$739,000 Jury Verdict for a Queens Car Accident

The insurance company wouldn't pay what the injuries were worth. So Raphaelson & Levine took the case to trial — and a Queens jury delivered a verdict that exceeded every pre-trial offer.

Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries in Queens

Our client was involved in a motor vehicle collision in Queens that caused cervical disc herniations, lumbar disc injuries, and damage to both legs. The cervical and lumbar injuries produced chronic pain, radiculopathy, and progressive functional limitations that interfered with daily activities and work capacity. The bilateral leg injuries added further mobility restrictions that compounded the spinal symptoms.

Treatment included cervical and lumbar epidural injections, physical therapy for the spinal injuries, and orthopedic treatment for both legs. Despite months of conservative care, our client continued to experience significant pain and functional deficits that affected every aspect of daily life.

Taking the Case to Trial in Queens County

Pre-trial settlement negotiations failed to produce an offer that reflected the true severity of our client's injuries. The defense carrier relied on their independent medical examination to minimize the injuries, characterizing them as minor soft tissue strains that had resolved. Our attorneys rejected the inadequate offers and prepared the case for trial.

At trial, our legal team presented the treating physicians' testimony documenting the progression of injuries, the diagnostic imaging confirming structural damage, and our client's own testimony about the daily impact on work, family, and independence. The jury heard directly from the doctors who treated the cervical and lumbar injuries and the orthopedist who managed the leg damage — each providing clear, specific testimony about the permanency of the conditions.

"The carrier thought they could get away with a lowball number because they assumed we wouldn't go to trial. We went to trial. And the jury saw what we saw — a person whose life was fundamentally changed by this accident, whose injuries were real, documented, and permanent. The verdict spoke for itself." — Joseph Taylor, Managing Attorney

$739,000 Jury Verdict for a Queens Motor Vehicle Accident

This $739,000 jury verdict covers cervical and lumbar treatment, bilateral leg injury recovery, physical therapy, lost wages, and the permanent limitations our client manages. It proves that when insurance companies refuse to pay fair value, taking the case to a jury can deliver the result the evidence supports.

If you were injured in a car accident in Queens and the insurance company is offering less than your injuries are worth, our vehicle accident attorneys have trial experience and are ready to fight for full compensation.