After a serious accident, getting to the right hospital quickly matters. Trauma centers are hospitals set up to treat severe injuries.

If you or someone you love was hurt in a crash, a Brooklyn car accident lawyer can help with the legal side once you are safe. This page lists Brooklyn’s designated trauma centers.

In an Emergency, Call 911

If someone is seriously hurt, call 911. Emergency responders will decide where to take the patient. Do not delay care to choose a hospital yourself.

This page is for general information. It is not medical advice.

Designated Trauma Centers in Brooklyn

The New York State Department of Health keeps the list of designated trauma centers. The list, revised in July 2026, shows these centers in Kings County, which is Brooklyn:

Hospital	Adult level	Pediatric level
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County	Level I	Not applicable
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn	Level I	Not applicable
Maimonides Medical Center	Level I	Level II
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center	Level II	Not applicable
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital	Level II	Not applicable

Maimonides is the only Brooklyn hospital on the list with a pediatric trauma designation.

What Trauma Levels Mean

Trauma centers are given a level. In general, a lower number means a higher level of trauma care. The state list shows each hospital’s designation for adults and for children.

A hospital without a trauma designation can still treat many injuries. Emergency rooms across Brooklyn treat crash victims every day.

What to Do After Emergency Care

Emergency treatment is only the first step. After you are stable, there are a few things to keep in mind:

Ask for copies of your medical records and bills
Follow every discharge instruction and follow-up visit
Keep a record of your symptoms
Write down the names of the doctors who treated you

Medical records and bills are some of the strongest evidence for a personal injury claim, so keep them organized and easy to find.

Serious Injuries and Your Claim

Trauma center patients often have serious injuries. Some cases involve a brain injury or a spinal cord injury. These can lead to long recovery times and high medical costs.

To see how often serious crashes happen, read our page on Brooklyn car accident statistics. For a full checklist, see what to do after an accident.

Talk to a Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyer

You should focus on healing. At Edelstein, Faegenburg & Blyakher, LLP, we can review what happened and explain your options. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.

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