Greenstein & Pittari, LLP Secures Million Settlement for Client Injured in Collision with NYPD Vehicle in New York City

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York personal injury law firm Greenstein & Pittari, LLP has obtained a million-dollar settlement for a 40-year-old man who sustained severe injuries after being struck by a New York Police Department vehicle. The lawsuit, filed in New York County Supreme Court (Index No. 158554/2022), alleged that the municipal employee was operating the police vehicle recklessly, resulting in a crash that led to multiple surgeries and lasting medical complications.

The client was driving legally when the police vehicle—traveling at an unsafe speed and without activating sirens or emergency lights—violated the rules of the road and collided with his car. The impact left the man with serious orthopedic and spinal injuries, necessitating shoulder surgery and a lumbar discectomy, both of which required extensive rehabilitation and caused significant disruption to his life and livelihood.

According to Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, discovery and pre-trial investigations revealed that the officer driving the NYPD vehicle was operating it at a high rate of speed through a red light. No sirens were in use to warn the public of the emergency maneuver.

"These cases are not only about recovering damages—they're about making sure the government plays by the same rules it enforces," said Robert Greenstein, founding partner of Greenstein & Pittari, LLP. "When city agencies fail to operate their vehicles safely, it is our job to hold them accountable and protect the rights of New Yorkers."

The final settlement covers a broad range of damages, including:

Medical expenses, including surgery, physical therapy, and ongoing treatment
Lost wages and future diminished earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Permanent disability and potential long-term limitations

Municipal vehicle crashes are not uncommon in New York City. With over 30,000 city-operated vehicles—ranging from NYPD cruisers and FDNY trucks to DSNY garbage trucks, MTA buses, and DOT sweepers—accidents involving government vehicles remain a persistent problem. While these vehicles serve critical public functions, they also pose unique legal challenges when they are involved in traffic collisions, especially when sovereign immunity and strict notice-of-claim deadlines apply.

About Greenstein & Pittari, LLP
Greenstein & Pittari, LLP is a trusted New York litigation firm focusing on personal injury, municipal liability, and civil rights. With offices in New York City, the firm represents clients throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Yonkers, and Nassau County. The firm has a proven track record of obtaining millions in compensation for victims injured by negligent or reckless government conduct.

The attorneys at Greenstein & Pittari, LLP are known for their aggressive legal strategies, meticulous case preparation, and unwavering commitment to justice. Their practice includes not only municipal vehicle accident claims but also police misconduct, wrongful death, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving a city-owned vehicle or any municipal employee, Greenstein & Pittari, LLP offers free consultations and is ready to fight for the justice you deserve.

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