Below
are just some of our past results:
Confidential Settlement Following a Jury Verdict for Driver
Who Had Four Surgeries to His Leg:
A settlement was reached following a jury trial and a finding for
the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff was a driver of a vehicle which was
involved in an intersection collision at a location where the traffic
lights were not working properly. Our client had a blinking red
light while the other car had a blinking yellow light. As a result
of the accident, the 32 year old Plaintiff sustained a complete
and comminuted fracture of the tibia and fibula in the leg which
required 4 surgeries, including intramedullary rodding (placement
of a rod to align and stabilize a fracture which is inserted into
the bone marrow canal in the center of the long bones of the extremities)
with insertion of 4 screws. In addition, the Plaintiff also had
to undergo skin grafts where skin was taken from his upper thigh
and placed over his lower calf.
After a liability trial, the jury found our client to be minimally
at fault and a settlement was reached shortly thereafter.
Confidential Settlement for Four Minor Passengers Involved
in a Rollover Collision:
A settlement was reached on behalf of four minor passengers who
were involved in an accident which was caused by the defendant driver's
improper changing of lanes. As result of the negligence of the defendant,
the most seriously injured minor was airlifted to a local hospital
where she was placed in a medically induced coma. This minor sustained
a traumatic brain injury (TBI), two fractures to the skull, a fractured
femur requiring surgery and the placement of metal hardware, multiple
fractured ribs and a fractured collarbone. The other passengers
sustained relatively minor injuries.
After aggressive negotiations by Paris & Chaikin, PLLC, a settlement
was reached where the insurance company offered their entire insurance
policy.
$1.5 Million Dollar Verdict for Bicyclist Who Lost Control
of Bike After Hitting Pothole:
A verdict was rendered in favor of the Plaintiff who was riding
his bicycle on a Brooklyn street when his front wheel went into
a deep pothole, causing his bicycle to lose control, wobble to the
left and while in the process of tipping over-he was hit by a car.
The striking vehicle had a policy of insurance of only $10,000 so
a lawsuit was immediately commenced against the City of New York
as well with a claim that the pothole caused the bicycle to wobble
and fall.
After a long jury trial, the jury returned a verdict stating that
both the car and the City of New York were responsible for the accident
and that the bicyclist in no way contributed to the accident. The
jury awarded the sum of $1.5 million for the damages sustained by
the bicyclist, which included injuries to his ribs, shoulder, head
and leg which required surgery.
$700,000 Settlement During Trial for Worker Who Ruptured
Quadriceps:
After 8 days of trial, a settlement of $700,000 was obtained for
a cement truck operator who slipped on mud sustaining a ruptured
quadriceps on a construction site. The accident happened while the
Plaintiff was walking backwards holding a hose.
The lawsuit claimed that the Plaintiff was not provided with a
safe place to work by the general contractor and subcontractors
of the specific job site. The defense claimed that the muddy condition
was created by water which came off of the cement truck during the
mixing process and that the Plaintiff was not looking where he was
going therefore causing his own accident. The case settled immediately
prior to closing statements.
$682,500 Settlement Following Liability Verdict for Man
Rear-Ended by Truck:
Plaintiff was operating a vehicle which was cut-off by another vehicle
causing Plaintiff to stop short and consequently be rear-ended by
a truck which was following from behind. During the damages trial,
the lawyer for the insurance company which represented the truck
introduced evidence that the Plaintiff was a recovering drug addict
who had slipped and fallen on ice just days prior to one of his
2 surgeries.
Despite all efforts by the defense to undermine the Plaintiff,
a verdict in favor of the Plaintiff was obtained. A post-verdict
settlement in the amount of $682,500.00 was subsequently entered
into which included the full policy limits of the vehicle which
cut-off the Plaintiff.
$610,000 Verdict for Elderly Man Who Fell in Building Where
He Lived:
Plaintiff, who was 79 years old at the time of his accident, was
returning to his apartment when he fell through an open trap door
located in the courtyard of his apartment building. As a result
of his fall, the Plaintiff sustained an ankle injury requiring surgery
with insertion of metal plates and screws.
After closing arguments, and while the jury was deliberating,
the defendants offered $450,000 to settle the Plaintiff's claim.
The settlement offer was rejected and the jury came back with a
verdict 100% in favor of the Plaintiff awarding the Plaintiff $610,000
for his pain and suffering.
$600,000 Verdict for Truck Driver Injured When Rear Rolling
Door Fell On His Back:
Plaintiff, a truck driver, was injured while on the back of his
box truck removing items for delivery. While Plaintiff was bent
over, the rolling door came down on his back causing serious injuries.
A claim was brought against the garage which had repaired the rolling
door prior to the accident. In support of Plaintiff's claim, expert
testimony was introduced as to the improper repair made by the garage.
After a trial on the issue of liability and damages, a verdict
was rendered in favor of the Plaintiff in the amount of $600,000.
$500,000 Verdict Obtained for Woman Who Had Seizures Following
Ceiling Collapse:
Plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of a partial bathroom ceiling
collapse which struck Plaintiff on the head. Defendant asserted
that it had no notice of any defective condition in their tenant's
bathroom. As a result of the ceiling collapse and injuries to the
Plaintiff's head, Plaintiff sustained seizures on three separate
occasions.
A full trial was held in the Supreme Court of Westchester County
on the issues of liability and damages. A verdict in favor of the
Plaintiff was rendered in the amount of $500,000 and the property
owner was found to be 100% to blame for the happening of the accident.
$470,000 Verdict for Passenger In a Two Car Accident with
Five Broken Ribs:
Plaintiff was a backseat passenger in a 2 car intersection collision.
As a result of the accident Plaintiff fractured 5 ribs which healed
properly after 5 weeks with no residual affects.
After trial, a jury awarded Plaintiff $470,000 for past pain and
suffering.
$400,000 Verdict for Plaintiff Who Underwent Back Surgery:
This client was injured in a rear-end motor vehicle accident and
subsequently underwent back surgery. Between the accident and the
surgery 10 years passed which included the Plaintiff being incarcerated
and assaulted in prison. The defendant claimed that all of the injuries
from the car accident had resolved before the client went to prison,
and that the surgery was due to the assault in prison. The jury
did not agree and awarded our client a verdict of $400,000.
$300,000 Verdict for Driver With Neck and Back Injuries:
Plaintiff, while operating a motor vehicle, was sideswiped by a
livery car causing her to sustain soft tissue non-fracture injuries
to her neck and back. The insurance company refused to settle this
case and the matter was ultimately adjudicated before a Bronx County
jury. The result was a verdict in favor of the Plaintiff in the
amount of $300,000.
$245,000 Verdict for Elderly Woman Who Fell and Broke Dental
Bridge:
The Plaintiff, who was 79 at the time of her accident, tripped and
fell on a defect on the sidewalk. She fell forward onto her face
and broke her dental bridge. Because she could not pay for a new
dental bridge, she attempted to Crazy Glue her old bridge together,
which resulted in additional damage to her teeth including the removal
of 4 teeth.
After trial, the jury found the defendant to be 100% responsible
for the accident and awarded the Plaintiff $245,000.
$240,000 Settlement After Liability Verdict for Child Injured
in Gym Class:
Our client, a young boy, was in his gym class in school and was
going hand over hand on the monkey bars when he fell to the ground.
The gym teacher had only placed one mat under the monkey bars and
when the boy fell to the ground one foot landed on the mat and the
other foot landed on the wooden floor. As a result, he broke his
ankle. The jury found the school to be 100% responsible for the
accident and the case settled during the damages phase of the trial
for $240,000.
*past results do not guarantee future results and are
strictly for advertisement purposes. If you or a loved one has been
injured as a result of an accident, please contact our offices to
discuss your legal rights.
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