New York County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A car turned left and hit a bicycle that had the right-of-way in a crosswalk. The cyclist was thrown from the bike and sustained severe injuries. The cyclist claimed the driver was negligent. The case was settled.

One driver stopped his vehicle on the side of the road to inspect a trailer hitch. The other driver, operating a truck, struck the trailer from behind, pushing it into the first driver and his vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries from the collision.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The person in the struck vehicle sustained neck and back injuries.

One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident, which resulted in a disability. The driver alleged that the bank prevented her from collecting insurance benefits. The court granted the bank's motion to dismiss the action.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle at an intersection in New York City. The driver and a passenger in the struck vehicle claimed injuries to their necks and backs. The case proceeded without a response from the defendant, leading to a summary judgment on liability. A subsequent inquest resulted in a verdict for the plaintiffs.

One driver was traveling north when the driver in front of her made a sudden right turn. The plaintiff braked to avoid a collision and was struck from behind by another vehicle. The plaintiff sustained injuries to her knee and wrist.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing an injury. The case involved a motor vehicle accident.

One driver alleged that the other driver negligently struck her vehicle at an intersection. As a result, the injured person sustained injuries to her head, limbs, spine, and body. She experienced pain, incurred medical expenses, and was unable to attend to her usual duties. The case was settled for $100,000.

One driver was struck in the rear by another vehicle. The injured driver, who worked as a bus driver, contended that the collision caused a bulging disc in his lower back, leading to permanent radiating pain. He missed eight months of work due to the injury. The jury awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering.

One driver stopped her vehicle in traffic and was rear-ended by another driver. The driver who was hit claimed the other driver stopped suddenly. The injured driver sustained bulging discs and received chiropractic treatment and physical therapy. The jury found in favor of the injured driver.

A child was walking at an intersection when a car struck him. The child sustained serious injuries. The child's mother filed a lawsuit for negligence and loss of consortium. The case was settled for $25,000.

One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a sanitation truck. The driver of the sanitation truck and the City of New York were sued for negligence. A motion for summary judgment was initially denied but later granted on appeal. The case was settled for $25,000.