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No fee unless we win
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Admitted in New York
Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi & Russian spoken
Founded 2014 — Alla Kleban, Esq. practicing since 2009
If you're looking for a personal injury attorney in NYC, you're probably dealing with more than an injury. You're dealing with insurance adjusters who call before you've left the hospital, paychecks you're not earning, and a court system that doesn't explain itself. Kleban Law Group represents injured people across all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. We're a boutique firm, founded in 2014 and led by Alla Kleban, Esq., who has practiced personal injury law since 2009. That means you work directly with the people handling your case. We take cases on contingency: you pay nothing out of pocket, and we only collect a fee if we recover money for you. The consultation is free, and we'll tell you honestly whether you have a claim worth pursuing.
Personal Injury in New York City
New York City generates more injury claims than anywhere else in the state, and it has more rules governing them. Cases are filed in the Supreme Court of the borough where the accident happened or where a party lives — New York County for Manhattan, Kings County for Brooklyn, Queens County, Bronx County, and Richmond County for Staten Island. Each borough has its own pace, its own judges, and its own settlement culture. A firm that knows the difference is worth having.
Three New York City rules matter more than most people realise. First, if a city agency is involved — the City of New York, the MTA or New York City Transit, a public hospital, the Housing Authority — you may have as little as 90 days to file a Notice of Claim, not three years. Second, under NYC Administrative Code §7-210, the private property owner next to a public sidewalk is generally liable for falls caused by defective pavement or uncleared snow and ice, not the city. Third, New York's no-fault insurance covers medical bills and a portion of lost wages up to $50,000 regardless of fault, but it does not cover pain and suffering — for that, you have to meet New York's "serious injury" threshold.
Any one of those can decide whether your case is worth six figures or nothing at all. We'll tell you where yours stands at the free consultation.
Three New York City rules matter more than most people realise. First, if a city agency is involved — the City of New York, the MTA or New York City Transit, a public hospital, the Housing Authority — you may have as little as 90 days to file a Notice of Claim, not three years. Second, under NYC Administrative Code §7-210, the private property owner next to a public sidewalk is generally liable for falls caused by defective pavement or uncleared snow and ice, not the city. Third, New York's no-fault insurance covers medical bills and a portion of lost wages up to $50,000 regardless of fault, but it does not cover pain and suffering — for that, you have to meet New York's "serious injury" threshold.
Any one of those can decide whether your case is worth six figures or nothing at all. We'll tell you where yours stands at the free consultation.
How We Help New Yorkers
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Collisions with cars, trucks, buses, yellow cabs, and rideshare vehicles, plus pedestrian knockdowns and cyclist and e-bike injuries. NYC traffic density means disputed fault andmultiple insurers are the norm. Remember: your no-fault claim has a 30-day filing deadline. See our dedicated NYC car accident page for more.
Construction Accidents
New York City is the most active construction market in the country, and Labor Law §240 and §241 give injured workers protections that exist almost nowhere else. Falls from scaffolding, falling objects, crane and hoist failures. Property owners and general contractors can be held strictly liable. See our dedicated NYC construction accident page.
Slip, Trip & Fall
Broken sidewalks, wet supermarket and bodega floors, unlit stairwells, icy building entrances, and apartment lobby hazards. In NYC, sidewalk liability usually sits with the abutting property owner under Administrative Code §7-210 — and surveillance footage is often overwritten within 24 to 72 hours, so speed matters.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Bedsores, unexplained injuries, malnutrition, medication errors, and residents who wander unsupervised. New York Public Health Law §2801-d lets families sue facilities directly for failing to meet state and federal standards, with attorneys' fees available in certain cases.
Dog & Animal Bites
Bites in parks, on stairwells and in building hallways, and to delivery and postal workers. New York applies a "vicious propensity" standard, and most claims are paid by the owner's homeowners' or renters' insurance rather than out of their own pocket.
Real Estate Transactions
Purchases, sales, and refinances, including co-op and condo transfers throughout the city. Co-op board packages, the 10-day attorney review period, and the mansion tax on purchases at $1,000,000 and above are all handled with flat-fee pricing.
Wrongful Death
When negligence takes a family member, the claim is brought by the personal representative of the estate, appointed through the Surrogate's Court in the relevant borough. The deadline is two years from the date of death — and 90 days for a Notice of Claim if a city agency is involved.
Wills & Estate Planning
Wills, revocable living trusts, healthcare proxies, powers of attorney, and special needs trusts, on flat-fee pricing. For New York City families, co-op shares and out-of-state property make titling decisions especially consequential.
Uncontested Divorce
If you and your spouse have agreed on every term, we handle the agreement, the paperwork, and the filing in your borough's Supreme Court for a flat fee. Most uncontested divorces are processed within 8 to 14 weeks of filing.
Why Injured New Yorkers Choose Kleban Law Group
A boutique firm, not a volume shop
We take cases selectively because we take every one seriously. The client is never a dollar sign. When you hire Kleban Law Group, you work directly with an attorney and with senior paralegals who hold degrees in legal fields and have five or more years of experience specifically with New York State insurance law.
We know these courts and these carriers
Alla Kleban, Esq. has practiced personal injury law since 2009 and founded the firm in 2014. Between us we've handled thousands of hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and court conferences across the five boroughs, and prepared and defeated motions on discovery, liability, and the serious injury threshold. We refer a matter to trial counsel when the offer is too low or the carrier refuses to accept liability — not before.
Honest timelines
Roughly 85% of our cases resolve within six months to a year, provided they don't go into litigation. Cases that go to trial can take three to seven years depending on the court and the opposing party. We'd rather tell you that at the start than surprise you later.
We speak your language
Our staff speak Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Russian, and language support continues throughout your case — not just at the first call.
We take cases selectively because we take every one seriously. The client is never a dollar sign. When you hire Kleban Law Group, you work directly with an attorney and with senior paralegals who hold degrees in legal fields and have five or more years of experience specifically with New York State insurance law.
We know these courts and these carriers
Alla Kleban, Esq. has practiced personal injury law since 2009 and founded the firm in 2014. Between us we've handled thousands of hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and court conferences across the five boroughs, and prepared and defeated motions on discovery, liability, and the serious injury threshold. We refer a matter to trial counsel when the offer is too low or the carrier refuses to accept liability — not before.
Honest timelines
Roughly 85% of our cases resolve within six months to a year, provided they don't go into litigation. Cases that go to trial can take three to seven years depending on the court and the opposing party. We'd rather tell you that at the start than surprise you later.
We speak your language
Our staff speak Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Russian, and language support continues throughout your case — not just at the first call.
Boroughs and Neighbourhoods We Serve
Manhattan — Harlem, Washington Heights, the Upper West and Upper East Sides, Midtown, Chelsea, the Lower East Side, and Downtown.
Brooklyn — Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Sheepshead Bay, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Bushwick, Williamsburg, Sunset Park, Canarsie, and East New York.
Queens — Jamaica, Flushing, Astoria, Long Island City, Elmhurst, Corona, Jackson Heights, Ozone Park, Rockaway, and Far Rockaway.
The Bronx — Fordham, Concourse, Riverdale, Pelham Bay, Throgs Neck, and Soundview.
Staten Island — St. George, Stapleton, New Dorp, Great Kills, and Tottenville.
Brooklyn — Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Sheepshead Bay, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Bushwick, Williamsburg, Sunset Park, Canarsie, and East New York.
Queens — Jamaica, Flushing, Astoria, Long Island City, Elmhurst, Corona, Jackson Heights, Ozone Park, Rockaway, and Far Rockaway.
The Bronx — Fordham, Concourse, Riverdale, Pelham Bay, Throgs Neck, and Soundview.
Staten Island — St. George, Stapleton, New Dorp, Great Kills, and Tottenville.
Recent New York City Results
Our results vary by case, but here's a general sense of outcomes for common personal injury claims we've handled:
$1,119,000 — Sideswipe collision involving an MTA vehicle
$750,000 — Uneven sidewalk, Brooklyn
$625,000 — In-ground cellar collapse when client stepped on it, Brooklyn
$525,000 — Black ice incident, New York
*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$750,000 — Uneven sidewalk, Brooklyn
$625,000 — In-ground cellar collapse when client stepped on it, Brooklyn
$525,000 — Black ice incident, New York
*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Where to Find Us
Our office is at 16 S Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580 — minutes from the Queens border, close to Green Acres Mall and a few blocks from the Valley Stream LIRR station, with the Belt Parkway, Southern State Parkway, and Sunrise Highway all nearby. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with evening and weekend appointments available by request.
You do not need to travel to us to start a case. We can arrange a phone or video consultation at whatever time works for you, and if your injuries make travelling difficult, we will come to you.
You do not need to travel to us to start a case. We can arrange a phone or video consultation at whatever time works for you, and if your injuries make travelling difficult, we will come to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you handle cases in all five boroughs?
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Which court will my New York City case be filed in?
My accident involved the City, the MTA, or a public hospital. Is that different?
Who is responsible if I fell on a New York City sidewalk?
Do I have to come to your office?
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
How long will my case take?
Do you offer language support?
More for New York City
Car accident lawyers in New York City — our dedicated NYC motor vehicle page.
Construction accident lawyers in New York City — Labor Law §240 and §241 claims in the five boroughs.
Car accident lawyers in Brooklyn and car accident attorneys in Queens — borough-specific pages.
Long Island and Nassau County — if your accident happened outside the city.
Our Valley Stream office — directions, hours, and parking.
Construction accident lawyers in New York City — Labor Law §240 and §241 claims in the five boroughs.
Car accident lawyers in Brooklyn and car accident attorneys in Queens — borough-specific pages.
Long Island and Nassau County — if your accident happened outside the city.
Our Valley Stream office — directions, hours, and parking.
Talk to a New York CityPersonal Injury Lawyer
If you were injured anywhere in the five boroughs, the sooner we start, the better position you'll be in.
Call(866) 263-4529 or fill out our short form and we'll be in touch within one business day. No fee unless we win.
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with evening and weekend appointments by request · 16 S Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580
Call(866) 263-4529 or fill out our short form and we'll be in touch within one business day. No fee unless we win.
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with evening and weekend appointments by request · 16 S Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580
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16 S Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580
Office hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed