Won a $39 million verdict for a 12-year-old boy who was struck by an automobile because the City failed to install a traffic light.
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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.
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.
Won a $39 million verdict for a 12-year-old boy who was struck by an automobile because the City failed to install a traffic light.
A Queens woman who lost an arm and a leg and was blinded in one eye after she was struck by a bus in 2009 has won a $20 million judgment.
We secured a $16 million trial verdict for a 9-year-old girl injured in a motor vehicle crash due to a defective seat belt design that left her a quadriplegic.
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We won a $7.6 million verdict for a 65-year-old woman who lost her leg as a result of being struck by a vehicle that skidded on an icy roadway.
Our personal injury team was able to recover $4 million for a 4-month-old infant involved in an auto accident. The driver, the victim’s father, claimed that he was cut off by a “phantom” car. As a result, she suffered brain trauma that required surgery and resulted in a seizure disorder.
A 41-year-old working man sustained severe neck injuries in a car crash. For full recovery, he required an extremely costly spinal fusion surgery. Our personal injury lawyers obtained a jury verdict in our client’s favor, and his case was settled for $3.1 million during the appeal by defendant.
Bus Accident – Forty-four-year-old client thrown down from bus through rear doors when driver left gear in reverse instead of park and jammed brakes to stop bus from rolling. Defense argued low-speed event could not cause injury.
Bus Accident – 60-year-old woman struck by NYC Transit bus causing degloving injury and fractures of left leg, needed multiple surgeries.
Motorcycle Accident – 38-year-old restaurant manager fractured knee and wrist in motorcycle incident.
Our client, a 62-year-old business owner, was struck by a motor vehicle as it backed over a crosswalk. As a result, they suffered a traumatic brain injury. Our auto accident attorneys recovered $1.85 million in compensation.
We secured $1.5 million for a 43-year-old bus driver struck in the rear by a commercial truck. Our client suffered from debilitating back injuries that required several rounds of surgery.
Our client, a high school student, was a passenger in their friend’s car, when the driver lost control of the vehicle in a traffic-light-controlled intersection. Our client suffered severe back injuries, and we were able to secure $1.46 million.
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Note that prior results in no way guarantee a similar outcome in your own case.
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.
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The Lipsig Law Firm secured a verdict of more than $20 million against the New York City Transit Authority for our client, who was severely injured when a New York City bus struck her as she crossed the street.
The verdict was recognized as the 5th-largest awarded in New York for a motor vehicle accident between 2010 and 2015. Lipsig, Shapey, Moverman, Freund & Wisell, PLLC was inducted into the New York Law Journal’s Verdicts & Settlement Hall of Fame in acknowledgment of the achievement.
The Lipsig Law Firm was successful in demonstrating that our client had upheld her own obligations as a pedestrian: crossing the street within the crosswalk, waiting until the pedestrian crossing signal had changed and checking both ways for oncoming traffic. Despite taking the appropriate cautions, our client was struck by a New York City bus and suffered severe personal injuries.
Our client, a 59-year-old woman and resident of Long Island City, lost her leg and arm in the accident, along with being blinded in one eye. She spent 10 months in the hospital. The jury’s verdict, handed down by a judge for the Queens Supreme Court, is intended to pay for our client’s medical care for the next 24 years.
57-year-old woman struck by a bus causing leg and arm amputations and loss of sight in one eye. We obtained a jury verdict for our client and her case was then settled during the appeal.
$6.5 Million Jury Verdict for Devastating Roadside Accident
The plaintiff, a widow with two children, endured an unimaginable loss when her husband was tragically struck and killed by the defendant’s vehicle while standing beside his car on the road shoulder. While no amount of compensation can replace such a profound loss, the trial expertise of The Lipsig Law Firm secured a verdict that ensures a future with financial stability for the loss of their head-of-household.
50-year-old male was struck by a train when he fell on the tracks while intoxicated and suffered amputations of both legs. We obtained a jury verdict in his favor and his case was settled during the appeal by defendant.
$2.2 Million secured for the family of a pedestrian fatally struck after a vehicle lost control during a collision.
After a two-car collision caused one vehicle to veer off the road, a 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and lost his life. The Lipsig Law Firm approached this case with compassion and a relentless commitment to justice, securing a $2.2 million settlement for the victim’s family while the case was on the trial calendar.
Bus Accident – 56-year-old woman dragged by MTA bus after coat caught in back doors causing degloving injury to left leg and fractures requiring surgeries.
Auto Accident – 30-year-old man injured neck requiring surgery after motor vehicle accident.
Auto Accident – 68-year-old woman struck by car exiting driveway, fractured elbow with surgery; hardware removed one year later.
$1.2 Million for a Client Struck by a Vehicle
Our client was struck by a vehicle and suffered serious injuries, including bilateral leg fractures, rib fractures, and required a tracheotomy. The Lipsig Law Firm fought for justice—and secured $1.2 million in compensation to help him move forward.
Lipsig client was a pedestrian struck by defendant vehicle.
Auto Accident – 23-year-old female passenger suffered soft-tissue injuries to neck, shoulder, and knees; had two arthroscopic surgeries; case settled during appeal for almost all insurance coverage.
Our client was riding his motorcycle when a driver failed to stop at a stop sign, causing a devastating collision. He suffered multiple serious injuries, including a leg fracture, hip fracture, and wrist fracture—all requiring ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation), a surgical procedure used to stabilize broken bones using metal rods, screws, or plates. He also endured multiple foot fractures and rib fractures.
We fought hard to secure $1.1 million in compensation to help him heal and rebuild his life.
Lipsig client was a motorcyclist struck by a vehicle that did not full stop at stop sign.
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.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION*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.