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Car Accident Verdicts & Settlements in NY

See how Lipsig Law has secured significant compensation for clients injured in car crashes. These case results demonstrate our commitment to justice and effective advocacy in New York traffic accident claims.

Previous Verdicts & Settlements
in Auto Accident Cases

At Lipsig Law, our only goal is to secure the largest verdict or settlement possible in your case. Over decades of trial experience, we’ve done just that, recovering millions for New Yorkers hurt by negligent drivers and auto manufacturers. Our unrelenting approach is founded on three principles: thorough investigation, exhaustive assessment of every possible legal strategy, and aggressive advocacy.

In the majority of cases, our approach works. Need proof? Here’s a sample of our successful work in car accident lawsuits.

$39 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $39 million jury verdict for a 12-year-old boy who was struck by an automobile at an intersection where the City failed to install a traffic light. The verdict held the City accountable for the dangerous condition that caused the child’s serious injuries.

$20 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $20 million judgment for a Queens woman who suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck by a bus in 2009. The collision resulted in the loss of an arm and a leg and blindness in one eye.

$16 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $16 million jury verdict for a 9-year-old girl who was catastrophically injured in a motor vehicle crash due to a defectively designed seat belt. The defect caused her to suffer a spinal cord injury that left her quadriplegic.

$7.6 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $7.6 million jury verdict for a 65-year-old woman who lost her leg after being struck by a vehicle that skidded on an icy roadway.

$4 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $4 million recovery for a 4-month-old infant who suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The crash resulted in traumatic brain injuries that required surgical treatment and led to the development of a seizure disorder.

$3.1 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $3.1 million recovery for a 41-year-old man who suffered severe neck injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The injuries required spinal fusion surgery.

$2.4 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $2.4 million recovery for a 44-year-old client who was injured in a bus accident after being thrown through the rear doors when the driver left the bus in reverse instead of park and abruptly applied the brakes to stop it from rolling.

$2.4 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm represented a 60-year-old woman who was seriously injured after being struck by an NYC Transit bus. The impact caused a degloving injury and fractures to her left leg, requiring multiple surgical procedures.

$2.2 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $2.2 million recovery for a 38-year-old restaurant manager who was injured in a motorcycle accident. The crash caused fractures to his knee and wrist.

$1.85 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.85 million recovery for a 62-year-old business owner who was injured after being struck by a motor vehicle that backed over a crosswalk. The collision caused a traumatic brain injury.

$1.5 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.5 million recovery for a 43-year-old bus driver who was injured after being rear ended by a commercial truck. The collision caused serious back injuries that required multiple surgical procedures.

$1.46 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.46 million recovery for a high school student who was injured as a passenger when the driver lost control of the vehicle at a traffic light controlled intersection. The accident caused severe back injuries.

$1.46 Million

Our personal injury attorneys recovered $1.46 million for a 14-year-old passenger. Involved in a motor vehicle accident, she endured severe spinal injuries, facial scarring, brain injury and right ear detachment. Her treatment included spinal fusion surgery.

You can learn more about filing a lawsuit as a passenger here.

$20 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a verdict exceeding $20 million against the New York City Transit Authority for a client who was catastrophically injured after being struck by a New York City bus while crossing the street. The client was lawfully within the crosswalk and crossing with the pedestrian signal when the collision occurred.

The accident caused devastating injuries, including the loss of an arm and a leg and blindness in one eye. The client, a 59-year-old woman, spent approximately ten months hospitalized following the incident. The verdict provides compensation for long-term medical care and future needs resulting from the life-altering injuries.

$17 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $17 million recovery for a 57-year-old woman who suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck by a bus. The collision resulted in the loss of her leg and arm and blindness in one eye.

A jury returned a verdict in her favor, and the case was later resolved during the appeal, providing substantial compensation for the life-altering injuries she sustained.

$6.5 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $6.5 million jury verdict on behalf of the widow and children of a man who was fatally struck by a vehicle while standing beside his car on the shoulder of the roadway. The collision resulted in his wrongful death and the loss of the family’s primary source of support.

The verdict provides compensation for the profound financial and personal losses suffered by his family as a result of the fatal accident.

$4 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $4 million recovery for a 50-year-old man who suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck by a train when he fell onto the tracks. The accident resulted in the amputation of both legs.

A jury returned a verdict in the client’s favor, and the case was later resolved during the appeal, providing substantial compensation for the life-altering injuries he sustained.

$2.2 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $2.2 million settlement on behalf of the family of a 57-year-old pedestrian who was fatally struck after a two car collision caused a vehicle to leave the roadway. The settlement provides compensation for the family’s losses resulting from the fatal accident.

$2.15 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $2.15 million recovery for a 56-year-old woman who was seriously injured in a bus accident after her coat became caught in the rear doors of an MTA bus, causing her to be dragged.

$1.975 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.975 million recovery for a 30-year-old man who suffered a neck injury in a motor vehicle accident. The injury required surgical treatment.

$1.5 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.5 million recovery for a 68-year-old woman who was injured after being struck by a car exiting a driveway. The collision caused a fractured elbow that required surgery, with hardware later removed.

$1.2 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.2 million recovery for a client who was seriously injured after being struck by a motor vehicle. The collision caused bilateral leg fractures, rib fractures, and injuries requiring a tracheotomy.

$1.2 Million

Lipsig client was a pedestrian struck by defendant vehicle.

$1.1 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.1 million recovery for a 23-year-old woman who was injured as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident. The collision caused soft tissue injuries to her neck, shoulder, and knees, requiring two arthroscopic surgical procedures.

$1.1 Million

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.1 million recovery for a client who was injured in a motorcycle accident after a driver failed to stop at a stop sign. The collision caused multiple serious injuries, including fractures to the leg, hip, and wrist, all of which required surgical repair with internal fixation.

$1.1 Million

Lipsig client was a motorcyclist struck by a vehicle that did not full stop at stop sign.

Contact New York Lawyers Today

If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident and suffered serious personal injury, call the attorneys at Lipsig Law today. Your consultation is free and comes at no obligation. Just complete our contact form or call 212-285-3300, and our experienced lawyers will review your situation immediately.

If we can help, we offer representation on a contingency-fee basis. In other words, you owe nothing until we recover compensation in your case.

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*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. We work on a contingency basis, which means that you don’t pay a cent until you receive compensation, at which point you are charged a percentage of the settlement. There is no fee for our services unless we win a recovery. We offer a free initial consultation. If you or someone you love has been a victim of a serious personal injury and wishes to bring legal action for compensation for physical and emotional damages, click here to contact our personal injury attorneys. You may also call us toll-free at 800-954-7744 for a free consultation.