Car Accidents

The New York law firm of Lever & Stolzenberg LLP have been representing clients who have been involved in a wide variety of auto and other vehicle accidents.  We routinely pursue cases on behalf of clients who have sustained injuries in:

Car crashes
Truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Collisions involving commercial vehicles likes taxis and delivery trucks
Tractor Trailers
Delivery Vehicles (UPS, Fed Ex, Pizza Delivery, etc.) 
Collisions involving Trains and Buses
Bicycle Accidents
Hit-and-run accidents
Intersection collisions
Rear end collisions
Multiple car crashes
And many other types of accidents

Though we try to settle cases out of court in order to minimize the additional trauma that you and your family may suffer, we are not afraid to go to trial.  Our lawyers have many years of actual in court litigation experience that works to your advantage in these types of cases.

We will aggressively pursue your case to the fullest extent necessary to get you the compensation that you deserve for your losses. Reimbursement can be gained for lost wages, medical expenses, and of course, pain and suffering. Let us help you hold the negligent party responsible for your devastating injury.

If you have suffered a debilitating injury such as a spinal or head injury, or even an amputation, we can help you through the process of obtaining compensation for your injury. We can assist you in regaining control of your situation.

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Blog for Car Accidents

• Study: New York Cell Phone Ban Could Help Reduce Urban Car Accidents
• Woman Sues Buffalo Bills Player Marshawn Lynch After Hit-And-Run
• Weezer Band Member Injured In NY Bus Crash Involving Black Ice
• Taconic Parkway Disaster -- Family Starts Lawsuit -- Truth Finally to be Revealed
• Yankee’s Manager Joe Girardi Helps Car Accident Victim
• DOT Truck And Honda Have Deadly Crash On Brooklyn Bridge
• NY Driver Who Killed 8 On Taconic State Parkway Was Drunk And High
• Deadly Wrong Way Crash on the Taconic: Could the State of New York be at Fault
• NYC Husband and Wife Killed In Bronx Car Accident

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Library for Car Accidents:

• New York Winter Driving Tips: How To Drive In The Snow   
  Description: Winters in New York can be difficult - and the roads can be extremely hazardous. Any New York resident should prepare their car correctly for winter and understand how to drive safely in the snow. Even more importantly, New Yorkers should understand that the best way to prevent a weather-related car accident is to not drive in dangerous conditions.
• Don't Text and Drive: It May Kill You   
  Description: driving motor vehicle accident text messaging liability negligence
• Safety Tips   
  Description: Car Accident Insurance Police What-To-Do Report Claim Responsibility
• The Taconic Parkway Disaster -- Summons and Complaint [PDF]   
  Description: The family of two victims from Diane Schuler's wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway said their lawsuit filed today isn't about money or revenge but about awareness to drunk driving.
• Students, doctors, and lawyers are the most accident prone in White Plains?   
  Description: The next time you get into an motor vehicle accident, there's a good chance that a doctor or a lawyer will be on hand. Maybe both. Not for the reasons you might expect!
• Queens Boulevard: Have Pedestrian Accidents Decreased In NYC? | NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyer   
  Description: Queens Boulevard is extremely symbolic of Queens itself - the diverse traffic, the bustling row of commercial businesses, and the crowded lanes all reflect the burrow itself. However, the multi-lane street is also the scene of a shocking number of pedestrian deaths in New York City. Does the street deserve the name, "Boulevard of Death?"
• New York City Seatbelt Safety And Car Accident Injury Prevention   
  Description: How important is it to wear your seatbelt at all times? Some safety researchers believe it could cut car accident injuries in half and save thousands of lives each year. Not to mention - seat belts and safety belts are the law in New York state in almost all scenarios.
• Avoiding Mistakes after a Car Accident -- Be Brutally Honest to Your Health Care Provider   
  Description: If you are hurt in a car accident your health care providers will be a part of your team that is trying to achieve two goals simultaneously: (1) a quick recovery and (2) establishment of your recoverable damages. Some claimants make the mistake of arranging their medical care to maximize the potential settlement value of a case. This is a mistake. Think health care first, accident claim later.
• 10 Worst Insurance Companies in the United States [PDF]   
  Description: American Association for Justice report on the 10 Worst Insurance Companies in the Question. Lever & Stolzenberg accident attorney Terrence Cortelli makes this important report available at their website for free.
• What to Do After a Car Accident   
  Description: Each year, thousands of people are involved in traffic accidents during the Memorial Day Weekend. If you are one of these unfortunate people, will you know what to do in the aftermath of a collision? How you react can prevent further injuries, reduce costs and accelerate the clean-up and repair process.

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Frequent Questions for Car Accidents:

• What if I received a traffic citation stating I was the cause of the accident? Do I still have a case?

• I have been in a motor vehicle accident. Should I go to a doctor?

• How much is my personal injury case worth?

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Case Results for Car Accidents:

• Father and Daughter Involved in Two Car Accident on Christmas Eve

Awarded: $500,000

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Web Resources for Car Accidents:

• New York State Department of Transportation

  Description: This is a link to the New York State Department of Transportation.

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Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP is located in White Plains, New York and serves clients throughout the state, including New York City's five boroughs (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island) as well as Westchester County, Rockland County and Long Island. 

Additional Cities: Yonkers, Port Chester, Scarsdale, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye, Mount Kisco, Bedford, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Pelham, Ossining, Greenburgh, New City, Spring Valley, Pearl River.

Additional Counties: Orange County, Dutchess County, Putnam County.