarkets to broken handrails and scalding injuries in South Ozone Park apartments. We represent clients injured due to unsafe conditions that property owners failed to fix.
Slip-and-fall cases frequently involve back injuries, torn ligaments, head trauma, or long-term pain syndromes. We gather building inspection reports, HPD complaints, and code violations to prove liability. Whether your fall happened in a residential stairwell or public plaza, we work to secure compensation that makes you whole
Hospitals like Jamaica Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, and Flushing Hospital handle thousands of patients, but rushed decisions, fatigue, or poor protocols can lead to medical mistakes with tragic consequences. As a result, we handle claims involving misdiagnoses, surgical errors, birth injuries, and delayed treatment.
Our NY medical malpractice attorneys work closely with board-certified experts to evaluate treatment standards and demonstrate how failures in care caused your injuries. Medical malpractice cases are complex—but we have the resources and skill to win.
Too many long-term care facilities in Queens fail to meet basic standards. We’ve seen cases from Forest Hills to Far Rockaway involving bedsores, malnutrition, falls, and even physical or emotional abuse of elderly residents. If you suspect your loved one is being mistreated in a nursing facility, don’t wait. Call a lawyer immediately.
We’ll investigate with care and urgency, often uncovering staffing shortages, falsified records, and state violations. Our goal to hold negligent facilities accountable and ensure your loved one receives the safety and dignity they deserve via compensation and system-level accountability.
Survivors of sexual abuse in Queens deserve to be heard and supported. Whether you were harmed by a teacher, clergy member, caretaker, or other trusted authority, you may be eligible to file a civil claim under the Child Victims Act or Adult Survivors Act.
We handle civil sex abuse cases with discretion, sensitivity, and legal strength. Our firm has helped clients file claims against schools, group homes, religious institutions, and others who failed in their duty to protect. You’re not alone and you have legal options.
Dog attacks are alarmingly common in areas like Ridgewood, East Elmhurst, and Corona, especially where leash laws are ignored, or aggressive dogs are left unsecured. Victims are often children or delivery workers, frequently suffering deep lacerations, infections, scarring, and long-term trauma.
New York law holds dog owners strictly liable for attacks in many circumstances. We investigate prior complaints, ownership history, and the conditions of the attack to build your case. From there, we can often seek compensation for medical bills, emotional distress, cosmetic surgery, and lost wages.
When a loved one dies due to negligence, regardless of if it’s a car crash, a fall from faulty scaffolding, or a botched medical procedure, you deserve answers and justice. We help surviving family members pursue wrongful death claims that provide financial relief and accountability.
Wrongful death lawsuits in Queens can recover damages for funeral expenses, lost future income, medical bills, and the emotional loss endured by close family members. Our attorneys in Queens handle these cases with compassion, clarity, and unwavering commitment.
Queens isn’t like the Bronx or Brooklyn, and your legal strategy shouldn’t be either. With over 2.2 million residents, it’s one of the most diverse and geographically spread-out counties in New York.
Injury claims in Queens vary significantly depending on where and how the incident occurred—a fall in a walk-up in Jackson Heights, a crash on Queens Boulevard, or a ceiling collapse in Long Island City.
These neighborhood differences impact more than just the accident itself. They also influence jury expectations, case timelines, and even how insurance companies approach negotiations. Jurors in Queens tend to reflect a working-class, no-nonsense perspective and are often skeptical of large corporations or negligent landlords. HKD tailors every case to resonate with local juries and navigate Queens-specific legal procedures effectively.
We routinely litigate in Queens County Supreme Court and understand the unique procedural rhythms of this venue. The court’s case flow, scheduling norms, and judicial preferences can affect the speed and trajectory of your claim. Working with a firm that knows the court system inside and out gives your case a critical edge, whether you settle or go to trial.
Every case has a legal deadline, referred to as the statute of limitations. And while there are a few exemptions, if you miss it, you may lose your right to compensation:
The value of your claim depends on several key factors: the severity of your injuries, how those injuries affect your daily life and earning ability, and who is legally responsible. Claims involving long-term disability, permanent injuries, or extensive medical treatment generally result in higher compensation.
Depending on the facts, you may be entitled to recover:
In wrongful death cases, surviving families may also recover funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and compensation for emotional loss.
Because no two cases are alike, it’s critical to speak with a Queens personal injury attorney who understands how to accurately calculate damages and present a compelling claim. Contact HKD today to pursue the full recovery you deserve.
Pursuing an injury claim in Queens starts with a free consultation, where we listen to your story, review your injuries, and assess your legal options. If we take your case, our team moves quickly to launch an in-depth investigation: gathering medical records, police reports, building code violations, and eyewitness accounts.
Once we’ve built a strong evidentiary foundation, we’ll file your claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company or directly in Queens County Supreme Court, depending on who is responsible and how the case is best positioned.
From there, we handle insurance negotiations, push back against lowball offers, and highlight how Queens juries often support fair compensation for serious harm. If a fair resolution isn’t reached, we enter litigation and discovery, exchanging documents, depositions, and preparing your case for trial. Whether your case is resolved through settlement or verdict, our mission is to recover the maximum compensation for your injuries, losses, and long-term needs.
The timeline for a personal injury case in Queens varies depending on the complexity and who’s involved. Simple cases with clear liability may settle in 3 to 6 months, while claims involving municipal defendants or catastrophic injuries, like brain trauma or spinal damage, can take 12 to 24 months or more. Queens courts also tend to move more slowly than those in Manhattan, so patience and persistence matter. We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial, often leading to stronger, faster settlements.
Your medical records form the backbone of your injury claim. After an accident, seek immediate treatment at trusted hospitals like Jamaica Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, or Elmhurst Hospital—all of which are in Queens and familiar to insurance adjusters and Queens juries.
Consistent care, follow-up appointments, and documented symptoms all help prove the seriousness of your injuries. Gaps in treatment or vague records can weaken your case, so we guide you through what to keep, request, and share to maximize your recovery.
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212-490-5700Choosing a personal injury lawyer in Queens is a big decision, and a lot of personal injury law firms in the area make big promises. But you should focus on finding a legal team that understands you, what you’re going through, and how your case will move through Queens Civil Court.
Before hiring a personal injury lawyer in Queens, ask:
At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., the answer is yes. Every case we handle starts with a custom strategy, built around your injuries, your needs, and your future. Plus, our hands-on, trial-focused approach has resulted in hundreds of millions recovered for clients across Queens and NYC.
We’re proud members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum, but what matters more is how we fight for each individual client. When you work with HKD, you work directly with seasoned trial attorneys. We know how to present injury cases that resonate and how to leverage our Queens courtroom readiness to pressure insurance companies into paying what’s fair.
We’ve helped injury victims from every corner of Queens recover compensation after serious accidents. Whether you were struck by a car on Queens Boulevard, injured on the job in Jamaica, or hurt in a slip and fall in Elmhurst, our legal team is ready to fight for you.
If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Queens, it’s natural to have questions. At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., we believe informed clients make stronger cases. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear from injury victims across Queens.
You may have a case if someone else’s negligence caused your injury, whether it’s a driver who ran a red light, a landlord who failed to fix a broken stairwell, or a store owner who didn’t clean up a spill. The best way to know for sure is to schedule a free consultation with a local Queens personal injury lawyer who understands the laws, courts, partier involved, and jury expectations.
New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover damages even if you were partly at fault. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if you’re found 20% at fault for a crash, you can still recover 80% of your damages.
Probably not. Insurance companies often make low offers early hoping you’ll settle before fully understanding your injuries or legal options. These quick payouts rarely reflect the long-term costs of recovery, like physical therapy, lost wages, or pain and suffering. Always have an attorney review any offer before signing anything.
Not necessarily. Most Queens injury cases settle out of court, especially when insurance companies see that you’re represented by experienced trial attorneys, like those at HKD. But if a fair settlement isn’t offered, we’re fully prepared to take your case to trial in Queens County Supreme Court.
At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., hiring a personal injury lawyer in Queens comes with no upfront cost. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay us unless we win your case. Our goal is to make top-tier legal help accessible, so you can focus on healing while we fight for the compensation you deserve.
If you’ve been seriously injured in Queens, don’t try to take on the insurance companies alone. Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C. has the experience, reputation, and results to get you the justice you deserve. We’ve recovered over $825 million for injured New Yorkers, and we know what it takes to win in Queens.
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“I recently worked with Jonathan Damashek from this firm who helped me win a big personal injury settlement case and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From the beginning, they showed a deep understanding of the law, diligently worked on my case, and kept me informed at every step of the process. Throughout the proceedings, Mr. Damashek and his team demonstrated their superior analytical skills and attention to detail. They were unrelenting in their pursuit of justice and stood by me every step of the way. Along with their exceptional interpersonal skills, which they used effectively with all parties, we were able to achieve a favorable outcome that exceeded my expectations. If you are in the process of selecting a lawyer for your legal representation, I highly recommend this firm for their expertise, dedication, and professionalism. Thank you, Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C, for a job well done!”
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