292 New York car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

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 stopped when the other driver hit them from behind. The injured driver had prior back issues and claimed the collision aggravated them, leading to surgery years later. The other driver argued the surgery was not caused by the accident. The injured driver returned to work.

One driver was struck from behind by another driver. The injured driver claimed a neck injury requiring surgery and a back injury treated conservatively. The injured driver stated they would have permanent pain and weakness, preventing a return to their previous job. The other driver argued the injured driver could find other work. The case was settled before trial.

One driver was traveling on a highway at night when her vehicle was struck from the side. Her car then hit a third vehicle that was stopped in a lane. The first driver claimed injuries to her neck and back, as well as her shoulder. The case was settled after a jury trial.

One driver was stopped in traffic when another driver attempted to pass a tractor-trailer and struck the stopped driver's car from behind. The impact pushed the first car into the vehicle in front of it. The injured driver suffered a shoulder tear and herniated discs in his neck and back. He missed four months of work and experienced permanent pain and limitations.

One driver rear-ended another driver's vehicle while it was stopped in traffic. The first driver claimed the second driver was negligent for following too closely and driving too fast. The second driver argued the first driver's own actions caused the accident. A jury found the accident was a substantial factor in causing injuries and awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering.

A pedestrian was shopping inside a store when a vehicle that had been involved in a collision outside jumped the curb and entered the store, causing debris to fall on the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained soft tissue injuries, including disc herniations and a disc bulge. The jury found both drivers negligent, but only one driver's negligence caused the pedestrian's injuries. The jury awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering, and past medical expenses.

One driver rear-ended another at a stop light. The first driver claimed injuries including a fractured nose and back problems with herniated discs. Surgeries were performed on the nose and back. The other driver argued the injuries were due to surgical incompetence and disputed the back injury diagnosis.

A car was hit from behind while moving slowly on a highway. The driver and a passenger claimed they suffered serious injuries due to the other driver's negligence. The court granted summary judgment on liability to the plaintiffs. A jury later awarded damages to one of the passengers.

One driver said the other driver hit them from behind. The injured driver experienced neck pain after the crash and later had two surgeries for herniated discs. The injured driver claimed permanent symptoms, while the other driver questioned the injury's relation to the impact. The case settled before trial.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured person experienced back and neck injuries, including herniated and bulging discs.

One driver stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The second driver claimed they were pushed into the first vehicle by a third vehicle. The case proceeded against the third vehicle. The injured driver claimed serious injuries to their neck and back, undergoing multiple procedures. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing. The jury awarded damages, and the parties later settled.