Verdicts and Settlements That Speak for Themselves
Real results for real clients—construction workers, drivers, pedestrians, and families across New York City's five boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester who trusted us to take their case to the finish line.
What Our Clients Have Recovered
These are actual verdicts and settlements obtained by The Paris Law Group. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a future outcome — but they reflect what's possible when a case is prepared for trial from day one.
$3,200,000
Settlement
Construction Site Injury — Labor Law §240 Scaffold Fall
Union ironworker fell from an unsecured scaffold on a Queens high-rise project. We brought claims under New York Labor Law §240, establishing absolute liability against the general contractor and property owner. The client returned to work after surgery and rehabilitation.
$2,750,000
Verdict
Pedestrian Struck by Commercial Vehicle — Queens Boulevard
Our client was crossing Queens Boulevard in a marked crosswalk when a delivery truck failed to yield. The driver had a prior moving violation history the carrier had ignored. We took the case to trial and the jury returned a verdict reflecting the full scope of our client's injuries.
$1,100,000
Settlement
Slip and Fall — Wet Floor, Supermarket in Jackson Heights
A Jackson Heights grocery store failed to place wet-floor warnings after a refrigeration unit leaked onto a main aisle. Our client sustained a torn meniscus and lumbar disc herniation. The case settled before trial after we produced surveillance footage the store had attempted to withhold.
$875,000
Settlement
Rear-End Collision — Belt Parkway, Brooklyn
Our client was stopped in traffic when a tractor-trailer rear-ended her vehicle at highway speed. We coordinated with accident reconstruction experts and her treating orthopedic surgeons to document a permanent cervical spine injury. The trucking company settled prior to jury selection.
$1,600,000
Settlement
Falling Object — Construction Site, Long Island City
A laborer on a Long Island City development site was struck by unsecured steel pipe dropped from an upper floor. Claims were brought under both Labor Law §240 and §241(6). The general contractor and subcontractor settled jointly after depositions confirmed multiple safety violations.
$2,100,000
Settlement
Wrongful Death — Subway Platform Accident, Manhattan
The family of a transit rider who died following a fall on a Manhattan subway platform retained us after the MTA initially denied liability. We filed a timely Notice of Claim and built the case through MTA maintenance records and expert testimony. The authority settled before trial.
Settlement
Slip and Fall — Wet Floor, Supermarket in Jackson Heights
Settlement
Settlement
A tenant in a Bronx residential building fell on a staircase with a missing handrail that the landlord had been notified about three times in writing. We obtained those repair requests through discovery and used them to establish prior notice, which drove the settlement value significantly.
Premises Liability — Defective Staircase, Bronx Apartment Building
$925,000
$21,000,000
The client was a construction worker who fell five stories from a ladder. Although he survived the accident, he was paralyzed from the waist down.
$2,500,000
The client was a bicyclist who was struck by a car that was driven by a valet parker’s employee. After years of litigation including an appeal, the valet company was found to be responsible resulting in a negotiated settlement prior to jury selection.
$2,000,000
The client, an undocumented laborer, was injured when he fell from the top of a company truck while securing a ladder, fracturing his ankle. A trial was held in Suffolk County with the jury returning a verdict in favor of the laborer.
$2,000,000
The client was injured while at work when a heavy industrial door fell on him causing injuries to his neck, back and knee with surgery to his back and knee. After years of litigation the full amount of the insurance was paid.
$1,500,000
The client was a shop steward who was on a construction site when he tripped and fell over construction debris, injuring his hand and neck. The construction company moved to dismiss the case and we successfully opposed the motion. The case then settled at mediation.
$1,350,000
The client, who is undocumented, was a passenger in a vehicle that was the front car in a four car collision, started by a garbage truck that experienced brake failure. We successfully defeated a motion that sought to dismiss the case due to the brake failure and obtained a settlement from The City of New York prior to trial.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
A Real Conversation, Not a Screening Script
You'll speak with someone who understands personal injury law in New York — not a call center. We listen to what happened and ask the questions that matter.
An Honest Assessment
We'll tell you what we think your case involves, what the realistic path forward looks like, and whether we're the right fit. We don't inflate expectations to sign clients.
A Plan, Not a Pile of Paperwork
If we take your case, you'll know exactly who is working on your file. Every client at The Paris Law Group has multiple lawyers and two to three paralegals assigned — not a solo attorney juggling a hundred files.
A Note on Case Results and What They Mean for You
Every personal injury case turns on its own facts — the severity of the injury, the strength of the liability evidence, the defendant's insurance coverage, and dozens of other variables. We share these results not to promise a number, but to show you how we think about cases and what's possible when a case is handled properly.
What we will always give you is an honest assessment. We don't inflate expectations to sign you up. If we take your case, it's because we believe we can win it — and we'll tell you plainly what we think it's worth and why.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Results
How do I know if my case could produce a result like these?
The best way to find out is a free consultation with our team. We'll review the facts of your situation, tell you honestly whether we think you have a viable claim, and give you a realistic picture of what recovery might look like — without overpromising.
Does The Paris Law Group handle cases in my borough?
We represent clients throughout Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties. Many of the results above came from cases in those exact communities.
What if I've already spoken to another firm?
That's more common than you might think. We're happy to give you a second opinion. If we believe you're already in good hands, we'll tell you. If we think we can do better for you, we'll explain why.
Are there deadlines I need to know about?
If your case involves a city bus, subway, or other municipal vehicle, or if you had an accident on a street or sidewalk, you typically have 90 days to file a Notice of Claim.
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The Paris Law Group, PC has been representing injured New Yorkers for more than 30 years. Founder Jason Paris — a Fordham Law graduate and NYSTLA Executive Board member — has tried cases across every borough and built a firm where every client file is handled by multiple attorneys and paralegals, not passed to a paralegal and forgotten. Our 4.9-star rating across 33 Google reviews reflects the way we work, not just the results we win.