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$11 Million Slip & Fall
A well-known cellist was awarded almost $11 million after a slip and fall in a gourmet food market that resulted in injuries that now hamper her ability to play the instrument.
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$2.8 Million Pedestrian Knockdown
The client was a pedestrian crossing the street when she was hit by a yellow school bus making a left-hand turn. As a result of the impact, she was forced to fall to the ground and sustained an injury to her shoulder and lower back, both of which resulted in surgeries.
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$2.5 Million Construction Accident
We were able to win a jury verdict of $2,500,000 after a pretrial offer of $150,000 for our client who sustained injuries from a construction accident.
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$2.1 Million Bus Accident
A mediated settlement was reached on the eve of trial on behalf of the client who was a driver of a motor vehicle which was struck in the rear by a bus.
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$2 Million Pedestrian Accident
The client, a young boy, was crossing the street near his home on Staten Island when he slipped on ice in the roadway and was hit by a car.
Our Practice Areas
- Bike Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Mass Torts
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Municipality Lawsuits
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Social Security Disability
- Truck Accidents
- Workers' Compensation
- Wrongful Death
ELEMENTS OF A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Before filing a personal injury claim in New York, you must prove the following elements:
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Duty of CareYou must first establish that the other person/party owed you a duty of care. This means that the other person/party had a legal duty to act within reason to prevent you from coming to undue harm. For example, drivers have a legal responsibility to follow the law and prevent accidents whenever possible. Drivers who act negligently, such as by texting while driving, can be held responsible when their negligence causes accidents that injure others.
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Breach of the Duty of CareYou must be able to prove that the person/party that owed you a duty of care breached that duty of care. Typically, this is done by proving that the other person/party was negligent or acted unlawfully in some way. To continue with the above example, a texting driver is both negligent and acting unlawfully, as texting while driving in New York is illegal.
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CausationYou also have to prove that the breach of the duty of care was the proximate cause of your injuries. If a person acts negligently, but doesn’t hurt anyone, they will likely not be held legally liable for their negligence. However, if a negligent person/party does cause an accident or injury, they can be held accountable. For example, if the texting driver rear-ends another motorist, causing serious injuries, the injured driver can sue the texting driver for damages.
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DamagesLastly, you must be able to prove that you sustained measurable damages as a result of your injuries/the other person or party’s negligence. Damages can be both economic or non-economic in nature, and may include financial losses, such as medical bills and lost income, as well as intangible losses, such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
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OUR CLIENTS ALWAYS COME FIRST
Hear From Our Past Clients
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"I am extremely happy I made the choice to choose you."I am extremely happy I made the choice to choose you, since I saw the dedication and effort you put in the case. I know it was a long and tedious process, but you managed it very well to win. Thank you one more time for everything Mr. Jason.- Alfredo O.
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What You Can Expect From Our Firm
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A Legacy of Results
Our experienced legal team is not afraid to go to trial on behalf of our clients and have recovered millions of dollars in the process.
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Client-Centered Approach
For us, it is not about the money. We genuinely care about our clients and will do everything we can to make them whole after an injury.
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Personalized Legal Solutions
Our firm is dedicated to providing you with undivided attention, as well as to tailoring our approach to your particular needs.
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Access to Experts
To give your case every possible chance of success, we enlist the most qualified experts, specialists and investigators on your behalf.
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Maximized Recoveries
We don't only strive for victory; we also take all conceivable steps in order to maximize the recovery that you deserve.
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Accessibility & Availability
We are committed to being available to each and every one of our clients whenever they need us most, including by phone, text, or email.
