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New York Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer / Brain Hemorrhage

$31 Million

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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$5 Million

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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$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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Experienced New York Brain Hemorrhage Lawyer for Your Injury Case

Cleveland Clinic defines a brain hemorrhage as “bleeding between the skull and brain tissue, or of the brain tissue itself.” However, this medical description does little to describe the long-lasting and devastating effects that individuals with this condition may suffer. 

While a brain hemorrhage can result from a non-traumatic event, it is often the result of a traumatic accident caused by the negligence of another party.

If you believe that your or a loved one’s injury was caused by negligence, let our New York brain hemorrhage injury lawyers explain your rights and legal options. We fight for injury victims just like you throughout the New York City metropolitan area, including Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County. 

Causes of a Brain Hemorrhage in New York Accidents

Many different kinds of traumatic events can cause a brain hemorrhage. A brain hemorrhage is usually the result of a traumatic blow to the head or rapid movement of the head. A few of the most common types of brain hemorrhage cases that we have handled include:

  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Slips, trips, falls, and other premisesliability accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Construction site incidents
  • Nursing home negligence

If someone else’s careless actions resulted in a brain hemorrhage for you or a loved one, you could pursue compensation for all losses you sustained. Our team can discuss the risk of traumatic brain injury in accidents that injure the head and how it could affect your compensation.

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Types of Brain Hemorrhages New York Accident Victims Can Suffer

Cleveland Clinic notes that the effects, symptoms, severity, and potential outcome of a brain hemorrhage largely depend on the location and type of injury.

Some types of brain hemorrhages include:

  • Epidural hemorrhage. This hemorrhage occurs between the skull bone and the outermost membrane layer.
  • Subdural hemorrhage. This condition occurs outside of the brain itself.
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage. This hemorrhage occurs between the brain and the tissue covering the brain.
  • Intracerebral hemorrhage. This condition occurs anywhere within the brain tissue, potentially affecting the brainstem.
  • Intraventricular hemorrhage. This hemorrhage occurs in the brain cavities where they produce cerebrospinal fluid.

Brain injury cases may require extensive and prolonged medical treatment and rehabilitation. Required medical treatment can run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. All medical expenses due to the fault of another may be recovered in a claim or lawsuit, including the cost of treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, assistive devices and residential care. 

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Symptoms of a Brain Hemorrhage Caused by a New York Accident

The symptoms that a person experiences after a brain hemorrhage depend on the type of bleeding in the brain that the individual suffered, the location of the injury, and its severity. The symptoms can vary greatly.

According to Cleveland Clinic, some symptoms that could indicate a brain hemorrhage include:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Sudden onset of seizures
  • Dizziness
  • Vision problems or difficulty controlling eye movements
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Slurred speech
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Severe headache
  • Loss of coordination or difficulty walking
  • Paralysis, numbness, or tingling, especially in one region of the body
  • Sensitivity to light

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Brain Damaged Child

$50 Million

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$31 Million

Involving Police Officer

$21 Million

Wrongful Death

$10.3 Million

Pedestrian Injury

$8 Million

Smoke Injury

$6,6 Million

MVA – Child In Van

If you or a loved one experiences any of these symptoms, especially after a traumatic event, be sure to seek medical assistance. Not only can prompt medical care save your life, but immediate care has been shown to improve the severity of the overall injury to your brain.

Potential Damages in Brain Hemorrhage Cases Our Firm Has Handled

The impact of a brain hemorrhage can vary from a catastrophic or fatal event to a mild inconvenience. Every case is unique and based upon the facts and circumstances of your incident. After performing a thorough investigation of your case and determining that another party or party is responsible for your injuries, we can fight for fair and reasonable  damages. The New York lawyers at Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates will perform a careful evaluation of the full extent of your brain hemorrhage injuries, including your pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, lost wages, medical expenses and other economic damages. 

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We will discuss your case with your treating doctors as well as consult with experts in the specific medical fields applicable to your injuries to understand how your injuries will affect you in the future.

We Will Negotiate a Settlement Based on Your Damages

Once this review is complete, we will negotiate with the other party or parties to obtain fair and just financial compensation for you. We prepare every case for trial before a jury. If the at-fault parties are not willing to pay the compensation you deserve, we will present the case to a jury at trial.

Typical damages you are entitled to receive if your injuries were the result of someone else’s fault may include:

  • Pain and suffering for all physical and emotional injuries
  • Future pain and suffering if your injuries are found to be permanent
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Medical expenses, both past and anticipated
  • Lost wages, both past and anticipated
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Medications and medical equipment such as a wheelchair
  • Any other out of pocket expenses caused by your injuries

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How Our Lawyers Can Prove Negligence in Your Brain Hemorrhage Injury Case

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in New York, a lawyer from Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP can seek damages on your behalf. 

As mentioned, you must prove the other party was negligent to recover damages. Your injury lawyer can help you complete this task by establishing that these four elements were present in your case:

  • Duty of care: The other party had a duty to act reasonably
  • Breach of duty: They violated this duty.
  • Causation: Their actions were a substantial factor in causing the accident, which harmed you.
  • Damages: The accident directly resulted in injuries which have led to medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering, among other hardships.

You can use the following to support each of these claims and build an effective case for compensation:

  • Police or incident report
  • Testimonies from witnesses
  • Medical records
  • Relevant photographs and video footage
  • Related medical records
  • Reports or testimony from accident reconstruction, medical or economic experts

How a New York Brain Hemorrhage Lawyer Could Help You

If you or a loved one suffered a brain hemorrhage because of someone else’s careless actions, the brain hemorrhage lawyers from Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates are here to help. Don’t delay. An immediate investigation of your New York accident is essential to building the strongest case and preventing evidence from being lost.

If we agree to accept your case, we will begin to gather the proof necessary to fight for the best financial compensation for you and may include the following:

  • Obtain all police, accident, or incident reports
  • Secure site photographs and video footage, if available
  • Demand sworn statements from the at-fault party or parties
  • Gather all hospital and medical treatment records
  • Interview all witnesses
  • Promptly file necessary claims paperwork
  • Consult with accident reconstruction experts
  • Retain an expert to evaluate your injuries

Our Track Record Speaks to Our Commitment to Our New York Injury Clients

When you hire the injury attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, you can expect us to go after the financial awards you deserve under the law.

While every case is unique, here are just a few of our past achievements:

  • $31 million for a car accident victim who suffered severe brain injuries
  • $10 million for a pedestrian who suffered brain injuries after getting hit by a truck
  • $7.8 million for a pedestrian who suffered a head injury, including brain swelling and a brain bleed, after she was hit by a police motor scooter
  • $5 million for a man who suffered a head injury and went into a coma due to an elevator shaft fall

These outcomes are just a handful of the settlements and verdicts we have secured for our clients. You can read more about them here.

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Since 1988, we have recovered over $500 million dollars for injury victims just like you. Not all personal injuries are the same. We are committed to providing our clients with respect and compassion. We work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you do not pay our attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

Our ultimate goal is to recover the greatest amount of compensation for you and your loved ones, even if it means fighting for your rights in court. Call Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates today to learn more about how we can help.

Applicable Filing Deadlines for Brain Hemorrhage Injury Cases in New York

New York State places time restrictions on personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. In general:

  • According to CVP § 214, the state generally gives you three years to file a personal injury lawsuit.  In cases against municipalities, government agencies or The State of New York this time limit is much shorter. 
  • EPT § 5-4.1 affirms that you have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit if you lost your family member to a brain hemorrhage injury.

These deadlines can change based on the circumstances of your case, but your injury lawyer can help you determine which one applies to you. It’s important not to wait to take action, as the court may dismiss your lawsuit and you would not recover the money you deserve.

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$50 Million

A four-year-old boy was brought to the hospital for a routine eyelid repair. To cut costs, the hospital contracted out its anesthesia services to a third-party corporation.

Wrongful Death

$10 Million

A 22-year-old theater intern was walking across the intersection of 42nd Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan when she was struck by the rear door of a passing truck which had flown open because it had been improperly secured by the driver.

Wrongful Death

$21.5 Million

This accident occurred in the Bronx when our client was working on a sanitation truck. The driver lost control while making a turn. Our client was ejected and the truck ran over his leg.

This accident occurred in the Bronx when our client was working on a sanitation truck. The driver lost control while making a turn. Our client was ejected and the truck ran over his leg.

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Un joven con discapacidad de desarrollo fue golpeado por un autobús de la ciudad mientras cruzaba una intersección, resultando en su trágica muerte. Este caso refleja la experiencia de la firma en casos de accidentes fatales de peatones.
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.
Una contadora que caminaba después del trabajo en Battery Park fue atropellada por una motoneta de la policía que iba a gran velocidad, resultando en lesiones significativas.
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 no estaba asegurada correctamente. Sufrió lesiones graves como resultado.
La Sra. Y-H, pasajera en un tren del metro que descarriló, fue lanzada dentro del vagón y sufrió múltiples fracturas y una lesión cerebral traumática.
Un ayudante de camarero de 20 años fue atropellado por un automóvil en Ocean Parkway en Brooklyn, lo que lo dejó en estado de coma y con lesiones cerebrales graves.
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, lo que resultó en múltiples fracturas y daño cerebral leve.
Christian, un niño de 4 años, sufrió daño cerebral severo después de una cirugía rutinaria de párpados caídos en el hospital. Para reducir costos, el hospital subcontrató los servicios de anestesia a una corporación que empleaba principalmente enfermeras anestesistas en lugar de médicos capacitados.
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 fue golpeado por un autobús de la ciudad mientras cruzaba una intersección. Este trágico caso de accidente de autobús demuestra la experiencia de la firma en casos de accidentes con transporte público.
La Sra. Y-H era una pasajera en un tren del metro que descarriló. Fue lanzada dentro del vagón y sufrió múltiples fracturas y una lesión cerebral traumática, lo cual destaca la habilidad de la firma para manejar casos complejos de transporte público.
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 de que este caso fue referido a Dansker & Aspromonte 17 años después del accidente, el equipo obtuvo un veredicto impresionante al demostrar que las condiciones de la carretera mojada contribuyeron al accidente grave.
En uno de los casos más trágicos, dos madres y cuatro adolescentes se dirigían a una competencia de natación en la autopista New York State Thruway cuando se sospechó que una llanta estaba desinflada, y la conductora detuvo la camioneta en el carril de circulación, causando un accidente fatal.
Este caso involucró a una niña de 6 años que estaba en una camioneta que fue golpeada por una ambulancia en un choque de múltiples vehículos en Long Island, resultando en fracturas graves que requirieron varias cirugías.
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 that was not diagnosed or treated properly, leading to a permanent deformity. Although a birth injury, this case emphasizes the firm’s experience with young children suffering from negligence-related injuries.
A young boy sustained severe injuries, including bilateral hip fractures, after he slipped while running after his school bus and was subsequently run over. This case demonstrates the firm’s experience with child injuries involving negligence and transportation safety, relevant to daycare environments.
A baby suffered nerve damage (Erb’s Palsy) due to excessive force during a complicated delivery. This case underscores the firm’s capability in securing justice for young children affected by negligence, a crucial aspect of daycare-related injury cases.
A young girl suffered a severe injury when her ring finger was severed after it became caught in a gap while she slid down a slide at an NYC school playground. This case highlights the firm's experience in handling injuries to children due to unsafe playground equipment.
A 30-year-old carpenter fell from a ladder while working on a job site in a retail store, resulting in serious injuries. This case emphasizes the firm's experience with ladder- related accidents, which are frequent in construction settings.
An undocumented immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement, resulting in extensive injuries. This case highlights the firm's expertise in handling severe fall injuries common on construction sites.
A construction worker suffered fractures of the shoulder, clavicle, ribs, and hip, as well as internal injuries that required multiple surgeries. This case underscores the severity of construction injuries and the firm's ability to secure significant settlements.
This tragic accident occurred when our client, a sanitation worker, was ejected from his truck in the Bronx after the driver lost control. He was fatally injured when the truck ran over his leg. This case demonstrates the firm's experience with wrongful death claims involving vehicles.
Maria, a housekeeper, was fatally injured when she was struck by a school bus in Brooklyn. She was thrown over 25 feet, suffering life-ending injuries. This case illustrates the firm's ability to pursue justice in severe pedestrian accident cases resulting in fatalities.
Our client, a NYC Parks Department employee, was preparing his truck to spread salt on Staten Island's roads during a snowy night. Tragically, he was struck and killed, underscoring the firm's experience with fatal vehicle accidents involving workplace and road safety.
A 21-year-old developmentally disabled young man was fatally struck by a City bus while walking with friends after school. This wrongful death case demonstrates the firm’s commitment to securing justice in fatal pedestrian and vehicle collision cases.
In one of the most tragic cases handled by the firm, two mothers and their four teenagers were driving to a high school swimming meet when the vehicle had a suspected flat tire. The mother stopped the van in the moving lane, resulting in a fatal accident. This high-profile case highlights the firm's ability to handle complex, fatal freeway accidents.
This tragic accident occurred when our client, a sanitation worker, was ejected from his truck in the Bronx after the driver lost control. He was fatally injured when the truck ran over his leg. This case demonstrates the firm's experience with wrongful death claims involving vehicles.
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.
Un recién nacido sufrió daño en los nervios y parálisis parcial del brazo izquierdo debido al uso de fuerza excesiva durante un parto complicado en el que debería haberse realizado una cesárea.
Una joven madre primeriza sufrió lesiones graves debido a la negligencia médica del personal en el Hospital Beekman Downtown, causando complicaciones durante el parto.
Un bombero de 42 años se cortó la pierna mientras luchaba contra un incendio. Aunque recibió tratamiento en la clínica, la falta de atención adecuada resultó en lesiones graves que afectaron su vida.
Un niño de 4 años sufrió daño cerebral severo después de una cirugía de párpados caídos. El hospital había contratado servicios de anestesia a una corporación que empleaba principalmente enfermeras anestesistas en lugar de médicos capacitados.
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.
Un empleado del Departamento de Parques de Nueva York fue golpeado por un camión mientras preparaba su vehículo para esparcir sal en una carretera nevada en Staten Island, lo que resultó en su fallecimiento.
Dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes estaban en camino a una competencia de natación cuando el vehículo en el que viajaban tuvo una falla en la llanta y fue detenido en un carril de tráfico, resultando en un trágico accidente en la autopista con un camión.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que se abrió repentinamente debido a una falla de seguridad del conductor mientras caminaba en la calle 42 y Novena Avenida en Manhattan, resultando en lesiones graves.
Un empleado del Departamento de Parques de Nueva York fue atropellado fatalmente por un camión mientras preparaba su vehículo para esparcir sal en una carretera nevada en Staten Island.
Un hombre de 49 años falleció al caer por el hueco de un ascensor cuando las puertas se abrieron sin que la cabina estuviera en el piso correcto. La familia recibió una compensación significativa por esta trágica pérdida.
En un caso trágico, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes se dirigían a una competencia de natación en la autopista New York State Thruway cuando su vehículo tuvo un fallo en la llanta. La conductora detuvo la camioneta en el carril de circulación, lo que resultó en un accidente fatal.
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.