$2,750,000
Settlement
Catastrophic Pedestrian Accident
Secured a $2.75 million settlement during jury selection in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, on behalf of a 55-year-old pedestrian who was lawfully crossing within a marked crosswalk when an MTA bus turned into the intersection, struck her, and pinned her beneath the bus. She sustained catastrophic injuries requiring six surgeries, leaving her with permanent partial disability and an inability to return to work. Despite significant challenges in establishing substantial future economic damages, the case was supported by a comprehensive life care plan and expert economic analysis demonstrating the client's lifelong medical needs, future treatment, medication expenses, loss of earning capacity, and other long-term economic losses. The case resolved during jury selection, providing substantial compensation for her extensive economic and non-economic damages.
$1,300,000
Settlement
Medical Malpractice
Our client was undergoing treatment for early-onset dementia when hospital staff mistakenly injected MRI contrast material into an external ventricular drain, a procedure that had no medical purpose or justification. The hospital later issued a letter accepting full responsibility for the error, and we commenced a medical malpractice action on the client’s behalf. Although the extent of the client’s damages was heavily disputed due to the underlying neurological condition and the absence of significant lasting repercussions, we focused on the extraordinary nature of the medical error and the hospital’s admitted responsibility. Following arbitration, we secured a $1.3 million settlement for our client despite the substantial challenges in establishing permanent injury.
$1,050,000
Settlement
Motor Vehicle Accident
Secured a $1.05 million settlement on behalf of a Japanese national who was visiting New York City when the commercial vehicle in which the client was a passenger was sideswiped by a van operated by the New York City Department of Transportation. The collision caused permanent facial scarring requiring multiple plastic surgery procedures. Despite the complexities of litigating on behalf of an overseas client— including coordinating video depositions, court proceedings, and litigation through a Japanese interpreter while the client remained abroad— the case resolved with the tender of the commercial vehicle's $1 million policy limits, together with an additional $50,000 settlement from the City.
$1,000,000
Policy Limits Settlement
Motor Vehicle Accident
Secured the full $1 million commercial policy limits on behalf of three siblings who were injured when the vehicle in which they were passengers was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle on an upstate New York highway. Despite minimal property damage and the defense's contention that the low-impact collision could not have caused the claimed injuries, the case was developed through extensive medical evidence demonstrating the aggravation of pre-existing conditions, new soft tissue injuries, more than a year of conservative treatment, and arthroscopic surgical procedures for two of the three plaintiffs. Following aggressive litigation and mediation, the insurer tendered its entire $1 million policy limits before the court ruled on the parties' pending summary judgment motions.
$900,000
Settlement
Pedestrian Accident
Secured a $900,000 settlement following multiple mediations on behalf of a 62-year-old man with cerebral palsy who was struck by a private school bus. The defense sought to prevent the client from testifying, claiming he was mentally incompetent due to his inability to communicate verbally. Through successful motion practice, the court permitted testimony with the assistance of a speech-language pathologist, allowing the client to communicate through a series of yes-or-no responses. His testimony proved instrumental in overcoming significant liability and causation disputes, including contested right-of-way issues and the absence of eyewitnesses or a police report, ultimately resulting in a substantial settlement.
$850,000
Settlement
Construction Accident
Secured an $850,000 settlement during trial in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Queens County, on behalf of a construction worker who fell from a ladder while performing work at his employer's residence. The client sustained multiple fractures and serious spinal injuries requiring four surgeries to his neck and lower back, leaving him permanently unable to return to work and forcing an early retirement. The defense argued that the homeowner was exempt from liability under New York's Labor Law and initially offered no compensation. By pursuing common-law negligence claims and successfully overcoming multiple liability defenses, the case resolved during trial for $850,000, providing substantial compensation for the client's significant injuries and economic losses.
$600,000
Settlement
Bus Negligence / Pothole Fall
Our client, a woman in her early 30s, was riding a bus in Queens when the driver discharged her several feet from the curb and into the roadway. As she stepped off the bus, her ankle became caught in a pothole, causing a fracture that ultimately required multiple surgeries. We pursued claims against both the MTA for the bus driver’s negligent discharge of our client and the City of New York for the dangerous roadway condition. The case was ultimately resolved through a $600,000 combined settlement from the City and the MTA.
$500,000
Settlement
Wrongful Death / Hit-and-Run Bus
Our client was tragically killed in a hit-and-run collision involving a private bus. Despite a criminal investigation, authorities were unable to identify the bus or company responsible. Through extensive private investigative work, we were able to identify the responsible bus company based on the route, location, and circumstances of the accident. We pursued the wrongful death claim and ultimately secured a $500,000 settlement for the client’s estate.
$425,000
Settlement
Pedestrian / Commercial Vehicle Claim
Our client, a middle-aged pedestrian, was struck by a van and sustained serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries to the ankle and knees. Although the driver carried only a $100,000 individual automobile policy, deposition testimony revealed evidence that he may have been operating the vehicle in a commercial capacity at the time of the accident. Rather than accept the $100,000 policy tender, we continued pursuing the defendant personally based on evidence of potential assets and commercial activity. After the case was placed on the trial calendar, we ultimately secured a $425,000 settlement prior to trial.
$275,000
Settlement
Bar Negligence / Facial Laceration
Our client, a woman in her mid-40s, was patronizing a bar when a bartender became confrontational and began threatening her over her interaction with another patron. During the confrontation, the bartender aggressively swung a glass bottle near our client’s face. The bottle broke and caused a laceration near her jawline that required stitches and resulted in residual scarring. The defendant moved to dismiss, arguing that the case was an intentional assault claim barred by the one-year statute of limitations and that there was insufficient evidence beyond our client’s testimony. We successfully opposed the motion by establishing that the bartender’s conduct supported a negligence theory subject to a three-year statute of limitations and that our client’s testimony created issues of fact for a jury. After defeating the defendant’s attempt to dismiss the case, we proceeded to mediation and secured a $275,000 settlement for our client. The result was particularly significant given the evidentiary challenges in the case and the relatively limited physical injury, which consisted primarily of the facial laceration and residual scarring.
$135,000
Settlement
Premises Liability / Garage Door Injury
Our client was exiting a car dealership when a malfunctioning garage door struck her in the head, causing primarily soft-tissue injuries to her neck. The defendant denied liability and sought dismissal of the claim, but we successfully opposed the motion and preserved the case for trial. Despite the relatively minor nature of the injuries, we were able to leverage the liability issues and secure a $135,000 settlement, well above prior offers to settle for nuisance value.
$100,000
Policy-Limit Recovery
Wrongful Death
Our client’s decedent was a South Korean national who had overstayed a student visa and was killed in a motor vehicle accident. She had no known next of kin in the United States and left behind virtually no records or supporting documentation beyond the autopsy report. We undertook extensive Surrogate’s Court proceedings to establish an estate and secure the appointment of a Public Administrator, while also coordinating with the South Korean Embassy to address the unique issues presented by the decedent’s immigration status and lack of family representation. Despite these significant procedural and evidentiary hurdles, we successfully secured a $100,000 tender of the full available insurance policy on the wrongful death claim.
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