$4.3 Million Motorcycle Accident Settlement
A Long Island family man was riding his motorcycle when he was struck by a car at an improperly designed intersection, a hazard that should’ve never been allowed to exist.
Car Accident Settlements & Verdicts
The streets of New York City and the surrounding areas are generally so busy that even the most careful driver can be involved in an accident solely as a result of the recklessness and negligence of another driver. We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists who have been injured as a result of many different types of car accident scenarios.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in New York, our car accident lawyers can answer your questions, help you determine if you have a case, and discuss how much your car accident lawsuit may be worth.
Below are examples of recent car accident settlements obtained by our firm, which can help you estimate how much to expect from a car accident settlement.
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$4.25 Million Roadway Design Defect Settlement in Suffolk County
Our client was driving on a Suffolk County roadway when a dangerous design defect in the road caused him to lose control of his vehicle, resulting in a serious crash. He suffered a traumatic brain injury along with multiple fractures that required emergency surgery and months of intensive rehabilitation. Raphaelson & Levine retained highway design engineers who identified critical flaws in the roadway's layout, including inadequate signage and a hazardous curve geometry that had contributed to prior accidents at the same location. We filed claims against the municipality responsible for the road's design and maintenance, ultimately reaching a $4.25 million resolution through mediation that provides for our client's lifetime medical needs, lost earning capacity, and ongoing care.
$3.5 Million Car Accident Settlement in Nassau County, NY
Our client was a young mother who was struck by a vehicle while driving a loaner vehicle and suffering serious neck injuries that required surgery. When an attorney at another firm stated they could only recover $100K, she turned to Raphaelson & Levine and we delivered — 35X more compensation for her injuries.
$3.02 Million Highway Accident Settlement in New York
Our client was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on a New York highway when a trailer ahead struck a bridge overpass and became wedged in place. The vehicle our client was riding in sideswiped the stopped trailer, lost control, and collided with the center median. The driver of the trailer fled the scene. Our client suffered fractured ribs, facial injuries, damage to the mouth and teeth, neck and back injuries, and trauma to the head and left leg. Raphaelson & Levine pursued claims against the trailer operator despite the hit-and-run, securing a $3.02 million settlement for our client's extensive medical treatment and recovery.
$2.8 Million Rear-End Car Accident Trial Verdict
A $2.8 million jury verdict for two sisters riding as passengers when another car rear-ended theirs. One suffered herniated and bulging lumbar discs treated with injections, and the other injured her neck. The defense blamed an earlier car accident, but we showed the jury that the prior injuries had resolved and that this crash caused the limits on their daily lives.
$2.2 Million Head-On Car Accident Settlement
A $2.2 million settlement for a driver who suffered a facial injury and a head injury diagnosed as a mild traumatic brain injury when a speeding driver hit the client's car head-on. A specialized MRI showed damage in the brain's white matter, and we proved that a "mild" diagnosis does not measure how serious the injury is. We settled the case on the courthouse steps as trial approached.
$1.635 Million Auto Accident Recovery in Suffolk County
Our client was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision in Suffolk County that left them with significant injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. After another law firm was unable to advance the case, Raphaelson & Levine stepped in and immediately moved for partial summary judgment on the issue of liability. Our team secured a court order granting our motion, eliminating the defendant's ability to dispute fault at trial. With liability established, we pursued an aggressive strategy through arbitration, ultimately recovering $1.635 million to cover our client's medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering.
$1.6 Million Car Accident Settlement in Suffolk County
A serious motor vehicle collision in Suffolk County left our client with injuries that required extensive medical treatment and prevented them from returning to their normal daily activities. The case involved multiple defendants and contested issues of liability, with each party attempting to shift blame. Our team navigated the complexities of multi-defendant litigation, building a strong case that identified the negligent parties and documented the full extent of our client's losses. Raphaelson & Levine ultimately secured a $1.6 million settlement providing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
$1.5 Million Auto Accident Settlement in Nassau County, NY
A $1.5 million mediation settlement in Nassau County (2017) for a client with a history of spine surgery and neck, back and wrist treatment whose conditions worsened in a car crash. Expert medical analysis showed the client had no symptoms before the crash despite 15 years of treatment, and we won summary judgment on liability and an order barring the defendant from testifying at trial.
$1.5 Million Sanitation Truck Settlement in the Bronx
While driving in the Bronx, our client was rear-ended by a New York City Department of Sanitation truck, causing injuries to the neck, lower back, left shoulder, and head. Accidents involving city sanitation vehicles present additional challenges because they require filing a timely notice of claim against the municipality. Our attorneys met every deadline, documented the full extent of the injuries, and proved the sanitation driver's negligence. Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.5 million settlement to cover our client's extensive medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
$1.45 Million Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
Our client was injured in a motor vehicle accident in New York, sustaining injuries serious enough to require extensive medical care and time away from work. The insurance carrier for the at-fault driver attempted to minimize our client's claim by questioning the severity of their injuries and the necessity of treatment. Our attorneys gathered medical evidence, expert opinions, and accident documentation to build an airtight case. Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.45 million settlement, providing our client with compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
$1.4 Million Rear-End Collision Settlement in Manhattan
A rear-end collision in Manhattan left our client with injuries that demanded prolonged medical care and prevented them from working for an extended period. The at-fault driver's insurer employed a familiar tactic: acknowledge the accident occurred but aggressively dispute the severity and cost of the injuries. Our attorneys built a detailed case linking every medical procedure directly to the collision, supported by expert testimony and diagnostic imaging. Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.4 million settlement through mediation, providing our client with fair compensation for the harm the other driver caused.
$1.2 Million Rear-End Collision Settlement in Queens
Our client was stopped at a stop sign entering the Cross Island Parkway in Queens when another vehicle rear-ended them with significant force. Police responded to the scene, and an ambulance transported our client to Flushing Hospital. What began as acute neck and back pain progressed into conditions requiring far more serious intervention: a fractured lumbar vertebra, a bulging disc requiring surgery, a cervical fusion, and left knee damage. Two years of epidural injections to the low back preceded the spinal surgeries. The at-fault driver's insurer contested the need for the surgical interventions, arguing they were disproportionate to the collision. Our attorneys built a comprehensive medical case that connected every procedure directly to the rear-end impact. Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.2 million settlement for our client's extensive injuries and treatment.
$1.2 Million Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
Our client was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision that left them with injuries requiring prolonged medical care. The at-fault driver's insurance company disputed both the circumstances of the crash and the extent of the injuries, employing tactics designed to delay and reduce the payout. Our attorneys methodically assembled the evidence needed to overcome these challenges, building a case file that connected every medical treatment to the collision. Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.2 million settlement, ensuring our client received fair compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
$1.15M Rear-End Garbage Truck Collision Injury
Our client was hurt in a rear-end collision with a New York City garbage truck, resulting in a serious neck injury that required surgery. We proved the garbage truck driver was 100% at fault, and recovered a $1.15 Million truck accident settlement.
$1.1 Million Falling Tree Vehicle Accident Settlement, Westchester
Our client was driving along a road in Westchester County when a large tree fell from the right side of the roadway directly onto the vehicle. The impact caused serious injuries that required extensive medical treatment. Raphaelson & Levine investigated the circumstances surrounding the tree fall and identified the party responsible for maintaining the trees along the roadway. Evidence showed the tree had exhibited visible signs of decay and structural weakness that should have been addressed before it became a hazard. Our team secured a $1.1 million settlement for our client, holding the responsible property owner accountable for failing to inspect and maintain the trees bordering the road.
$1.0M Construction Truck Crash Claim
Our client was pinned against his own vehicle in Suffolk County when a construction van that had not been properly put in park rolled backward into him. He was airlifted from the scene with chest and lower back injuries and later had sacroiliac joint surgery. The defense insisted it would never pay its full policy, but Andrew Levine and Joseph Taylor prepared the case for trial in Suffolk Supreme Court, and on the eve of trial the insurer paid the full $1 million available.
$1 Million Rear-End Collision Settlement, Bronx
Our client was driving in moving traffic on Saw Mill River Road near Dana Road when another vehicle rear-ended him with enough force to cause his car to spin out. Airbags deployed and emergency medical services transported him by ambulance to Westchester Medical Center. Police responded to the scene and documented the collision. The impact caused injuries to the cervical spine, lumbar spine, and head, including a concussion. The at-fault driver's insurer attempted to minimize the severity of the injuries. Raphaelson & Levine assembled a comprehensive medical record and retained experts to document the long-term effects of the spinal injuries and head trauma. Our team secured a $1 million settlement for this rear-end collision victim.
$991K Motorcycle Accident Settlement, Manhattan
Our attorneys secured a $991,138 settlement for a motorcyclist struck by a box truck that made an illegal U-turn on West 34th Street near the Lincoln Tunnel. Our client — an MTA employee heading home after his shift — was traveling eastbound on 34th Street when the box truck crossed both westbound lanes and the first eastbound lane directly into his path. The collision caused cervical and lumbar spine injuries, bilateral shoulder damage, elbow and bilateral leg injuries. Our legal team obtained traffic camera footage and witness statements confirming the truck driver's illegal maneuver.
$975K Passenger Accident Settlement, Queens
Our attorneys secured a $975,000 settlement for a passenger injured when the work vehicle he was riding in was sideswiped by a commercial truck on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. The collision struck the passenger side where our client was seated, causing lumbar spine, thoracic spine, right shoulder, and right knee injuries that required surgical intervention. Our legal team established that the commercial vehicle driver failed to maintain his lane and drifted into the adjacent lane, striking our client's vehicle without warning.
$950K Vehicle Accident Settlement, Suffolk County
Our attorneys secured a $950,000 settlement for a driver struck by a truck that made a left turn into oncoming traffic on Route 27 in Suffolk County. Our client was traveling westbound when a truck approaching from the opposite direction turned left directly into the path of our client's vehicle. The head-on collision caused serious injuries requiring emergency care and an extended recovery. Our legal team established through the police report and witness accounts that the truck driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic before executing the left turn.
$950K E-Scooter Accident Settlement, Manhattan
Our attorneys secured a $950,000 settlement for an electric scooter rider struck by a vehicle making a left turn at 13th Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan. Our client was traveling northbound on 6th Avenue when a vehicle going in the same direction turned left into 13th Street directly into his path. The collision caused lumbar and cervical spine injuries, a left elbow fracture, and left knee damage. Our legal team established through witness statements and the police report that the turning driver failed to yield to our client, who had the right of way going straight.
$925,000 Car Accident Settlement in the Bronx
A Bronx motorist was sitting in a legally parked vehicle when another driver side-swiped the car, causing serious injuries. The at-fault driver's insurance company initially offered far less than our client's damages warranted. Our attorneys gathered surveillance footage and accident reconstruction evidence proving the full extent of the impact. Raphaelson & Levine negotiated aggressively, ultimately securing a $925,000 settlement for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
$900K Rear-End Accident to Photographer
A $900,000 settlement for a freelance photographer whose existing back injury got worse after a truck rear-ended the client, who was stopped at a red light. The client had a long-standing herniated disc and had already been advised to have surgery. We successfully argued that the crash made the condition worse, and after two mediations we settled the case before trial.
$900,000 Ambulance Accident Settlement in Queens
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $900,000 for a Queens driver t-boned by an ambulance on Metropolitan Avenue. The collision caused multiple fractures and soft tissue injuries that required surgical intervention. Our attorneys navigated the complexities of a municipal liability claim, proving the ambulance operator failed to exercise due care even while responding to a call.
$895,000 Vehicle Collision Settlement in Queens
Our attorneys secured $895,000 for a Queens motorist seriously injured in a vehicle collision. The at-fault driver failed to yield, causing a broadside impact that left our client with spinal injuries and a long recovery. Raphaelson & Levine built a strong liability case and negotiated a settlement that fully accounted for our client's medical expenses, lost income, and ongoing pain.
$875,000 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in New York
Our team recovered $875,000 for a New York motorist who suffered multiple orthopedic injuries in a vehicle collision. The impact caused fractures and soft tissue damage that required surgical repair and a lengthy rehabilitation process. Raphaelson & Levine overcame disputed liability to secure a settlement that fully accounted for our client's medical treatment, lost wages, and long-term recovery needs.
$865K Truck Accident Settlement
An $865,000 settlement in Brooklyn (Kings County) for a driver who suffered hip and lower back injuries requiring surgery when a dump truck struck the company vehicle the client was driving. We won summary judgment on liability. While the defense appealed, we retained medical experts and an economist and developed a life care plan projecting the client's future medical needs. We settled the case less than a month after mediation.
$850,000 Rear-End Collision Settlement in the Bronx
Our team secured $850,000 for a Bronx motorist rear-ended while stopped in traffic. The collision caused cervical disc herniations requiring surgery and months of rehabilitation. Raphaelson & Levine overcame the insurance company's attempt to minimize the injuries by presenting comprehensive medical evidence that proved the full extent of our client's spinal damage and lost earning capacity.
$825K Tow Truck Accident
An $825,000 settlement for the estate of a parent whom a tow truck struck and killed. Using the tow truck driver's own testimony, we established that the victim suffered pre-impact terror. We secured the settlement at mediation before trial, and part of the money went into a structured settlement that will provide lifetime income to the victim's children.
$825K Brooklyn Car Accident
An $825,000 settlement for a Brooklyn driver who needed lower back surgery after another vehicle rear-ended the client on the Belt Parkway. Physical therapy did not resolve the lumbar spine injury. The client's history of back pain and treatment, earlier and later accidents, and surveillance video complicated the case. We presented the case successfully and secured a recovery that compensates the client for pain and suffering and lost income.
$825,000 Uber Passenger Accident Recovery in Merrick
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $825,000, in two settlements, for an Uber passenger who was injured when a vehicle exiting a driveway in Merrick struck the rideshare car. The collision caused injuries to our client's right shoulder, cervical spine, and chest. Our attorneys held the at-fault driver liable through Liberty Mutual Insurance, establishing that the driver exiting the driveway failed to yield to traffic on the roadway and that our client — as a passenger — bore no responsibility for the crash.
$800,000 Fatal Dooring Accident Recovery in Brooklyn
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $800,000 on behalf of the estate of a Brooklyn cyclist killed in a dooring accident in Williamsburg. A parked driver opened their car door directly into the cyclist's path at East Broadway and Lorimer Street, knocking him into traffic where he was struck by a passing vehicle. Our attorneys held both the door-opening driver and the passing motorist responsible for this preventable death.
$800,000 Truck Accident Settlement in Manhattan
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $800,000 for a Manhattan driver struck by a tractor-trailer that ran a red light near the Lincoln Tunnel. Our client was turning from West 39th Street onto 11th Avenue when the commercial truck blew through the intersection, causing multi-site injuries to the spine, both shoulders, right knee, and right hip. Our attorneys held the trucking company and its driver liable for the violation.
$780,000 Car Accident Settlement in Suffolk County
Our attorneys recovered $780,000 for a Suffolk County motorist involved in a collision at the intersection of NY Route 347 and Old Town Road. The crash caused lumbar and cervical injuries, a knee injury, rib fractures, and a head injury. Raphaelson & Levine took over the case from a prior firm and built a comprehensive damages presentation that secured a resolution covering our client's extensive medical needs.
$775,000 Car Accident Settlement in the Bronx
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $775,000 for a Bronx driver who was struck while pulling out of a parked position and attempting a left turn. The other vehicle, traveling in the same direction, collided with our client's car in a sideswipe impact that caused significant spinal injuries. Our team overcame a contested liability scenario by establishing that the other driver was traveling at an excessive speed for the roadway conditions.
$775,000 Taxi Accident Settlement in the Bronx
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $775,000 for a Bronx taxi driver who was rear-ended while carrying a passenger on Garrison Avenue. The collision caused cervical and lumbar injuries severe enough to end our client's ability to drive for a living. Our attorneys documented the full extent of lost earning capacity and secured a mediation settlement that accounted for both the physical injuries and the career-ending consequences.
$775,000 Access-A-Ride Accident Settlement in the Bronx
Our team recovered $775,000 for a Bronx Access-A-Ride passenger who suffered serious injuries when the bus was rear-ended. The impact threw our client forward in her seat, causing cervical and lumbar injuries that required surgical intervention. Raphaelson & Levine held the at-fault driver's insurance carrier accountable while navigating the additional procedural requirements of a claim involving a municipal transit vehicle.
$750K From Shaky Mechanic Service
A $750,000 settlement in Nassau County for a driver who needed spinal surgery after a wheel came off the client's car shortly after a tire rotation at a Long Island dealership, bringing the car crashing down. We proved the wheel was not properly secured after the service and resolved the case after two mediations, working with the treating physician, a life care planner, an economist and a liability expert.
$750,000 Truck Accident Settlement in Hudson County
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $750,000 through mediation for a driver struck by a truck that made a left turn from the center lane. The commercial vehicle crossed traffic lanes to execute the turn, leaving our client with no time or space to avoid the collision. Our attorneys established the truck driver's violation of lane-change and turning protocols, holding both the driver and the trucking company liable.
$750K Sideswipe Car Crash Settlement
A $750,000 settlement in Bronx County for a chef who needed epidural injections and a laminectomy for a herniated disc after the car the client was riding in pulled away from a curb in Queens and collided with a truck. The defense claimed our client was driving, and the client had a prior back injury in the same area. A pain management expert confirmed lingering symptoms, and we settled on the eve of trial.
$750,000 Car Accident Settlement in the Bronx
Our team recovered $750,000 for a Bronx driver struck by a vehicle that made an illegal right turn on a red light. The turning vehicle crossed into our client's path as he proceeded through the intersection on a green signal, causing a broadside collision. Raphaelson & Levine established the red-light violation and documented the full extent of the resulting spinal and extremity injuries.
$750,000 Drunk Driving Accident Settlement
Our team recovered $750,000 for a Nassau County resident struck by a drunk driver on New Kingston Road in Margaretville, New York. The impaired driver crossed the center line and struck our client's vehicle head-on, causing a fractured elbow that required surgical repair. Raphaelson & Levine obtained summary judgment on liability, establishing the defendant's negligence as a matter of law based on the DUI arrest and blood alcohol evidence.
$750,000 Rear-End Collision Settlement in Brooklyn
Our attorneys recovered $750,000 for a Brooklyn driver who was rear-ended while stopped at a red light. The at-fault driver struck our client's vehicle from behind without braking, causing cervical and lumbar injuries that required surgical intervention. Raphaelson & Levine documented the full scope of our client's injuries and negotiated a settlement that covered multiple surgeries and long-term treatment.
$740,000 Rear-End Collision Settlement in Brooklyn
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $740,000 through mediation for a Brooklyn driver who was rear-ended by another vehicle. The collision caused injuries that required extensive medical treatment and long-term rehabilitation. Our attorneys documented the full scope of damages and overcame the insurance carrier's attempts to minimize the claim during mediation.
$739,000 Jury Verdict for a Queens Car Accident
Raphaelson & Levine took a Queens motor vehicle accident case to trial and won a $739,000 jury verdict for our client. The accident caused cervical and lumbar injuries along with damage to both legs, requiring extensive treatment. When the insurance carrier refused to offer fair compensation, our trial attorneys presented the case to a Queens County jury — and the verdict proved our client's injuries deserved far more than the carrier was willing to pay.
$725,000 Red Light Accident Settlement in Queens
Our attorneys recovered $725,000 for a Queens driver whose vehicle was struck by a motorist who ran a steady red light. The defendant entered the intersection against the signal and collided with our client's car, causing cervical and lumbar injuries along with damage to both legs. Raphaelson & Levine established the red-light violation and documented the full scope of injuries to negotiate a settlement that reflected the severity of the impact.
$670,000 Rear-End Collision Settlement in the Bronx
Our team recovered $670,000 for a Bronx driver who was rear-ended while stopped at a red light at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and East 181st Street. The impact caused injuries that required extensive treatment and long-term rehabilitation. Raphaelson & Levine documented the full scope of damages and held the at-fault driver accountable for striking a vehicle that was completely stopped at a traffic signal.
$650,000 Rear-End Collision Settlement in Nassau County
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $650,000 for a Nassau County driver who was rear-ended on Hillside Avenue in Williston Park. The collision caused cervical and lumbar spine injuries along with right shoulder damage, all requiring surgical treatment. Vehicle repairs totaled $12,000 — evidence of the significant impact force. Our attorneys used the vehicle damage documentation, surgical records, and orthopedic expert testimony to establish the full value of the injuries against GEICO.
$650,000 Car Accident Settlement in Nassau County
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $650,000 for a Nassau County driver who was making a legal left turn with a green arrow when the defendant ran a red light at high speed and struck our client's vehicle. The broadside collision caused injuries requiring extensive treatment. Our attorneys established clear liability through traffic signal evidence and held the at-fault driver and GEICO accountable for the full value of the damages.
$635,000 Taxi Passenger Accident Settlement in Queens
Our team recovered $635,000 for a backseat passenger in a yellow cab who was injured when a cable truck ran a red light and struck the taxi at a Queens intersection. The cab passenger had no warning, no seatbelt, and no ability to protect herself from the collision forces. Raphaelson & Levine held the cable truck driver and the trucking company liable for running the red light and causing injuries to an innocent passenger.
$625,000 Rear-End Collision Settlement in Queens
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $625,000 in federal court for a Queens man who was rear-ended while pushing his stalled vehicle off the road. Our client had activated his hazard lights and was physically behind the vehicle with a friend, pushing it to the shoulder, when an oncoming driver struck the rear of the car. The impact drove the vehicle into our client, causing rib fractures, right arm injuries, lumbar spine damage, and chest trauma. Our attorneys filed in the Eastern District of New York and held the at-fault driver accountable.
$625,000 Good Samaritan Accident Settlement in the Bronx
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $625,000 for a Good Samaritan who was struck on a Bronx expressway while attempting to help at an accident scene. Our client witnessed a collision, pulled over, and approached the damaged vehicle to offer assistance. While standing alongside the first vehicle, a second driver struck the wreck from behind, driving the first car into our client. Our attorneys held the second driver liable for striking a clearly visible accident scene and injuring a bystander who stopped to help.
$625,000 Multi-Surgery Car Accident Settlement in Queens
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $625,000 for a Queens driver who was rear-ended and suffered injuries requiring multiple surgeries: left shoulder repair, a percutaneous disc procedure for the lumbar spine, and treatment for cervical disc injuries. Each injured body region required its own course of treatment and surgical intervention. Our attorneys built a comprehensive damages case against GEICO that documented the cumulative impact of three separate surgical recoveries on our client's life and ability to work.
$600,000 Car Accident Settlement in Manhattan
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $600,000 for a Manhattan resident injured in a motor vehicle accident. The collision caused injuries requiring emergency treatment at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and an extended course of follow-up care. Our attorneys built a comprehensive damages case through extensive discovery and medical documentation, ultimately securing a settlement that reflected the full severity of our client's injuries and their impact on daily life.
$600,000 Car Accident Settlement in Queens
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $600,000 for a Queens resident injured in a motor vehicle accident. The collision caused injuries requiring extended medical treatment and ultimately surgical intervention. Our attorneys navigated complex litigation in Queens County Supreme Court and secured a settlement that reflected the full severity of the injuries and their impact on our client's ability to work and live independently.
$600,000 Car Accident Settlement in the Bronx
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $600,000 for a Bronx resident who was struck by a driver attempting to make a right turn from the left lane. The illegal lane change and turn caused a collision that produced injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. Our attorneys established clear liability through the traffic violation and proved the full severity of our client's injuries against the at-fault driver's insurance carrier.
$590K Hit-and-Run Accident Recovery
A $590,000 settlement for a driver who broke a leg and needed surgery with an intramedullary nail when a hit-and-run vehicle rear-ended the client's work vehicle on the Long Island Expressway and pushed it into the center divider. Neither our office nor the NYPD could identify the other driver, so we brought a claim under the vehicle policy's supplementary uninsured motorist (SUM) coverage, defeated a motion to block arbitration and settled on the eve of the hearing.
$575,000 Car Accident Settlement in Brooklyn
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $575,000 for a Brooklyn driver who was struck when another vehicle went around his car while he was making a left turn, causing a collision. The at-fault driver's decision to pass on the left during a turn created a dangerous situation that produced injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. Our attorneys established liability against the at-fault driver through Wesco Insurance and proved the full severity of our client's injuries.
$575,000 Red Light Collision Settlement in Queens
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $575,000 for a Queens woman whose car was struck by a driver who ran a red light at Queens Boulevard and 37th Street. The collision forced her vehicle into a pole, fracturing her left wrist, bruising her right arm, and causing injuries to her lumbar spine, left shoulder, thoracic spine, and cervical spine. Our attorneys held the at-fault driver liable through Allstate Insurance and documented injuries across six body regions to prove the full scope of damage from a two-impact collision.
$575,000 Head Injury Settlement in Queens
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $575,000 for a person who suffered a head injury in a Queens motor vehicle accident. Head injuries from car accidents can produce cognitive, neurological, and physical symptoms that persist long after the initial trauma. Our attorneys litigated the case in Queens County Supreme Court and proved the full severity of the head injury through medical records, neurological evaluations, and expert testimony documenting the lasting impact on our client's daily function.
$570K Car Crash Settlement
A $570,000 settlement in Queens County for a driver who suffered two bulging lower back discs and post-traumatic stress in a three-car crash in Jamaica, Queens. After another driver hit it, a car crossed the center line and struck the client's vehicle, which was stopped in traffic. The defense used surveillance video to argue the limitations were not disabling, and we still negotiated the settlement.
$550K For Disc Bulge
A $550,000 settlement in Queens County for a client who suffered a disc bulge when two vehicles collided in an intersection and one lost control and struck the client. We brought suit against both vehicles in Queens Supreme Court. The defense tried to minimize the injury throughout, and we showed how the crash affected the client's life, not only what the MRI report said. We resolved the case on the eve of trial.
$550,000 Car Accident Settlement in Brooklyn
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $550,000 for a Brooklyn driver who was struck when a parked vehicle pulled out into traffic without yielding. The defendant exited a parking spot directly into the path of our client's vehicle, causing a collision that produced injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. Our attorneys litigated the case in Kings County Supreme Court and held the at-fault driver liable through Kemper Independence Insurance for failing to yield when leaving a parked position.
$550,000 Chain-Reaction Collision Settlement in Westchester
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $550,000 through mediation for a Westchester County driver who was rear-ended in a four-car chain-reaction collision. Multi-vehicle crashes generate complex liability questions — multiple drivers, multiple insurers, and competing narratives about fault. Our attorneys untangled the collision sequence, identified the driver whose negligence triggered the chain reaction, and proved our client's injuries through comprehensive medical documentation.
$500K Underinsured Motorist Settlement
A $500,000 settlement in Bronx County for a delivery truck helper who suffered a fractured tibia requiring a bone graft when a van pinned the helper against the back of the parked truck in Manhattan. The at-fault driver carried only $100,000 in coverage, so we recovered another $400,000 at mediation through the client's supplementary underinsured motorist coverage.
$500K Man Pinned Between 2 Vehicles
A $500,000 settlement for a delivery worker who suffered a leg fracture requiring two surgeries when the client was pinned between two vehicles while unloading groceries from a delivery truck. Working with a forensic economist, we established that the client could not return to the same line of work and had lost future income.
$500K Rear-End Underinsured Accident Settlement
A $500,000 settlement for a delivery driver who needed two shoulder surgeries for a torn rotator cuff after a rear-end crash set off a multi-car pile-up in Westchester County. The at-fault driver carried only $100,000 in coverage, and the defense argued the car ahead had stopped abruptly. Before the scheduled arbitration, we recovered another $400,000 through the client's underinsured motorist coverage.
$500,000 Uber Driver Accident Settlement in Brooklyn
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $500,000 through mediation for an Uber driver in Brooklyn who was struck by a vehicle pulling out of a parking spot. The collision caused injuries to his lumbar spine, left shoulder, cervical spine, and left wrist — four injury sites from a single impact. Our attorneys held the at-fault driver liable for pulling into the path of our client's vehicle and proved the combined severity of spinal, shoulder, and wrist injuries that affected his ability to drive and earn a living.
$500,000 Storefront Vehicle Crash Settlement in Putnam
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $500,000 for a store worker who was pinned when a car lost control and drove through the storefront at 575 US Route 6N in Putnam, New York. Our client was inside the store when the vehicle crashed through the front, striking him and causing injuries to his right leg, lumbar spine, thoracic spine, and right wrist. The defendant stipulated liability, and our attorneys built a damages case that reflected the severity of four separate injury sites from a single violent impact.
$500,000 Three-Vehicle Crash Settlement in Westchester
Raphaelson & Levine recovered $500,000 through mediation for a Westchester County driver involved in a three-vehicle collision on Cross River Road. A westbound vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with our client's car and a third vehicle. Our attorneys established the westbound driver's liability for crossing the center line and proved the severity of the injuries our client sustained in this head-on impact.
$450K - Mother And Two Children Struck By Truck On City Highway.
A $450,000 settlement in Brooklyn (Kings County) for a parent who suffered a neck injury when a truck rear-ended the vehicle carrying the parent and two children on a city highway. An ambulance took the client from the scene, separating the client from the children, and the client needed more than a year of treatment, including extensive physical therapy. The children had only minor injuries. We negotiated the settlement for the client.
$450K Car Accident Settlement
A $450,000 settlement for a driver who needed arthroscopic surgery on both knees when another vehicle crossed the double yellow line and hit the client's car head-on in Dutchess County. After the at-fault driver's insurer paid its full $100,000 policy limit, we recovered another $350,000 through the client's supplementary underinsured motorist coverage.
$400K Bus Accident Settlement
A $400,000 settlement for a passenger who needed back and knee surgery after a school bus in Brooklyn struck the vehicle the client was riding in. The client had injured the same back and knee before, and the defense hired a biomechanical engineer to blame the earlier injuries. We argued the crash made those injuries worse, and we settled the case after picking a jury, before opening statements.
$350K Victory Rear End Car Crash
A $350,000 arbitration recovery in Suffolk County for a client injured in a rear-end crash in Woodbury, Long Island. The defense argued there was no police report, the impact was minor and the injuries were pre-existing. We won summary judgment, which entitled the client to interest, and then presented the claim at arbitration, where we won an award of $275,000 plus about $75,000 in interest.
$325,000 Taxi Passenger Injury Settlement
A $325,000 settlement in Bronx County for a taxi passenger who was injured when the cab struck an unoccupied truck that was illegally parked. The truck's insurer took a no-pay position, arguing that a parked, empty truck could not be at fault. We sued both companies in Bronx Supreme Court, and both insurers paid their full policy limits.
$300K Suffolk County Auto Accident
A $300,000 settlement in Suffolk County for a driver after a careless motorist attempting a left turn struck the driver's car. We litigated the case in Suffolk County Supreme Court and, after extensive preparation, negotiated the settlement in Riverhead with the client at our side.
$300K Settlement Aggravation of Back Injury
A $300,000 settlement for a client whose herniated disc worsened in a motor vehicle accident. The client had hurt the same part of the spine and was in extensive treatment right before the crash, and the MRIs were virtually identical. We still established that the accident aggravated the condition and would require extensive treatment into the future.
$300K 3-Car Auto Accident Settlement
A $300,000 settlement for a security guard whose herniated disc in the back worsened in a three-car accident in New York. The client had injured the same part of the back in an earlier crash, and another law firm said there was no claim. We proved the new accident made the existing injury worse, and New York law allows recovery for that.
$290K 80-Year-Old Man Involved In Two-Car Accident
A $290,000 settlement at mediation for an older driver injured in a two-car crash after turning left in front of the other vehicle. The police report cited our client for failing to yield, but our accident reconstruction experts showed the other driver was going at an unsafe speed and should have seen our client in time to avoid the crash.
$250K Pedestrian Knockdown
A $250,000 settlement, the full limit of the driver's insurance policy, for a pedestrian who suffered a leg fracture requiring surgery when a car backing out of a parking spot knocked the client down. The driver denied any contact, and hospital records said the client lost balance and fell. We established that the car made contact and caused the fall.
$245K Car Accident Resulting in Neck Injury
A $245,000 settlement for a passenger who needed neck surgery after an uninsured truck struck the client's own car. We brought the claim under the client's insurance policy. Citing the client's doctor, the insurer argued that the surgery was due to the client's advanced age and unrelated to the crash. We recovered nearly the maximum amount available.
$245K Auto Accident Aggravates Neck Injury
A $245,000 pretrial settlement for a client hurt in a car accident in Washington State who already had a neck herniation from an accident about 10 years earlier. We showed that the new crash made the client's neck injury much worse and secured the settlement.
$225K NJ Car Accident Wins With Help From Facebook
A $225,000 settlement for a client who suffered a wrist fracture that required surgery when a newly licensed driver making a left turn struck the client in northern New Jersey. We used the defendant's own social media posts after the crash to rebut the claim that our client was speeding or contributed to the accident, and resolved the case before trial.
$225,000 Motor Vehicle Settlement in Brooklyn
Our client was driving in Brooklyn when another vehicle's rear tire suddenly detached and struck their car, causing a violent collision. This type of accident — often caused by improper maintenance or defective components — can happen without warning and leave victims with significant injuries. Raphaelson & Levine investigated the incident and pursued claims against the responsible parties. We secured a $225,000 settlement to compensate our client for their injuries and damages.
$200K Case Recognized By NY Jury Verdict Reporter
A $200,000 jury verdict in New York Supreme Court for a client who suffered soft tissue injuries in a car accident. The client had been in one accident before this crash and another after it, each causing nearly identical injuries, but we persuaded the jury that this accident caused all of the injuries we claimed. The New York Jury Verdict Reporter published a summary of the case.
$200K Father and Son Injured in Car Accident
A $200,000 settlement for a father and son injured in a car accident in the Bronx. The son, who was driving, needed arthroscopic surgery, and the father, a passenger, suffered a knee injury that left him with constant pain and trouble walking. We prepared the case thoroughly for mediation and secured the settlement for both clients.
$195K Auto Accident Settlement
A $195,000 settlement for a client who suffered herniated discs in the neck in a car accident. The insurance company tried to minimize the herniations by calling them soft tissue injuries. The client did not need surgery and returned to work and all normal activities, and we resolved the case at mediation.
$175K Car Accident Trial Verdict
A $175,000 trial verdict in Suffolk County for a client who needed arthroscopic elbow surgery after a car struck the client. The insurance company argued the injury was too minor for the case to reach trial. The court denied its motion to dismiss, and we won the verdict at trial in Suffolk County Supreme Court.
$125K Verdict Three Car Accident
A $125,000 verdict in Queens County for a client injured in a three-car accident. The defendants refused to accept responsibility for three and a half years, so we took the case to trial, where we won a verdict holding the defendant 100% responsible for the accident.
$101,000 Rear-End Collision Settlement in the Bronx
Our client was a passenger in a vehicle that was violently rear-ended by a box truck in the Bronx. The impact caused injuries to their neck, back, right shoulder, and right knee — injuries that required ongoing medical treatment and affected their daily life. Raphaelson & Levine held the negligent truck driver accountable and secured a $101,000 settlement to compensate our client for their medical expenses and pain and suffering.
$100K Settlement Within Six Months Of Accident
A $100,000 settlement for a client who injured a knee and wrist in a motor vehicle accident and needed arthroscopic surgery when the pain continued even though an MRI showed no torn ligament. We argued the knee injury would cause lifelong pain and settled the case within six months of the accident for the full available insurance coverage.
$49K Car Accident Settlement
Our client was rear-ended while stopped at a stoplight. She went to 6 months of physical therapy and chiropractic care for her neck and lower back. She also received one injection in her neck to help relieve the pain. Even though she had a history of scoliosis and minimal injuries on the MRI’s of her spine we were able to settle her case for $49,000.
$45K Soft Tissue Car Accident Injury
A $45,000 settlement in Manhattan (New York County) for a client who suffered soft tissue injuries, and later a vascular condition in the leg, after a motor vehicle struck the client. The insurer denied the vascular injury was related because it developed three years later. At trial, we used medical testimony and records to link it to the accident, and we settled the case before the verdict.
Confidential Car Accident Settlement
A confidential settlement for a client with a history of neck injuries, including earlier cervical fusion surgery, who suffered new neck injuries when another vehicle struck the parked car the client was sitting in. The defense moved to dismiss, blaming the earlier condition. We defeated that motion, won our own motion on liability, and settled the case before trial.
Defective Automobile: Multi-Million Dollar Award
Several individuals were seriously injured as a result of a defective gear shifting device that caused the driver of the motor vehicle to lose control and run over pedestrians inside a New York City park. Our law firm obtained a significant confidential settlement from a major automobile manufacturer because of the defect.
Hit-and-Run Collision Settlement
A confidential settlement for a passenger who needed knee surgery after the car the passenger was riding in pulled out of a parking space and hit another vehicle. The insurer for that car paid its full policy limit, but the injury was worth far more. We showed the other driver shared fault and, under New York's joint and several liability rule, recovered more from that driver's policy.
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