New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Concussion

/

Brooklyn

/

Concussion

Brooklyn Concussion Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one in Brooklyn has recently suffered from a concussion that was caused due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party.

At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP, our Brooklyn concussion injury lawyers may be able to help you recover substantial financial compensation for every type of economic and non-economic damage you sustained following your concussion injuries. Let Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP fight for you while you focus on your recovery.


To learn more about how a lawyer can help guide you and your family through a potential personal injury lawsuit, call our law firm to begin a free consultation.


Concussion Symptoms and Treatment Options

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a concussion is an injury that involves “a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.”

Your symptoms from a concussion may not appear right away, as they can take up to several hours or even days to begin to affect your ability to function, according to the CDC. For example, if you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, you can suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a concussion—even if you can walk away from the accident under your own power. This is why you must seek immediate medical attention after an accident so you can check for hidden conditions, such as a concussion. Quick action or identification of a concussion has been shown to increase the chances of recovery.

Furthermore, seeking immediate medical attention will also help you build a claim for damages should you decide to hold the party responsible for causing your injuries. By consulting a medical professional, you can simultaneously treat your injuries and gather medical documentation and proof of your related injuries from the accident or condition that caused them.

Handle Your Case with Confidence

Over $500 Million Recovered
By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your request & other information using automated technology. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel. Acceptable Use Policy

CDC lists several other symptoms that are often a sign of a concussion, some of which may go unnoticed at first. These include:

  • Headaches or general discomfort in your head
  • Vomiting or nausea
  • Difficulty with your vision, dizziness, or balance issues
  • Sensitivity to light or noises
  • Groggy or hazy feelings
  • Memory loss and confusion

MedlinePlus states that the best treatment option for a concussion is rest, both mentally and physically following an accident or injury. There are also concussion tests that you may need to undergo, which can determine the function of your brain after the injury.

Baseline concussion tests are commonly used following an accident. According to MedlinePlus, they are used to measure a subject’s normal brain function. MedlinePlus recommends undergoing a baseline concussion test or similar treatments following any type of head injury to verify whether or not the individual is suffering from TBI or a concussion. If you are found to have suffered from a TBI or concussion, there are treatment options to help you recover from your injuries.

Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

Simply being injured in an accident does not automatically mean you are entitled to damages against another person or business. To have a successful personal injury lawsuit, you will likely have to prove that your injuries were the result of someone else’s negligence. According to the Legal Information Institute (LII), negligence is defined as “a failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances.”

Even if someone was negligent, that alone does not guarantee a successful claim. Your concussion lawyer must present four key elements to prove that the party that caused your concussion was, in fact, legally responsible for your damages. The four elements include:

  • Duty of care
  • Breach of care
  • Causation
  • Damages

A duty of care means that someone must “act in the same manner as a reasonably prudent person in their position would,” as defined by the Legal Information Institute. A motor vehicle driver breaches this duty, for example, by speeding or texting while driving when an accident occurs. Causation involves whether or not the individual’s negligence directly caused your injuries. Just because someone does something negligent doesn’t automatically mean that such negligence played a part in your accident. You will also have to prove that you have suffered real physical and emotional injuries as a result of the accident to bring a personal injury claim.

At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP, our Brooklyn concussion injury lawyers have extensive experience proving these legal elements through a careful and thorough investigation of the unique facts and circumstances of your case. But don’t delay since some evidence can disappear over time. Learn more about filing a personal injury lawsuit, call at to begin a free consultation.

Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit and the Statute of Limitations

There are time limitations that limit your right to bring a claim for personal injuries after an accident. If you fail to bring your claim by these deadlines you may be forever barred from receiving the compensation you deserve. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident that was the result of the fault of another, don’t delay in consulting the experienced and dedicated lawyers at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP. The sooner you consult us, the sooner we can begin to investigate your accident, preserve evidence, and build a strong claim for you. If we accept your case, we will begin to fight for you and may do the following:

  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Securing site photographs and video footage, if available
  • Obtaining police, accident, or incident reports
  • Consulting with accident reconstruction experts
  • Gathering hospital, medical and rehabilitation records
  • Discussing your medical prognosis with your treating doctors

Start a Free Consultation Today with Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP

If you or a loved one in Brooklyn recently suffered from a concussion due to an accident, Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP can investigate your unique case to determine if you are entitled to fair and just financial compensation. We can ensure that all filing deadlines are met and provide advice as to how to proceed including:

  • Obtain medical attention immediately
  • Request that the police complete a report of the incident
  • Identify the names and contact information of any witnesses
  • Provide no statements to other parties without speaking to us first
  • Do not post about your accident on social media
  • Save all records of your medical treatment
  • Follow all medical instructions

Call us today. If we agree to accept your case, you will not be required to pay us any money upfront. We only earn a legal fee if you receive financial compensation. The attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP are ready to hear from you.

Our team of personal injury attorneys has experience helping clients with cases involving car accidents, construction accidents, severe injuries, wrongful death, and other complex situations.

Call or text or complete a Free Case Evaluation form.

Focused on Your Recovery

Brain Damaged Child

$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

$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.

Pedestrian Injury

$10.3 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.

MVA - Police Officer

$31 Million

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

Stay in the Know

Read Our Personal Injury Blog

Work with Our Team

Free & Confidential Consultation

By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your request & other information using automated technology. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel. Acceptable Use Policy

Concussion

New York Concussion Injury Lawyer | Expert Legal Help

If you suffered a concussion or another type of head injury in a New York accident, our lawyers can file an insurance claim or lawsuit against the liable party. You may be able to recover your medical expenses, lost wages, and more.

At Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, we advocate for victims of negligence, and we work to secure fair compensation for each of our clients. Take advantage of a free consultation to discover how our injury lawyers can help you after your accident in New York.

Let Us Help You Get Fair Compensation for Your Suffering

Depending on the severity of your concussion and how it affects your life going forward, you may stand to receive various damages that can cover your economic and non-economic losses.

Potential forms of compensation may include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Current and future medical bills, including the cost of hospital stays, surgeries, and long-term therapy
  • Lost wages if you missed work while healing from your injuries
  • Reduced earning capacity if a permanent disability prevents you from working in the future
  • Loss of quality of life
  • Home modifications that are required for coping with your injuries

An injury lawyer with our firm can calculate your damages and gather the necessary evidence to pursue a fair recovery. If you lost a loved one due to a head injury in New York, we can also file a wrongful death lawsuit to seek funeral costs, the medical bills your loved one incurred, and other losses.

Handle Your Case with Confidence

Over $500 Million Recovered
By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your request & other information using automated technology. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel. Acceptable Use Policy

For a free legal consultation with a concussion lawyer serving New York, call (212) 732-2929

Making a Claim for a Concussion Injury

If you have been involved in an accident that resulted in a concussion, you may be able to claim compensation for your injury and the resulting pain. However, you will have to prove that someone else was responsible for the accident. You will also need medical evidence to support your claim.

A Doctor’s Testimony

As part of your concussion injury claim, a doctor’s testimony should show:

  • That you have suffered a concussion
  • Whether or not you have post-concussion syndrome
  • That your concussion was the result of an accident
  • The symptoms you have testified to have come from your injury

Your testimony on the effects of your injury. The jury will want to hear directly from you about:

  • Your symptoms and complaints
  • How long your symptoms have lasted
  • How disabling your symptoms are
  • How your symptoms have generally affected your life

A lawyer with our firm can help prepare your pain and suffering testimony for the jury.

Contact Our Attorneys for Help After Suffering a Concussion in New York

Our New York City attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates handle cases involving traumatic brain injury, including brain damage and concussions. We have been helping victims since 1998 and have won hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation. Call us today.

Millions
Recovered

How Our Firm Can Help You Build a Strong 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. 

You deserve to rest and recuperate after suffering from a concussion. We can handle the legal process from beginning to end.

Prove Your Injuries Resulted from Negligence

Like other diagnoses, if you have a concussion injury, you may claim damages for that injury as part of your personal injury case, and only if your doctor says that it is as a result of the accident.

We can gather evidence that proves that the injuries you suffered as a result of the accident were caused by the negligent party.

Negotiate with Insurers

When it comes to settling a claim, insurers prefer losses to be obvious, like having a broken arm. However, post-concussion syndrome is not clear, and that means insurers don’t always make a reasonable offer. We can negotiate for fair compensation and prevent you from accepting a settlement that does not address your current and future injury-related losses.

Represent You at a Trial

If negotiations with insurers do not yield a fair offer, we can take your case to court. We can argue your case before a judge or jury. We will present the evidence of your injuries, show how the other party was negligent and that their negligence caused your injuries.

Focused on Your Recovery

Brain Damaged Child

$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.

Stay in the Know

Read Our Personal Injury Blog

Brain Injuries

Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries,  Traumatic Brain Injury

Learn the Signs and Common Symptoms of Head Trauma

Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Can a Head Injury Cause Epilepsy

Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Differences in Back Pain

Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Handle Your Case With Confidence

We serve clients throughout the New York City Metropolitan area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island,

and Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Contact us for help today.

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.