CASE RESULTS

At an active construction site in the Bronx, a laborer was descending a staircase that had not yet been properly finished or filled with concrete. Without adequate warning or safeguards in place, the worker tripped on the uneven steps and fell down the entire flight, landing forcefully on the platform below. The fall resulted in a severe heel bone fracture requiring immediate surgical intervention and a lengthy recovery period.

A driver lawfully stopped at a red light in NY County when a commercial vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle. The impact caused a violent whiplash motion, severely injuring the driver’s neck. Medical imaging revealed a significant herniated disc that required emergency surgery, a discectomy and the implantation of a metal replacement disc. The driver underwent extensive physical therapy during his recovery. 

A woman underwent a routine hysterectomy at a NY hospital, during which her colon was negligently lacerated. The injury went undetected, and after discharge, she collapsed at home from internal bleeding and contamination. She was rushed back in critical condition and needed two major surgeries, including a temporary stoma. Her recovery was long and painful. The case was brought in Bronx County.

In Kings County, a bicyclist was riding through an intersection when a negligent driver made a sudden left turn into his path. The impact threw him to the ground, severing his femoral artery — a life-threatening injury. Emergency surgery saved his life, but he required extensive physical therapy and still suffers lasting effects. The case was filed and resolved in Kings County Supreme Court.

While walking to work one winter morning, a Washington Heights resident slipped on an icy, uncleared sidewalk and suffered a serious ankle fracture. He was transported to the hospital where he underwent surgery, followed by an extended period of physical therapy and a stay at a rehab facility. A claim was filed against the property owner for failing to maintain a safe walkway. The case settled in NY County Supreme Court.

A teenage boy was lawfully biking through an intersection when a speeding commercial truck ran the light and struck him. The collision caused multiple severe internal injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but despite emergency medical intervention, he tragically did not survive. A wrongful death claim was filed against the trucking company. The case settled in Nassau County.

Near closing time at a Bronx Target, a father shopping with his daughter slipped on a freshly mopped floor. The store’s glossy floor surface and lack of warning signs made the hazard hard to detect. He fell hard, severely injuring his knee and later required surgery and a painful recovery. A premises liability claim was filed for failure to maintain safe conditions. The case settled in Bronx County.

A young man biking in a designated lane was struck when a parked car’s rear passenger door suddenly swung open in his path. Thrown to the pavement, he was taken to the hospital in severe pain. He suffered a meniscus tear requiring surgery, plus neck and back injuries. A personal injury claim was filed due to the passenger’s failure to check for cyclists. The case settled in Kings County.

While working at a Bronx repair shop, a senior auto mechanic was wrongfully arrested during an NYPD raid based on an anonymous tip. Officers found a small amount of drugs in a backpack inside the owner’s private office—an area the mechanic didn’t control or access. He spent 1–2 days in jail. A civil rights claim for false arrest and unlawful imprisonment was filed and settled in Bronx County.

A professional dancer and choreographer was crossing a Bronx street in a marked crosswalk when an MTA bus made a right turn and struck her with its rear tires. Her leg and foot were crushed, requiring knee surgery and treatment for multiple fractures. The injuries significantly impacted her mobility and career. A personal injury claim was brought against the MTA, and the case settled in Bronx County.