Car Accident Lawyers in Staten Island Who Stand by Their Clients
If you reside, work, or frequently travel to Staten Island, you’ve probably encountered the heavy and aggravating traffic that can lead to car accidents. Almost everyone in Staten Island has been involved in a car accident or seen the aftermath.
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, you don’t need to face it alone - our Staten Island car accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP can help. We believe in giving each client personalized attention. You can expect legal services that are custom-tailored to meet your specific needs and situation. Our Staten Island personal injury attorneys will prioritize your interests and provide zealous legal advocacy and advice. To schedule a complimentary consultation about your legal options, call us at (212) 986-7353 today.
What Are the Top Causes of Car Accidents?
Car accidents can occur due to a combination of factors rather than a single cause. The top reasons that contribute to automobile accidents include:
- Distracted Driving: Drivers distracted by phone calls, texting, eating, or doing anything that distracts them from the road ahead put others at risk of a collision with injuries or loss of life.
- Speeding: Driving above the posted speed limit or too fast for road conditions reduces a driver’s ability to react to unexpected situations, leading to accidents.
- Impaired Driving: Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances can impair a driver’s judgment, coordination, and reaction times.
- Reckless Driving: Aggressive behaviors like tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, and disregarding traffic signals contribute to accidents.
- Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, ice, fog, and poor visibility can reduce traction and increase the likelihood of accidents.
What Injuries Are Sustained in Car Accidents?
Due to the high impact and forces involved, car accidents can result in severe, life-altering injuries. Some common severe injuries resulting from car accidents include:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Head impacts or violent shaking during a collision can lead to concussions, contusions, or more severe TBIs, causing cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments.
- Bone Fractures: High-impact collisions can lead to fractures in various parts of the body, such as limbs, ribs, and pelvis.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Car accidents can cause spinal fractures or dislocations, resulting in partial or complete paralysis and significant loss of function.
- Amputations and Limb Injuries: The impact can result in traumatic amputations or severe injuries that require surgical amputation.
- Whiplash and Neck Injuries: Rear-end collisions often lead to whiplash injuries, which can cause neck pain, stiffness, and long-term discomfort.
- Burns: Car accidents can lead to fires or explosions, causing burns that may require extensive medical treatment and surgeries.
Compensation for these severe injuries and their associated losses may be available by taking legal action if caused by someone else’s negligence. Forms of compensation can include:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Pain and Suffering
- Property Damage
- Disability and Impairment
- Emotional Distress
- Punitive Damages
How Can a Lawyer Help?
If you want just compensation for an injury you suffered, consulting a Staten Island car accident attorney with knowledge and experience in successfully resolving these cases could not be more important. A skilled attorney can negotiate with insurance companies, collect and organize evidence, and represent your legal interests during the litigation process.
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Discuss Your Case with an Experienced Staten Island Car Accident Lawyer Today
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP has been fighting for injury victims in Staten Island for over 50 years. We specialize in auto accident cases and have won millions for our clients. We will negotiate with the responsible party or their insurance company on your behalf, and we won’t back down until you receive the compensation you deserve.
Contact us at (212) 986-7353 for a free consultation.
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