Long Island Car Accident Lawyers
Long Island Car Accident Lawyers Who Fight for Maximum Compensation
From LIE pileups to Southern State Parkway crashes, Long Island's high-speed roads produce some of the most severe car accident injuries in the New York metro area. If you were hurt on Long Island, you need lawyers who know how to win.
Why Long Island Car Accidents Are Different
Long Island's car accident patterns differ from New York City's. Instead of low-speed urban collisions, Long Island crashes happen at highway speeds on the LIE, Southern State Parkway, and Northern State Parkway. Higher speeds mean more severe injuries: spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and multi-vehicle pileups that total vehicles and change lives.
Nassau and Suffolk counties reported over 50,000 motor vehicle crashes in 2022, resulting in more than 23,000 injuries and over 200 fatalities. These numbers make Long Island one of the most dangerous driving regions in New York State outside of New York City.
At AEE Law, we bring 35 years of New York trial experience to Long Island cases. We file in Nassau County Supreme Court and Suffolk County Supreme Court. We know which experts to retain, how to preserve evidence from highway crashes, and how to build cases that insurance companies take seriously.
Dangerous Long Island Roads
Long Island's most accident-prone corridors include:
- Long Island Expressway (I-495): The LIE carries 200,000+ vehicles daily. Rear-end pileups, lane-change collisions, and truck crashes happen throughout its 71-mile span from Queens to Riverhead.
- Southern State Parkway: Narrow lanes, no shoulders, and tight curves make this parkway especially dangerous. It was built in the 1920s for smaller, slower vehicles.
- Northern State Parkway: Low overpasses and sharp merges create frequent rear-end and sideswipe collisions.
- Sunrise Highway (Route 27): Commercial traffic and strip-mall access points create constant conflict between through-traffic and turning vehicles.
- Hempstead Turnpike: One of the busiest east-west arterials in Nassau County, with frequent pedestrian and intersection crashes.
- Route 110 (Broad Hollow Road): Heavy commercial corridor through Huntington and Amityville with high crash rates at major intersections.
Types of Long Island Car Accident Cases We Handle
- High-speed expressway crashes on the LIE and parkways
- Multi-vehicle pileups
- Rear-end collisions at highway speeds
- Drunk driving and DWI crashes
- Distracted driving accidents
- Intersection collisions on Hempstead Turnpike and Sunrise Highway
- Commercial truck and delivery vehicle crashes
- Hit-and-run accidents
What Sets AEE Law Apart
Many Long Island firms settle cases quickly for whatever the insurance company offers. We take a different approach. We prepare every case for trial. Insurance companies know our reputation, and they adjust their offers accordingly.
- We prepare every case for trial. That is how we get fair settlements.
- We have recovered over $250 million for injured New Yorkers
- We handle cases in both Nassau and Suffolk County courts
- You work directly with experienced attorneys, not paralegals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Long Island car accident lawyer cost?
At AEE Law, we work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case. There are no upfront costs or hourly fees. Our fee comes from a percentage of your settlement or verdict.
What should I do after a car accident on Long Island?
Seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine. Document the scene with photos, exchange information with other drivers, and get witness contact details. Report the accident to police. Then contact a car accident lawyer before speaking with insurance companies.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim on Long Island?
In New York, you have 3 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. You must file your no-fault insurance application within 30 days of the crash. Claims against a government entity (like the Town of Hempstead or Nassau County) require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
What compensation can I receive for a Long Island car accident?
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and loss of quality of life. High-speed expressway crashes on the LIE or Southern State Parkway often cause severe injuries that increase case value significantly.
What is the highest settlement for a car accident?
Settlement amounts vary widely depending on the severity of injuries, available insurance coverage, and the specific facts of each case, so there's no single "highest" figure that applies universally. In New York, serious injury claims involving spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injury, or wrongful death under EPTL § 5-4.1 can result in multi-million-dollar recoveries, particularly when multiple defendants or commercial policies are involved. Nassau and Suffolk County juries have returned substantial verdicts in cases where liability was clear and medical documentation was thorough, and those verdicts often inform settlement negotiations before trial. An attorney can review the insurance coverage available under VTL § 388, the nature of your injuries, and comparable Long Island verdicts to give you a realistic picture of what your case may be worth.
Injured in a Long Island Car Accident?
Do not let insurance companies take advantage of you. Get the compensation you deserve.