Auto Accidents
Seasoned Long Island Auto Accident Attorneys
Full representation focused on full compensation for injured clients across the five boroughs, Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Over 40 years of experience.
New York Personal Injury Protection
How PIP Benefits Fit Into a No-Fault Car Accident Settlement in NY
New York personal injury protection, often called PIP or no-fault coverage, pays initial medical bills and part of lost wages after a crash regardless of fault. A no-fault car accident settlement in NY still requires careful documentation: written proof of the crash, timely benefit forms, treatment records, wage verification, and a separate serious-injury file when damages exceed basic economic loss.
30-day notice
No-fault deadlines are short. We track insurer notice, forms, bills, and proof of mailing before benefits are denied on technical grounds.
PIP benefit file
Medical records, lost-wage proof, transportation expenses, and treatment gaps are organized before adjusters challenge payment.
Serious injury lawsuit
When injuries qualify under New York law, the liability case is built alongside the PIP claim to pursue pain and suffering and full damages.
Why Choose Licatesi Law Group
Over 40 years of experience recovering full compensation for auto accident victims
$100+ Million Recovered
Track record of recovering over $100 million in compensation for injured clients throughout our 40+ year history.
Dual-Track Strategy
We file your no-fault claim while simultaneously building your serious injury lawsuit to maximize total recovery.
No-Fault Experts
Deep expertise in New York's complex no-fault system ensures you receive every dollar of benefits you're entitled to.
Million Dollar Results
Multiple million-dollar verdicts and settlements for auto accident victims, including $1.77M, $1.6M, and $1.25M recoveries.
No Fee Unless We Win
We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Free consultation. Available 24/7.
Although New York City traffic deaths have declined under the Vision Zero initiative, motor vehicle accidents remain a major source of serious injury and wrongful death. When you're hurt in a crash, you face medical treatment, missed work, rehabilitation, and emotional stress. Insurance adjusters will try to limit their company's losses, but the attorneys at Licatesi Law Group, LLP are ready to fight for your full compensation.
Crash evidence review
We Build the Case Before the Insurer Controls the Story
A serious crash claim often turns on details that disappear quickly: dashcam footage, nearby store cameras, vehicle damage patterns, roadway conditions, and medical records created in the first days after the collision. Our team moves early to preserve that proof.
No-fault deadlines
We protect the 30-day benefits deadline while evaluating whether the injury meets New York's serious injury threshold.
Liability proof
We look for witnesses, camera footage, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence before it is lost.
Experience with a wide range of motor vehicle accident scenarios
When choosing an attorney, consider their experience with cases similar to yours. Licatesi Law Group has a track record of success in various motor vehicle accidents involving:
Vehicle Types
- Passenger cars
- Commercial trucks
- Motorcycles
- Injured pedestrians
- At-fault taxis, limousines, and rideshare drivers
- Public transportation
Locations
We have handled cases on dangerous streets throughout NYC, Nassau County, and Long Island, including intersection and high-speed crashes.
Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections in NYC & Long Island
Our attorneys have represented victims of serious auto accidents at these high-risk locations throughout New York. If you were injured at any of these dangerous roads or intersections, contact us right away.
Manhattan
- FDR Drive (multiple fatalities annually)
- West Side Highway / Route 9A
- Broadway & Times Square area
- Houston Street corridor
- 2nd Avenue & 3rd Avenue
Queens
- Queens Boulevard ("Boulevard of Death")
- Grand Central Parkway
- Jackie Robinson Parkway
- Northern Boulevard / Route 25A
- Hillside Avenue intersections
Brooklyn
- Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE)
- Atlantic Avenue corridor
- Flatbush Avenue intersections
- Belt Parkway
- Ocean Parkway
Bronx
- Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95)
- Major Deegan Expressway (I-87)
- Bruckner Expressway (I-278)
- Grand Concourse intersections
- Pelham Parkway
Staten Island
- Staten Island Expressway (I-278)
- Hylan Boulevard
- Victory Boulevard intersections
- Richmond Avenue corridor
- Forest Avenue
Long Island / Nassau
- Long Island Expressway (LIE / I-495)
- Northern State Parkway
- Southern State Parkway
- Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24)
- Sunrise Highway (Route 27)
Injured in an accident at one of these locations? These dangerous roads and intersections have high accident rates due to poor design, inadequate signage, heavy traffic, and speeding. You may have claims against negligent drivers AND municipalities for dangerous road conditions. Call (516) 227-2662 for immediate consultation.
Proving liability in a serious injury car crash
Proving legal responsibility is crucial. We work with accident reconstruction experts to determine crash causes, including:
Driver Negligence
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Reckless driving
- Driving under the influence
- Failing to yield right of way
- Ignoring traffic signals
Other Factors
- Defective auto parts
- Unsafe roadway design
Proving the full extent of your injuries
Demonstrating the complete impact of injuries is vital. We focus on maximizing recovery for serious injuries such as:
- Broken and crushed bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck, back, and spine injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of bodily function
Assistance with no-fault insurance claims
We specialize in resolving conflicts with insurance carriers, protecting clients from unfair claim practices. Our dual-track approach ensures you receive no-fault benefits while we build your serious injury lawsuit for maximum total compensation.
Proven Auto Accident Results
Over $18 million recovered in auto accident verdicts and settlements
Settlement at Mediation
Auto accident resulting in multiple disc herniations requiring percutaneous fluoroscopic-guided epidural treatment and lumbar fusion laminectomy.
Three-Car Collision Verdict
Plaintiff struck from behind on Hutchinson Parkway sustaining injuries to neck, back, and left shoulder requiring lumbar fusion and shoulder surgery.
Employment Accident Award
47 year old male involved in two-car accident during employment sustaining right shoulder impingement with surgery and multiple cervical and lumbar herniated discs requiring lower back surgery.
Verdict for Two Spinal Fusions
Victim stopped at red light on Route 112 in Medford when rear-ended, sustaining neck and shoulder injuries leading to two spinal fusions.
Million Dollar Verdict — Long Island
Suffolk County jury awarded $1,021,235 for auto accident exacerbating prior neck and back injuries requiring spinal surgery. Minimal $50,000 pre-trial offer.
Million Dollar Settlement
Plaintiff rear-ended causing herniated discs requiring anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).
Settlement at Mediation
63-year-old rear-ended on Cross Island Parkway resulting in anterior cervical discectomy and permanently disabling her from work.
Elderly Plaintiff Settlement
69 year old female with underlying osteoporosis and preexisting spinal degeneration awarded for motor vehicle accident causing acute T12 fracture of her spine.
Rear-End Settlement
51 year old male rear-ended sustaining neck and back injuries, successfully resolved case within eighteen months.
Auto Accident Settlement
Hardworking individual's life changed after intersection accident with severe injuries requiring spine surgery, bringing significant emotional and financial hardship.
Arbitration Award — Passenger Injury
66 year old female passenger sustained right distal tibial pilon fracture, right lateral malleolus fracture both requiring open reduction internal fixation, and left knee medial meniscus tear requiring arthroscopic surgery.
Arbitration Herniation Award
Plaintiff sustained multiple disc herniations at L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1, T12-L1, L1-L2, L2-3, and C6-7 with ventral CSF impression requiring anterior cervical diskectomy at C6-7 with intervertebral implant and arthrodesis.
Head-On Collision Settlement
61 year old male involved in head-on collision exacerbating prior injuries resulting in one level cervical fusion and arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
Retired NYPD Detective Settlement
Retired NYPD Detective involved in rear-end accident received best possible settlement through passionate representation and considerate service.
Rear-End Verdict
55 year-old woman who underwent discectomy after being rear-ended at red light. Defendant argued minimal impact and pre-existing conditions. Last offer prior to trial was $12,500.
Rear-End Recovery
Rear-end collision causing lumbar herniations requiring surgery. Defendant contended claim should be extinguished due to subsequent collision years later. $1,000,000 policy.
Arbitration Award
58-year-old female with preexisting injuries awarded maximum recoverable amount of $500,000 at arbitration after motor vehicle accident.
These results represent actual verdicts and settlements obtained by Licatesi Law Group for auto accident victims. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique and evaluated on its own merits.
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Auto Accident Lawyers Serving New York & New Jersey
We represent auto accident victims throughout the greater New York area and New Jersey
Auto accident deadlines and proof that matter
A New York auto claim moves on two tracks: the no-fault benefit file and the serious-injury liability case. Both need clean records before video disappears, vehicles are repaired, and insurers lock in their version of events.
No-fault timing
No-fault paperwork is usually due quickly, often within 30 days. Medical bills, wage loss, disability notes, and claim numbers should be organized immediately.
Crash-file proof
Police reports, photos, witness names, vehicle damage, dashcam/storefront video, traffic controls, and road conditions help prove how the crash happened.
Serious-injury proof
Pain-and-suffering claims need objective support: imaging, specialist care, surgery notes, therapy records, restrictions, and long-term limitations.
What to preserve after a New York auto accident
- NYPD or local police report, precinct, driver information, license plates, insurance cards, and witness names.
- Photos of the vehicles, signals, lanes, debris, skid marks, construction, weather, lighting, and injury progression.
- Video from dashcams, storefronts, homes, buses, rideshare vehicles, parking lots, or nearby buildings.
- No-fault application, claim numbers, bills, lost-wage proof, denial letters, and treatment authorizations.
- ER, imaging, orthopedic, neurology, surgery, therapy, disability, and future-care records.
- Notice-of-claim facts if a public vehicle, roadway defect, city/county property, or transit entity may be involved.
Key deadlines to watch
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about auto accident claims in New York
Injured in an Auto Accident? Get Maximum Compensation
Don't settle for just no-fault benefits. If you suffered a serious injury, you deserve full compensation including pain and suffering. Our experienced auto accident attorneys maximize your recovery. Free consultation.
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