Freeport draws crowds year-round. Summer weekends bring heavy traffic to the Nautical Mile on Woodcleft Avenue, Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road carry commuters through the village, and the Meadowbrook Parkway connects to Jones Beach. After a crash, people are often dealing with two problems at once: an injury and a damaged car that’s been towed who-knows-where. Car accident lawyer Yakov Mushiyev explains how to handle both.
Your car: towing, storage and repairs
Find out where it went
If police called the tow, ask the responding officer or the Freeport Police Department, which covers the village, where your vehicle was taken. Storage fees add up daily, so move quickly.
Who pays for repairs
Property damage isn’t part of no-fault. Repairs are paid by the at-fault driver’s property damage liability coverage, or by your own collision coverage, which then seeks reimbursement. Our car repair claim guide walks through the process.
Rental car and total loss
If your car is out of service, ask about rental reimbursement. If it’s totaled, you’re generally entitled to its fair market value before the crash. Get your own comparable listings rather than accepting the first valuation.
Your injuries: a separate claim
Injury claims run on a different track, often with a different adjuster:
- No-fault pays medical bills and part of lost wages regardless of fault; file within 30 days. See our New York no-fault guide.
- The at-fault driver’s bodily injury coverage pays pain and suffering if you meet the serious injury threshold under Insurance Law § 5102(d).
- Your SUM coverage can help if the other driver is uninsured or underinsured.
Be careful with property damage settlements: make sure any release you sign covers only your vehicle, not your injuries.
Freeport crash hotspots
- The Nautical Mile: summer crowds, parking maneuvers, pedestrians and, late at night, impaired drivers; see our drunk driving and hit-and-run guide
- Sunrise Highway: high speeds and busy intersections; see our Sunrise Highway crash guide
- Merrick Road and Main Street: turning traffic and pedestrians
- Meadowbrook Parkway: beach traffic and merges
Steps after a Freeport crash
- Get medical care and keep every record.
- Photograph both vehicles before they’re towed.
- Get the tow company’s name and location.
- Get the police report from the Freeport Police Department.
- Don’t sign a release that covers injuries when settling property damage.
Deadlines
Most lawsuits must be filed within three years under CPLR § 214. Claims against the village or county for road defects need notice within 90 days under General Municipal Law § 50-e. Shared fault reduces but doesn’t bar recovery under CPLR § 1411. See our car accident practice page, our guide for a car accident lawyer in Nassau County, or our page for a car accident lawyer in Baldwin.
Frequently asked questions
Should I let the insurance company pick my body shop?
You generally have the right to choose your own repair shop. A car accident lawyer in Freeport can explain your options if the insurer pushes back.
Does no-fault pay for my car?
No. No-fault covers injuries, medical bills and lost wages. Vehicle damage is paid through property damage liability or collision coverage.
Can I settle my car damage first and my injury claim later?
Yes, as long as the property damage release doesn’t include your injury claim.
Why work with car accident lawyer Yakov Mushiyev
A car accident lawyer Freeport residents call after a crash can take the property damage and injury claims off their plate at the same time. Yakov Mushiyev makes sure a quick repair settlement never waives your injury claim, and the firm has recovered more than $80 million for injured New Yorkers. With our office just a short drive west on Sunrise Highway, a car accident lawyer Freeport clients can meet in person is close by, and we’ll come to you if you can’t travel.
Getting to our office from Freeport
Our Rosedale office is easy to reach from Freeport by taking Sunrise Highway or the Southern State Parkway west to the Cross Island Parkway. The map below shows exactly where we are.
Visit Yakov Mushiyev & Associates
Our office is at 1 Cross Island Plaza, Suite 325, Rosedale, NY 11422, just off the Cross Island Parkway on the Queens–Nassau border. If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you: at home, in the hospital or by video.
Talk to a car accident lawyer in Freeport today
Yakov Mushiyev & Associates has recovered over $80 million for injured New Yorkers across the five boroughs and Nassau County. Consultations are free, available in English, Russian and Spanish, and there is no fee unless we win.
Call 718.775.3110 or contact us online for a free case review.
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