In March 2025, Chopra & Nocerino, a leading personal injury law firm serving New York, secured a landmark $19.5 million settlement for our client who suffered serious injuries in a commercial truck accident.
Led by Managing Partners Sameer Chopra and Alex Nocerino at Chopra & Nocerino, we understand that a call to us often signifies a client facing a severe injury and subsequent physical, emotional, and financial distress. After five years of relentless litigation and tireless negotiations, we secured a substantial settlement for a client whose life was changed forever by a catastrophic accident. The accident involved a middle-aged woman who was rear-ended by a commercial 18-wheeler delivery truck on a highway in Queens, New York. While the specific details of the case are confidential, the profound impact of the accident on our client’s life is undeniable. This remarkable outcome underscores our firm’s unwavering dedication to our clients and proven ability to achieve top-tier results.
The Story Behind the $19.5 Commercial Truck Accident Case Result
As a result of the collision, our client endured multiple serious injuries, requiring several surgeries, including spine, right shoulder, right knee, and left thumb surgeries. Tragically, she also suffered a traumatic brain injury that led to a severe stutter, drastically impacting her quality of life. Alex Nocerino shared that while the physical injuries were undeniably significant, it was the brain injury—and its devastating effects, including the stutter—that truly highlighted the gravity of our client’s suffering. To demonstrate the impact of the stutter, our firm even utilized a pre-accident video of the client singing without any speech impediment to her grandson.
“…The motivation behind it that it gave, to myself, to Sameer, to everyone at the firm, was how much she suffered from this accident.” –
Alex Nocerino, Managing Partner
Notably, Sameer Chopra played an instrumental role in the negotiation process. His strategy was described as a “moving target,” consistently raising the settlement demand, bringing more evidence to the defense, ensuring the defense never felt comfortable, and ultimately maximizing the client’s recovery. This unwavering tenacity, coupled with the firm’s meticulous preparation and deep understanding of the client’s profound suffering, was key to securing the $19.5 million settlement.
Beyond securing the settlement, Chopra & Nocerino also fought tirelessly to reduce the client’s medical liens from an initial $3.48 million to under $1 million, further maximizing her net recovery. In the end, our client received $11.63 million, with a portion strategically placed in annuities to ensure long-term financial security. When the client learned of the settlement, the relief was palpable, with a “big sigh of relief” marking the end of a long, challenging journey. While acknowledging that we cannot undo the injuries, we are proud to have secured a financial future for our client and her family.
Chopra & Nocerino Continues to Fight for Justice Across New York
This $19.5 million settlement stands as a testament to Chopra & Nocerino’s expertise and unwavering dedication and is expected to be recognized as one of the top results in New York State. This achievement further adds to our impressive track record of securing substantial verdicts and settlements for our clients. Notably, according to Top Verdict, Chopra & Nocerino had the most Top 50 settlements of any law firm in New York in both 2020 and 2022.
Some of our other case results include a $10 million verdict for a 77-year-old woman involved in an accident with a public bus, a $4.75 million settlement obtained for a construction worker injured in a scaffolding collapse, and numerous other multi-million dollar recoveries across various personal injury practice areas, such as car accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, and premises liability.
Whether it’s a car accident, a truck accident, or any other type of personal injury claim, we have what it takes to handle the case from start to finish. If you or someone you know has suffered a severe injury due to someone else’s actions, we encourage you to schedule a free consultation with our dedicated team by calling 855-NYC-HURT or contacting us online. We stand ready to be your experienced and award-winning legal partner, fighting relentlessly to get you the compensation you deserve.
