What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do?

Why Working with a Proven Trial Lawyer in Westchester and NYC Matters

If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in White Plains, Yonkers, the Bronx, Queens, or anywhere in the New York City area, you may be facing medical bills, lost income, and constant calls from insurance companies. It’s a stressful and confusing time. The right car accident lawyer can take that burden off your shoulders and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Norman Gershon has over 35 years of trial experience and has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. Other lawyers call him when a case is too complex or high-stakes to risk losing. Whether your crash happened on the Bronx River Parkway, the Cross County Parkway, or in Midtown Manhattan, he has the local knowledge and track record to win.

Why You Should Act Quickly After a Car Accident

Your Case Begins the Moment the Accident Happens

After an accident, time matters. Medical attention should be your first priority — not only for your health, but for your legal claim. In New York, waiting too long to see a doctor can give insurance companies an excuse to downplay your injuries or deny your claim outright.

The sooner you get medical attention and legal advice, the stronger your case will be. Even if you feel “okay” after a crash, symptoms from concussions, whiplash, or spinal injuries can appear days later. Seeing a doctor right away protects both your health and your legal rights.

Norman regularly helps accident victims across Westchester County and the five boroughs get the care they need immediately, while making sure those medical records are preserved as evidence.

How a Car Accident Lawyer Builds Your Case

1. Investigating the Accident

A strong case starts with evidence. This includes police reports, witness statements, photos, video footage, and in serious cases, accident reconstruction experts. If your collision happened at a busy intersection like Central Avenue and Tarrytown Road or along the Hutchinson River Parkway, nearby cameras or traffic data could be key in proving fault. Norman knows how to get and use that evidence to your advantage.

2. Calculating Damages

Insurance companies often try to settle for less than your case is worth. Norman considers the full scope of your losses:

• Medical treatment and future care
• Lost wages and reduced earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage

His work has led to multi-million-dollar recoveries, including a $3.75 million verdict for a client with spinal injuries after a vehicle collision.

3. Negotiating with Insurance Companies

Adjusters are trained to protect their employer’s bottom line. Norman handles every conversation and settlement offer, using his courtroom experience as leverage. If they refuse to be fair, he is fully prepared to take the case to trial.

4. Taking the Case to Court

Norman has a long list of significant trial wins, including:

• $16.5 million verdict for a bus passenger with spinal injuries
• $14.5 million settlement for a Queens pedestrian in a bus accident
• $2.5 million verdict in Westchester County for a cervical fusion after a car crash

His presence in the courtroom, skill with juries, and ability to cross-examine witnesses have earned him a reputation as one of the top trial attorneys in New York.

Local Roads Require Local Knowledge

Westchester and NYC have unique driving conditions that can impact accident cases. Heavy traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway, sharp curves on the Saw Mill River Parkway, icy winter conditions on the Taconic — these details matter when explaining your case to a jury or insurance adjuster. Norman has handled accidents on all of these roads and understands how to use those factors to prove liability.

Helping You Focus on Recovery

While you recover, Norman’s team takes care of:

• Filing all claims and legal documents
• Communicating with your doctors
• Coordinating with medical providers who may agree to treat you now and get paid after your case settles
• Managing deadlines so your case keeps moving forward

No Fee Unless You Win

Norman works on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront, and his fee comes out of the settlement or verdict. If he doesn’t win, you don’t owe anything.

Speak with Norman Gershon Today

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Westchester County or NYC, don’t settle for less. Call the lawyer who’s fought — and won — on behalf of thousands of New Yorkers.

📍 The Law Offices of Norman Gershon
📍 1 Barker Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601
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