Elbow Injury Car Accident Settlement Value in New York (2025)

Elbow injuries from car accidents are among the most functionally significant upper extremity injuries a plaintiff can sustain. The elbow is a complex joint that allows the arm to bend, straighten, and rotate — capabilities that are essential to every activity of daily living and most occupational tasks. When the elbow is fractured, dislocated, or suffers ligamentous disruption in a car accident, the consequences can include permanent loss of elbow extension, chronic instability, post-traumatic arthritis, ulnar nerve dysfunction, and, in severe cases, the need for total elbow replacement.

New York personal injury cases involving elbow injuries present distinctive legal and medical challenges. The serious injury threshold under Insurance Law §5102(d) applies to elbow injuries as it does to all car accident claims: fractures satisfy the enumerated fracture category automatically, while soft-tissue injuries — ligament tears, nerve injuries, and elbow contractures — must meet the objective evidence standards required by Toure v. Avis Rent A Car System, 98 N.Y.2d 345 (2002). Understanding the injury types, the diagnostic evidence required, the surgical options, and the factors that drive settlement value is essential for any plaintiff or attorney handling an elbow injury case in New York.

Types of Elbow Injuries from Car Accidents

The elbow joint is formed by three bones — the humerus (upper arm), the radius, and the ulna — and is stabilized by the medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), the lateral ligament complex, and the annular ligament surrounding the radial head. Car accidents produce elbow injuries through multiple mechanisms, and the resulting injuries range from isolated fractures to the most complex combined injury pattern seen in orthopedic trauma practice.

Olecranon fracture is a fracture of the posterior bony prominence of the ulna — the point of the elbow that is directly palpable under the skin. Because the olecranon has almost no soft tissue protection and sits directly at the posterior elbow, it is highly susceptible to direct impact against hard surfaces. In car accidents, olecranon fractures are most commonly produced by the driver’s elbow striking the door panel or window frame during a T-bone collision, by the arm impacting the door armrest, or by direct compression against the steering wheel or dashboard. Olecranon fractures are visible on plain X-ray and classified by the Mayo classification system from Type I (nondisplaced) to Type III (comminuted with elbow instability). Displaced olecranon fractures require ORIF (open reduction internal fixation) with either a tension band wiring technique or plate and screw fixation. Even after successful fixation, hardware irritation requiring hardware removal is common, and post-traumatic arthritis of the ulnohumeral joint is a recognized long-term complication.

Radial head fracture is the most common elbow fracture in adults and is produced by axial loading of the forearm — the classic mechanism being the bracing arm extended against the dashboard or door panel at the moment of impact. The radial head is the disc-shaped top of the radius bone that articulates with both the capitellum of the humerus and the proximal ulna. Radial head fractures are classified by the Mason classification: Type I (nondisplaced), Type II (marginal fracture with displacement), and Type III (comminuted). Nondisplaced fractures are managed nonoperatively; displaced and comminuted fractures require either ORIF (for Type II with a reconstructible fragment) or radial head replacement with a metallic prosthesis (for Type III where reconstruction is not feasible). Radial head fractures are clinically significant because the radial head is an important secondary stabilizer against valgus stress and longitudinal forearm dissociation — its loss or inadequate reconstruction compromises elbow stability and can contribute to late instability.

Distal humerus fracture is a fracture of the lower end of the humerus, involving the condyles and trochlea that form the articular surface of the elbow. Distal humerus fractures are produced by high-energy axial loading and are among the most technically demanding fractures in orthopedic surgery to repair. They are classified by the AO/OTA classification and may involve a single column (lateral or medial condyle) or both columns with intercondylar extension. Treatment requires ORIF through a posterior approach, typically with two-column plating. The articular complexity and limited soft-tissue coverage make distal humerus fractures prone to post-operative complications including stiffness, heterotopic ossification, ulnar neuropathy, and post-traumatic arthritis. In elderly patients with severe comminution or poor bone quality, total elbow replacement (arthroplasty) may be a primary treatment option rather than a salvage procedure.

Elbow dislocation is the most common large-joint dislocation in adults. In car accidents, elbow dislocation is produced by axial loading of the extended, abducted arm — the bracing mechanism — combined with a valgus stress that forces the olecranon out of the trochlea posteriorly. Simple elbow dislocations involve only ligamentous disruption without associated fractures; complex dislocations involve fractures of the radial head, coronoid process, or both. Closed reduction is performed emergently under sedation; stability after reduction determines whether surgical stabilization is required. Post-dislocation stiffness is universal and typically requires an aggressive physical therapy program; chronic instability from persistent ligamentous injury is a recognized complication.

Coronoid fracture is a fracture of the anterior process of the ulna that forms the front of the elbow joint socket. Isolated coronoid fractures are uncommon; they most often occur as part of the terrible triad injury described below. The coronoid is the primary restraint against posterior elbow subluxation — its loss in combination with radial head and ligamentous injury produces the maximally unstable elbow pattern. Small coronoid fractures (Regan-Morrey Type I and II) may be managed nonoperatively if elbow stability is maintained after reduction; larger fragments (Type III) require fixation.

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear is a medial elbow ligament injury produced by valgus loading — most commonly in athletes, but also in car accidents where the extended arm is subjected to a rotational and valgus force at the elbow. The UCL is the primary stabilizer against valgus stress at the elbow; its disruption causes medial elbow instability and pain with forearm activities. Diagnosis is made by clinical examination (valgus stress test at 30 degrees of elbow flexion) and confirmed on MRI. UCL reconstruction (the “Tommy John” procedure, using a tendon graft) is the surgical treatment for chronic UCL insufficiency, though acute UCL tears in the car accident context may be managed with bracing and rehabilitation depending on the degree of instability.

Medial epicondyle fracture is an avulsion fracture of the bony prominence on the medial humerus to which the UCL and wrist flexor muscles attach. It is produced by a sudden valgus stress that avulses the epicondyle. In adults, nondisplaced fractures are treated with immobilization; displaced fragments, particularly those that become trapped within the joint, require surgical fixation.

Posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) injury is a radial nerve branch injury that occurs at the level of the radial head, where the posterior interosseous nerve passes through the radial tunnel — the fibromuscular arcade of Frohse. Radial head fractures, elbow dislocations, and direct trauma to the lateral elbow can produce PIN palsy, manifesting as weakness or paralysis of finger and wrist extension. Prognosis depends on the mechanism: neuropraxia from contusion recovers spontaneously; axonotmesis requires months of recovery; neurotmesis with complete nerve disruption may require surgical exploration and repair.

Ulnar nerve injury at the elbow — cubital tunnel syndrome — is produced by direct trauma, stretch injury, or compression at the medial elbow. The ulnar nerve passes directly behind the medial epicondyle in the cubital tunnel, with minimal soft-tissue protection. Car accident forces applied to the medial elbow can cause immediate ulnar neuropathy or, more commonly, develop post-traumatically due to scar tissue formation, heterotopic ossification, or elbow deformity that compresses the nerve. Clinical features include numbness and tingling in the ring and small fingers, intrinsic muscle weakness, and a positive Tinel sign at the medial elbow. Electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCV) is required to confirm the diagnosis and quantify the degree of nerve dysfunction. Treatment is ulnar nerve transposition — surgically relocating the nerve from its posterior position to an anterior subcutaneous or intramuscular position where it is protected from compression and stretch.

The terrible triad of the elbow is the combination of elbow dislocation, radial head fracture, and coronoid fracture — three simultaneous injuries that produce the most unstable elbow pattern seen in clinical practice. The term “terrible triad” was coined to describe the historically poor outcomes achieved with nonoperative management of this injury pattern. The three components of the terrible triad work synergistically to destabilize the elbow: the coronoid fracture eliminates the primary anti-subluxation restraint; the radial head fracture eliminates the secondary valgus stabilizer; and the ligamentous injury from the dislocation eliminates the primary valgus (UCL) and varus (lateral ligament complex) stabilizers. Without surgical reconstruction of all three components — coronoid fixation, radial head repair or replacement, and lateral ligament repair — the elbow re-dislocates even at rest. The surgical management of terrible triad injuries is technically demanding, involves multiple surgical teams, requires intraoperative fluoroscopy, and carries a high complication rate including post-operative stiffness, heterotopic ossification, and recurrent instability.

Mechanisms of Elbow Injury in Car Accidents

Elbow injuries in car accidents arise from several distinct force mechanisms. Understanding the mechanism is essential both medically (for diagnosis and surgical planning) and legally (for demonstrating causation and rebutting the defense argument that forces were insufficient to cause the injury).

Dashboard impact occurs when the passenger’s forearm strikes the dashboard during frontal deceleration. The impact transmits a direct compressive force to the anterior elbow, producing radial head fractures, coronoid fractures, and olecranon fractures depending on the position of the arm at the moment of impact. The angle of elbow flexion at the moment of contact determines the injury pattern: a more flexed elbow concentrates force on the olecranon; a more extended elbow loads the radial head and coronoid.

Steering wheel compression is the driver-specific mechanism in which the elbow is compressed against the steering wheel or impacted by the wheel during airbag deployment. The rapid deceleration of the steering wheel against a bracing arm can produce olecranon fractures, distal humerus fractures, and combined elbow dislocation-fracture patterns depending on the direction and magnitude of the force.

Door armrest impact in T-bone collisions is the most common mechanism for isolated olecranon fractures in drivers. When a vehicle is struck from the side, the driver’s elbow, resting on the door armrest, is driven against the door frame or window as the door panel intrudes. The direct impact produces a compressive force on the posterior olecranon, producing a fracture pattern proportional to the intrusion force.

Side airbag deployment produces a lateral impact force against the driver’s arm, driving the elbow into abrupt forced motion that can produce UCL tears, elbow dislocations, and radial head fractures depending on the arm position at the moment of deployment.

Bracing with arm outstretched is the most common mechanism for elbow dislocation and radial head fracture. A passenger or driver who extends their arm to brace against the dashboard or door at the moment of impact sustains axial loading through the extended forearm. If the arm is slightly abducted and externally rotated, the valgus force component produces the terrible triad pattern — posterior dislocation combined with radial head fracture and coronoid fracture. The bracing mechanism is also a common defense argument: insurers argue that the passenger “would not have had time to brace,” but biomechanical evidence and the injury pattern itself frequently demonstrate that the bracing arm position is consistent with normal protective reflexes.

New York §5102(d) Analysis for Elbow Injuries

Insurance Law §5102(d) requires a plaintiff in a New York car accident case to prove a “serious injury” to recover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. For elbow injuries, the threshold analysis depends on whether the injury is a fracture or a soft-tissue injury.

Fractures — olecranon fractures, radial head fractures, distal humerus fractures, coronoid fractures, and medial epicondyle fractures — all satisfy the enumerated “fracture” category of §5102(d) without any additional showing of permanence, limitation, or duration. The fracture itself, causally related to the accident, is the serious injury. This categorical approach means that elbow fracture plaintiffs face a substantially lower threshold burden than soft-tissue elbow injury plaintiffs.

Soft-tissue elbow injuries — UCL tears, posterior interosseous nerve injuries, cubital tunnel syndrome, and elbow contractures without associated fracture — require proof under the “permanent consequential limitation of use of a body organ or member” or “significant limitation of use of a body function or system” categories, applying the Toure standard. The objective evidence required includes:

For ROM limitation: goniometric elbow range-of-motion measurements documenting a quantified deficit in elbow flexion, extension, pronation, or supination compared to normal values, taken at multiple examinations by the treating orthopedist and documented in the medical records. The critical point established by Toure and its progeny is that subjective complaints of limitation are insufficient — the limitation must be objectively measured and recorded. A treating orthopedist who records “patient reports pain with motion” without measuring and recording the actual arc of motion has not created the objective evidence record required to satisfy §5102(d) for soft-tissue injuries.

For nerve injuries: EMG/NCV (electromyography and nerve conduction velocity) testing is the objective diagnostic standard for posterior interosseous nerve injuries and ulnar nerve injuries at the elbow. EMG/NCV testing quantifies the degree of axonal loss, conduction slowing, and muscle denervation. A neurologist or physiatrist who performs and reports serial EMG/NCV studies demonstrating persistent conduction abnormalities and muscle denervation creates the objective evidence of nerve dysfunction required for the threshold analysis. ROM deficits produced by nerve injury — such as finger extension weakness from PIN palsy — are measured and documented alongside the electrodiagnostic findings.

New York Settlement Ranges by Injury Type

Settlement and verdict values for elbow injuries from car accidents in New York vary substantially based on the injury type, the surgical intervention required, the plaintiff’s occupation and functional demands, and the quality of the expert evidence assembled.

Olecranon fracture with ORIF typically settles in the range of $150,000 to $450,000 for an isolated injury with successful surgical repair and residual limitation. If the fracture is comminuted and requires multiple surgeries, or if post-traumatic arthritis develops requiring additional procedures, values increase substantially. Hardware removal — often required due to subcutaneous hardware irritation at the posterior elbow — adds a second surgical episode that documents the ongoing consequences of the injury.

Radial head fracture requiring replacement — where the comminuted radial head is resected and replaced with a metallic prosthesis — typically results in settlements of $175,000 to $500,000 for a working-age plaintiff. Radial head replacement produces permanent alteration of elbow biomechanics, residual ROM limitation, and potential long-term complications including prosthetic loosening and capitellar wear.

Terrible triad elbow injury is among the highest-value elbow injury claims in New York, with settlements and verdicts ranging from $500,000 to well over $1 million for younger working-age plaintiffs. The combination of three simultaneous injuries requiring technically complex reconstruction, the high complication rate, the near-universal post-operative stiffness and need for prolonged therapy, and the substantial risk of post-traumatic arthritis requiring total elbow replacement justify life care plan projections that can add hundreds of thousands of dollars to the damages analysis. A terrible triad case involving a young plaintiff who develops elbow contracture requiring surgical release followed by post-traumatic arthritis requiring total elbow arthroplasty is a case that, with proper expert development, can reach seven-figure territory.

Elbow dislocation without fracture settles in the $75,000 to $200,000 range for a straightforward case with successful closed reduction and rehabilitation. If chronic instability develops requiring ligamentous reconstruction, or if the dislocation is part of a terrible triad, the value increases to the ranges described above.

UCL tear requiring reconstruction (the Tommy John procedure in an adult plaintiff who performs manual labor or overhead activity) typically settles in the $100,000 to $300,000 range, with higher values where the plaintiff’s occupation involves repetitive elbow loading and the reconstruction fails to restore pre-accident function.

Ulnar nerve injury requiring transposition adds $75,000 to $150,000 to the value of an elbow injury case, and substantially more where the ulnar neuropathy produces permanent intrinsic muscle weakness in the hand — a functional deficit that limits grip and fine motor tasks and is documented by serial EMG/NCV testing.

Total elbow replacement following post-traumatic arthritis is the end-stage outcome for the most severely injured elbows, and it generates the highest future damages projections. Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is a technically demanding procedure with a higher complication rate than total hip or knee replacement. The linked prostheses used in TEA restrict the maximum load the patient can place through the elbow — patients are restricted from lifting more than 5 to 10 pounds repeatedly — which permanently limits occupational capacity for any manual labor occupation. TEA components also have finite lifespan and may require revision surgery. A life care plan projecting revision TEA surgery and lifetime activity restriction can add $300,000 to $600,000 to the future damages calculation.

The Terrible Triad: Why It Demands Experienced Representation

The terrible triad injury deserves its name on multiple levels. Medically, it is terrible because the combination of injuries eliminates every stabilizing structure of the elbow simultaneously, making stable reconstruction technically demanding and the complication rate high. Legally, it demands experienced representation because the full damages picture requires coordinating surgical costs from the initial reconstruction, the near-certain need for additional procedures (hardware removal, contracture release, nerve decompression), the life care plan projecting future total elbow arthroplasty, and the vocational expert analysis quantifying how permanent elbow stiffness and lifting restrictions affect the plaintiff’s earning capacity.

The typical terrible triad reconstruction involves: closed or open reduction of the elbow dislocation; ORIF of the coronoid fracture with suture anchors or screw fixation through the ulna; radial head ORIF or replacement depending on comminution; and lateral ligament complex repair or reconstruction. The entire procedure typically takes 3 to 5 hours. Post-operative management requires a hinged elbow brace that allows controlled range of motion while preventing varus and valgus stress during healing. Despite this, post-operative stiffness — defined as loss of the functional arc of 30 to 130 degrees of flexion — is the rule rather than the exception. Many terrible triad patients require a second surgical procedure — open or arthroscopic elbow contracture release — to regain functional motion. Heterotopic ossification (pathological bone formation around the elbow) is a recognized complication of elbow trauma and surgery that can further restrict motion and may require surgical excision.

Chronic Complications That Drive Case Value

Several chronic complications of elbow injuries deserve specific attention because they substantially affect the long-term damages picture and must be anticipated in the expert development strategy.

Post-traumatic arthritis develops in a substantial percentage of patients following intra-articular elbow fractures, elbow dislocations, and terrible triad injuries, even after anatomically successful surgical reconstruction. The articular cartilage damage sustained at the time of injury begins a degenerative process that manifests as progressive pain, stiffness, and mechanical symptoms over years. Post-traumatic elbow arthritis may ultimately require total elbow arthroplasty as the definitive salvage procedure.

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is pathological bone formation in the periarticular soft tissues following elbow trauma. It is a recognized complication of elbow dislocation and surgical reconstruction, particularly where the elbow is immobilized for extended periods. Mild HO restricts motion and causes pain; severe HO can create bony bridges that completely block elbow motion (ankylosis). Surgical excision of heterotopic ossification is required for severe cases, and recurrence is possible. The treating orthopedist must document HO on post-operative imaging and assess its impact on elbow range of motion.

Elbow contracture — loss of the functional extension-flexion arc — is the most common chronic problem following elbow trauma. Loss of terminal extension (the last 20 to 30 degrees of straightening) is the most functionally disabling loss, because it prevents full overhead reach and limits occupational tasks requiring extended arm function. The treating orthopedist must document the ROM arc at maximum medical improvement to establish the permanent functional deficit.

Cubital tunnel syndrome from post-traumatic ulnar nerve compression develops as a delayed complication in some patients following elbow fracture, dislocation, or surgery, when scar tissue or deformity compresses the nerve at the medial elbow. Serial EMG/NCV testing is required to monitor nerve function and document any deterioration. Cubital tunnel decompression and ulnar nerve transposition may be required as a secondary procedure months or years after the initial injury.

Pre-Existing Conditions and the Aggravation Defense

Elbow injuries in car accident cases are complicated by pre-existing conditions that the defense will use to argue that some or all of the plaintiff’s symptoms are not attributable to the accident. The most common pre-existing conditions encountered in elbow cases are:

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) are chronic tendinopathies at the elbow that produce lateral or medial elbow pain. They are common in adults who perform repetitive gripping or forearm rotation activities. The defense will argue that the plaintiff’s post-accident elbow pain is attributable to pre-existing epicondylitis rather than to traumatic injury. The treating orthopedist must distinguish the clinical and imaging findings of epicondylitis from those of traumatic ligament injury or fracture — a task made more reliable by pre-accident imaging studies if they exist.

Prior elbow surgery creates a defense argument that the plaintiff’s current functional limitation is attributable to the prior surgery and its expected sequelae rather than to the car accident. The treating orthopedist must compare the plaintiff’s pre-accident functional status (documented by prior surgical records and post-operative notes) to the post-accident functional status, and opine specifically that the accident caused a new injury or materially aggravated the prior condition beyond its pre-accident baseline.

Degenerative arthritis of the elbow — less common than at the hip or knee but present in older patients and those with prior elbow injuries — provides the defense with an argument that the plaintiff’s pain and stiffness are the result of pre-existing arthritic change rather than traumatic injury. Pre-accident imaging studies must be compared to post-accident studies; if no pre-accident imaging is available, the treating orthopedist must opine on whether the radiographic findings are consistent with traumatic injury or degenerative change, and whether the absence of pre-accident symptoms and the direct temporal relationship between the accident and symptom onset establish traumatic causation.

Under New York’s eggshell plaintiff doctrine, none of these pre-existing conditions bar a car accident claim. The defendant takes the plaintiff as found — a plaintiff with pre-existing tennis elbow who sustains a radial head fracture in the accident is entitled to compensation for the fracture and its consequences, even if the pre-existing condition makes the recovery more complicated or prolonged.

No-Fault PIP Coverage and Deadlines

New York’s no-fault insurance system under Article 51 of the Insurance Law provides up to $50,000 per person in personal injury protection (PIP) benefits for reasonable and necessary medical expenses and lost wages without regard to fault. For elbow injury victims, no-fault PIP covers emergency room evaluation, orthopedic consultations, X-rays, CT scans, MRI, EMG/NCV testing, physical therapy, and lost wage replacement during recovery.

No-fault benefits must be applied for promptly: the no-fault application (NF-2 form) must be submitted within 30 days of the accident, and medical providers must submit bills within 45 days of rendering treatment. Failure to meet these deadlines can result in denial of no-fault benefits, which leaves the injured plaintiff responsible for medical costs from the outset of treatment. For elbow injuries requiring ORIF, radial head replacement, or terrible triad reconstruction, the $50,000 no-fault cap is frequently exhausted before the full course of surgical care and rehabilitation is complete. The tort claim against the at-fault driver recovers the remaining unreimbursed medical costs and all non-economic damages.

Evidence Required to Build an Elbow Injury Case

The evidence foundation for an elbow injury car accident case includes:

Plain X-rays — essential for diagnosing all elbow fractures; CT scanning is typically required to characterize fracture displacement, comminution, and articular involvement for surgical planning. Post-reduction X-rays document reduction quality and hardware position after ORIF.

CT scan — the definitive modality for fracture characterization; required for coronoid fractures, comminuted radial head fractures, and terrible triad injuries to guide surgical planning. Post-operative CT may be required to assess fracture healing and detect heterotopic ossification.

MRI — required for soft-tissue injury assessment: UCL tears, posterior interosseous nerve injury within the radial tunnel, and assessment of articular cartilage damage. MRI arthrography (injection of gadolinium into the joint before imaging) increases sensitivity for ligament tears.

EMG/NCV testing — required for posterior interosseous nerve injuries, cubital tunnel syndrome, and any elbow injury with associated hand numbness, weakness, or tingling. Electrodiagnostic studies performed by a neurologist or physiatrist document the presence, severity, and localization of nerve dysfunction and provide the objective diagnostic evidence required for the §5102(d) threshold analysis in nerve injury cases.

Operative reports and implant records — the surgical record of every procedure performed is essential to the damages presentation. Operative reports document the exact fracture pattern, the technique used, the hardware implanted, and intraoperative findings. Implant records establish the cost and nature of prosthetic hardware. These records must be obtained and reviewed by the retained orthopedic expert.

Life Care Planning for Future Total Elbow Replacement

Patients who sustain severe elbow injuries — particularly terrible triad injuries, complex distal humerus fractures, and elbow injuries complicated by post-traumatic arthritis — may ultimately require total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) as a salvage procedure. Where TEA is a probable future intervention, a certified life care planner (CLCP) should be retained to project the costs of:

The TEA procedure itself (estimated at $60,000 to $100,000 in the New York metropolitan area including hospitalization and implant costs); post-operative inpatient rehabilitation; outpatient occupational therapy for elbow rehabilitation and activities of daily living retraining; future hardware revision if the TEA prosthesis wears or loosens; and long-term pain management. The life care planner’s projections are supported by the treating orthopedic surgeon who opines that TEA is medically probable within a specified timeframe given the extent of articular damage documented at the time of the index surgery. A plaintiff with severe post-traumatic elbow arthritis at age 45 and a 40-year statistical life expectancy may have a life care plan projection of $400,000 to $700,000 in future medical costs related to TEA and its long-term management.

Statute of Limitations for Elbow Injury Cases in New York

Personal injury claims from car accidents are governed by CPLR §214, which requires commencement of suit within three years of the accident date. This deadline applies to the claim against the at-fault driver regardless of the nature of the elbow injury. Where the elbow injury involves a missed diagnosis — for example, a radial head fracture misidentified as a sprain in the emergency room, leading to delayed treatment and increased disability — a medical malpractice claim against the emergency room may also exist. Medical malpractice claims are governed by CPLR §214-a, which provides a two and one-half year limitations period running from the date of the alleged malpractice or the end of continuous treatment.

Elbow injury victims should also be aware that the no-fault insurer’s ability to deny benefits for late-submitted bills and applications is independent of the tort statute of limitations. Preserving both the no-fault benefits claim and the tort claim requires prompt action on both fronts.

If you or a family member sustained an elbow fracture, dislocation, or nerve injury in a car accident on Long Island, contact our office to discuss how the injury type, surgical treatment, and occupational impact affect the value of your claim. Our Long Island car accident lawyers have represented plaintiffs in elbow fracture cases, terrible triad injuries, and post-traumatic elbow arthritis claims across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the five boroughs.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. The settlement ranges described reflect general New York outcomes and are not guarantees of a particular result.