$1.94 Million Car Accident Settlement in the Bronx

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.94 million settlement for a Bronx driver who required three surgeries — cervical spine, lumbar spine, and left rotator cuff — after rear-ending a vehicle that had run a stop sign.

A Stop-Sign Violation in the Bronx

Our client was driving through a Bronx intersection when the defendant blew through a stop sign and pulled directly into the path of oncoming traffic. Unable to stop in time, our client's vehicle struck the rear of the defendant's car. The sudden, violent impact caused immediate pain in the neck, back, and left shoulder.

The injuries proved to be far worse than initially feared. Diagnostic imaging revealed damage requiring cervical spine surgery, lumbar spine surgery, and surgical repair of the left rotator cuff. Three major operations, each followed by its own grueling rehabilitation period, left our client unable to work and struggling through daily life.

Defeating the "Rear Driver" Blame Game

In rear-end collisions, insurance companies almost always try to blame the trailing driver. The defense in this case was no exception, arguing our client should have maintained a safe following distance. Our rear-end accident lawyers proved that the defendant had run the stop sign and entered the intersection illegally, creating a sudden and unavoidable obstacle. Witness statements and intersection analysis confirmed our client had no time or space to prevent the crash.

Our Bronx personal injury attorneys also documented the full surgical history and retained medical experts who testified to the permanent impact of three spinal and orthopedic procedures on our client's quality of life.

$1.94 Million for Three Surgeries

The $1.94 million settlement provides compensation intended to cover the cost of three surgeries, post-operative rehabilitation, lost income, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering.

"Three surgeries — neck, back, and shoulder — all because someone blew through a stop sign. Insurance companies always want to blame the rear driver, but the evidence here was unambiguous. The defendant caused this crash, and our client paid for it with his body."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured in a rear-end collision or any vehicle accident in the Bronx or anywhere in New York, our attorneys are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.