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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto Accidents
Seasoned Long Island Auto Accident Attorneys
Comprehensive representation focused on full compensation for injured clients across the five boroughs, Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Over 40 years of experience.
Why Choose Licatesi Law Group
Over 40 years of experience recovering maximum 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.
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.
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
What to Do After an Auto Accident
Taking the right steps immediately after a crash protects your health and your legal rights
1. Ensure Safety & Call 911
Move to safety if possible. Call 911 immediately for police and ambulance. Document the scene with photos of all vehicles, damage, road conditions, traffic signals, and injuries (take 50-100 photos if possible).
2. Exchange Information
Get names, phone numbers, license plates, and insurance information from all drivers. Identify witnesses and get their contact information before they leave. Note any nearby surveillance cameras.
3. Seek Immediate Medical Care
Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline masks pain and many injuries appear hours or days later. Delaying treatment gives insurance companies ammunition to deny your claim.
4. File No-Fault Claim Within 30 Days
You MUST file your no-fault insurance claim within 30 days of the accident or you'll lose up to $50,000 in benefits. This deadline is strictly enforced in New York.
5. Contact an Attorney Immediately
Insurance companies have lawyers protecting their interests from day one. You need experienced legal representation to protect your rights, preserve evidence, and maximize your recovery. Call (516) 227-2662 for a free consultation.
6. Don't Give Statements to Insurance
Do NOT give recorded statements to insurance companies, post on social media, or sign any medical authorizations without attorney review. Anything you say will be used to minimize your compensation.
How We Handle Your Auto Accident Case
From immediate post-accident support to maximum compensation recovery, we guide you through every step of your auto accident claim.
1. Immediate Support & Free Consultation
Call us 24/7 at (516) 227-2662 immediately after your accident. We'll advise you on critical next steps: seeking medical attention, documenting the scene, dealing with insurance adjusters, and preserving evidence. During your free consultation, we evaluate your case, explain your rights, and outline potential compensation.
2. Thorough Accident Investigation
We conduct a comprehensive investigation while evidence is fresh: obtaining police reports and 911 recordings, photographing accident scene and vehicle damage, interviewing witnesses before memories fade, reviewing traffic camera or dashcam footage, consulting with accident reconstructionists, and identifying all liable parties (drivers, vehicle owners, employers, manufacturers). We preserve evidence before it disappears.
3. No-Fault Insurance Claims
New York is a no-fault state—we immediately file your no-fault claim for medical expenses and lost wages (up to $50,000) regardless of who caused the accident. We handle all paperwork, fight denials, and ensure you receive benefits promptly so you can focus on recovery. No-fault provides immediate support while we build your serious injury lawsuit.
4. Building Your Serious Injury Case
To recover pain and suffering compensation beyond no-fault, your injury must meet NY's "serious injury threshold." We document fractures, significant disfigurement, permanent disability, or limitations lasting 90+ days. We gather medical records, diagnostic imaging, expert medical opinions, lost wage documentation, and future care cost projections. We calculate full damages including all economic and non-economic losses.
5. Aggressive Settlement Negotiation
We present comprehensive demand packages to at-fault drivers' insurance companies documenting liability and damages. With over $100 million recovered for clients, we know auto accident case values. We reject lowball offers designed to take advantage of desperate accident victims. We negotiate aggressively for maximum compensation covering all medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
6. Filing Lawsuit & Trial Preparation
If negotiations fail, we file a lawsuit within NY's 3-year statute of limitations. We conduct formal discovery: deposing at-fault drivers and witnesses, obtaining driving records and cell phone records, retaining accident reconstruction experts, and preparing compelling trial presentations with photos, diagrams, and expert testimony. Insurance companies settle more cases when they know you're trial-ready.
7. Maximum Recovery & Compensation
Whether through settlement or jury verdict, we secure maximum compensation for your injuries. We resolve all medical liens, handle structured settlements for catastrophic injuries, and ensure you receive funds promptly. Our contingency fee structure means you pay nothing unless we win—no upfront costs, no hourly fees, no risk to you.
Our Locations
Brooklyn NY Office
Address
3857 Kings Highway, #1f
Brooklyn, New York 11234
Contact Information
Licatesi Law Group, LLP is located in Uniondale, NY and serves clients throughout Long Island, including Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Franklin Square, West Hempstead, Woodbury, Uniondale, Floral Park, Westbury, Glen Oaks, Elmont, Malverne, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, East Meadow, Bellerose, Valley Stream, Roslyn, Lynbrook, Baldwin, Little Neck, Queens Village, Nassau County, Queens County, The Bronx, Brooklyn, NYC, Westchester and Suffolk County.
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