Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Near Me in White Plains, NY & Northern New Jersey
IJA Law Group represents individuals and families facing traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, and other life-altering harm across White Plains, the Bronx, Queens, New York County, Nyack, and northern New Jersey. When an injury changes everything, you deserve an attorney who treats it that way.
No upfront cost. No fee unless we recover compensation for you.
When an Injury Changes Everything
A catastrophic injury doesn't just affect one part of your life — it affects your ability to work, your family, and your future medical care. IJA Law Group represents clients across New York and northern New Jersey who are facing exactly that. We build every catastrophic injury case around what your life actually requires going forward, not just what your medical bills say today.
What to Do After a Catastrophic Injury
The steps taken in the days after a catastrophic injury can shape your case long before you're ready to think about it. If you're able to:
Prioritize medical care and follow every recommended treatment, test, and specialist referral.
Keep records of every diagnosis, procedure, and provider involved in your care.
Avoid discussing the details of the injury with insurance representatives before speaking with an attorney.
Contact IJA Law Group as soon as possible so we can start protecting your case immediately.
Need Help Right Now?
If you or someone you love is facing a traumatic brain injury, a fatal accident, or another catastrophic injury, don't wait to get help. New York and New Jersey both impose strict deadlines for filing a claim, and early legal involvement protects both your case and your family.
Get Immediate Help: What to Do After an Accident
How We Can Help
Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle
Within catastrophic injury, we focus on the following case types. If your accident falls outside these categories, visit our Personal Injury page for our full range of practice areas.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Representation for closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries from any cause.
Wrongful Death
Representation for families who have lost a loved one due to another party's negligence.
Proven Results
Catastrophic Injury Settlements That Speak for Themselves
Results are what tell you whether an attorney can actually deliver, not just promise. Here's what we've recovered for catastrophic injury clients across New York and New Jersey.
- $1,000,000 — Closed head injury, New York County
- $950,000 — Traumatic brain injury, Suffolk County
- $900,000 — Wrongful death, Essex County, NJ
- $550,000 — Closed head injury from an automobile crash
- $450,000 — Construction site closed head injury, New York County
- $275,000 — Closed head injury and soft tissue injuries, Suffolk County
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
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Frank Filopei worked tirelessly on my case for 3 years. In the end, he got me a very generous settlement that I was extremely happy with!" — Anthony L.
Direct Access, From Day One
Frank Filopei: A Catastrophic Injury Attorney Who Fights Like It's Personal
Frank Filopei grew up in the Bronx and was the first person in his family to attend law school. For more than 20 years, he has represented injured people across New York and New Jersey in some of their most difficult cases, including traumatic brain injury and wrongful death claims, and won. He has been named one of America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys and recognized as a Metro Area Rising Star for five consecutive years. When you call IJA Law Group, you speak directly with Frank, not an intake team.
Responsive Communication
Legal issues become even more stressful when people struggle to get updates or answers about their case. The firm prioritizes responsiveness and typically replies within 24 hours whenever possible.
What Happens Next
Our Process, Step by Step
Free Consultation
We listen to what happened to you or your family and give you an honest assessment of your case, at no cost and no obligation.
Investigation & Case Building
We gather medical records, expert testimony, and evidence of long-term impact, including future care needs and lost earning capacity.
Tough Negotiation
We negotiate directly with the insurance company, prepared to push for a settlement that reflects the true, long-term cost of a catastrophic injury.
Trial-Ready, If Necessary
If the insurance company won't offer what your case is worth, we're prepared to take it to trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as a catastrophic injury?
Catastrophic injuries typically include traumatic brain injuries, permanent disability, and other life-altering harm that affects a person's ability to work or care for themselves long-term. Wrongful death claims, where a catastrophic injury proves fatal, are also included in this category.
How is a catastrophic injury settlement different from a standard injury settlement?
Catastrophic injury settlements account for long-term and future costs, including ongoing medical care, lost earning capacity, and the full extent of how the injury affects your life, not just current medical bills.
Can my family file a claim if a loved one died from their injuries?
In many cases, yes. Both New York and New Jersey allow eligible family members to bring a wrongful death claim, and we can help you understand whether you qualify.
Talk to a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Today
Our priority is to fight for you and your family and win, because you deserve to have someone fighting for a case this serious. Reach out by phone, text, or message, whichever is easiest for you.
Serving White Plains, the Bronx, Queens, New York County, Nyack, and New Jersey. Free consultations. Spanish-speaking service available.
Office address: IJA Law Group, 445 Hamilton Avenue, 11th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 | (914) 220-8393