Facts: Plaintiff was working for a rideshare company and driving through an intersection with a green light. As he entered the intersection, a big-box retailer’s truck ran a red light and t-boned our client. The retail Company denied liability and claimed they were not responsible for the actions of an independent contractor delivery driver. Through the course of discovery, we established the driver admitted he was unsure about the color of the traffic light. We also overcame the independent contractor arguments and settled our client’s case for $4,250,000.00.

Facts: Plaintiff, a laborer engaged in demolition work on the date of the accident, was injured when heavy metal shelves fell onto his hand, causing a displaced transverse fracture of the second metacarpal. He underwent open reduction internal fixation surgery and developed carpal tunnel syndrome. We obtained a $3.4 million judgment against the property owner.

Facts: Plaintiff, a union carpenter, was pushing a car loaded with construction materials across a loading dock. A wheel on the cart jammed, causing the materials to topple over and fall onto him. We established that the Defendants violated a provision of the New York State Industrial Code and moved for summary judgment.

Facts: Plaintiff was travelling through an intersection when a vehicle owned and operated by the City of New York, ran a stop sign causing the collision. The City argued that Plaintiff was driving on the wrong side of the road. However, through depositions and document discovery, we proved the City and their employee were liable for the collision.

Facts: Plaintiff was stopped at a broken traffic light waiting for traffic to clear. Two (2) other vehicles entered the intersection and hit each other causing one car to strike the stopped-Plaintiff. We deposed every driver involved in the incident as well as representatives from the County where the incident occurred. Ultimately, we secured a settlement with contributions from each party including the County for failing to maintain / repair the traffic light.

Facts: Plaintiff, a day laborer, was performing electrical work on a construction project when he fell approximately eight feet from a 12-foot A-frame ladder while installing fire alarms in a newly built drop ceiling. He sustained a closed fracture of his right heel and underwent emergency surgery, as well as several follow-up procedures, including a lumbar decompression. The case involved complex liability issues, including whether a ceiling tile fell onto the ladder causing it to shake, or whether Plaintiff lost his balance and grabbed the tile before falling. Despite these challenges, our firm secured a remarkable settlement at mediation.

Facts: Plaintiff, a passenger, was on a lunch break with her co-workers. After eating, Plaintiff’s co-worker drover her back in a vehicle owned by their employer, Flying Foods. As they left the food court, they were T-boned by another car that was exiting the parking lot. Flying Foods disputed liability and claimed the Plaintiff was prohibited from suing her employer. We prevailed in a Workers’ Compensation hearing and were allowed to sue the employer as well as the owner and operator of the other vehicle involved. We then retained experts to establish the Plaintiff’s economic loss due to not being able to return to work as well as the need for lifetime medical treatment.

Facts: Plaintiff, was driving along 97th Street toward its intersection with 160th Avenue in Queens, New York. The intersection was controlled by a stop sign for traffic entering from 160th Avenue (i.e., facing the Defendant). The Defendant disregarded the stop sign and T-boned Plaintiff, who had the right of way. We obtained summary judgment on liability, which the Defendant appealed.

Facts: Our client was the passenger was involved in a rear end accident involving various vehicles. Specifically, they were in the lead vehicle of a chain reaction rear end collision. After filing a personal injury lawsuit, we moved for summary judgment arguing that all facts were settled and requested the court to rule on the issues of the case. The judge granted summary judgment. We then retained an expert life care planner to project our client’s future medical expenses related to their injury. This was essential to helping our client receive adequate liability damages for their injuries.

Facts: A passenger in a private vehicle was struck by an unmarked police car making an improper traffic stop without lights or sirens. Governmental immunity was rejected on motion, and the matter settled pre-trial.

Facts: Plaintiff, a passenger in her husband’s car, was struck by an unmarked police office attempting to make a traffic stop without its lights or sirens. During discovery, we established that the police had no justifiable basis to stop, let alone strike, the vehicle in which Plaintiff was a passenger. The Defendants denied liability on the basis that they were protected by the doctrine of governmental immunity. The Defendants lost their motions to dismiss, and the case settled at a Pre-Trial Conference.

Facts: Our client was driving along a street towards an intersection with a New York. The intersection was controlled by a stop sign for traffic entering the street from the avenue. The Defendant disregarded this stop sign and T-Boned our client who had the right of way. After filing suit, we moved for summary judgment arguing all facts were settled on the liability issue. The court granted our motion and the defendants appealed. Defendants took the position that they would not pay and, despite the defense allegedly having damaging video footage, we were able to recover damages for our client.

Facts: Our client was driving their vehicle down the road when it encountered a police vehicle. The police vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the road, allegedly responding to an incident, when it struck our client’s vehicle at an intersection. The police initially denied liability, claiming their lights and sirens were on, and that our client should have seen or heard the police car. We obtained city records proving that the lights and sirens were not activated and found an eyewitness confirming that fact. After presenting this evidence, we were then able to obtain a favorable settlement for our client.

Facts: Plaintiff stopped, on his way home from work, to help a stranded driver jump start his car. After jumpstarting the car, Plaintiff continued to drive home. The Defendant, a delivery truck driver for a big box retailer, swerved into the Plaintiff’s lane and struck the rear driver’s side of Plaintiff’s car. The resulting collision caused injuries to Plaintiff’s neck and lower back. The Defendant driver denied swerving, but our office was able to locate an eye-witness who saw the incident.

Facts: Plaintiff was a passenger in a co-workers’ vehicle that was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle. We investigated all applicable insurance policies and sought to recover against the applicable uninsured motorist policy. The insurance company attempted to disclaim based upon the Plaintiff’s employment status triggering an exclusion provision within the policy. Through motion practice, we demonstrated that the insurance coverage was applicable.

Facts: Plaintiff, a non-union laborer, and part of a demolition crew, was struck by a plan of wood that fell from the roof of a building. We sued the Owner and General Contractor of the demolition project for failure to provide the Plaintiff with a safe place to work. After the Plaintiff’s deposition, the Defendants offered to mediate rather than continue with litigation.

Facts: Plaintiff, a non-citizen, was travelling down from Canada through upstate New York. A snowstorm began and quickly gained intensity. During the storm, an international tractor-trailer rear ended Plaintiff.

Facts: A public bus suddenly braked to avoid an accident, throwing the plaintiff into a metal pole. The bus driver’s violation of traffic law was found negligent per se on summary judgment.

Facts: Plaintiff, was a passenger on a public bus in Brooklyn. The bus driver failed to stop for the stop sign then slammed on her brakes to avoid a major car accident. As a result of that sudden stop, Plaintiff was thrown from her seat into a metal pole inside the bus. We obtained summary judgment as to the bus driver’s negligence per se in violating the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Facts: Our client’s vehicle was T-Boned at an intersection controlled by a traffic light. The city and police officer denied any liability. The officer claimed that his lights and sirens were activated when he entered the intersection, thereby giving him the right of way and that our client should have seen and heard the vehicle. We were able to obtain evidence showing that lights and sirens on the police car were not in operation at the time of the accident. Thereafter, we were able to negotiate a favorable settlement on behalf of our client.

Facts: Our client, a construction worker, fell from a defective ladder while performing work covered under New York Labor Law. The insurer initially attempted to disclaim coverage due to perceived late notice of the accident and injuries, which was provided approximately one (1) year post-accident. After filing suit, we effectively argued for and obtained a declaratory judgment confirming coverage of the accident, guaranteeing that the injured worker would receive the compensation they rightfully deserved. At a pre-trial settlement conference, we presented evidence of our client’s significant injuries and negotiated a substantial recovery on their behalf.

Facts: Plaintiff was stopped at a red traffic light when she was rear ended by a school bus. The Defense retained multiple experts to argue that the relatively light impact could not have caused Plaintiff’s injuries. We countered with our own experts and filed a motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability. After our motion was granted, and despite the Defendants’ appeal, the parties agreed to mediate.

Facts: Plaintiff, a non-union electrician, was shocked while installing outlets in a new apartment building. The shock caused a fire and electrical explosion resulting in multiple burns to Plaintiff’s body and causing him to fall. The resulting injuries prevented him from returning to work. We were able to prove that the Defendants failed to insulate the wires properly and failed to de-energize the circuit prior to directing our client to perform his work. As a result, we moved for summary judgment on the basis that the Defendants violated the New York State Industrial Code. While motions were pending, the parties mediated the case.