$1.5 Million Transit Authority Settlement in Queens

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.5 million settlement for a Queens motorist injured in a collision with an NYC Transit Authority vehicle.

Struck by a Transit Authority Vehicle in Queens

When a vehicle operated by the NYC Transit Authority collided with our client in Queens, the impact caused injuries that required immediate medical attention. Government-operated vehicles carry a heightened responsibility to the public — and when that responsibility is breached, the consequences can be devastating for the people sharing the road.

Our client faced not only the physical aftermath of the collision but also the financial burden of medical bills and lost wages during a recovery period that stretched far longer than anyone anticipated.

Overcoming Municipal Agency Defenses in Queens

Suing a municipal entity like the NYC Transit Authority is fundamentally different from a standard auto accident claim. Strict notice-of-claim requirements under General Municipal Law Section 50-e impose tight deadlines that must be met before any lawsuit can proceed. Our Queens car accident lawyers ensured every procedural step was completed correctly and on time.

The Transit Authority denied fault and attempted to shift blame to our client, but our investigation — including traffic camera footage and the operator's driving records — established clear negligence on the part of the government driver. With liability locked down and our client's injuries fully documented, we negotiated from a position of strength.

$1.5 Million Queens Transit Authority Settlement

The $1.5 million settlement covers our client's past and future medical costs, lost earnings, and the pain and suffering caused by a preventable collision with a city vehicle.

"Claims against the Transit Authority require precision and experience — one missed deadline can end your case before it starts. We made sure nothing fell through the cracks and delivered a result that reflects the seriousness of our client's injuries."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured in a collision with a city bus, Transit Authority vehicle, or other government-operated vehicle in New York, our auto accident attorneys know how to navigate municipal claims, and are ready to review your case. Contact us today for a free evaluation.