$1.98 Million Car Accident Settlement in New York

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.98 million settlement for a driver in New York who suffered injuries to the head, neck, back, right shoulder, right hip, and right leg after another vehicle merged improperly and struck their car.

Struck by a Reckless Lane Change

Our client was driving southbound on a two-lane road when a vehicle suddenly emerged from the left shoulder and merged directly into their lane. The impact was severe — our client's car was struck on the side and pushed across the roadway, coming to rest facing the opposite direction.

The crash caused a cascade of injuries: head trauma, cervical and lumbar spine damage, a right shoulder injury, right hip pain, and right leg impairment. Our client required multiple rounds of diagnostic imaging, consultations with specialists, and an extended course of treatment to address each affected area.

Defeating the Insurer's Disputed Liability

The defendant's insurance company questioned the circumstances of the merge, suggesting shared fault. Our motor vehicle accident attorneys gathered police reports, physical evidence from the scene, and independent witness statements that confirmed the defendant had entered the travel lane from a stopped position on the shoulder — a maneuver that violated the duty to yield and gave our client no opportunity to avoid the collision.

Medical experts documented the full scope of injuries and connected each one to the forces generated by the side-impact crash, undermining the defense's attempt to minimize the claim.

$1.98 Million for Extensive Injuries

The $1.98 million settlement provides compensation intended to address head injury treatment, spinal care, orthopedic rehabilitation for the shoulder and hip, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

"When someone pulls off a shoulder directly into traffic without checking, the driver they hit has zero chance to react. Our client was left with injuries from head to leg because of one reckless decision. We made sure the compensation reflected every single consequence."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured in a lane-change or merge collision in New York, our experienced car accident lawyers are ready to pursue the full compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.