What does an injury case cost?

The consultation is free and injury cases run on contingency. The fee comes only out of a verdict or settlement. Recover nothing, owe no attorney fee.

What area does the firm cover?

The firm covers New York and New Jersey from a Williamsburg office. Nicole Brenecki also appears in the SDNY and EDNY. Consultations run by phone, online or in person. If needed, an attorney will come to the client, and urgent consultations can be arranged.

I was paid in cash — can I still file?

Yes — New York law protects injured construction workers whatever their status or pay. Labor Law §240 and §241 reach workers paid off the books. Secure photos and witness details early.

Crash in New Jersey, home in New York?

The crash location usually drives it, because the two states differ meaningfully. No-fault works differently, and so do filing deadlines. The firm works on both sides of the Hudson.

I fell in a store — what should I do first?

Report it to a manager, get medical attention, then photograph the spot. Store surveillance is often overwritten within days. Witness details, bills and records build the claim.

Does Workers' Compensation end my injury claim?

Not necessarily — comp benefits do not rule out a separate third-party claim against a site owner. The tracks run in parallel. Each file is assessed on its own.

My employer never paid overtime — is it too late?

Usually not — New York law reaches back years for unpaid wages. A written contract is not required. Shift notes, messages and deposits build the case.

Treated worse because of my background — is that a case?

National origin discrimination is barred by federal law and New York State and City human rights laws. A case starts with the employment documentation. Conversations stay confidential.

I think a doctor got it wrong — where do I start?

Start by securing the complete medical record — charts, imaging, test results and discharge papers. An independent medical expert then reviews that file, because their reading is what the case rests on. Deadlines in medical cases can be short, so call early.

Nicole Brenecki, Esq. — Jodré Brenecki, LLP

Car Accidents, Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Slip & Fall, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Injuries

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An accident and employment law firm in Brooklyn

Jodré Brenecki, LLP is a law firm based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, led by two partners: Nicole Brenecki and Jordan Jodré. The firm represents people injured in accidents and employees in disputes with their employers in New York. Nicole Brenecki speaks Polish, and the firm also speaks Spanish. The first consultation is free, and in personal injury cases the firm charges no fee unless it wins the case and the client receives compensation.

Nicole Brenecki

Nicole Brenecki studied law in Poland, at the University of Warsaw, and earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. Both partners have been named Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Nicole Brenecki appears in the media as a legal expert — on television, on radio and in print, including USA Today — commenting on accident and employment cases.

Construction accidents and Workers’ Compensation

The firm represents workers injured on construction sites and handles Workers’ Compensation claims for people hurt on the job.

Car and pedestrian accidents

The firm represents people injured in traffic crashes, including pedestrians who were struck by a vehicle.

Slips and falls

The firm handles cases of people injured in slips, trips and falls.

Medical malpractice and wrongful death

The firm handles medical malpractice and represents families who have lost a loved one because of someone else’s fault.

Wages, overtime and workplace discrimination

The other part of the practice covers employment cases: unpaid wages and overtime, and discrimination in the workplace.

When getting to the office is hard

If an injured client cannot come to the office, the firm will travel to them. Emergency consultations are available directly with the firm’s experienced lawyers.

Getting started

Call 347-563-2605 to schedule a free consultation in Polish. The office is at 101 North 10th Street, Suite 303, Brooklyn, NY 11249.

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Services

Construction accidents

Compensation even for off-the-books work.

Scaffold falls, crush injuries, electrocutions on job sites. Labor Law §240 and §241 protect workers whatever their immigration status. Liability usually sits with the owner or contractor.

Car accidents

One firm for NY and NJ.

<p data-path-to-node="12"Belt Parkway collisions, city fender-benders, pedestrians struck at crossings. We handle no-fault filings, insurer negotiations and lawsuits. Where the crash happened decides the rules.

Slip, trip and fall

Owners answer for what they neglect.

Spilled liquid, an icy sidewalk, a loose handrail. We establish who controlled the property and knew of the hazard. Photos, the incident report and preserved footage matter.

Workers' Compensation

Benefits after an injury at work.

We secure medical treatment and wage benefits after a workplace injury. We also check for a separate third-party claim alongside the comp file. Each track has its own deadlines.

Unpaid wages and overtime

Back pay you are still owed.

Claims for withheld wages and unpaid overtime, including cleaning and home care. They rest on the FLSA and New York Labor Law. Shift notes, texts and deposits carry weight.

Workplace discrimination

Equal treatment is not optional.

Being treated worse for national origin, age, sex or pregnancy — and retaliation. Federal, state and city human rights laws all apply. We start with the paper trail: reviews, schedules, history.

Medical malpractice

Compensation when treatment causes harm.

We work through the full medical record — charts, imaging, test results, discharge papers. Independent medical experts then read what those records show. A claim can cover treatment costs, lost earnings and the pain endured.

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Filing deadlines for injury claims in New York and New Jersey — when a claim expires for good
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April 15, 2026
Fall in a store, supermarket or stairwell — how to prove the owner’s fault in New York
"You should have watched your step," they tell you — while the security system...
March 10, 2026
Car accident in New York or in New Jersey — why the state line changes your rights
Home in Greenpoint, work in Newark, and a crash somewhere in between. The same...
February 5, 2026
House cleaning, elder care, nanny work — how to recover unpaid wages in New York
Work inside someone else's home, cash, no witnesses — and then the lady of...
January 1, 2026
Construction accident on a cash job — can a worker without papers recover compensation in New York?
Cash in an envelope every Friday, no contract — and after the accident the...

Q&A

What does an injury case cost?
The consultation is free and injury cases run on contingency. The fee comes only out of a verdict or settlement. Recover nothing, owe no attorney fee.
What area does the firm cover?
The firm covers New York and New Jersey from a Williamsburg office. Nicole Brenecki also appears in the SDNY and EDNY. Consultations run by phone, online or in person. If needed, an attorney will come to the client, and urgent consultations can be arranged.
I was paid in cash — can I still file?
Yes — New York law protects injured construction workers whatever their status or pay. Labor Law §240 and §241 reach workers paid off the books. Secure photos and witness details early.
Crash in New Jersey, home in New York?
The crash location usually drives it, because the two states differ meaningfully. No-fault works differently, and so do filing deadlines. The firm works on both sides of the Hudson.
I fell in a store — what should I do first?
Report it to a manager, get medical attention, then photograph the spot. Store surveillance is often overwritten within days. Witness details, bills and records build the claim.
Does Workers' Compensation end my injury claim?
Not necessarily — comp benefits do not rule out a separate third-party claim against a site owner. The tracks run in parallel. Each file is assessed on its own.
My employer never paid overtime — is it too late?
Usually not — New York law reaches back years for unpaid wages. A written contract is not required. Shift notes, messages and deposits build the case.
Treated worse because of my background — is that a case?
National origin discrimination is barred by federal law and New York State and City human rights laws. A case starts with the employment documentation. Conversations stay confidential.
I think a doctor got it wrong — where do I start?
Start by securing the complete medical record — charts, imaging, test results and discharge papers. An independent medical expert then reviews that file, because their reading is what the case rests on. Deadlines in medical cases can be short, so call early.