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Chemical Exposure
Mrs. R. was a 46-year-old worker who cleaned offices at night. Unbeknownst to her, the building was being fumigated with a very concentrated and powerful chemical agent.
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$5 Million

Elevator Shaft 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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$3.5 Million

Scaffold Fall
An undocumented Mexican immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement.
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$1.2 Million

Fall on Ice
A security guard fell on ice at a building owned by Metropolitan Life and sustained a fractured knee in the fall.
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Trusted New York Inadequate Security Lawyer | NYC Premises Injury

When you visit an area, you trust that adequate security measures will protect you from harm. If a property’s security measures are insufficient or nonexistent, you could face a serious risk of harm, and if hurt, could have grounds for a personal injury case.

Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates has been serving the residents of New York City for over thirty years. Our team is dedicated to helping injured claimants secure financial recovery for their pain and suffering and other damages. Even if you are not sure whether you have a strong claim, our lawyers provide a free no-obligation consultation.

For a free legal consultation with a negligent security lawyer serving New York, contact us online or call (212) 732-2929.

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What Do Premises Liability Lawsuits Involve?

The most important aspect of any premises liability claim  is determining whether the owner was negligent in their obligations and responsibilities, either in warning visitors about hazardous conditions or eliminating those conditions completely. Typically, a property owner or other responsible party is required to act reasonably to ensure that their premises are safe.  

Our lawyers are experienced with premises liability in and around New York City. We serve wrongful death and personal injury victims across the state and will help you get compensation for your pain and suffering.   If you have been injured as the result of negligent security, speak to our lawyers to determine if you have the right to compensation.

Examples of Negligent Security Practices 

Negligent security practices can include a wide variety of actions and inactions. If a property owner did not implement reasonable measures to protect others from getting assaulted, robbed, or killed, they could be held liable for claimants’ damages.

Negligent security practices can include a wide variety of actions and inactions. If a property owner did not implement reasonable measures to protect others from getting assaulted, robbed, or killed, they could be held liable for claimants’ damages.

Some examples of negligent security practices that could give rise to a personal injury case include:

Lack of Security Personnel

Bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues must be adequately staffed with security personnel. These workers are responsible for barring entrance to intoxicated guests, removing unsafe people from the premises, and calling law enforcement officials if an incident occurs.

Compromised Lock Systems

You may have been assaulted by an intruder who unlawfully entered the premises. This may have been the result of broken doors, locks, and windows. All property owners have a duty of care to regularly monitor and maintain their properties. Otherwise, they can be held financially accountable for their inactions.

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Non-Functioning Alarm Systems or Security Cameras

Alarm systems and security cameras are meant to deter perpetrators from harming others. If it is obvious that an alarm system is not functioning properly or security cameras are not in place, this could encourage intruders with bad intentions.

The Failure to Address Prior Criminal Activity or other Dangerous Behavior

In some instances, a premises has a history of assaults or other dangerous activities. When a property owner, manager, or tenant fails to address these conditions or take reasonable measures to make the premises safer, they may be held to have acted negligently in subsequent cases of assault or physical harm.

There are many other examples of negligent security practices that we have not included on this list. If you have been the victim of assault or another dangerous encounter that resulted in serious physical or emotional injuries, Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates may be able to help you recover the compensation you deserve.

We Can Calculate the Cost of Your Recoverable Damages

While you recuperate from the incident that harmed you, you may be struggling with a variety of injury-related burdens. You may not be able to return to work as quickly as you would like. You could be dealing with physical impairments that threaten your ability to live independently. Many aspects of your injuries could be compensable.

If the evidence shows that your injuries were the result of negligence by an owner, property manager, tenant, business, security contractor, or others, New York Law entitles you to demand compensation for the damages you suffered. Your damages might include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Rehabilitative care
  • Reduced future earning capacity
  • Lost wages, bonuses, employee benefits, and tips
  • Your healthcare expenses
  • Property damage costs
  • Disability

In the event of a death due to negligent security, loved ones may be entitled to recover additional damages in a wrongful death claim, including:

  • Funeral expenses
  • Loss of spousal and parental guidance Loss of household benefits
  • Burial/cremation costs
  • Loss of income

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Under New York’s laws, there are deadlines that limit the time you have to bring a claim for negligent security. If you fail to bring your claim within the deadline, you may be forever prevented from recovering the compensation you deserve. Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates can safeguard your right to financial recovery.

Determining Who is Liable for Negligent Security

If you have been injured on a property resulting from negligent security, determining the responsible parties may be complex.  Depending upon the unique circumstances of your injuries, multiple parties could be held negligent for failing to act reasonably.  Our experienced lawyers will conduct a careful investigation of the facts of your case to protect your rights. 

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About Negligent Security in New York City

The most common locations for negligent security injuries in New York City include: 

  • Parking garages
  • Hotels
  • Apartment buildings
  • Stores

Other examples of negligent security may include failing to:

  • Carry out adequate background checks on employees on the premises
  • Provide proper, trained, and trustworthy security staff
  • Fix broken locks
  • Provide adequate lighting

Our expert attorneys have extensive experience dealing with premises liability cases for our clients in New York City. We know how to fight for the compensation you rightfully deserve.

We can help you by:

Investigating the Location of the Incident

Not all premises assault cases are the result of negligence. To build a strong case for compensation, the evidence must show that the property owner or other responsible party failed to act reasonably to prevent your attack.

At Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, we understand that the key to a strong claim is a careful investigation of your case which may involve:

  • Performing site visits
  • Conducting witness interviews
  • Securing expert evaluations
  • Obtaining video footage and photographs
  • Gathering police reports and police statistics

For instance, if an intruder entered your apartment through a broken window that was reported to the landlord, pictures of the window or letters to the landlord could support your allegations. If you were hurt because you were assaulted by a drunk bar patron, security camera footage could demonstrate the nature of your attack. Obtaining all available evidence to support your case is what we do best.

Handling Negotiations on Your Behalf

Once our lawyers have performed a thorough review of your case and gathered all evidence to support that the other side was at fault for your injuries and we can evaluate the full extent of your injuries, we will work with you to begin negotiations with the at-fault parties to determine a fair and just settlement for your case.

Early resolution of your case with a quick settlement is generally not in your best interests until we have fully evaluated the true value of your claim. Be careful of efforts by the at-fault party to offer you a quick settlement immediately after your attack for this reason. If you have been approached by someone offering to settle your claim, call Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates first to discuss your rights.

Advising You as to What Your Next Steps Should Be After An Injury

In the aftermath of suffering an injury, you may be unsure of what actions to take to protect your rights.You can start protecting your right to fair compensation by preserving any evidence such as medical bills, names of any witnesses, taking photographs of your injuries and the location of your incident, if possible.

Immediately after your injury, try to follow this advice:

  • Call the police
  • Follow all medical advice
  • Take pictures of the scene or have someone take photos before any changes can be made
  • Request medical attention at the scene
  • Do not post on social media about your attack or injuries
  • Obtain the names of any witnesses

An Attorney Can Ensure You Have Strong Evidence to Back Up Your Claim for Compensation

Even if you are not sure whether you have a strong claim for compensation, call our lawyers for a free no-obligation consultation. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can:

  • Begin a careful and thorough investigation of the unique facts and circumstances of your assault
  • Gather and preserve evidence before it is lost
  • Build a strong claim for you so that you can focus on your own recovery

The lawyers at Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates have been fighting for the rights of victims of negligent security since 1988. When you team up with Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, you can rest with the peace of mind that we are going to fight for the best possible outcome in your case. We have recovered over $500 million for our clients, and we are determined to recover compensation for you, too.

Our skilled personal injury attorneys have represented clients in cases involving car accidents, construction accidents, severe injuries, wrongful death, and other serious incidents.

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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.