$1,800,000
Motor vehicle accident · Hudson County, NJ
Hurt in anaccident? We takeit from here.
Gitelman Legal Group is a Brooklyn personal injury firm that takes on insurance companies for people across New York and New Jersey. Your first consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
5.0174 Google reviews
- Free consultation
- No fee unless we win
- Home visits if you can't travel
- Говорим по-русски
- Hablamos español
- Phone lines open 24/7
Insurance companies have lawyers working to pay you as little as possible. You deserve someone working just as hard for you. We answer the phone 24/7, come to your home if you can't travel, and speak English, Russian and Spanish. You focus on getting better. We'll handle the rest.
Results for our clients
Settlements and verdicts from cases we've closed. Every case is different, and these numbers came from hard work on each one.
$1,000,000
T-bone collision · Bronx County, NY
$750,000
Bus accident · Bergen County, NJ
$450,000
Home care agency negligence
$425,000
Trip and fall on ice · Richmond County, NY
$330,000
Motor vehicle accident
$320,000
Speed racing accident
$309,000
Trip and fall against the City of New York
$300,000
Trip and fall · Brooklyn, NY
$300,000
Trip and fall in a parking lot · Ocean County, NJ
$180,000
Left-turn collision
$175,000
Rear-end motor vehicle accident
$175,000
Motor vehicle accident · Middlesex County, NJ
$160,000
Pedestrian knockdown
$150,000
Sidewalk slip and fall · Kings County, NY
$150,000
Head-on collision · Bergen County, NJ
$125,000
Rear-end auto accident · Suffolk County, NY
$110,000
Stop sign collision · Richmond County, NY
$100,000
Red light head-on collision · Richmond County, NY
$100,000
Highway collision · Kings County, NY
$100,000
Pedestrian knockdown · Kings County, NY
$100,000
Motorcycle accident · Bergen County, NJ
$100,000
Hit-and-run car accident · Onondaga County, NY
$77,500
Car accident · Belt Parkway, Brooklyn
$70,000
Motor vehicle accident against NYC Department of Sanitation
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Google review
My accident happened six months ago, and throughout the entire process, Mr. Arvid and his incredible team have been nothing short of exceptional! From the very beginning, they treated my case with genuine care, professionalism, and respect. They were always quick to respond, kept me informed every step of the way…Google review
Best lawyer. FULL POLICY LIMITS! Amazingly happy with this outcome. Gitelman is the real deal. Straight shooter. No BS.Google review
Arvid delivered outstanding results and helped me obtain a substantial settlement that exceeded my expectations. His experience, attention to detail, and determination made all the difference.Google review
Súper contenta con el trabajo de mi abogado, la mejor decisión que tuve fue acudir a ellos. Gracias 🤩Google review
Very nice staff! Lawyer was very invested into my case, called me often and made sure I was on top of my business! Also had great communication. Highly recommend this law officeGoogle review
Arvid is the man!! Took care of every last detail. So appreciate the meticulous staff and operation over at Gitelman!!! You won’t regret your decision.Google review
I had an excellent experience with Gitelman Legal Group. From the very beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, and always kept me informed throughout the entire process. They took the time to answer all of my questions and made sure I understood every step of my case.Google review
Очень доволен с уважением адвокат Аркадий спасибо большое за всё!!!!Google review
Arvid did amazing without his help settlement would not have settled so quickly. Very satisfied and professional.Google review
They are very professional, knowledgeable, and truly care about their clients. Everything was explained clearly, and they made the whole process feel much easier and less stressful.Google review
Mr. Arvid was very professional and his staff very courteous and patient with me when I was asking to be explained all matters of the case… I strongly recommend this Law Firm Gitelman Legal Group for any personal injuryGoogle review
I am really thankful for Arvid Gitelman and his team they did a very good job and had very excellent service I highly recommend it to anyone.Reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile, with long reviews shortened. Every review shown is 5 stars.
Cases we handle
If someone else's carelessness injured you, we can probably help. These are the cases we see most often in New York and New Jersey courts.
- Car accidents
- Construction accidents
- Slip and falls
- Truck accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Train and subway accidents
- Taxi and rideshare accidents
- Bus accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle, e-bike and scooter accidents
- Scaffolding and ladder falls
- Hazardous stairways
- Elevator accidents
- Traumatic brain injury
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
- Product liability
- School liability
- Municipal liability
What happens after you call
Four steps, from your first call to the money you're owed. You won't face any of them alone.
Tell us what happened
Call or email any time. An attorney listens to your story and answers your questions, in English, Russian or Spanish.
Get a free case review
We meet at our Brooklyn office, or at your home if your injury makes travel hard. There's no charge and no obligation.
We build your case
We gather records, talk to witnesses and handle every call from the insurance company so you can focus on recovering.
Settle or go to trial
We negotiate hard for a fair settlement, and we're ready to take your case to court if the offer falls short.
Arvid Gitelman, Esq.
Founding attorney, personal injury
Before opening his own practice, Arvid Gitelman worked at several top New York City law firms, representing thousands of clients from New York and New Jersey.
He handled cases at every stage, including at trial beside leading trial attorneys in high-stakes, complex personal injury matters. That experience is what he brings to every client today.
We take on the insurance companies and their lawyers, so the people we represent don't have to.
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Short videos from our attorneys: what to do after a crash, myths insurance companies count on, and answers to the questions clients ask us most.
Follow @gitlegalgroupQuestions people ask us first
More answers in our guides for injured New Yorkers and what to do after an injury.
Do you charge for a consultation?
No. An attorney will meet with you and review your case for free. If we take your case, you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
What kinds of cases do you handle?
Injuries caused by someone else's negligence: car, truck, bus and taxi crashes, construction and scaffolding falls, slip and falls, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and more.
How long will my case take?
There's no fixed timeline. Some claims settle in months, others take longer if they go to trial. We'll give you an honest estimate once we know the facts, and keep you updated throughout.
Where do you take cases?
All five boroughs and every county in New York State, plus New Jersey. Our office is at 2753 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn.
I can't get to your office. What now?
If you have a severe injury or disability, we can send an attorney to your home for the consultation. We also keep flexible hours.
