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In Westchester County and New York City, New Year’s travel hazards are amplified by:
- Heavy traffic on I-287, the Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway, and the Cross Bronx Expressway
- Late-night celebrations involving alcohol
- Winter conditions such as black ice, freezing rain, and reduced visibility
- Pedestrian congestion in Manhattan, Yonkers, the Bronx, and Queens during New Year’s Eve events
Motor vehicle travel already has the highest fatality rate per passenger mile, and alcohol remains a leading factor in holiday crashes. When you combine impaired driving with winter road conditions, the risk of catastrophic injury rises dramatically.
What to Do After a Serious New Year’s Car Accident
If you or a loved one is injured in a New Year’s Day crash, it’s critical to protect your rights early. Insurance companies begin building defenses immediately—often blaming weather, traffic, or the victim.
That’s where an experienced car accident lawyer makes the difference.
At Law Offices of Norman Gershon, Norman Gershon brings over 35 years of trial experience and is widely recognized as the attorney other lawyers call to try their toughest cases. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars for injured clients across Westchester County, White Plains, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn.
Proven Results in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
Norman Gershon’s courtroom record includes landmark verdicts and settlements such as:
- $16.5 million verdict – Bus collision (Bronx Supreme Court)
- $5.445 million verdict – Motor vehicle accident with cervical and lumbar fusions
- $5.068 million verdict – Queens auto collision with cervical fusion
- $2.5 million verdict – Westchester intersection accident with cervical fusion
These outcomes don’t happen by accident. They come from meticulous preparation, aggressive litigation, and a deep understanding of how juries think.
What Clients Say
Clients consistently describe Norman as thorough, compassionate, relentless, and formidable in the courtroom:
“Norman is a brilliant attorney — a beast in the courtroom… I knew I made the right decision.”
— R. Dessasore
“He was comfortable and confident — I couldn’t have asked for better.”
— Lance, New York
“He fought for my rights and delivered results beyond what I expected.”
— Nancy Joyce
Stay Safe This New Year — And Know Your Legal Options
If you’re traveling during the New Year’s holiday, drive defensively, avoid impaired drivers, and allow extra time—especially on Westchester and NYC roadways known for congestion and winter hazards.
And if the unthinkable happens, speak with a car accident lawyer who has the experience, reputation, and trial results to stand up to powerful insurance companies.
The Law Offices of Norman Gershon proudly represent injured victims throughout Westchester County, White Plains, Yonkers, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and the greater NYC metropolitan area.
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