Karns & Karns expands New York urban accident practice

Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys said June 8, 2026, that it is expanding its Catastrophic Urban Accident Division across New York City, with offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The firm is targeting delivery, rideshare, trucking and pedestrian crash cases as dense street traffic and insurer pressure reshape injury claims in the city.

Why it matters: - Karns & Karns is aiming at a growing slice of New York injury litigation tied to delivery vans, rideshare vehicles, commercial fleets and pedestrian crashes. - The firm says it is offering a no-upfront-cost model that could matter to injured New Yorkers facing immediate medical, investigative and legal expenses. - The expansion puts more courtroom-focused competition into a market crowded with advertising-driven personal injury firms.

What happened: - Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys announced a targeted expansion of its Catastrophic Urban Accident Division across New York City on June 8, 2026. - The family-owned trial firm said it is operating from offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn. - The firm said it is focusing on commercial fleet liability, rideshare passenger injuries and pedestrian right-of-way disputes. - The announcement said the firm has recovered more than $300 million for victims of negligence.

The details: - The firm said New York City’s delivery and rideshare traffic has contributed to more severe crosswalk strikes, bicycle collisions and multi-vehicle injuries in dense gridlock. - Bill Karns, founding partner, said commercial delivery fleets are moving under tight deadlines and that corporate insurers often seek quick, undervalued settlements after serious crashes. - Mike Karns, founding partner, said Karns & Karns handles litigation in-house rather than referring cases out when trial becomes necessary. - The firm said its “Trial-First” approach is intended to push carriers to pay the maximum value of claims. - Karns & Karns said clients pay zero upfront costs to retain the firm and begin an accident investigation. - The firm said it advances 100% of upfront expenses for traffic camera footage, black-box data and expert medical testimony. - The firm said it only collects a legal fee if there is a financial recovery, and clients owe nothing if there is no recovery. - Karns & Karns said it has more than 2,500 five-star reviews. - The firm said it handles motor vehicle accidents, commercial trucking crashes, wrongful death and institutional sexual abuse claims. - The New York offices listed in the release are 405 Lexington Ave., 26th Floor, New York, NY 10174, and 300 Cadman Plaza W., 12th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201. - The release listed the general inquiry number as 1-800-4THEWIN, or 1-800-484-3946. - The release directed readers to the company’s website. - The release also included social media links on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

Between the lines: - The announcement frames New York’s crash litigation market as a fight between trial firms and high-volume marketing shops. - The firm is positioning courtroom readiness as a differentiator for clients who may face early settlement pressure from insurers. - The pitch leans on contingency-fee economics, which removes upfront costs but also signals the firm expects high-value recoveries in contested cases.

What’s next: - Karns & Karns appears to be using its New York offices to pursue more cases tied to urban delivery traffic and pedestrian injury claims. - The firm is likely to market its in-house trial model and no-fee structure to compete for accident victims across Manhattan and Brooklyn. - New York drivers, cyclists and pedestrians may see more legal advertising and claim-seeking activity focused on commercial vehicle collisions.