Brooklyn Auto Accident Lawyers
Fighting for Brooklyn accident victims. No-fault claims AND serious injury lawsuits. Over 40 years serving Kings County.
No-Fault and Crash File Review
We Track No-Fault Benefits While Building the Brooklyn Liability Case
Brooklyn auto cases require two files at once: the no-fault claim and the evidence showing who caused the crash. We preserve the NYPD report, vehicle damage, medical treatment, no-fault forms, witness statements, scene photos, and any camera footage before disputes over fault or serious injury develop.
No-fault timeline
Benefit forms, treatment notes, billing records, and wage documentation are tracked against New York’s filing deadlines.
Crash liability proof
Police reports, vehicle damage, photos, witness accounts, and video sources help prove how the collision happened.
Why Choose Licatesi Law Group for Your Brooklyn Auto Accident Case
Experience, Results, and Dedication to Brooklyn Accident Victims
40+ Years Experience
Over four decades representing Brooklyn auto accident victims in Kings County courts
$100+ Million Recovered
Track record of recovering over $100 million in compensation for our clients
Dual Approach
We handle no-fault claims AND serious injury lawsuits to maximize your total recovery
Brooklyn Expertise
Deep knowledge of Kings County courts, local hospitals, and Brooklyn traffic patterns
No Fee Unless We Win Your Brooklyn Auto Accident Case
We work on contingency - you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Free consultation available 24/7.
What matters in a Brooklyn auto accident claim
Brooklyn crash cases need more than a police report. We look for road design, signal timing, witness video, vehicle damage, no-fault deadlines, and medical proof that connects the collision to the injury.
Location tells the story
Atlantic Avenue, Flatbush Avenue, Eastern Parkway, Ocean Parkway, the BQE, Belt Parkway, and local intersections all create different crash patterns and video sources.
No-fault cannot be missed
New York no-fault benefits usually require filing within 30 days. That benefit claim is separate from proving the other driver was responsible.
Serious injury proof
Imaging, specialist records, surgery notes, therapy, work restrictions, and permanent limitations help show when a case can move beyond basic no-fault benefits.
Crash-file records we try to secure quickly
- NYPD report, precinct, vehicle photos, plate numbers, insurance cards, rideshare/delivery app details, and witness names.
- Video from storefronts, homes, dashcams, rideshare vehicles, buses, parking lots, and nearby buildings.
- Scene photos showing traffic lights, signs, lane markings, construction, weather, lighting, debris, and vehicle resting positions.
- No-fault application, hospital/urgent-care records, imaging, specialist treatment, therapy, and future-care opinions.
- Lost wages, job duties, disability notes, tax records, household-service losses, and out-of-pocket expenses.
- Possible city or public-entity issues, including defective street design, signal problems, or government vehicles.
Brooklyn Auto Accident Results
Real verdicts and settlements from our Brooklyn auto accident cases
Million Dollar Verdict — Long Island Auto Accident
Plaintiff was involved in an auto accident in Long Island sustaining an exacerbation of prior neck and back injuries resulting in spinal surgery and physical therapy. Following careful deliberation, a Suffolk County jury awarded plaintiff a verdict for pain and suffering in the amount of $1,021,235 after a minimal $50,000 pre-trial offer.
$800,000 Settlement — Auto Accident with Severe Injuries
A hardworking individual's life changed dramatically after an accident at an intersection, leading to severe injuries that required spine surgery. Beyond the physical pain, the accident brought significant emotional and financial hardship.
$650,000 Verdict — Auto Accident with Injuries
The Licatesi Law Group obtained a $650,000 verdict for a 55 year-old woman who underwent discectomy after being rear-ended at a red light. The Defendant argued the accident was of minimal impact, and that the plaintiff had pre-existing conditions due to a previous spinal surgery. The last offer prior to trial was $12,500.
$899,940.10 Settlement
69 year old female with underlying osteoporosis and preexisting spinal degeneration awarded as a result of a motor vehicle accident causing an acute T12 fracture of her spine.
$800,000 Award at Arbitration Hearing
66 year old female passenger in a motor vehicle sustained a right distal tibial pilon fracture and a right lateral malleolus fracture both requiring open reduction internal fixation as well as a left knee medial meniscus tear with a left knee subchondral fracture requiring arthroscopic assisted open reduction internal fixation.
$1.6 Million Verdict — Plaintiff awarded after three-car collision suffering a spine injury
The injured plaintiff was struck from behind on the Hutchinson State Parkway sustaining injuries to the neck, back, and left shoulder. The plaintiff underwent a lumbar fusion and left shoulder surgery. After trial, plaintiff was awarded $1,605,413.39.
$875,000 Settlement
51 year old male was rear ended sustaining neck and back injuries and successfully resolved his case within eighteen months.
$950,000 Settlement at Mediation
63-year-old rear ended on the cross island parkway resulting in an anterior cervical discectomy and permanently disabling her from work
$950,000 Settlement — Serious Intersection Crash
Serious intersection crash. Our client suffered significant neck injuries requiring a cervical discectomy and fusion surgery.
$500,000 Arbitration Award
58-year-old female with preexisting injuries was awarded the maximum recoverable amount of $500,000 at arbitration after being involved in a motor vehicle accident
$750,000 Settlement
61 year old male was involved in a head on collision exacerbating his prior injuries which resulted in a one level cervical fusion and an arthroscopic shoulder surgery
$1 Million Dollar Settlement
Plaintiff rear ended causing herniated discs requiring an ACDF.
$1,770,000 Settlement at Mediation
Plaintiff was involved in a car accident resulting in multiple disc herniations requiring percutaneous fluoroscopic-guided epidural treatment and lumbar fusion laminectomy.
$1,025,000 Verdict for car crash that led to two fusions of spine
The victim was driving on Route 112, in Medford, when he was stopped at a red traffic signal. His vehicle's rear end was struck by a trailing vehicle and sustained injuries to his neck and shoulder.
$800,000.00 Award at Arbitration Hearing
Plaintiff sustained L3-4 disc herniation; L4-5 disc herniation; L5-S1 disc herniation; T12-L1 disc bulge; L1-L2 disc bulge; L2-3 disc bulge; C6-7 disc herniation with ventral CSF impression; C3-4 disc bulge with impression; C4-5 disc bulge with impression; C5-6 disc bulge with impression; Anterior cervical diskectomy at C6-7 with intervertebral implant; arthrodesis of C6-7.
$650,000 RECOVERY
Rear-end collision—Lumbar herniations—Surgery—Defendant contends claim should be considered extinguished as of time of subsequent collision a few years later—$1,000,000 policy—No income claims.
$1,250,000.00 Award
47 year old male involved in a two car Motor Vehicle Accident during the course of his employment sustaining right shoulder impingement with subsequent surgery as well as multiple cervical and lumbar herniated discs requiring lower back surgery.
$300,000 Settlement
Settlement involving a 50 year old male who suffered an ankle injury requiring surgery following a motor vehicle accident in Nassau.
$400,000 Settlement
Settlement involving 68 year old male who was rear ended by a truck while driving for UBER requiring a lumbar fusion with a history of prior injury to his lumbar spine.
$350,000 Settlement
Settlement involving a 35 year old male who required a cervical and lumbar epidural injection and cervical and lumbar percutaneous discectomy after being involved in a side swipe motor vehicle accident in Queens.
$450,000 Settlement
Settlement involving a 37 year old female sustaining a knee fracture and required a cervical and lumbar discectomy and lumbar endoscopic discectomy following a motor vehicle accident in Queens where the defendant ran a stop sign.
$450,000 Settlement
Our client was traveling straight when defendant ran a stop sign and T-boned our client's passenger side of her vehicle. She lost consciousness at the wheel, suffered from post concussive syndrome and traumatic brain injury (TBI), and a 10cm hematoma above her eye. She required several injections – 4 nerve block, 2 cervical epidurals, and a lumbar epidural. She also sustained a right shoulder tear and was indicated for wrist and shoulder surgery (ultimately did not have either surgery).
$295,000 Settlement at Mediation
Passenger in Uber was rear-ended and pushed into another car. Suffered injuries to neck and lower back requiring injections as well as a discectomy procedure in lumbar spine. Settled at mediation.
$250,000 Settlement
Plaintiff was rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident sustaining severe spinal injuries. Underwent cervical discectomy, lumbar discectomy, epidural injections to cervical and lumbar spine. Recommended for anterior lumbar interbody fusion with anterior instrumentation at L5-S1 level. Forced to miss work and significantly reduce hours.
$250,000 Lyft Passenger Rear-End Settlement
Client was a passenger in a Lyft vehicle that was rear-ended, resulting in serious spinal injuries. He underwent a lumbar discectomy, multiple epidural steroid injections, and extensive pain management treatment. The injuries forced him to miss time from work and continue care. To date, No-Fault has paid nearly $100,000 for accident-related care.
$350,000 Federal Case Result — Truck Rear-End Collision
A 40-year-old woman was rear-ended by a truck while properly restrained. She suffered serious injuries, including an annular tear in her neck, back injuries requiring ablation and multiple injections, and injuries to her right shoulder, knee requiring surgery, hand, and elbow.
The $700,000 Settlement that Changed My Life
Former client John C. Colwell praised Licatesi Law Group, LLP for attentive service, honest communication, and consistent case updates after a rear-end accident. Through Jennifer Ahfeld, Esq. and Anthony Licatesi, Esq., the case resolved with a $700,000 settlement.
Total recovered in auto accident cases: Over $18 million
Injured in a Brooklyn Auto Accident?
Don't settle for just no-fault benefits. Our Brooklyn attorneys fight to get you full compensation including pain and suffering damages.
Brooklyn auto accident deadlines and next steps
The legal path depends on who caused the crash, whether no-fault benefits were filed, whether the injuries meet New York's serious-injury threshold, and whether a public vehicle or street defect is involved.
30 days
Typical deadline to file a no-fault benefit application.
90 days
Possible Notice of Claim deadline for city, MTA, school, or other public-entity cases.
3 years
General New York personal injury lawsuit deadline.
2 years
Wrongful death lawsuit deadline in many New York cases.
What to do next
- Get medical care and keep every discharge paper, referral, and imaging result.
- File no-fault paperwork and keep claim numbers, adjuster names, and denial letters.
- Do not repair or discard vehicle evidence until photos and damage details are documented.
- Save photos, video, witness names, rideshare receipts, delivery-app records, and police information.
- Track missed work, out-of-pocket costs, household help, and activity limits.
- Call before giving recorded statements if the insurer is pushing blame or a quick settlement.
Brooklyn Auto Accident FAQs
Answers to common questions about Brooklyn auto accident cases
Brooklyn Auto Accident? Get Maximum Compensation
Don't settle for just no-fault benefits. If you suffered a serious injury, you deserve full compensation. Our Brooklyn auto accident attorneys fight to maximize your recovery. Free consultation.
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