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MVA - Police Officer
A 35-year-old New York City Police officer was admitted to Jacobi Hospital with head and limb injuries after a collision.
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$7.8 Million

Pedestrian Accident
This female accountant was walking after work in Battery Park on the pedestrian promenade when she was suddenly struck by a speeding police motor scooter.
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Elevator Fall
A 49-year-old man fell down an elevator shaft and suffered a severe head injury and was rendered comatose.
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Pedestrian Accident
A 20-year-old busboy was struck by a car on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. He suffered brain damage and multiple fractures of his back, legs, arms, hip and knees.
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Your brain is the most important organ in your body. It acts as the control center for all of the voluntary and involuntary actions in which your mind and body engage. When damaged, the consequences can be devastating. Depending on the type and severity of the injury, you may suffer adverse effects for days, months, years, or even permanently. When injured due to another party’s negligent, careless, or even deliberate actions, the burdens associated with such a serious injury should not be yours to carry alone. Fortunately, personal injury laws have been established to protect you in such circumstances. If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury in the greater New York area, you can turn to Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP for trusted and proven legal help. Our firm has been representing personal injury clients since 1986. We are a team that works like a family and treats you like family when under our care. We are small enough to make personalized client attention a definitive priority while earning a reputation for being a hard-hitting litigation firm. Our team brings 100+ years of experience to your case. Because we prepare all cases for trial, the other side knows that we mean business and will aggressively pursue optimum compensation for our clients.

Contact Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP to schedule a free initial consultation with a New York traumatic brain injury attorney by calling us at (212) 732-2929. 

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What Are Traumatic Brain Injuries?

raumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are damage to the brain as the result of blunt force impact or penetration of the skull. Damage to the brain can be caused by resulting brain swelling and hemorrhages, concussions, or fractured skulls, disrupting the brain’s ability to function. This can lead to temporary or permanent neurological damage, traumatic epilepsy, and other serious debilitating effects. After a severe head injury, you may suffer extensive damage to your quality of life, experience severe pain, and require surgeries, other treatments, or rehabilitation. Medical care for traumatic brain injuries can cause catastrophic medical bills and lost wages. 

Open & Closed Brain Injuries

TBIs can be classified as open or closed. Closed-head injuries stem from the brain violently striking the skull wall when hit or from physical wounds to the head. Open-head brain injuries occur when the skull bones are fractured or broken causing damage to the brain’s soft tissue underneath. 

Examples of TBIs that our attorneys have handled include:

  • Concussions. These are minor injuries caused by the head or brain being shaken or from suffering blunt force trauma. 
  • Contusions. Traumatic force bruises the brain’s soft tissue; this causes leaking of the small blood vessels that create pressure in the skull.
  • Penetrating brain injuries. When an object pierces the skull reaching the brain, it can cause extensive neurological damage.
  • Anoxic injuries. These are caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. Brain cells then die resulting in traumatic brain damage. 

Even if you believe you have suffered only a minor concussion, you should always take any brain injury seriously. Effects may not manifest immediately and damage can be more severe than you understand. Ensuring you have proper medical attention in the aftermath of any blow to the head is essential. 

How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Your Life

The temporary or permanent effects of a brain injury can vary from person to person, depending on the injury’s circumstances and severity.

These effects can include but are not limited to:

  • Memory loss
  • Mood swings
  • Tremors
  • Vision impairment
  • Coma
  • Cognitive impairment, such as in reasoning, problem-solving, learning disabilities, and more
  • Personality changes
  • Seizures
  • Speech problems
  • Paralysis
  • Mobility impairment
  • Depression, PTSD, and anxiety

These types of disabilities can totally disrupt your life, impair your ability to work and remain self-supporting, and require personal at-home assistance. Lack of income and spiraling expenses can lead to financial ruin without the resources needed to meet the demands of such a serious injury.

Recovering from a TBI

Recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) involves a comprehensive approach that often includes medical treatment, rehabilitation, and support. Here’s a breakdown of the treatment involved:

  • Emergency Medical Care: Immediate medical attention is crucial to stabilize the patient and prevent further damage. This may involve procedures to control bleeding, ensure proper oxygen supply, and stabilize blood pressure.
  • Diagnostic Tests: After stabilizing the patient, diagnostic tests such as CT scans or MRI scans are conducted to assess the extent and location of the injury.
  • Medication: Depending on the specific symptoms and complications, various medications may be prescribed. These can include pain relievers, anti-seizure drugs, medications to reduce intracranial pressure, and antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications to address emotional or behavioral changes.
  • Surgery: In cases where there is significant bleeding, swelling, or damage to the brain tissue, surgery may be necessary to remove clots, repair skull fractures, or relieve pressure on the brain.
  • Rehabilitation Therapy: Rehabilitation plays a vital role in helping individuals regain lost skills and adapt to any permanent changes resulting from the injury. This can include:
    • Physical Therapy: Helps improve strength, coordination, balance, and mobility.
    • Occupational Therapy: Focuses on regaining the ability to perform daily tasks such as dressing, cooking, and writing.
    • Speech and Language Therapy: Aims to improve communication skills, speech, and language comprehension.
    • Cognitive Rehabilitation: Helps address memory, attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive impairments.
    • Psychological Therapy: Provides support for emotional and psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and adjustment to disability.
  • Assistive Devices: Depending on the individual’s needs, various assistive devices such as mobility aids, communication devices, and memory aids may be recommended to improve independence and quality of life.
  • Long-Term Monitoring and Support: Recovery from a traumatic brain injury can be a lengthy process, and ongoing monitoring and support are essential. This may involve regular medical follow-ups, adjustments to treatment plans, and access to support groups or counseling services.
  • Lifestyle Modifications: Adopting a healthy lifestyle can also support recovery. This includes getting adequate rest, eating a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol and drugs, and engaging in activities that promote brain health, such as physical exercise and cognitive stimulation.

Every traumatic brain injury is unique, and the treatment plan is tailored to the individual’s specific needs, the severity of the injury, and any associated complications. Patients and their families need to work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.

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How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Your Life

The temporary or permanent effects of a brain injury can vary from person to person, depending on the injury’s circumstances and severity.

These effects can include but are not limited to:

  • Memory loss
  • Mood swings
  • Tremors
  • Vision impairment
  • Coma
  • Cognitive impairment, such as in reasoning, problem-solving, learning disabilities, and more
  • Personality changes
  • Seizures
  • Speech problems
  • Paralysis
  • Mobility impairment
  • Depression, PTSD, and anxiety

These types of disabilities can totally disrupt your life, impair your ability to work and remain self-supporting, and require personal at-home assistance. Lack of income and spiraling expenses can lead to financial ruin without the resources needed to meet the demands of such a serious injury.

 

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Recovering from a TBI

Recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) involves a comprehensive approach that often includes medical treatment, rehabilitation, and support. Here’s a breakdown of the treatment involved:

  • Emergency Medical Care: Immediate medical attention is crucial to stabilize the patient and prevent further damage. This may involve procedures to control bleeding, ensure proper oxygen supply, and stabilize blood pressure.
  • Diagnostic Tests: After stabilizing the patient, diagnostic tests such as CT scans or MRI scans are conducted to assess the extent and location of the injury.
  • Medication: Depending on the specific symptoms and complications, various medications may be prescribed. These can include pain relievers, anti-seizure drugs, medications to reduce intracranial pressure, and antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications to address emotional or behavioral changes.
  • Surgery: In cases where there is significant bleeding, swelling, or damage to the brain tissue, surgery may be necessary to remove clots, repair skull fractures, or relieve pressure on the brain.
  • Rehabilitation Therapy: Rehabilitation plays a vital role in helping individuals regain lost skills and adapt to any permanent changes resulting from the injury. This can include:
    • Physical Therapy: Helps improve strength, coordination, balance, and mobility.
    • Occupational Therapy: Focuses on regaining the ability to perform daily tasks such as dressing, cooking, and writing.
    • Speech and Language Therapy: Aims to improve communication skills, speech, and language comprehension.
    • Cognitive Rehabilitation: Helps address memory, attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive impairments.
    • Psychological Therapy: Provides support for emotional and psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and adjustment to disability.
  • Assistive Devices: Depending on the individual’s needs, various assistive devices such as mobility aids, communication devices, and memory aids may be recommended to improve independence and quality of life.
  • Long-Term Monitoring and Support: Recovery from a traumatic brain injury can be a lengthy process, and ongoing monitoring and support are essential. This may involve regular medical follow-ups, adjustments to treatment plans, and access to support groups or counseling services.
  • Lifestyle Modifications: Adopting a healthy lifestyle can also support recovery. This includes getting adequate rest, eating a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol and drugs, and engaging in activities that promote brain health, such as physical exercise and cognitive stimulation.

Every traumatic brain injury is unique, and the treatment plan is tailored to the individual’s specific needs, the severity of the injury, and any associated complications. Patients and their families need to work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Hold At-Fault Parties Accountable for Your Losses

Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP is here to help you hold at-fault parties accountable for the losses you have sustained. Our New York traumatic injury lawyers are here to help, backed by decades of fighting for injury victims. 

Call us today at (212) 732-2929 to learn more about your case and options in a free evaluation. You pay nothing unless we win your case. 

Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

TBIs can occur in anyone. According to the Brain Injury Association of New York State, an average of 48,357 children under 19 visit the emergency room for a traumatic brain injury every year. The majority of TBIs in children result from sports and recreational activities.

For New York adults, TBIs are frequently caused by:

The team at our injury law firm has experience handling TBI cases involving clients of all ages, from infants to those over 65. If a negligent party caused your trauma, we can fight for fair and reasonable compensation for your damages.

How We Fight for You in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases

Sorting out your finances while working to overcome a brain injury can be overwhelming. However, with a qualified New York traumatic brain injury attorney on your side, you can pursue fair compensation to recover all of your physical, emotional, and economic losses. 

When we agree to accept cases, this is what we do:

  • Walk you through the civil litigation process and help you understand your legal options
  • Evaluate your accident to identify the at-fault party (or parties)
  • Consult with your doctors
  • Gather all employment or lost wages information, if applicable
  • Present your case in front of a jury at trial in court, if necessary
  • Collect and preserve evidence, such as witness testimonies, medical records, and accident reports
  • Demand sworn statements from all at-fault parties
  • Retain experts to support your claim
  • Negotiate for a fair and reasonable settlement from the liable party 

 

Our attorneys bring extensive experience to a range of personal injury cases, including car and construction accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and more.

 

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Un joven chino con discapacidad de desarrollo de 21 años caminaba con algunos amigos después de la escuela cuando salió al cruce de peatones contra la luz y un autobús de la ciudad que estaba girando demasiado cerca de la esquina lo golpeó.
Un ayudante de camarero de 20 años fue atropellado por un automóvil en Ocean Parkway en Brooklyn, lo que lo dejó en coma y con graves lesiones cerebrales.
Esta contable caminaba después del trabajo en Battery Park en el paseo peatonal cuando de repente fue golpeada por una motoneta de la policía que iba a gran velocidad.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.
La Sra. Y-H, pasajera en un tren del metro que descarriló.
Un ayudante de camarero de 20 años fue atropellado por un automóvil en Ocean Parkway en Brooklyn.
Un repartidor en bicicleta de 26 años fue golpeado por una camioneta Dollar Rent-A-Car que iba a gran velocidad en una intersección concurrida, causando múltiples fracturas en el cuello, espalda, brazo y pierna, así como daños cerebrales leves.
Christian, un niño de 4 años, fue llevado al hospital para una reparación rutinaria de párpados caídos. El hospital, en una medida de reducción de costos, había contratado sus servicios de anestesia en quirófano a una corporación que empleaba principalmente enfermeras anestesistas en lugar de médicos capacitados para administrar anestesia.
Un niño sufrió lesiones graves después de caerse mientras corría detrás de su autobús escolar y ser atropellado por las ruedas traseras. Este caso demuestra la habilidad de la firma para obtener compensación en accidentes que involucran autobuses escolares y menores.
Un joven chino con discapacidad de desarrollo de 21 años caminaba con algunos amigos después de la escuela cuando salió al cruce de peatones contra la luz y un autobús de la ciudad que estaba girando demasiado cerca de la esquina lo golpeó.
La Sra. Y-H era una pasajera en un tren del metro que descarriló.
Un ayudante de camarero de 20 años fue atropellado por un automóvil en Ocean Parkway en Brooklyn, sufriendo lesiones graves, incluyendo un coma. Aunque es un caso de peatón, el incidente involucra un vehículo y demuestra la experiencia de la firma en manejar accidentes graves de tránsito.
A pesar del hecho de que este caso fue referido a Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates por otro abogado 17 años después de que ocurriera el accidente, se obtuvo un veredicto impresionante a través de una investigación cuidadosa y una preparación incansable.
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Este caso involucró a una niña de 6 años que estaba en una camioneta que fue golpeada por una ambulancia en un choque de varios autos en el Northern State Parkway en Long Island, Nueva York.
Una oficial de la Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York de 35 años sufrió lesiones graves mientras era pasajera en un automóvil policial en camino a una llamada de emergencia.
Un carpintero de 46 años cayó de una escalera que resbaló en el sitio de trabajo, lo que le causó lesiones significativas. Este caso ilustra la experiencia de la firma en accidentes de equipo defectuoso en entornos de construcción.
Un carpintero de 30 años cayó de una escalera en un sitio de trabajo en una tienda minorista, resultando en lesiones graves. Este caso subraya la capacidad de la firma para asegurar compensación en accidentes de caídas en proyectos de construcción.
Un inmigrante mexicano sin documentación cayó 30 pies desde un andamio en un sitio de construcción, sufriendo lesiones graves al impactar contra el cemento. Este caso demuestra la experiencia de la firma en caídas en el lugar de trabajo, comunes en la construcción.
Un trabajador de construcción sufrió fracturas en el hombro, clavícula, costillas y cadera, además de lesiones internas que requirieron múltiples cirugías. Este caso destaca la habilidad de la firma para manejar lesiones graves en el lugar de trabajo.
Baby S was born with a congenital hip dislocation which was not anyone’s fault. However, malpractice occurred when the doctors and hospital did not recognize the condition after she was born. Their failure to diagnose and properly treat the condition resulted in a slight but permanent deformity.
Julio, 16, was an outpatient at the Manhattan Children’s Psychiatric Hospital where he attended school and got psychiatric counseling and supportive therapy every day. The NYC Board of Ed operated the school. One day after school, Julio ran after his bus, which was leaving without him. He slipped and was run over by the back wheels, sustaining severe injuries, including bilateral hip fractures and a shearing injury to his buttocks. Board of Ed rules required that Julio was to be escorted to the bus. The NYCTA denied liability, claiming they weren’t negligent because Julio ran after the bus. The City denied liability because they claimed the school day was over. At trial, both the Board of Ed who had knowledge of Julio’s poor impulse control and was required to put him safely on the bus, and the NYCTA whose bus driver saw Julio running and made no effort to slow or stop the bus were found to be responsible.
Baby Taylor C. – Taylor’s mother had gained over 50 pounds during the pregnancy, was past due, and had a prolonged first stage and second stage of delivery. These are warning signs of an overly large baby. Baby Taylor was 9 lbs. 13 oz. Instead of delivery by C-section, which was clearly indicated, the attending physician elected a natural birth. When the baby was stuck in the pelvic area, excessive force was used to pull her out, injuring the nerves in her neck and causing partial paralysis of her left arm. The condition is known as Erbs Palsy. The case was settled during the trial. Fortunately, Baby Taylor’s injury improved over time.
Ayisha W- A young girl slid down a sliding pond in the playground of an NYC school. The slide was not installed properly and there was a gap between the metal on the side of the slide. As Ayisha slid down, her ring finger went into the gap and the top of it was cut off. The City argued that since it was just the tip of her finger it was not worth much money. At trial, it was proved that Ayisha had a devastating emotional reaction that affected every aspect of her life and self-esteem. The jury agreed.
A 46-year-old carpenter was working on a straight ladder which had been leaned against the wall on a jobsite. He fell when the ladder slipped away from the wall. As a result, he suffered facial injuries and a fractured knee that required surgery. The property owner and general contractor were found to be responsible because Jian S. should have been provided with a more suitable A-frame ladder or scaffolding.
A 30-year-old carpenter who was working at a job site in a retail store fell from a ladder onto both feet. He suffered bilateral calcaneus fractures requiring multiple surgeries.
An undocumented Mexican immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement. He fractured his skull and vertebrae in his neck and back. It was shown at trial that the company he worked for failed to provide him with a safety line, which would have prevented his fall.
Following a 4- story fall, a construction worker at a West 17th Street construction site in Manhattan recently won a $5.5 million dollar settlement from the general contractor and building owner for failing to provide him with a safe workplace. Defendants had argued that the fall was the result of the 56 year old construction worker’s own carelessness but Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP lawyers were able to prove otherwise. As a result of his fall, the construction worker suffered fractures of his shoulder, clavicle, ribs and hip, as well as internal injuries which required multiple surgeries. These injuries required home care which was primarily provided by his wife who also received a payment of $500,000 as part of the settlement. To minimize their own responsibility, the general contractor and building owner claimed that the worker had made an excellent recovery when he had not. In order to prove the case, Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP retained 5 separate experts to illustrate the full extent of the worker’s injuries and the disabling effect they would have over the course of his life.
Maria, a housekeeper, was walking across Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn in the crosswalk when she was struck by a school bus and thrown over 25 feet. She sustained severe injuries, including multiple fractures. The bus driver claimed that he had a green light and was travelling at a safe speed. Unfortunately, Mrs. S. could not recall any of the facts of the accident. Our investigator combed the area for witnesses. He found a woman who lived on the sixth floor of an adjacent apartment building. Although she didn’t see the accident, she happened to look out her window and saw Maria’s body lying in the roadway down the street. Using this testimony, our accident reconstruction expert was able to prove that the bus had to be speeding to knock Maria that far from the crosswalk. The case was settled immediately after that testimony.
Our client was a married NYC Parks Department employee. On a snowy night in Staten Island, he was preparing his truck to spread salt on the roadways. He drove the spreader truck to the salt storage yard. As he waited alongside his truck, the operator of a front loader truck used to place the salt in the spreader lost control of the loading bucket. Sadly, he was struck by the bucket, suffered massive injuries and died in the hospital several hours later.
A 21-year-old developmentally disabled Chinese boy was walking with some friends after school when he stepped out into the crosswalk against the light and a City bus which was turning a little too close to the corner struck him. The young man had crippling injuries which prevented him from leaving the hospital where he died several months later. Despite the fact that eyewitnesses said the boy stepped into the street against the light, the law reduces an injured person’s share of liability in accordance with their mental capacity. At trial, it was proven through a guidance counselor from his school that he was intellectually comparable to a seven-year-old. Thereafter, the jury determined that this young man was not legally responsible for his actions and awarded 100% in his favor on the liability portion of the trial
In one of the most tragic cases this office has seen, two mothers and their four teenagers were driving to a high school swimming meet on the New York State Thruway in a van. When the driver suspected a flat tire, instead of pulling over onto the shoulder, the mother of two of the children inexplicably stopped the van in the right moving lane of traffic. Within a very short time, the driver of a tanker truck traveling at a steady 65 miles an hour who claimed not to see the stopped van, struck it at full speed, literally cutting the van in half. There were two survivors with grave injuries and four fatalities. We secured the maximum insurance that was available to cover these claims.
Following a 4- story fall, a construction worker at a West 17th Street construction site in Manhattan recently won a $5.5 million dollar settlement from the general contractor and building owner for failing to provide him with a safe workplace. Defendants had argued that the fall was the result of the 56 year old construction worker’s own carelessness but Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP lawyers were able to prove otherwise. As a result of his fall, the construction worker suffered fractures of his shoulder, clavicle, ribs and hip, as well as internal injuries which required multiple surgeries. These injuries required home care which was primarily provided by his wife who also received a payment of $500,000 as part of the settlement. To minimize their own responsibility, the general contractor and building owner claimed that the worker had made an excellent recovery when he had not. In order to prove the case, Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP retained 5 separate experts to illustrate the full extent of the worker’s injuries and the disabling effect they would have over the course of his life.
Un trabajador de construcción de 50 años estaba montando su bicicleta cuando cayó debido a un defecto en la carretera y sufrió pequeñas fracturas y daños cognitivos leves.
Un trabajador de mantenimiento de 31 años golpeó un sensor de presión de control de tráfico de la ciudad de Nueva York mientras montaba su bicicleta. Debido a un mal mantenimiento del sensor, el trabajador sufrió lesiones graves.
Una mujer y su novio estaban andando en bicicleta cuando entraron en un sitio de excavación sin protección en una zona completamente oscura bajo un paso elevado. La bicicleta de Rhonda cayó en un pozo y su cara se estrelló contra la carretera.
Un repartidor en bicicleta de 26 años fue golpeado por una camioneta Dollar Rent-A-Car que iba a gran velocidad en una intersección concurrida, causando múltiples fracturas en el cuello, espalda, brazo y pierna, así como daños cerebrales leves.
La madre de Taylor había subido más de 50 libras durante el embarazo, estaba atrasada, y tuvo una prolongada primera y segunda etapa del parto.
Una joven madre china por primera vez resultó herida debido a la negligencia médica de los médicos y el personal de lo que entonces era el Hospital Beekman Downtown.
Un bombero de 42 años, que antes había corrido más de 30 maratones, se cortó la pierna mientras luchaba contra un incendio.
Christian, un niño de 4 años, fue llevado al hospital para una reparación rutinaria de párpados caídos. El hospital, en una medida de reducción de costos, había contratado sus servicios de anestesia en quirófano a una corporación que empleaba principalmente enfermeras anestesistas en lugar de médicos capacitados para administrar anestesia.
Un guardia de seguridad resbaló en una superficie helada frente a un edificio propiedad de Metropolitan Life, lo que le causó una fractura de rodilla.
Una asistente de salud en el hogar de 56 años tropezó con un cable expuesto que se extendía desde una cabina telefónica en la plataforma del metro, resultando en una lesión que requirió un reemplazo de rodilla.
Un conductor de servicio se bajó de su vehículo para recoger dinero en el carril de un Burger King cuando cayó a través de una rejilla de alcantarillado rota, resultando en una caída de 4 pies y lesiones significativas.
Un trabajador de construcción indocumentado cayó desde un andamio a 30 pies de altura, impactando contra el cemento y sufriendo lesiones graves. Este caso muestra la experiencia de la firma en caídas graves en el trabajo, que se relacionan con incidentes de resbalones y caídas en entornos peligrosos.
Un niño de 16 años fue atropellado por un camión que estaba retrocediendo lentamente y quedó atrapado contra una pared, sufriendo una grave laceración en el bazo, que tuvo que ser removido.
Adjudicado al cónyuge. El Sr. S. era un empleado casado del Departamento de Parques de Nueva York. En una noche nevada en Staten Island, estaba preparando su camión para esparcir sal en las carreteras
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.
Adjudicado al cónyuge. El Sr. S. era un empleado casado del Departamento de Parques de Nueva York. En una noche nevada en Staten Island, estaba preparando su camión para esparcir sal en las carreteras
Adjudicado a la familia. Un hombre de 49 años cayó por el hueco de un ascensor cuando las puertas del ascensor se abrieron, pero la cabina del ascensor estaba en un piso superior.
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Este accidente ocurrió en el Bronx cuando Rafael C. estaba trabajando en un camión de saneamiento. El conductor perdió el control al girar el vehículo.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Un bombero de 42 años, que antes había corrido más de 30 maratones, se cortó la pierna mientras luchaba contra un incendio.
Un Oficial de la Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York de 35 años era una pasajera en un automóvil de la policía que iba a una llamada de emergencia.
An undocumented Mexican immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement. He fractured his skull and vertebrae in his neck and back. It was shown at trial that the company he worked for failed to provide him with a safety line, which would have prevented his fall.
Julio, 16, was an outpatient at the Manhattan Children’s Psychiatric Hospital where he attended school and got psychiatric counseling and supportive therapy every day. The NYC Board of Ed operated the school. One day after school, Julio ran after his bus, which was leaving without him. He slipped and was run over by the back wheels, sustaining severe injuries, including bilateral hip fractures and a shearing injury to his buttocks. Board of Ed rules required that Julio was to be escorted to the bus. The NYCTA denied liability, claiming they weren’t negligent because Julio ran after the bus. The City denied liability because they claimed the school day was over. At trial, both the Board of Ed who had knowledge of Julio’s poor impulse control and was required to put him safely on the bus, and the NYCTA whose bus driver saw Julio running and made no effort to slow or stop the bus were found to be responsible.
Baby Taylor C. – Taylor’s mother had gained over 50 pounds during the pregnancy, was past due, and had a prolonged first stage and second stage of delivery. These are warning signs of an overly large baby. Baby Taylor was 9 lbs. 13 oz. Instead of delivery by C-section, which was clearly indicated, the attending physician elected a natural birth. When the baby was stuck in the pelvic area, excessive force was used to pull her out, injuring the nerves in her neck and causing partial paralysis of her left arm. The condition is known as Erbs Palsy. The case was settled during the trial. Fortunately, Baby Taylor’s injury improved over time.
Ayisha W- A young girl slid down a sliding pond in the playground of an NYC school. The slide was not installed properly and there was a gap between the metal on the side of the slide. As Ayisha slid down, her ring finger went into the gap and the top of it was cut off. The City argued that since it was just the tip of her finger it was not worth much money. At trial, it was proved that Ayisha had a devastating emotional reaction that affected every aspect of her life and self-esteem. The jury agreed.