Car Accidents
New York City Car Accident Lawyers
Dedicated Legal Advocates for Those Involved in Serious NYC Car Crashes
Gabriel Law’s New York City car accident lawyers represent victims injured in crashes throughout all five boroughs. If you were hurt on NYC’s busy roads, you need a firm that’s ready to fight for you from the beginning. Call us today to discuss your case.
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Your Guide to New York City Car Accident Claims
- New York City Car Accident Attorneys Who Get Results
- Why Choose Gabriel Law After an NYC Car Accident?
- Do You Have a New York City Car Accident Lawyer Near Me?
- How Can Gabriel Law Help After a Car Crash?
- Types of New York City Car Accident Cases We Handle at Gabriel Law
- New York Laws That May Affect Your Car Accident Claim
- What Compensation Can You Recover After a Car Accident?
- What Should You Do After a Car Accident in New York City?
- What If the Other Driver Was Uninsured, Underinsured, or Left the Scene?
- New York City Car Accident FAQs
New York City Car Accident Attorneys Who Get Results
At Gabriel Law, we fight to get you the maximum compensation for your injuries. Some of our car accident case results include:
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,150,000
$1,750,000
$1,600,000
$1,450,000
$1,375,000
*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts.
Why Choose Gabriel Law After an NYC Car Accident?
At Gabriel Law, we know how to handle serious car accident cases. When clients come to us, they need to feel seen and heard. We care about our clients as humans, not case numbers. This is reflected in our impeccable client communication and more than 300 five-star reviews on Google.
In addition, we have an experienced team of in-house litigators. We would not accept an unfair and minimal settlement or give up when it becomes challenging. If insurers know you’re ready to go to trial, they’re more likely to make a fair offer.
Also, we never charge attorney’s fees upfront and first consultations with us are always free and confidential. If you suffered a serious injury anywhere throughout NYC as a result of a car crash, get in touch and learn how we can help.
300+ Five-Star Reviews
Real clients, real results on Google
In-House Trial Litigators
Trial-ready — we don’t back down
No Upfront Fees
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Locations
Does Gabriel Law Have an NYC Injury Lawyer Near Me?
Long Island — Main Office
2 Lincoln Ave., Suite 400, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
In Rockville Centre, Nassau County — serving all of Long Island.
Manhattan
340 W 57th St #2L
New York, NY 10019
Brooklyn
2653 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
Queens
39-10 Main St #200
Queens, NY 11354
The Bronx
1136 Castle Hill Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
Can’t make it in? Phone or video conference is available. When you’re ready to talk, we’re ready to listen.
How Can Gabriel Law Help After a Car Crash?
The aftermath of a car accident can leave victims confused and disoriented. Arguing with insurers about fault probably isn’t your priority. However, it is crucial to take strategic steps to protect your future claim. When you retain us as your personal injury lawyer, we handle these stressful issues for you.
Once you choose to work with us, we can:
- Review police accident reports
- Identify possible witnesses
- Identify potentially liable parties
- Visit the crash scene (when appropriate)
- Gather traffic camera, dashcam, surveillance, and rideshare/app data where available
- Review roadway conditions, vehicle damage, photos, and medical records
- Advocate for you when insurers and defense attorneys try to place the blame on you
Once you retain our firm, we handle all settlement negotiations. We will also litigate your case in the event we receive a low settlement offer. We will speak with you regarding every major step that is taken in your case.
Types of New York City Car Accident Cases We Handle at Gabriel Law
Car accidents happen without warning. A crash can happen anywhere in New York City. You may be on FDR Drive, the West Side Highway, the BQE, the Brooklyn Bridge, or stopped at a light in Times Square when a negligent driver hits you. Below are a few common crash scenarios.
Rear-End Collisions
Stop-and-go traffic on NYC’s roads is something we see all the time. Traffic lights and congestion may force drivers to brake quickly to avoid striking another vehicle. A driver who is distracted, under the influence, speeding, or otherwise negligent may not be able to stop in time to avoid a crash.
Intersection Crashes
One of the most common types of accidents is a left-turn collision. Drivers turning left have to cross lanes of traffic, increasing the risk of something going wrong. Drivers who run stop signs or red lights can also cause a serious wreck. When drivers get frustrated in heavy traffic, they may be more likely to make rash decisions that result in a collision.
T-Bone and Side-Impact Crashes
These are some of the most serious injury crashes because the sides of vehicles tend to have less protection.
Head-On Collisions
These extremely dangerous collisions often result from impaired driving. However, it only takes a momentary loss of focus for a driver to cross the center line on an undivided highway.
Multi-Vehicle Crashes
When multiple drivers are involved, liability often gets tricky. There can be a lot of finger-pointing and questions about who may be at fault. We can help you sort through these types of claims.
Hit-and-Run Accidents
In 2025, there were over 35,000 complaints in NYC about drivers fleeing the scene of a crash. While many of those were property damage cases, others involved severe injuries. If you were hurt by a driver who fled the scene, you may still have legal options.
Drunk or Drugged Driving Crashes
Drivers who are under the influence cause some of the most terrible crashes in NYC. These motorists may be more aggressive, inclined to speed, and unaware of traffic signals. If you were hurt by one of these drivers, we want to help. We may also be able to pursue punitive damages in such cases, depending on the facts. Punitive damages aim to punish defendants for their conduct.
Rideshare and Taxi Drivers
Uber, Lyft, and taxi accident claims often involve complicated insurance questions. The driver’s status, the vehicle involved, and the available policies can all affect your claim. We can help you address these issues.
Passenger Injury Claims
It’s rare for a passenger to bear any responsibility in a car crash case. However, it can still be challenging to determine who is at fault and how to best pursue a personal injury claim, especially if you knew the driver of the car you were a passenger in. We can work through these questions with you.
Pedestrian and Bicycle-Related Car Crashes
Foot and bicycle traffic is everywhere throughout New York City. These vulnerable non-motorists account for some of the most severe injury claims. We are here to assist you with your concerns and questions.
Parking Lot and Low-Speed Crashes
Low-speed crashes can cause serious injuries. This is predominantly true if they involve parking lot incidents and pedestrians. Neck and back injuries are especially common in these scenarios. Our attorneys can help you challenge assumptions about injuries in these collisions.
New York Laws That May Affect Your Car Accident Claim
Each state has laws that impact how car crash cases are handled. Here are some relevant New York laws to be aware of if you were injured in a NYC car crash.
New York’s No-Fault Insurance System
New York is considered a “no-fault state” when it comes to most car accident injury claims. Your claim may start with no-fault or PIP (“Personal Injury Protection”) benefits. These benefits cover important losses related to the crash, such as medical expenses, lost earnings, property damage and more. However, they won’t cover your pain and suffering. You need to know whether your injuries meet the threshold for these additional damages. Generally, this means showing that you sustained a serious injury. Your medical documentation will be critical for demonstrating this.
The Statute of Limitations for New York Car Accident Lawsuits
Most personal injury claims, including NYC car accident claims, will be subject to the New York state statute of limitations. Under this law, you have three years to file. However, many types of cases are subject to shorter time limits. If you’re suing a public entity, like New York City, for example, you will have to file your claim much sooner. This is important, for example, when cases involve city buses or garbage trucks.
Even if you think the three-year statute of limitations will apply, that’s not a reason to wait to speak to an attorney. Putting together a strong claim is much easier if we can start gathering evidence sooner. It is crucial to contact an attorney right away to ensure that you don’t miss important deadlines, which could forever bar you from bringing a personal injury matter.
Comparative Fault in New York Car Accident Cases
After an accident, you might find that the other driver is trying to shift the blame to you. You might even feel like it could be partly your fault. The good news is that for many New York City injury claims, that won’t prevent you from recovering damages. As long as you’re not 51% or more responsible, you will still have the ability to recover, just proportionately to your own fault. So, imagine you were speeding when a driver looking at their phone rolled through a stop sign. You might share the blame with that distracted driver. Let’s say you were 30% at fault. In that case, you can still collect 70% of your damages, so long as you suffered a serious injury as described in New York law. That can be a lot of compensation in a serious injury case, so it’s extremely important to speak to an attorney as soon as possible. Talk to us and find out how these laws may impact your legal options.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Car Accident?
If you were hurt in a car crash, you might be wondering how much compensation you can recover. It’s impossible to give an estimate, especially without having all the facts. However, here are the categories of damages that could be available depending on what happened in your case.
Economic Damages
Economic damages account for actual financial losses. Many of these are easy to calculate because they come with actual bills or receipts with dollar amounts listed. However, even in the case of economic damages, there is often some level of estimation. If your injuries are serious enough, you may be able to recover future estimated costs for care and lost income. Here are some of the things that economic damages compensate for:
- Ambulance and emergency care
- Hospital bills, including diagnostic testing and surgery
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Medication
- Future medical treatment
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity (if you can’t perform the job you did before)
- Household help or home modifications, if you need a caregiver, or ramps and support for disabilities
- Vehicle damage and other out-of-pocket losses
Non-Economic Damages
Even with all the bills paid, the injuries that result from serious car crashes can leave you worse off than you were before. Some of the recoverable losses are impossible to calculate. These non-economic damages may cover the following:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disfigurement or scarring
- Permanent impairment or disability
- Loss of mobility
- Impact on family life
Punitive Damages Rarely available
Punitive damages are rarely available. These don’t actually compensate for a loss. Instead, they punish defendants for especially reckless, wanton, intentional, or morally culpable conduct. You might be able to recover punitive damages; however, the circumstances vary on a case-by-case basis.
What Should You Do After a Car Accident in New York City?
After a NYC car accident, you need to seek medical help as soon as possible. Onset of injuries may be delayed, and you might not be aware of the full extent of your injuries immediately, especially in the moments right after the crash. Prompt care can also help you document your injuries right away. If you wait days to go to the hospital, insurers and defense lawyers may argue that your injuries must not have been as severe as you are claiming. They may also argue the injuries aren’t even from the accident, but were already present before the accident or as a result of another accident. Beyond seeking medical attention, if you’re able to, you should:
- Call 911. You need emergency responders if anyone is hurt or the crash is serious.
- Make sure the police document the crash to preserve valuable information.
- Exchange information and collect drivers’ names, insurers, and license plates. Also, collect contact details for any witnesses.
- Gather evidence by taking photographs. The condition of the vehicles, skid marks on the road, and other evidence won’t remain long after the crash.
- Be careful with statements, and speak to an attorney before giving anything that’s recorded.
- Don’t admit fault or guess the extent of your injuries.
- Don’t post about the crash or your injuries on social media.
- Remember that if you are filing a no-fault claim, you need to do so promptly. You may only have 30 days to file.
In the days and weeks following a crash, you will also want to save any important documentation regarding your injuries. Keep your medical records and evidence of your missed work. Your attorney’s office will need copies of all these documents.
What If the Other Driver Was Uninsured, Underinsured, or Left the Scene?
You might think you are out of options. There may be opportunities to recover for your injuries. Your own insurance may provide uninsured motorist coverage if the at-fault driver had no insurance or fled the scene. Your coverage may also apply if the at-fault driver’s policy is too low to account for your losses. While these claims can be challenging, you should never assume you don’t have options. Talk to an NYC attorney now.
New York City Car Accident FAQs
If you or a loved one sustained serious car crash-related injuries, you likely have a lot of questions. The best way to get answers is to speak to an attorney at Gabriel Law, so don’t wait to schedule a free consultation. However, here are a few quick answers to common questions about NYC personal injury claims.
Nothing upfront. Gabriel Law offers free and confidential consultations to all prospective clients. We handle personal injury cases due to car accidents on a contingency fee basis. Contingency fee arrangements mean that you don’t pay us to take your case or for any hourly work. Instead, if we recover compensation for you (either by successful settlement or verdict), our pay is a percentage of that amount.
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Contact a New York City Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you were in a serious crash, you likely have urgent medical, financial, and legal needs that you must address. Remember that evidence can disappear fast. Your best chance of building a strong claim is to get legal support as soon as possible. The team at Gabriel Law is ready to answer your questions, review your case, and explain your options for pursuing compensation. Fill out our online contact form or call us today to schedule your free consultation.