Long Island Expressway Car Accident Lawyer

The Long Island Expressway — also known as the LIE or I-495 — is one of the most heavily traveled and most dangerous highways in New York State. Stretching from Queens all the way to Riverhead, the LIE carries hundreds of thousands of vehicles through Nassau and Suffolk counties every day. High speeds, heavy congestion, aggressive driving, and significant commercial truck traffic create conditions where serious car accidents happen regularly.

If you or a family member has been seriously injured in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway, you need an attorney who knows Long Island and who has experience handling highway accident cases. The Law Offices of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. represents car accident victims throughout Suffolk County and Nassau County. Call us at (631) 543-3663 for a free consultation.

Why the LIE Is Long Island’s Most Dangerous Road

New York State crash data consistently ranks the Long Island Expressway among the state’s most dangerous roads for fatal and serious injury accidents. The combination of high posted speeds (55 mph, routinely exceeded), frequent stop-and-go congestion, and a high volume of tractor-trailers and delivery vehicles creates a uniquely hazardous driving environment.

Common causes of LIE accidents include distracted driving, speeding, unsafe lane changes, fatigued truck drivers, tailgating in heavy traffic, and impaired driving. Many of the most serious accidents on the LIE involve commercial trucks — collisions that can be catastrophic for the occupants of smaller passenger vehicles.

Southern State Parkway, Northern State Parkway & Sunrise Highway Accidents

While the LIE may be Long Island’s most notorious roadway, other major highways throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties are also frequent sites of serious car accidents. The Southern State Parkway runs along the south shore through both counties and is known for high-speed crashes, limited breakdown lanes, and accidents near its many interchanges. The Northern State Parkway carries heavy commuter traffic and sees a significant number of rear-end collisions in congested conditions.

Sunrise Highway (Route 27) traverses Long Island’s south shore through numerous commercial areas and towns, and is prone to intersection accidents and pedestrian incidents. The Law Offices of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. handles car accident cases on all of Long Island’s major highways and parkways.

Southern State Parkway, Northern State Parkway & Sunrise Highway Accidents

While the LIE may be Long Island’s most notorious roadway, other major highways throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties are also frequent sites of serious car accidents. The Southern State Parkway runs along the south shore through both counties and is known for high-speed crashes, limited breakdown lanes, and accidents near its many interchanges. The Northern State Parkway carries heavy commuter traffic and sees a significant number of rear-end collisions in congested conditions.

Sunrise Highway (Route 27) traverses Long Island’s south shore through numerous commercial areas and towns, and is prone to intersection accidents and pedestrian incidents. The Law Offices of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. handles car accident cases on all of Long Island’s major highways and parkways.

Injuries from LIE and Highway Accidents

Car accidents at highway speeds often result in serious, life-altering injuries. Among the most common injuries we see in Long Island highway accident cases are traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries, herniated and bulging discs, broken bones and fractures, internal organ injuries, severe lacerations and scarring, and whiplash and other soft tissue injuries.

These injuries frequently require extensive medical treatment, prolonged rehabilitation, and in some cases may permanently affect a victim’s ability to work or enjoy their daily life. At Migliore Law, we work to recover compensation that reflects the full extent of your losses — not just your immediate medical bills, but your future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering as well.

No-Fault Insurance and Your LIE Accident Claim

After a car accident on the Long Island Expressway or any other New York road, your first step is typically to file a no-fault insurance claim with your own insurance company. New York’s no-fault law provides up to $50,000 in coverage for medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of who caused the accident. You must file this claim within 30 days of the accident.

No-fault insurance, however, does not compensate you for pain and suffering. To pursue those damages, you must show that your injuries meet New York’s “serious injury threshold.” At highway speeds, the injuries involved in LIE accidents almost always qualify. Our firm handles your no-fault claim and, where appropriate, pursues full compensation through a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver.

Injured on the LIE? Call Migliore Law Today.

If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway, the Southern State Parkway, or any other Long Island highway, do not navigate the insurance and legal process alone. The Law Offices of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. offers free consultations and handles all car accident cases on a contingency fee basis — there is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Call (631) 543-3663 today or use our online contact form to schedule your free consultation.