Results and Settlements

$4,000,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Queens County

Client was driving in a vehicle in a commercial warehouse area. Her vehicle was passing a cargo hauling vehicle driven by teh defendant going in the opposite direction. One of the cargo carriers from defendant's vehicle detached and went headfirst into the client's vehicle. The client sustained severe neck and back injuries that caused her to have a multi level neck fusion, back injuries, shoulder injuries and head injuries. The case was settled during mediation.

$2,415,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Bronx County

Client was driving her car through an intersection when a commercial vehicle disregarded a stop sign and proceeded to go into the intersection and strike her car. The other driver accused our client of speeding. There was a dispute as to who was responsible for the accident. The client had neck, back and right shoulder surgery. The case was settled shortly after mediation.

$1,650,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Bronx County

Client was driving a grocery store van when after stopping at a stop sign, he proceeded to go into an intersection. At the intersection, a school bus struck him and caused him damage. There was a dispute as to who was responsible for the accident. The client had back surgery and shoulder surgery. The case was settled during mediation.

$1,180,000 Settlement

Slip and Fall/ Premises Liability

Queens County

Plaintiff was a nursery school teacher who slipped and fell in water coming from the bathroom. She developed neck pain and needed spinal surgery. The maintenance company knew about dangerous condition and did not remedy situation in a timely manner. Case was settled during mediation.

$1,175,000 Settlement

Automobile Jury Verdict

Westchester County

Client suffered from a severe neck and left-hand injury as a result of being struck by a car. The client eventually had surgery on her left hand and neck. In a damages only trial in conservative Westchester County, a jury came back with an excellent verdict.

$1,135,000 Settlement

Slip and Fall/ Premises Liability

Bronx County

Plaintiff was a medical assistant who slipped and fell on a water hose that was placed on the floor by a cleaning company. We established that the cleaning company did not follow the correct protocols and did not warn the Plaintiff about this dangerous condition. Plaintiff had a total hip replacement as a result of defendant’s negligence. Case was settled prior to trial.

$975,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

New York County

Plaintiff was hit in the rear by another vehicle with a low-speed impact. As a result he had back surgery. The defendant believed that the impact could not have caused the injury. We were able to show that the Plaintiff’s condition was caused by the accident using a radiology expert. Case was settled at mediation.

$925,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Bronx County

Client was rear-ended by a limousine driver. As a result, the client suffered from pain in the neck, back, left knee and left ankle. The client had back surgery and arthroscopic surgery. The case was settled during discovery.

$915,000 Settlement

Construction Accident

Queens County

Client was involved in a construction site accident when jumping out of the way of a steel beam. He suffered from severe neck injury and required neck surgery. We made a successful motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability. Case was settled before trial. 

$860,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Bronx County

Client was T-boned by a truck and was injured. The client had back surgery and carpal tunnel release. The case was settled prior to an arbitration.

$785,000 Settlement

Settlement Automobile Accident

Westchester County

Client was rear ended by a truck while driving her car on the exit of a highway. She sustained neck injuries that resulted in a one level disc replacement surgery. The defendant’s claimed low speed injury and no serious injury. The case was settled after summations.

$775,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Bronx County

Plaintiff was a passenger of a car that was hit by a truck. As a result, she had back surgery and the need for wound care. The case was settled during mediation.

$750,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Bronx County

Client was driving her car and came to a complete stop at a stop light. She was rear ended by a limousine. As a result, the Plaintiff suffered from neck injuries, which required physical therapy, injections and ultimately neck surgery. The case was settled during jury selection.

$750,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Westchester County

Plaintiff was hit on the side of her vehicle by another car who illegally crossed into her lane. Plaintiff had neck injured as a result of the accident and surgery. The defendant believed that the Plaintiff’s prior automobile accident caused the neck injury. We were able to show with a biomechanical expert that the Plaintiff’s injuries were indeed caused by the Defendant.

$650,000 Settlement

Elevator Accident

Suffolk County

Client was a passenger in an elevator car that fell and stopped below floor level. Client hurt his back as a result and needed to have back surgery. Case settled shortly after depositions were taken.

$650,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Westchester County

Client was hit in the rear on a Westchester County highway. The client suffered from severe neck and back injuries including spinal surgery. This case was settled before trial in a conservative venue.

$625,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Westchester County

Client’s car was side swiped by a truck. Client suffered from severe injuries, including an aggravation of a pre-existing neck condition. As a result of the collision, the client underwent neck fusion. The client was a patient care technician and was out of work for several months after her neck surgery. The case was settled during mediation.

$625,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Manhattan

Client’s car was rear-ended by another driver. Client suffered from severe back and shoulder injuries, including an aggravation of a pre-existing back condition and a torn rotator cuff in her left shoulder. As a result of the collision, the client underwent back surgery and shoulder surgery. The client was a housekeeper and was unable to do her job as a result of this collision. The case was settled during discovery.

$607,500 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Westchester County

Client was sideswiped by a company van and severely injured as a result of the collision. He suffered from pain in the neck, back, and both knees. The client had neck surgery and surgery on both of his knees. The case was settled on the trial calendar.

$602,500 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Queens County

Client was on a bus that was rear-ended by a cement truck. The client suffered from severe neck and back injuries and had spinal surgery. The case was settled prior to being certified for trial.

$490,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Bronx County

Client was rear-ended by a truck. The client suffered from pain in the neck, head injury, concussion syndrome, balance, and cognitive impairment. We were able to get summary judgment on liability. The case was settled prior to trial.

$435,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Case–Westchester County

Plaintiff was driving down a street when another driver T-boned her car. As a result, she had neck surgery with scarring. This case was settled at a settlement conference.

$400,000 Settlement

Automobile Accident

Rockland County

Client’s car was side swiped by a commercial truck. Client suffered from severe injuries, a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder and head injuries. As a result of the collision, the client underwent two shoulder surgeries and suffered from vertigo and headaches. The client was a sixty year old pharmaceutical scientist and was unable to do his job as a result of this collision. The case was settled during discovery.

$367,500 Settlement

Construction Accident

Manhattan

Client fell off a 12 foot scaffold due to an improper safety device. The client suffered a left heel fracture and had a broken ankle. As a result, the client needed to undergo ankle surgery. The client lost one year’s worth of wages. Settled case during discovery.