$2.9 Million Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in New York

Raphaelson & Levine recovered $2.9 million for a motorist injured in a serious vehicle collision on a New York roadway.

A Collision That Changed Everything

One moment, our client was driving on a New York road. The next, a collision with another vehicle left them with injuries serious enough to require emergency medical care and months of follow-up treatment. The physical damage was immediate, but the full impact — lost income, chronic pain, and the inability to return to normal life — unfolded over time.

For someone who relied on their health and mobility to earn a living, the injuries created a cascading crisis. Medical appointments replaced workdays. Bills accumulated. The path back to financial stability seemed impossibly long.

Challenging an Insurer Determined to Underpay

The at-fault driver's insurance company disputed the claim from the outset, contesting both liability and the extent of our client's injuries. Initial settlement offers fell far short of what the case warranted. Our motor vehicle accident attorneys understood that accepting an inadequate offer would leave our client financially exposed for years to come.

We retained accident reconstruction experts to establish the mechanics of the collision and confirm fault. Medical specialists documented the full spectrum of injuries and projected the long-term treatment our client would need. A vocational economist calculated the lost earning capacity — providing a concrete dollar figure that the insurance company could not ignore.

$2.9 Million Secured for a New York Accident Victim

The settlement covers past and future medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and compensation for the pain and limitations our client lives with as a result of the crash.

"Insurance companies count on injured people accepting less than they deserve. Our job is to build a case so strong that settling for less is not an option. The medical and economic evidence in this case left no room for the insurer to lowball our client."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you have been hurt in a vehicle accident in New York, our car accident lawyers have decades of experience taking on insurance companies and fighting for the compensation injured New Yorkers deserve. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.