Tag Archives: Shoulder Replacement

Appeals Court Allows $1,000,000 for Rotator Cuff Injury Pain and Suffering

By John Hochfelder on October 16, 2012 Posted in Shoulder Injuries

On May 29,2003, Joseph Rubio was about to catch a city bus at 72nd Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan on his way to work as a commercial real estate broker. It was a kneeling bus and, as he was boarding, the steps rose without warning causing him to fall forward and hurt his shoulder…. Continue Reading

$2,162,000 Verdict for Shoulder Rotator Cuff Injury

By John Hochfelder on January 13, 2009 Posted in Shoulder Injuries

Jurors in a recent shoulder trauma case tried to a verdict awarded $2,162,000 for pain and suffering involving a torn rotator cuff. Torn Rotator Cuff: In another late 2008 jury verdict, $1,100,000 was awarded for pain and suffering for a similar injury. These pain and suffering verdicts appear to be well above the norm… Continue Reading