$5,000,000 settlement at trial for brain injured victim. In this motor vehicle accident, a young 12 year old girl attempted to cross the street against a red light and was struck by a “hit and run” vehicle, suffering a severe head injury resulting in a short term coma and long term cognitive issues. Unfortunately, there were few direct witnesses to the accident. A comprehensive investigation led to a City owned DEP truck as the culprit, although the City denied its involvement. On the eve of trial, the City offered this significant settlement to compensate our young client.
Results
$2,000,000 settlement during trial for client who suffered multiple fractures of the foot and leg when struck by a City Bus as he was crossing the street. We also obtained a $275,000 settlement for client’s 12 year daughter, who was also struck by the bus and suffered fractured ankle.
$1,875,000 settlement for motorcyclist who suffered a fractured pelvis, head injury and a ruptured testicle when he was struck by a car making an illegal U-turn.
$1,400,000 settlement on the eve of trial in an excessive force case for man who suffered an orbital fracture when beaten by the police.
$1,150,000 settlement before trial for client who fell down stairs while making a delivery to a bakery and sustained spinal injuries requiring surgery.
$525,000 verdict in Queens, County, for a bicyclist struck by car who suffered spinal injuries resulting in surgery, including a spinal fusion.
$480,000 settlement against the City for an accident caused when client hit a large dip in the road and lost control of his vehicle, crashing into a parked car and fracturing his femur.