On July 27, 2011, Renee Thompson slipped and fell down an interior staircase at 715 East 182nd Street in Bronx County while on her way to visit a resident in the basement apartment there. Ms. Thompson, a 42 year old salesperson, sued the property owner and manager alleging that she slipped on a trash bag
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
Significant Judgment against State Affirmed in Tragic Car Crash Case
On March 2, 2005, Jeremy Killenberger was a rear seat passenger in a car being driven by Kevin Miller on State Route 7 in Princetown, Schenectady County. Mr. Miller lost control of his vehicle as a result of snow and ice conditions, causing it to cross over the center lane and crash into the path…
Bicyclist’s Pain and Suffering Award Affirmed in City Bus Crash Case
Shoulder Injury Pain and Suffering Awards Affirmed on Appeal
On October 5, 2015, Kathleen Henry was a standing passenger in a New Jersey Transit Corporation bus that rear-ended another vehicle in the Lincoln Tunnel. Ms. Henry, then 54 years old, was thrown to the floor and injured her shoulder.
In her ensuing lawsuit against the bus driver and owner, Ms. Henry was granted…
Leg Fractures Complicated by Pre-Existing Conditions and Subsequent Injuries
On December 19, 2010, Jonathan Muniz injured his leg when he tripped and fell on a raised area in the kitchen floor of his apartment at 1755 Jarvis Avenue in the Bronx. He sued the owner and manager of the building alleging they were liable for the accident because he had for years before complained…
Ankle Injury Pain and Suffering Award Affirmed on Appeal
Appellate Court Increases Pain and Suffering Damages Award in Ankle Injury Case
On February 24, 2015, Sheila Samlal slipped and fell on ice covering the parking area behind the multi-family house at 290 Graff Avenue in the Bronx where she and her husband were renting the top two floors. Ms. Samlal sustained serious ankle injuries and sued claiming that her landlord was responsible.…
Appellate Court Modifies Hand Injury Pain and Suffering Verdict
On December 4, 2013, Martin Glynn was riding his bicycle on Batten Road in Croton-on-Hudson. When he entered the intersection to cross Yorktown Road his bicycle collided with the passenger side of a car. As a result, Glynn, then a 68 year old self-employed computer programmer, sustained a significant injury to his dominant hand…
Ankle Injury Pain and Suffering Award Increased on Appeal
Jury’s Pain and Suffering Damages Award Affirmed in Ankle Injury Case
On August 7, 2014, Angel Diaz was driving his motorcycle on North Avenue in New Rochelle when he collided with a car driving in the same direction and was thrown from his bike to the roadway. Diaz sustained a serious ankle injury and sued the other driver claiming she was fully at fault for the…