Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer in Queens
After a Queens motor vehicle accident, you may still be trying to understand your injuries when questions about insurance, fault, and payment begin to surface. A Queens motor vehicle accident lawyer at The Harrison Law Group will address those concerns and protect your interests throughout the claim.
With more than 30 years of experience and over $450 million recovered, our attorneys focus entirely on personal injury cases. Our Queens personal injury lawyers take the time to learn about your injuries, your concerns, and what you need from the legal process.
Clients also have direct access to their attorneys, including our founding attorney. You will know who is handling your case and have a legal team that stays involved from start to finish. Contact The Harrison Law Group today to discuss your accident and your options for seeking damages.
Our Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Queens Build Your Case From the Start
It is not uncommon for insurance companies to begin protecting their interests soon after a crash. You deserve someone looking out for yours. Our attorneys handle talks with insurers and build the evidence needed to support your claim.
The Harrison Law Group will:
- Piece together the events that led to the crash and determine what each driver’s role was.
- Secure information that helps tell the story of the collision, which may include police records, scene images, and video.
- Get firsthand information from people who saw what occurred or have knowledge that may matter to the case.
- Trace responsibility to each party whose actions contributed to the accident, including additional parties.
- Look at the insurance policies connected to the crash and the coverage that may apply to your losses.
- Show what the injury has cost you, from time away from work and medical expenses to changes in your daily life.
- Respond to the insurer and work toward a settlement that reflects your losses.
- Build the case with litigation in mind so that we are ready to pursue it in court if necessary.
If you are unhappy with the attorney handling your claim now, speak with us about changing lawyers. Our Queens motor vehicle crash lawyer may be able to take over your case at no additional cost. To learn more, call us today for a free consultation.
Liability Can Extend Beyond One Driver in a Queens Motor Vehicle Crash
More than one person may share fault for a motor vehicle crash. Depending on the facts, responsibility may rest with another driver, an employer whose worker caused the crash, or another party connected to the vehicle.
We will work to determine who may be legally responsible and pursue a claim against the appropriate party or parties.
New York Now Limits Recovery Based on Your Share of Fault
New York changed its comparative negligence rule for certain motor vehicle injury cases in 2026. Under CPLR §1411(b), an injured person generally cannot recover damages when their share of fault is greater than the defendant’s fault, or the combined fault of multiple defendants.
With one defendant, that generally means someone who is 51% or more at fault cannot recover damages. At 50% or less, recovery may still be available, with damages reduced based on the injured person’s share of fault.
Our motor vehicle lawyer in the borough of Queens, N.Y., will examine how fault is being assigned and challenge an insurer’s attempt to place more responsibility on you than the evidence supports.
New York No-Fault Insurance May Pay Early Expenses
New York’s no-fault system generally requires an injured person to first turn to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage for certain losses, regardless of who caused the crash. PIP may cover medical expenses, part of your lost earnings, and certain other reasonable expenses related to your injuries.
PIP benefits are separate from a claim against an at-fault driver. New York also has specific requirements for when an injured person may pursue damages for pain and suffering.
How We Prove Negligence After a Queens Motor Vehicle Crash
A negligence claim requires that we present evidence to show what the other party did wrong and how that conduct caused your injuries. At The Harrison Law Group, we start by closely looking at the crash itself.
Photos may show vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signs, or the position of the vehicles. Video from businesses, traffic cameras, or dashcams may capture events that happened before the crash. Witness accounts and police records can add details that photographs do not have.
Medical records help document the injuries caused by the collision, the treatment you received, and how your condition changed over time. Our attorneys bring these pieces together to present a clear account of what happened and what the crash has cost you.
Our Lawyers Can Address Many Types of Motor Vehicle Claims
We handle claims involving SUVs, vans, motorcycles, trucks, taxis, rideshare vehicles, and other vehicles. Insurance can become a major issue when the driver who caused the crash has no coverage or too little coverage for the losses involved. In those cases, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may provide another source of recovery.
Rideshare collisions bring their own coverage questions because available insurance may depend on what the driver was doing through the app when the crash occurred. Commercial vehicle cases may also require a closer look at the driver’s work and the company connected to the vehicle.
We work to identify the insurance policies and parties involved before important evidence disappears. Our motor vehicle injury lawyer in Queens can then determine which claims fit the facts of your accident.
Crash Injuries May Affect Work, Family Life, and Daily Tasks
People injured in motor vehicle crashes can suffer injuries ranging from painful strains to those that require surgery or long-term care. Common examples include broken bones, head injuries, back and neck injuries, spinal injuries, internal injuries, cuts, and injuries to the shoulders or knees.
Your treatment creates a record of your medical condition after the crash and gives doctors a chance to determine what care you need. We will use your health records and other evidence to show how an injury affects more than just the days immediately following the accident.
Damages Can Reflect Your Financial and Personal Losses
The losses you suffer after a motor vehicle collision depend on the injuries and how they affect your life. A claim may seek damages for medical care costs, lost pay, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, and other losses allowed under New York law.
The financial strain from a crash can continue long after the accident is over. Someone with a serious injury may need follow-up treatment, rehabilitation, medication, or help with daily activities. At The Harrison Law Group, we look at the full effect of the injury when evaluating damages.
When a Queens Motor Vehicle Accident Causes Fatal Injuries
We offer our condolences if your family has lost a loved one in a fatal accident. We know this is a difficult time, and we want to make the legal process easier on your family if you decide to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Depending on the circumstances, recoverable damages may include funeral and burial expenses, lost income, and other qualifying economic losses suffered because of the death. The estate may also have a claim for certain losses the person experienced between the injury and the death.
Our Queens wrongful death lawyer explains these claims with care and will give your family space to make decisions without unnecessary pressure. Call us for a free consultation to tell us about your situation.
New York’s Deadlines for Motor Vehicle Injury Lawsuits
If pursuing a lawsuit to recover compensation is the next move for your case, we must file it on time. Under NY CPLR § 214(5), an action seeking damages for personal injury generally must be started within three years.
Different or shorter deadlines can apply in some cases. A wrongful death lawsuit generally must be commenced within two years after the person’s death, per NY EPT § 5-4.1. We can determine which deadlines apply and take steps to preserve useful evidence.
Get Help From Our Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer in Queens
If you are recovering from injuries from a crash, The Harrison Law Group will explain your options for seeking damages. You will have direct access to your attorney and a team that stays involved throughout your case.
With decades of experience and millions recovered, our injury attorneys know how to handle insurance companies and prepare motor vehicle claims for the challenges that may arise.
We also have Spanish–speaking team members and a strong understanding of the Queens communities we serve. Contact us to discuss your case during a free consultation. There is no fee unless we recover money on your behalf.