In addition to being the most populous borough in New York City, Brooklyn is also the second largest geographically. Some of New York’s most famous neighborhoods are in Brooklyn, such as Bedford-Stuyvesant, Flatbush, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach and Park Slope, to name just a few. This borough has thousands of small businesses, support business for major Manhattan corporations, high-tech industry and a variety of manufacturing. The world-famous Coney Island is in Brooklyn, as well as some of New York’s best arts and cultural organizations. Brooklyn is connected to the rest of New York by eight bridges, three subway tunnels (18 subway lines) and one vehicular tunnel, making it a very convenient place to live and work.
Accidents of all kinds are likely to happen in highly populated areas with a lot of commercial activity. Many of them will be serious. If you or a member of your family is involved in a serious accident and the other party is to blame, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries and expenses.
Escalators are a regular source of accidents in Brooklyn. Whether caused by overcrowding, malfunction or an unsafe condition, an escalator accident can be frightening and can lead to lasting injury. In the event you or someone you love is injured in an escalator accident, an attorney can advise you if you have a claim for compensation. Talk to an experienced legal professional promptly to ensure that you preserve your rights.
The Brooklyn personal injury attorneys at Hill & Moin are well known for their expertise, their success and their integrity. They are highly experienced at obtaining the greatest compensation possible for accident victims, including those who have sustained injury in escalator accidents. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis; if we do not obtain compensation for you, you do not owe us anything. A court may award you medical expenses and lost wages. You may also be entitled to damages for pain and suffering, damages for loss of companionship and punitive damages, depending on the circumstances of your case and the extent of the injuries. Our experienced attorneys are committed to your best interests and to getting you the relief you need and deserve, so you can concentrate on healing and getting back to your life.
