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$1,350,000 Excavator Accident Settlement – Ranked #1 Nationwide

A 58-year-old Local 78 asbestos worker was seriously injured at a Staten Island construction site when an unauthorized person entered a Bobcat mini excavator and caused its arm to swing into him. The accident involved multiple Labor Law § 241(6) and Industrial Code violations and resulted in cervical spine fractures, rib fractures, a collapsed lung, and a rotator cuff tear requiring surgery. While the case was on the trial calendar, the Law Offices of Dennis Smith, P.C. secured a $1.35 million settlement, which TopVerdict.com ranked as the #1 excavator accident settlement in the United States. Read On
New York Construction Accident Lawyer Secures $5,000,000 Construction Accident Settlement – Sandblasting Injury Case

$5,000,000 construction accident settlement for a Queens laborer injured when a sandblasting hose failed, causing traumatic brain, eye, and neck injuries. Read On
New York Personal Injury Lawyers Secure $1,250,000 Settlement for Woman With Traumatic Brain Injury After NYC Bus Collision

A woman suffered a mild traumatic brain injury when an NYC bus struck her open car door, violently jolting her inside the vehicle. After being rejected by multiple firms, our office proved causation and secured a $1.25 million settlement days before trial. Read On
New York Construction Accident Lawyer Secure $3,700,000 Recovery for Injured Asbestos Worker After Exposing False Testimony

A New York asbestos worker suffered severe brain, neck, and back injuries after falling from a scaffold. Despite a coworker’s false attempt to blame the worker for the accident, our firm exposed the lie under oath, established liability under New York’s Scaffold Law, and secured a $3.7 million recovery, along with a waiver of more than $600,000 in workers’ compensation liens. Read On
New York Slip and Fall Lawyer Obtains $2,500,000 for Client in Negligence Case

Our client, a forty-seven-year-old home health attendant suffered severe injuries from a slip and fall on a negligently maintained staircase in a Brooklyn apartment building. Despite avoiding the unsafe back staircase and broken elevators, she slipped on dirty, wet stairs, resulting in significant injuries that required multiple surgeries. Our diligent legal representation secured a $2,500,000 settlement, holding the negligent parties accountable and ensuring her long-term care. If you need a skilled personal injury attorney or slip and fall lawyer in New York, contact us today for a free consultation. Read On
New York Construction Accident Lawyer Secures $1,750,000 Settlement for Injured Union Worker

Our client, a union worker, tripped over debris at a construction site, injuring his left non-dominant shoulder. As a result, he underwent surgery on his shoulder. Read On
New York Brain Injury Lawyer Recovers $425,000 for Subway Turnstile Accident

A client suffered a mild traumatic brain injury, diffuse axonal injury, and post-concussion syndrome after being struck in the head by a broken, vertical turnstile at a subway station. The client secured a $425,000 settlement with the help of our certified brain injury specialist. Contact our skilled New York brain injury lawyers for a free consultation. Read On
New York Construction Accident Lawyer Recovers $500,000 for Undocumented Worker

Our client, a 30-year-old laborer, was performing construction work in the backyard of a single-family home in Brooklyn being renovated due to a fire. While attempting to lower the top half of an old, worn, and rusty aluminum extension ladder, the ladder fell due to a broken rung lock, striking our client's left foot and knee. Despite multiple complaints to supervisors about the ladder's condition, no action was taken. The client sustained tears in the ligaments of his knee, requiring surgical repair. We discovered that the defendant's SEC disclosures classified the property as a rental/investment property. Additionally, we uncovered a pattern where the defendant and his wife flipped properties after living in them for two years to avoid capital gains tax. This thorough investigation led to securing a $500,000 settlement at the final pretrial conference. For expert legal representation, contact our skilled New York construction accident lawyers today. Read On
New York Bus Accident Lawyer Secures $485,000 Settlement for Injured Passenger

Our client, a sixty-eight-year-old home health aide, was on her way to work in the backseat of a mini-bus (dollar van) when the vehicle began moving unusually and erratically. The bus jolted, causing passengers to bounce with such force that it resulted in a severe injury to our client. She suffered an open L1 burst fracture in her back resulting in spine surgery. Our dedicated New York bus accident lawyers secured a $485,000 settlement on her behalf. Read On
New York Car Crash Lawyer Secures $110,000 Settlement for Red Light Violation Accident

A red light violation caused a serious car accident, leaving our client with a fractured thumb and a torn ulnar collateral ligament. An ambulance witnessed the incident, provided medical aid, and documented the event. The client received a $100,000 policy tender from the defendant for pain and suffering. Additionally, GEICO's bad faith and delay tactics resulted in a $10,000 settlement for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. Our New York car crash lawyers are dedicated to fighting for victims' rights and securing fair compensation. Contact us today for a free consultation. Read On