Facts: Our client, a passenger in a vehicle, was driven by a co-worker in a vehicle owned by their employer. While in a parking lot, they were T-boned by another car exiting the parking lot. The employer disputed liability and claimed our client was prohibited from suing. We prevailed in a Workers’ Compensation hearing and were allowed to sue the employer and the owner and operator of the other vehicle. We retained experts to establish our client’s financial loss due to her inability to return to work, as well as the need for lifetime medical treatment.

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: Our client was a passenger in a car struck by an unmarked police officer attempting to make a traffic stop. The officer did not use the vehicle’s lights or sirens during the attempted stop. During discovery, we established that the police had no justifiable basis to stop, let alone strike, the vehicle in which our client was riding. The Defendants denied liability for our client’s injuries, alleging that they were protected by governmental immunity. Defendants made several motions to dismiss the case and lost. The case was then settled during 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: Our client was a passenger on a public bus. The bus driver failed to stop at a stop sign and then slammed on the brakes to avoid a major car accident. As a result of the sudden stop, our client was thrown from her seat into a metal pole inside the bus. After filing a personal injury lawsuit, we moved for summary judgment alleging all facts were settled as to the bus driver’s negligence pursuant to New York Vehicle and Traffic Laws. The court granted the motion, and our client was awarded damages.

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.