$1.4 Million Rear-End Collision Settlement in Manhattan

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.4 million settlement for a Manhattan motorist who was rear-ended and suffered injuries requiring extensive medical treatment.

Rear-Ended on a Manhattan Street

Our client was stopped in traffic on a Manhattan roadway when another vehicle slammed into the rear of their car. The sudden impact jolted our client forward, causing injuries that would take months to fully diagnose and even longer to treat. What initially seemed like a manageable situation quickly revealed itself to be something much more serious as symptoms persisted and intensified.

With medical bills accumulating and the ability to work compromised, our client needed an attorney who could stand up to the insurance company's inevitable attempts to minimize the claim.

Defeating the Insurance Company's Minimization Tactics

The defense's strategy was textbook: acknowledge the rear-end collision — since liability was virtually indefensible — but argue that the injuries were minor or pre-existing. Our Manhattan auto accident attorneys dismantled this approach by presenting a comprehensive medical timeline that showed no prior complaints, followed by a clear onset of symptoms immediately after the crash.

We retained medical experts who testified that the force of the rear-end impact was consistent with the specific injuries our client developed. Diagnostic imaging confirmed structural damage that could only have resulted from the collision. Faced with this evidence at mediation, the insurer agreed to a fair settlement.

$1.4 Million Manhattan Rear-End Collision Settlement

The $1.4 million settlement covers our client's past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering from injuries that a more attentive driver would have prevented entirely.

"Rear-end collisions in Manhattan happen constantly, and insurance companies have gotten very good at minimizing them. Our job is to make sure the medical evidence tells the full story — and in this case, that story was worth $1.4 million."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you were rear-ended in Manhattan or anywhere in New York City, our car accident lawyers have a proven record of securing significant settlements, and are ready to review your case. Contact us today for a free evaluation.