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Clear definitions of common legal terms in personal injury law.

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Negligence & Liability Standards

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What Is the Reasonable Person Standard and How Does It Affect Injury Claims?

What Does Recklessness Mean in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

What Is Gross Negligence and How Is It Different from Ordinary Negligence in New York?

What is Failure to Warn in Personal Injury Cases?

What is Absolute Liability?

Vicarious Liability for Personal Injuries

What Are Intentional Torts? Understanding Deliberate Harm in Personal Injury Law

What is Duty of Care in Personal Injury Cases?

Causation & Legal Doctrines

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What Is the Collateral Source Rule in New York (CPLR § 4545) and How Does It Affect Injury Awards?

What Is the Eggshell Skull Rule and How Does It Apply to Injury Victims?

What Is Assumption of Risk and How Does It Affect Your Ability to Sue?

What Is Res Ipsa Loquitur and How Can It Impact a Personal Injury Case?

What Is Proximate Cause and How Does It Affect Personal Injury Claims?

What Is the Duty to Mitigate in a Personal Injury Case and Why Does It Matter?

What is Causation in Personal Injury Cases?

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Parties & Standing

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What Is a Tortfeasor and What Role Do They Play in Personal Injury Law?

What Does Preponderance of the Evidence Mean in a Civil Lawsuit?

Elements of Standing to Sue

Injuries, Damages & Recovery

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What Are Bystander Emotional Distress Claims and When Are They Allowed in New York?

What Is a Pain Journal and How Can It Help Document Your Injuries?

What Is a Residual Injury and How Does It Affect Long-Term Compensation?

What Is a Vocational Expert and How Are They Used in Personal Injury and Disability Cases?

What Is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and How Does It Affect Your Case?

What is Emotional Distress in New York Personal Injury Cases?

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The Orlow Firm’s Results

Notable settlements and verdicts for our clients

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Our Reviews on Google

The Orlow Firm’s Reputation On Google

The Orlow Firm is rated 4.9/5 across all of our Google reviews (as of March 2026). Below is a small sample of what people are saying about the firm and the compassionate advocacy we provided for them.

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My experience from beginning to the end regarding my injury was a smooth transition. Both Adam and Brian guided me accordingly with the least amount of stress possible. Whenever I needed to speak to either of them, they were always available. The information being relayed to me by the other party was always straight forward with no uncertainties. They were honest with my settlement and what was expected. I highly recommend this practice. Everyone in the practice has always been professional and courteous. If I were to ever be in a situation again when I need to seek legal counsel for an injury I will certainly be contacting them again. Many thanks to the Orlow Firm.

Krystle Rivera

Since I have my accident Brain Orlow and his team Been helping me every step with case They. Are concerned about client Make sure they have good access to doctors appointments And financial support For me i will hire this firm again

Rumdy Lazos

My experience with the Orlow firm was phenomenal. They were very knowledgeable about my situation very caring very informative I was very comfortable with them because kept me informed every step of the way. They were very respectable non-bias of my feelings or my pain. The Orlow firm commanded excellence from the receptionist to all the office staff they never quit on me they stuck it out to the very end and I appreciated that. I thank God for this firm.

PHYLLIS HAIRSTON

There is no word to describe how happy I’am for choosing Orlow firm to defend me. From the moment I contacted the firm , I know was in good hand. I’am very satisfying with the outcome in my case. If want to win your case without fighting so hard, please contact Orlow firm.

Haoua Guira-Ouedraogo

From the beginning, they showed genuine concern and work with me. They answered all my questions and addressed my worries. They were always working to get me a decent settlement. Brian, Adam and Tom are the best. I want to thank them and their team for all their help. To them it’s not business because they really showed they care.

Mirlyne Oriental

I’m very thankful because of the Orlow firm won my case , trustable , every time I had a question they would respond. Thank you lawyer Bryan for helping me with my case.

Liz Pavia

Memberships & Accolades

The Orlow Firm’s Accolades

Founded in 1982, The Orlow Firm has earned many top-level honors for its excellence, compassion, and legal excellence. These recognitions reflect our unwavering commitment to achieving justice, delivering results, and providing compassionate, personalized representation to injury victims in Queens and throughout New York City.

Lawyers.com
Super Lawyers
Justia
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated

Our Locations

We offer free initial consultations and operate four offices across New York City for your convenience. We can go to you if you cannot come to us.

Queens Office (Main)

71-18 Main Street
Queens, NY 11367 Map

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Manhattan Office

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405 Lexington Ave, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10174 Map

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Brooklyn Office

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32 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201 Map

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Bronx Office

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Bronx, NY 10453 Map

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Notice: The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The Orlow Firm works on a contingent fee basis. A contingent basis means that our attorneys do not charge by consultation but will take a percentage on the amount recovered. This amount is usually one third of the net recovery after disbursement. This means that the cost of hiring The Orlow Firm varies based on the amount recovered.

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