Representing Injured Car Accident Victims in Queens
Traffic is almost always heavy in New York City, and car accidents are a common occurrence in Queens. They can happen on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, on other roads, at intersections, and in parking lots or garages. Many drivers find the streets in Queens confusing, which can increase the risk of a crash. If you have been hurt in a wreck that was someone else’s fault, speak with a Queens car accident lawyer.
How Do Queens Car Accidents Occur?
Many factors can contribute to car accidents, including hazardous road conditions, inclement weather, and mechanical failure. Most traffic crashes are caused by some form of driver negligence. Ways car accidents in Queens occur include:
- Rear-end collisions: This type of crash is common in heavy traffic near intersections, but deadly rear-end collisions can also occur at highway speeds. Contributing factors include speeding, following too closely, and distracted driving.
- Rollovers: When a vehicle rolls over, the roof can be crushed, causing head, neck, back, and spinal injuries to occupants. Rollovers can happen when a tire hits a curb or another object, causing the weight of the vehicle to shift to one side. Speeding around curves or taking a turn too fast can also cause a vehicle to roll over.
- T-bone collisions: Also known as side-impact collisions, these accidents happen when one vehicle broadsides another, typically at intersections. T-bone collisions are often caused by drivers who run red lights, stop signs, or turn left at intersections into the path of oncoming vehicles. This behavior is more common among drivers who are speeding or driving aggressively, distracted, or impaired.
- Head-on collisions: When two vehicles collide head-on, it can cause an enormous impact and a wide range of severe injuries. Most head-on collisions are caused by drivers going the wrong way on a one-way road or crossing the yellow line into oncoming traffic. Factors that contribute to this type of crash include driver intoxication, fatigue, distraction, or confusion.
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What Types of Injuries Can Car Accidents Cause in Queens?
Car accidents can cause many types of injuries, ranging from mild to fatal. Vehicle occupants can suffer injuries when the body strikes an object in the vehicle. Impact injuries can result in whiplash, internal organ damage, spinal cord injury, head trauma, brain injury, and bone fractures.
Drivers and passengers may also suffer penetration injuries, such as severe lacerations caused by broken glass or metal sheared from the frame of the vehicle. Another cause is loose items in the car that can become projectiles, causing puncture wounds in a crash. Examples of such items include pens, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and coffee mugs.
What Forms of Compensation Are Available for Car Accident Injuries?
You may be able to recover compensation for injuries you have suffered by filing a claim with an insurance company. Another option is to file a lawsuit in civil court against the at-fault party. Damages you are entitled to claim will depend on the circumstances and the nature and severity of your injuries. Common damages in car accident claims include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages or earnings
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Property damage and loss
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
- Wrongful death
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Do You Need a Lawyer After a Car Accident in Queens?
Your best chance of recovering full compensation for your losses is to have an experienced personal injury attorney handling your claim. Our seasoned Queens personal injury attorneys at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP have the knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively pursue the compensation you deserve. Call us to schedule a free consultation at (212) 986-7353.
Our Car Accident Case Results
$8.3 Million - New York State Record-Setting Verdict for Single Level Cervical Discectomy
Pursuant to the New York Jury Verdict Reporter, WRSMH attorney Frank J. Lombardo obtained the highest recorded verdict in the State of New York for a single level cervical discectomy.
Frank Lombardo
$6.2 Million - Intersection Accident
WRSMH attorney was able to obtain a jury verdict in the amount of $6.2 million on behalf of our client, a 60-year-old Brooklyn woman involved in a motor vehicle accident.
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$5.5 Million - New York Motor Vehicle Accident
WRSMH attorney Bryce Moses obtained a verdict in the amount of $5,500,000 for our client who was exiting the Staten Island Expressway when her motor vehicle was struck by a Con Edison van.
Bryce Moses
$4.5 Million - Two Passengers Injured in Rear-end Accident
Jay Wechsler obtained an excellent result at the early stages of a case for two clients who were injured in a rear-end accident.
Jay Wechsler
$3.4 Million - Two Backseat Passengers Suffered Severe Injuries in Rear-End Accident
Konstantin Burshteyn successfully represented two backseat passengers who suffered injuries in a rear-end accident.
Konstantin Burshteyn
$3.3 Million - Client Struck By Van While On a Scooter
WRSMH attorney obtained a large settlement for a man who was injured after being struck by a van while on a scooter.
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$3 Million - NY Motor Vehicle Accident
Cliff Shapiro and another WRSMH attorney were able to obtain a settlement in the amount of $3,000,000 on behalf of a forty-five year old man from Queens who suffered injuries to his neck and lower back in a crash.
Clifford Shapiro
$3 Million - Man Injured in NYPD Motor Vehicle Accident
Konstantin Burshteyn obtained a large settlement for a man who sustained multiple injuries as the result of an accident with a NYPD vehicle.
Konstantin Burshteyn
$2.9 Million - NY Access-A-Ride Van Accident
WRSMH settled the case of our client who was hit by an Access-A-Ride van after mediation and before trial for $2.9 million dollars.
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$2.8 Million - Three Car Auto Accident in NY
WRSMH attorney obtained a $2.8 million settlement during trial for our client who was involved in a three car accident. The plaintiff was struck twice from behind in a rear-end collision involving two vehicles.
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$2.766 Million - Passenger Injured in Sideswipe
Konstantin Burshteyn represented a client, a passenger in a vehicle, who sustained multiple injuries in a sideswipe accident.
Konstantin Burshteyn
$2.75 Million - Rear-end Van Accident in Queens
Douglas Milch obtained a large settlement for a group of individuals injured in a van accident in Queens on the Grand Central Parkway.
Douglas Milch
$2.75 Million - Rear-end Motor Vehicle Accident in Brooklyn
Stephen Wagner and Andrew Wanger successfully represented a client who was injured in a Brooklyn rear-end vehicle accident.
Stephen Wagner, Andrew Wanger
$2.75 Million - NY Intersection Car Accident
Phil Russotti and Kenneth Halperin obtained a settlement for our client in the amount of $2,750,000, in this case in which the plaintiff's motor vehicle was struck in the rear.
Philip Russotti, Kenneth Halperin
$2.5 Million - New York Motor Vehicle Accident
Kenneth Halperin obtained a combined settlement in the amount of $2,500,000 for a 66 year old woman and her 32 year old daughter who were injured in a motor vehicle accident.
Kenneth Halperin
$2.5 Million - Queens County Resident's Vehicle Hit by Rental Truck
Douglas Milch obtained a large settlement for a Queens County resident who was injured in a collision with a rental truck.
Douglas Milch
$2.3 Million - Sideswipe Accident Causes Serious Injury
Michael Fitzpatrick obtained a large settlement for an immigrant, who was a passenger in a vehicle that was sideswiped in a Brooklyn.
Michael Fitzpatrick
$2.25 Million - Permanent Injuries from Rear-end Accident In The Bronx
WRSMH attorney recently settled a case for a client who sustained permanent neck and back injuries after being rear-ended in the Bronx.
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$2.25 Million - Rear-End Motor Vehicle Collision
Our client sustained multiple injuries as the result of a rear-end motor vehicle collision.
Stephen Wagner
$2.25 Million - Passenger Injured in Rear-End Accident
Konstantin Burshteyn successfully represented a client who sustained multiple injuries as a passenger in a rear-end accident.
Konstantin Burshteyn