“I wanted to express my sincere thanks for your ongoing support and the clear guidance provided by Matt, Adam, and the firm. Your dedication to helping me navigate this case has made a significant difference, and I’m grateful to have you in my corner.”
- Forrest from Brooklyn, NY
What Happened?
On January 17, 2025, Forrest was driving his work vehicle eastbound on Atlantic Avenue near the New York Avenue intersection in Brooklyn, New York. While driving, another car suddenly backed out of a mechanic's shop into traffic and struck Forrest. The driver did not stop after the collision and fled the scene. The vehicle cut across traffic, drove over the cement curb divider, and sped away westbound.
Police initially reported no injuries at the scene. At first, Forrest didn’t feel injured and did not immediately seek medical attention. However, his symptoms worsened over the next few days, prompting him to go to the emergency room, where he was evaluated, treated, and released.
As a result of the hit-and-run accident, Forrest suffered injuries to his neck, right shoulder, lower back, and left hand. His neck pain radiated into his right shoulder and down his right arm, worsening with head movements. He also experienced right shoulder pain when lifting objects overhead. His lower back pain radiated down his left leg, with intermittent numbness, and worsened with prolonged sitting. Although Forrest underwent conservative treatment and received pain management injections, he thankfully did not require surgery.
Forrest’s Brooklyn Hit and Run Accident Attorney
Forrest was actually a past client of ours from years ago, but initially hired another firm he was referred to because he couldn’t remember our number. Thankfully, he found us just a few days later and immediately switched to The Case Handler team.
Even though the other driver fled the scene, a possible photo of the defendant’s vehicle was captured, which helped our investigation. We identified the registered owner, who claimed someone else had permission to drive the car that day but refused to provide further details. Regardless, under New York law, vehicle owners can still be held responsible for the negligence of anyone driving their car with permission – this is known as the permissive use doctrine.
Despite the lack of cooperation, our Brooklyn hit-and-run accident attorney filed a lawsuit on January 7, 2026. Just weeks later, on January 29, 2026, the defendant’s insurance company issued a check for the maximum policy limits of $25,000.
