$1 Million Rear-End Collision Settlement, Bronx

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1 million settlement for a motorist who was rear-ended on Saw Mill River Road near Dana Road, causing the vehicle to spin out and resulting in cervical and lumbar spine injuries, a concussion, and chronic headaches.

A High-Impact Rear-End Collision Near the Bronx

Rear-end collisions are often dismissed as minor fender-benders, but the physics tell a different story when a vehicle is struck hard enough to spin out in moving traffic. Our client was driving on Saw Mill River Road near Dana Road when the defendant's vehicle slammed into the rear of his car. The force sent the vehicle spinning, deployed the airbags, and left our client in need of emergency medical transport.

An ambulance transported him to Westchester Medical Center, where he was treated for neck pain, lower back pain, a concussion, and persistent headaches. Police documented the crash at the scene and confirmed the defendant struck our client from behind.

Overcoming the Insurer's Attempt to Minimize a Bronx Spine Injury

The at-fault driver's insurance company acknowledged the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries, characterizing them as soft-tissue strains that should resolve quickly. Our vehicle accident attorneys rejected this characterization and built a medical case that documented the true scope of damage: cervical disc herniations, lumbar disc bulges, and post-concussion syndrome that persisted well beyond the initial recovery period.

Neurological evaluations confirmed that our client continued to experience cognitive symptoms from the concussion, while orthopedic specialists documented the structural damage to the cervical and lumbar spine. The insurer's initial settlement offer was a fraction of what the case was worth.

$1 Million for a Rear-End Collision Victim

The $1 million settlement covers our client's emergency care at Westchester Medical Center, ongoing orthopedic and neurological treatment, lost earnings during recovery, and the pain and diminished quality of life caused by chronic spinal injuries and post-concussion symptoms.

"The insurer wanted to call this a fender-bender. But when a rear-end collision is hard enough to spin a car out, deploy both airbags, and send someone to Westchester Medical by ambulance, the injuries are not minor. Our client has disc damage in his neck and back and a concussion that didn't just go away. The million-dollar settlement reflects what this crash actually did to him."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been rear-ended or injured in any vehicle collision in the Bronx or Westchester area, our Bronx car accident attorneys have a proven record of securing full compensation against insurers who try to minimize serious injuries, and are ready to review your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation.