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One driver was rear-ended by another driver. The injured driver claimed to have suffered a lumbar herniation requiring surgery. The case settled after jury selection for $1,100,000.
Kings County • 2023
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One driver was rear-ended by another driver. The injured driver claimed to have suffered a lumbar herniation requiring surgery. The case settled after jury selection for $1,100,000.
One driver alleged the other driver ran a stop sign, causing a collision. The first driver claimed injuries to their back and shoulder requiring surgery. The second driver stated they stopped at the stop sign before entering the intersection and was struck by the first driver. Evidence showed the first driver was involved in a later accident, but injuries from that incident were to the other shoulder. The jury found the second driver 100% at fault.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The person sustained back injuries as a result of the crash.
One vehicle rear-ended another vehicle while stopped at an intersection. The passengers in the struck vehicle allegedly sustained serious injuries and incurred medical expenses. The case was settled.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The person in the struck vehicle sustained neck and back injuries.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The crash caused injuries. The case was settled for $1,000,000.
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 stopped in traffic on an expressway when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The stopped driver claimed injuries and property damage. The other driver admitted and denied some allegations and raised several defenses. The parties settled the case.
One driver merged onto a highway and struck another vehicle. The second driver allegedly sustained serious and permanent injuries, leading to medical expenses and economic loss. The case was filed in court, and the parties later settled the matter.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The first driver claimed neck and knee injuries. The second driver argued the first driver stopped short and also disputed the severity of the injuries. A jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling on an expressway entrance when another driver struck their vehicle from behind. The impact pushed the first vehicle into a third vehicle. The first driver claimed serious injuries from the collision. The other driver argued the first driver braked suddenly, causing the accident. The parties reached a settlement before a final verdict.
A passenger in a vehicle was injured when a dump truck rear-ended his car. The collision occurred because the car in front of the dump truck stopped unexpectedly in a construction zone. The passenger suffered neck injuries requiring surgery and was unable to return to his job as an electrician.
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Pure Comparative Fault (No-Fault state)
3 years from the date of the accident
$25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $10,000 property damage
New York is a no-fault state—your own insurance covers your medical expenses and lost wages up to your PIP limit regardless of who caused the accident.
To sue the at-fault driver, your injuries must meet the ‘serious injury’ threshold, which includes significant disfigurement, bone fractures, or permanent limitation of a body function.
New York uses pure comparative fault—you can recover damages even if you were partially at fault, reduced by your share of responsibility.
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