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Future Pain and Suffering Award Increased in Rear-End Car Crash Case

By John Hochfelder on March 29, 2020
Posted in Back Injuries, Knee Injuries, Neck Injuries

On November 16, 2015, Roseann Maurer was stopped in her car waiting to tun left into a driveway on Big Tree Road in Wales (about 25 miles southeast of Buffalo) when another car struck hers in the rear end. Ms. Maurer sustained knee, neck and low back injuries.

After summary judgment as to liability…

Appellate Court Increases Pain and Suffering Damages Verdict in Hand and Knee Injury Case

By John Hochfelder on March 27, 2020
Posted in Hand Injuries, Knee Injuries

On December 21, 2012, Terrence Cullen was driving his car on Wantagh Avenue in Hempstead when another vehicle drove through a stop sign on Sarah Drive and smashed into his car. Mr. Cullen, then 53 years old, sustained hand and knee injuries.

In the ensuing lawsuit, the other driver conceded full liability for the…

Court Orders Increases in Passengers’ Knee Injury Pain and Suffering Awards

By John Hochfelder on July 12, 2019
Posted in Knee Injuries

On April 16, 2013 Leroy Coleman and his wife Sharese Coleman were rear seat passengers in an Access-a-Ride livery vehicle that collided with another moving vehicle on the Nassau Expressway in Queens.

Both sustained knee injuries and sued the owners and drivers of the two vehicles. Summary judgment was granted to the plaintiffs and the …

Court Increases Jury’s Pain and Suffering Award in Knee Injury Case

By John Hochfelder on June 21, 2019
Posted in Knee Injuries

On October 21, 2013, Cynthia Queen was in Orchard Park crossing the street in a crosswalk when she was struck by a left-turning vehicle driven by Shirley Kogut. Ms. Queen, then 43 years old, was knocked to the ground but able to get up on her own. She felt no pain and declined medical attention.…

Trial Judge Upholds Jury’s Award of No Pain and Suffering Damages in Car Crash Case

By John Hochfelder on April 8, 2019
Posted in Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries

On August 15, 2012, Elaine Steinbok was on her way home from work when the taxicab in which she was a rear seat passenger made a left turn and struck a New York City Parks & Recreation vehicle at the intersection of Riverside Drive and West 76th Street in Manhattan.

Ms. Steinbok, then 34 years…

Appellate Court Affirms Jury Finding that Knee and Shoulder Injuries Caused in Car Crash and Award of Pain and Suffering Damages

By John Hochfelder on March 23, 2019
Posted in Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries

On June 4, 2007, Rowan Lewis was a front seat passenger in a van on a parkway in New Jersey on his way to work. In a single car accident, the van spun out of control and flipped over on its back.

In his ensuing lawsuit against the van owner, Mr. Lewis claimed that he…

Construction Worker’s Judgments Affirmed on Appeal

By John Hochfelder on December 6, 2018
Posted in Hip and Pelvis Injuries, Knee Injuries

On December 9, 2011 Juan Munoz was working for a construction company at 241 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan when he fell through the partially demolished fourth floor to the third floor  sustaining injuries to his knee, hip and wrist.

241 Fifth Avenue

In his ensuing lawsuit against the building’s…

Damages Verdict Affirmed for Hip and Knee Injuries

By John Hochfelder on September 17, 2018
Posted in Hip and Pelvis Injuries, Knee Injuries

On May 26, 2010, Anthony Rivera was driving his car on Long Ridge Road in Pound Ridge when another car made a left turn and crashed into him. Mr. Rivera, then 30 years old,  sustained significant hip and knee injuries.

Mr. Rivera sued the driver and owner of the other vehicle and was awarded…

Verdict Affirmed for Passenger Who Fell Inside Moving Bus

By John Hochfelder on September 10, 2018
Posted in Back Injuries, Knee Injuries, Neck Injuries

On April 2, 2012, at about 5 p.m., Apolonia Castillo boarded a city bus on 57th Avenue between 97th Place and 98th Street in Queens. After paying her fare, she fell and sustained injuries to her left knee and spine.

Ms. Castillo, then 72 years old, sued the bus company claiming that the driver caused …

Judgment Affirmed for Plaintiff in Pedestrian Knockdown Case

By John Hochfelder on December 25, 2017
Posted in Back Injuries, Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries

On February 21, 2011, Juan Quijano was crossing 32nd Street at Sixth Avenue in Manhattan when he was struck and knocked to the ground by a taxi whose driver was making a left turn.

32nd Street at Sixth Avenue

In the ensuing lawsuit, a Kings County jury found the driver…

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