$925,000 Car Accident Settlement in the Bronx

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $925,000 settlement for a Bronx motorist who was side-swiped while parked on a city street.

Struck While Parked in the Bronx

Our client was sitting inside a legally parked vehicle on a Bronx street when another driver lost control and side-swiped the car with significant force. The impact jolted our client violently, causing cervical and lumbar spine injuries, a torn rotator cuff, and persistent headaches that would require months of treatment.

Despite being completely stationary and bearing zero fault, our client faced an uphill battle with the at-fault driver's insurance carrier, which attempted to minimize the severity of the injuries and downplay the long-term consequences.

Dismantling the Insurance Company's Tactics

The insurer argued that our client's injuries were pre-existing and unrelated to the collision. Our Bronx car accident attorneys obtained surveillance footage from a nearby business that captured the full force of the side-swipe impact. We also retained an orthopedic specialist who conducted an independent medical examination confirming that the injuries were directly caused by the collision.

Armed with this evidence, we rejected the insurer's lowball offers and prepared the case for trial — a strategy that ultimately brought the insurance company to the table with a fair settlement offer.

Justice for an Innocent Motorist

The $925,000 settlement compensates our client for surgical procedures, extensive physical therapy, lost income, and the chronic pain that continues to affect daily life. It holds the negligent driver accountable for the harm caused by reckless driving on Bronx streets.

"Our client was doing nothing wrong — parked legally on a city street. The insurance company tried to dodge responsibility by blaming pre-existing conditions, but the medical evidence told a very different story. We refused to let them get away with it."

— Jason Krakower, Attorney at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured in a car accident in the Bronx or anywhere in New York City, our car accident attorneys have decades of experience fighting insurance companies, and are ready to review your claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.