New York City Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyers

On average, more than 200 New Yorkers are injured every day in motor vehicle accidents. The streets of New York City are so busy that even the most careful driver or alert pedestrian can be involved in an accident as a result of another driver's carelessness or recklessness.

As common as it is to come upon a crash scene or hear the sirens, nothing prepares you for the shock and pain when it happens in your own life. At the Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm, we work closely with the victims of auto accidents and their families in order to understand the impact that an accident has had. We draw on more than 70 years of collective experience in personal injury litigation to ensure that every resource available is used to help our clients receive compensation for every aspect of damage they have sustained as a result of an accident.

Our firm handles serious injury accidents throughout New York City, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. Contact us for a free consultation.

NYC Car Accident Attorneys

Raphaelson & Levine has represented thousands of people in auto accident cases — drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists who were on their way to work, running life's daily errands or simply engaging in recreation when they were injured through the fault of others.

We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for all types of motor vehicle accidents:

Proven Advocates For The Most Serious Accidents

Our accomplished trial lawyers have a reputation for recovering money awards that have set standards, and our law firm has been featured in New York magazine's annual listing of New York's Top Personal Injury Litigators and New York's Top Verdict & Settlements. We handle accidents that have caused catastrophic injuries, and we win monetary awards that account for every need of our client. These awards include economic projections of lost income during the course of a worker's lifetime, projected future medical expenses and future needs that a catastrophically injured client will have over the course of his or her life.

We have represented motor vehicle accident victims who suffered brain trauma, spinal injuries, amputated limbs, facial scarring and other life-changing injuries. We work with medical specialists and many other professionals to obtain damages for: past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, permanent disability, disfigurement or chronic pain, plus compensation for emotional trauma and, in some cases, punitive damages.

Top 10 Factors In NYC Traffic Accidents

  1. Driver inattention or distraction
  2. Failure to yield the right of way
  3. Following too closely
  4. Unsafe speed/reckless driving
  5. Disregarding stop sign or stoplight
  6. Error/confusion of pedestrian or bicyclist
  7. Driver reaction to other uninvolved vehicle
  8. Improper turning
  9. Slippery pavement
  10. Unsafe lane changes

Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (2010)

When liability is disputed, we use accident reconstruction specialists and other experts to establish the negligence that caused the accident. Our attorneys can knowledgeably address legal barriers such as hit-and-run accidents, collisions caused by uninsured or underinsured drivers, or counterclaims of comparative negligence on the part of the victim.

Free Case Evaluation With Lawyers Who Care About Your Recovery

We handle every aspect of your legal claim so that you and your family can focus on healing and rebuilding your life after an auto accident. Call 212-268-3222 or 800-529-7967 or contact us online for a free consultation with one of our New York City motor vehicle accident attorneys.

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