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July 2, 2024

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At Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, we are dedicated to helping all New York metropolitan area residents win their fair compensation after a serious accident of any type. Whether you have been injured in an automobile accident, your child injured from supervision negligence, or you have experience a medical injury, we have the experience and what it takes to get you compensation for the damages you deserve. You should not have to suffer physically and financially from an accident that is not your fault.

You may not know where to start, have many questions running through your head about personal injury law and how to move forward to receive the fair compensation you deserve. Our firm is here to provide you answers to those questions and help get you on your way alleviating the financial burdens and pain and suffering associated with personal injury from someone’s negligence.

An insurance company’s legal team’s job, is to fight for the insurance company and save them money. It is in the insurance company’s best interest to settle quickly. The faster they can get an accident victim to accept a settlement, the more money they save their client. Receiving a settlement offer quickly means someone associated with the insurance company is doing their job, and doing it well.

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Who do you trust?
Below are some frequently asked questions that will help answer some of the questions you may already have.

What is a personal injury lawyer?
A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides an injured victim legal representation. These injuries are defined as physical, psychological, a result from negligence, and the wrongdoing of another party, a government agency, company or other entity. Personal injury lawyers often have extensive knowledge and experience in tort law; injuries that happen as a direct result from the negligent actions of another. The list of possible causes of injuries from torts is broad; for example a slip and fall, a negligent medical procedure, a car accident, toxic chemical poisoning, a malfunctioning product, etc.

Personal injury lawyers are licensed to practice in any law field, but generally specialize in tort laws. At Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, personal injury and medical malpractice is all we do; these are the only two areas of law we practice in, have practiced in, and the only two we will ever practice in. As trial lawyers, we know our business.

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What does a personal injury lawyer do?
The law empowers injured victims to recover damages negligently caused by others. Some of the broadest circumstances falling under personal injury a victim can attempt to recover in court for are mental, physical, accidental, intentional or non-intentional property damage, reputational or due to negligence by a company, another person or government agency. These all fall under the tort law, injuries that occur when a wrongful act has occurred causing harm to an individual by no fault of their own. For example, slipping on a wet floor in an office building where injury to the victim occurs. The laws allows suing to recover monetary damages in civil court for the negligence by the “office building”.

Time can be very limited to file a claim, so it is important to act swiftly. A personal injury lawyer can help investigate the basis of a claim and ensure it is filed timely, enabling the victim to recover for any, and all damages suffered as a result of the negligence of another.

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Do I need a personal injury lawyer?
Personal injuries can occur in many different ways; a robbery or theft, road accident, medical malpractice, or damages incurred due to hazardous work conditions. Damages can go beyond the normal physical wounds and can affect physical capabilities and/or appearance for an extended time, even permanently and job loss could happen. It can be difficult to determine “the value” of such injuries. A personal injury lawyer can help you place a fair value on what you deserve to compensate for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and recovery time.

How to find a personal injury lawyer?
If an accident has happened and you have been seriously injured, or if the other side is being combative or antagonistic right from the start you may want to have an experienced personal injury attorney handle your case. You should not trust just any attorney for the help you need; seek out someone with proven experience in your type of personal injury claim. Meet and discuss your case before making a decision to hire.

Find Experienced Lawyers –
There are many ways to get referrals of experienced, expert plaintiff’s personal injury lawyers. Get several referrals, and once you have the names do your homework and comparison-shop. Meet with each lawyer to discuss your claim and ask a lot of questions and be sure you are confident with their answers before hiring one. Something to keep in mind is many lawyers will not take a case if it falls below a specific potential recovery amount, of if the claim is not a clear-cut case.

Where to look for referrals can be a daunting task, but it is possible to get good references. Ask people you know and trust, read online reviews and do some research. Being diligent in your search and choose wisely. You want a lawyer with specific expertise in personal injury law and the experience to back it up.

Friends and Acquaintances –
Speak with friends and coworkers who have had their own personal injury claims and get the names of their lawyers.

Nolo’s Lawyer Directory –
Nolo offers two resources to find a lawyer. You can enter case details in their “Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer” feature and local attorneys will contact you.

You will also find a unique lawyer directory providing an extensive profile for each vetted lawyer, along with helpful information in selecting the right lawyer. It provides their education, law practicing philosophy, experience and fees. Each listed attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the bar association.

Ask Lawyers –
Another good resource for referrals is to ask lawyers you know. It is common practice for lawyers to network and refer cases to each other; there is a good chance one you are familiar with will know those that handle a plaintiff’s personal injury case.

Referral Services –
Most likely your local bar association has a referral service that has a listing of lawyer names available. Keep in mind the quality of lawyer referral services varies, and finding out the specific criteria used to determine a lawyer’s qualifications to be a part of their referral service is important.

Something to note, when using a lawyer referral service the lawyer’s law practicing philosophy, his style of representation – aggressive or passive personalities – may not be apparent.

How to choose a personal injury lawyer?
Filing a personal injury lawsuit has a statute of limitations. Filing within this time limit (normally 1 – 6 years), is incredibly important. A victim not filing within the restrict timeframe loses all rights for any future claim for injuries. Knowing where to look or how to find a personal injury lawyer can be overwhelming, and may be a little scary when it comes to being sure you hire one with experience. Where do you start?

Personal injury lawyers are different from other attorneys practicing in different areas of the law, having specific experience and expertise in law. If you have incurred injuries due to someone’s wrongful acts, or you have allegedly injured someone, you want an attorney who knows personal injury law and can handle your case successfully. Expert personal injury lawyers often have experience in:

Negotiation
Tried cases in a court of law
Medical diagnoses and the processes related with personal injuries
Negligence law and other tors – strong and in depth understanding
Get the Facts –
Knowing what makes a lawyer a good lawyer is important. You will want to know their specialization, reputation (ask for referrals), years in practice, disciplinary record, trial experience and winning record.

Choosing the Lawyer –
To determine if a lawyer is right for you, meet to discuss your case and conduct an interview before making a decision. You are hiring him or her to represent your case; you should feel confident the best possible job will be done on your behalf. The majority of the time the initial consultation is at no charge. If the attorney has a fee to sit and discuss whether he or she will take your case, go elsewhere. Be sure to bring copies of all case related documents collected: medical records, bills, income loss information, the police report and all correspondence and information related to the insurance company.

Questions You Want Answers To
How long has the lawyer been practicing personal injury law?
Which are represented most often, plaintiffs or defendants? This could help to determine which way the lawyer leans toward. For instance, if the percentage of defendant cases is higher than that of their plaintiffs cases, their mindset could be too closely related to an insurance company’s views. This could result in the law office not fighting as hard for your claim, consciously or unconsciously as they should.
Will the lawyer you are meeting with be the one to handle your case, or will it be passed to a lesser-experienced lawyer in the firm?
What percentage of total office cases involves personal injury cases compare to all other cases?
What percentage does a personal injury lawyer take?
Attorney fees can be substantial –

often more than most can afford – and most New York City personal injury lawyers, if not all work on a “contingency fee” basis. Meaning you do not pay any upfront fees or on an hourly basis and payment is contingent on the recovery for injuries and only paid when the case is settled. The lawyer agrees to take set a percentage from the recovery after deducting the fees and disbursements – costs incurred by the lawyer as the case proceeds.

Once you have signed a retainer agreement –
contract between you and the lawyer – the lawyer is hired and begins work on your case. The agreement spells out the lawyer’s responsibilities representing you and the what you are expected to do, along with the contingency fee details and expenses you agree to pay, including any costs incurred by the lawyer during his representation of your case.

Can I fire my personal injury lawyer?
In a word, yes. You can fire your personal injury lawyer at any time despite a signed contingency fee contract. Owing him or her money for services depends on the reasons for the firing and could be based on quantum meruit – how much is merited for services rendered – instead of the contingency fee. Firing without good cause – no grounds for a complaint – can cause the amount owed to range from a small expense up to the entire percentage agreed upon in the contingency fee contract, depending on the litigation point. Hiring a new attorney could mean you pay double attorney fees, so it is best to not fire your lawyer if you can avoid it.

However, firing a lawyer with good cause – for instance a serious ethics violation(s) – could be sufficient grounds to deny payment to the fired lawyer in all jurisdictions. For example, if a lawyer is representing both the plaintiff and the defendant; this is a serious conflict of interest. Other good cause reasons, but not limited to are, if your lawyer asks you to lie, commit perjury or defraud your medical claim by lying to your medical insurance carrier in reference to the your injuries related to the case. These may be acceptable grounds to withhold payment from the attorney.

Before you make any decision after you have been seriously injured by the wrongful actions of another, the best action for you is, do not accept an insurance settlement before speaking with a qualified, experienced personal injury lawyer. Contact Dansker & Aspromonte LLP to find out what your rights are and see what we can do to help. Put us to work and let us start doing what we do best. Doing a good job for you.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers have supported clients through cases involving auto accidents, construction accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and additional claims.

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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.