$975K Passenger Accident Settlement, Queens

A commercial truck sideswiped a work vehicle on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, slamming into the passenger side where our client was seated. The impact drove our client against the door and interior of the vehicle, causing lumbar and thoracic spine injuries, right shoulder damage, and a right knee injury that required surgery and months of rehabilitation.

Commercial Truck Sideswiped a Work Vehicle on the RFK Bridge

Our vehicle accident attorneys investigated the collision and determined that the commercial truck driver drifted out of his lane on the bridge, striking the passenger side of our client's work vehicle. Our client — a city employee riding as a front-seat passenger — had no ability to avoid or brace for the impact. Bridge surveillance and the police accident report confirmed the truck driver's lane departure.

The injuries were concentrated on our client's right side — the side that took the direct hit. Lumbar and thoracic spine damage required spinal procedures, the right shoulder needed surgical repair, and the right knee sustained ligament damage that required its own surgical intervention.

$975K for a Passenger Injured on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

The $975,000 settlement covers our client's multiple surgeries, extensive physical therapy, lost wages during recovery, and the long-term effects of spinal, shoulder, and knee injuries caused by a commercial driver's failure to maintain his lane on one of New York City's busiest bridge crossings.

"Our client was a passenger — he had zero control over what happened. A commercial truck drifted into his lane on the RFK Bridge and hit the exact spot where he was sitting. The spinal injuries alone required multiple procedures, and the knee damage added another surgery on top of that. Passengers deserve full compensation because they bear no fault whatsoever."

— Joseph Taylor, Managing Attorney at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured as a passenger in a vehicle accident, struck by a commercial truck, or hurt in a collision on a New York City bridge, our Queens car accident lawyers handle complex motor vehicle accident claims and can evaluate your case. Contact us for a free consultation.