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Construction Site Falls

$6.6 Million

MVA – Child in Van
This case involved a 6-year-old girl who was in a minivan that was struck by an ambulance in a multi-car collision and sustained a fractured hip and fractured heel bone which required multiple surgeries.
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$5 Million

NY Freeway Accident
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 in a van. When the driver suspected a flat tire, the mother of two of the children inexplicably stopped the van in the right-moving lane of traffic.
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$4.4 Million

Water on Roadway
Connie C. was driving home in a heavy rainstorm when her car suddenly drove into a pond of water on the roadway which caused her car to slide across multiple lanes of traffic and over an embankment. She suffered serious physical and psychological injuries.
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$4.3 Million

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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Bronx Construction Site Fall Attorney

Injured from a Fall at a Construction Site in the Bronx?

Construction sites are dangerous places, and falls are one of the most common types of accidents that can occur. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction site fall, it is important to seek the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP, we have a team of skilled attorneys who can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

With years of experience in personal injury law, our firm has a proven track record of successfully representing construction site fall victims in the Bronx. We understand the unique challenges of these cases and know how to navigate the legal system effectively.

Call or contact us online today to request a free consultation.

Common Causes of Construction Site Falls

A construction site fall refers to an incident where a worker or individual working on or visiting a construction site loses their balance or footing and descends from an elevated position to a lower level, often resulting in injuries. Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry.

Common causes of construction site falls include:

  • Lack of Fall Protection: Failure to provide adequate fall protection systems, such as guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), can lead to falls from elevated work areas like scaffolds, roofs, or elevated platforms.
  • Unprotected Edges: Open edges without proper guardrails or protective barriers can be hazardous. Workers can accidentally step or walk off these edges, leading to falls.
  • Unsafe Ladders and Stairs: Using damaged or improperly secured ladders and stairs can result in falls. Ladders should be the right size, in good condition, and used on stable surfaces.
  • Slippery Surfaces: Wet or slippery surfaces due to rain, snow, or spilled materials can cause workers to lose their footing and fall.
  • Holes and Excavations: Unmarked holes or unguarded excavations on construction sites pose a significant risk. Workers can unknowingly step into these openings and fall.
  • Unstable Structures: Construction materials, equipment, or structures that are not properly secured or stabilized can collapse, leading to falls or workers being struck by falling objects.
  • Inadequate Training and Awareness: Workers who are not adequately trained in fall prevention techniques or are unaware of the hazards may be more susceptible to falls.
  • Human Error: Simple mistakes, such as misjudging a step, losing balance, or not paying attention, can also lead to falls.
  • Unsafe Behavior: Risky behaviors like not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), ignoring safety protocols, or taking shortcuts can increase the likelihood of falls.
  • Environmental Factors: Poor lighting, adverse weather conditions, and other environmental factors can contribute to falls by reducing visibility and stability.
  • Inadequate Supervision and Communication: Lack of proper supervision and clear communication among workers can lead to unsafe conditions and behaviors that result in falls.

To prevent construction site falls, it’s crucial to implement comprehensive safety measures, including regular safety training, proper use of PPE, maintaining equipment, and following established safety protocols. Employers and workers alike should be vigilant in identifying and addressing potential fall hazards to create a safer construction environment.

Bronx Construction Accidents Can Lead to Wrongful Death

Data from the National Safety Council (NCS) shows that 39,100 people suffered injuries due to work zone crashes in 2019. A work zone crash is any motor vehicle collision within the boundaries of a worksite, including construction areas. The NCS also reported 842 work zone fatalities, and 479 of the deaths occurred in construction zones. 

Our construction site accident lawyers can file a wrongful death claim if you lost a loved one due to a negligence that led to an accident. Our attorneys fight for financial justice, and we pursue damages to cover pain and suffering, funeral expenses, loss of consortium, and loss of parental guidance. We handle your claim so you can focus on healing from your trauma.

We Secure Financial Recovery for Construction Workers in the Bronx

While most cases result in a settlement agreement, each case we accept is handled as if we must go to trial. Our promise is that we will never settle your case without your permission. We pursue the highest monetary settlement throughout the litigation process, and we base your payout on the circumstances and nature of your physical, emotional, and economic damages.

Our Bronx construction accident lawyers believe that you have a right to obtain financial relief that is fair and just after your construction accident. Therefore, we can assist you in recovering damages for:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Unpaid wages and overtime pay
  • Medical bills from the accident date to present-day
  • Future medical expenses
  • Loss of pension benefits and future earnings
  • Mental anguish
  • Permanent scarring
  • Disfigurement
  • Any other expenses connected to the construction accidents, such as renovating your home and vehicle to be wheelchair-friendly

If you incurred losses in a construction accident, our personal injury lawyers are ready to seek justice on your behalf.

You Have a Legal Right to Hire a Lawyer

New York laws protect injured construction workers. Injury victims who are not aware of these laws can make poor decisions following an accident. For example, employers may encourage their employees not to pursue a claim in exchange for a few weeks of pay. 

Don’t let this happen to you. Our team of lawyers thrives on procuring justice for those who sustained injuries due to the negligence  of others. First, we can analyze your case and value the extent of your damages. Then we make sure the liable party or their insurance company agrees to a settlement that allows you to recoup every loss sustained due to the accident or proceed to trial in order to seek such an award from a jury on your behalf.

Take Quick Action After a Construction Accident

New York Law limits the time that you have to bring a lawsuit regarding a construction accident. If you fail to take action within the legal deadline, the courts can bar you from obtaining monetary compensation regardless of the strength of your case.

Simply put: don’t delay in seeking legal representation. In addition to meeting your statute of limitations, other reasons to take swift action include:

  • Evidence can be destroyed, memories can fade, and witnesses can become harder to track down
  • Necessary inspections of the accident site and conditions present need to be performed
  • A case takes time to build

Therefore, the sooner you call us, the faster our construction accident lawyers can get to work on your claim.

Our History of Success Securing Settlements for New York Construction Workers

Our team has handled numerous construction accident cases over the years. As a result, we have obtained multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements for injured construction site workers. 

You are in capable hands with our team of construction accident attorneys on your side. We focus on construction industry accidents, and we are dedicated to fighting for your justice.

Trust Our Bronx Construction Accident Lawyers

After a construction accident, don’t wait to hire legal representation. The site’s owner and general contractor are responsible for providing you with a safe work environment, equipment, and training. If you sustained injuries due to their negligence, the construction accident attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP will help you take action.

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Determining Liability in a Construction Site Fall

In New York, liability for a construction site fall can extend to various parties depending on the specific circumstances and factors involved in the incident. Liability typically falls under personal injury or workers’ compensation laws.

Here are some of the parties that can potentially be held liable:

  • Property Owner: In some cases, the property owner of the construction site can be held liable for falls if they were aware of unsafe conditions on the site or had control over safety measures and failed to take reasonable steps to prevent accidents.
  • General Contractor: The general contractor responsible for overseeing the construction project can also be held liable if they failed to implement proper safety protocols, ensure that subcontractors adhere to safety regulations, or if they created hazardous conditions.
  • Subcontractors: Subcontractors or other parties working on the site may also bear responsibility if their actions or negligence contributed to the fall. For example, a subcontractor who fails to properly secure scaffolding could be liable if a fall occurs.
  • Architects and Engineers: Design professionals can be held liable if a fall occurs due to design flaws or errors that create unsafe conditions on the construction site.
  • Manufacturers or Suppliers: If a fall results from a defective product, such as faulty safety equipment or tools, the manufacturer or supplier of the product may be held liable under product liability laws.
  • Employers: Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their employees. If an employee falls while performing their job duties, they may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, and the employer is generally protected from direct personal injury lawsuits. However, if the employer’s gross negligence contributed to the fall, there may be exceptions.
  • Others on the Site: Depending on the circumstances, other individuals on the construction site, such as visitors or subcontractors from different companies, may also share liability if their actions or negligence contributed to the fall.
  • Government Entities: If the construction site is owned or controlled by a government entity and a fall occurs due to their negligence or failure to maintain safe conditions, they may be held liable under certain circumstances.

Keep in mind, New York has specific laws governing construction site safety, including the New York Labor Law, which provides additional protections for construction workers. Sections 200, 240 (commonly referred to as the “Scaffold Law”), and 241 of the New York Labor Law impose strict liability on property owners and contractors in certain situations, making them potentially liable for injuries resulting from falls at construction sites. These laws can influence the determination of liability in construction site fall cases.

How We Can Help

Our team understands that a construction site fall can have serious consequences, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We will work tirelessly to ensure that you receive the compensation you need to cover these costs and get your life back on track.

If you’ve been injured in a construction site fall, our attorneys can help you in the following ways:

  • Investigating the incident to determine who is liable for your injuries
  • Gathering evidence, including witness statements and medical records
  • Negotiating with insurance companies to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries
  • Representing you in court if necessary

Contact the Bronx construction site fall attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP today at for a free consultation.

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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.