Pedestrian Hit Crossing Street: Our client was struck by the operator of a pick-up truck with a snow plow attachment. The accident occurred in Fredonia, New York while she was crossing the street within the crosswalk. Injuries included a tibia/fibula (leg) fracture, open reduction/internal fixation, further surgery to remove screws, as well as a bone graft. She is totally and permanently disabled. This case settled against the operators insurance carrier.
Van Driver Rear-Ended by Bus on Thruway: Our client, in the course of his employment, was struck from behind while traveling on the NYS Thruway by the operator of a large passenger bus. As a result, he sustained a serious knee injury requiring arthroscopic surgery. He also aggravated a prior neck injury involving herniated disks. The case was settled with the bus companys insurance company.
Client Hit By Car That Crossed Center Line: A young male was operating his vehicle on French Road in Cheektowaga, NY when the operator of another vehicle crossed the center line and side-swiped his vehicle. He sustained serious injury to his neck and back including cervical and lumbar disc herniations. Fortunately, he did not require surgery. The insurance company attempted to disclaim coverage by alleging the driver intentionally crossed the center line. We prevailed against the carrier and secured a settlement for our client.
Wrongful Death Mother of 2 Killed on Motorcycle: This firm recovered a settlement for the children of a young lady who was killed while a passenger on a motorcycle. Another vehicle failed to yield the right of way and turned directly in front of the motorcycle causing a collision. The childrens mother died at the scene. Our firm represented the Estate against those responsible including the motorcycle operator and the car driver. The settlement was approved by the Niagara County Surrogates Court.
Automobile/School Bus Accident/Back Surgery
In this case, we settled a case against a negligent school bus operator that caused serious injuries to our client. The injuries to this school teacher resulted in permanent disability following numerous surgeries and complications of infection following surgery.
Passenger/One-Car Accident/Fell Asleep At Wheel/Traumatic Brain Injury
This case was settled against the insurance carrier when the operator of the vehicle fell asleep at the wheel and struck a highway median. Our client, asleep in the van, suffered a traumatic head and neck injury resulting in permanent brain damage.
Construction Worker/Fall From Roof
This individual fell 20ft from a roof-top under renovation and landed on a fence post below. He suffered rib fractures and a back injury requiring surgery.
Construction Worker/Back Injury During Transport of Materials/Surgeries
This person was injured while carrying drywall on a construction site. He suffered a significant back injury when carrying boards with a co-worker who misjudged a door header.
Medical Facility Patient/Fell Following CPD Testing/Fractures
Our client suffered multiple fractures and underwent two surgeries to her legs after falling in the doctor's office.
Trip and Fall in Basement/Knee Injury/DVT
Contractor tripped and fell in a basement striking his knee. Complications included DVT causing continuous oozing and disability.
Passenger/Rear-End Automobile Accident
This client, with underlying degenerative changes, underwent multiple neck surgeries following a rear-end automobile accident.
Rear-End Automobile Accident/Traumatic Brain Injury/Seizure Disorder
This case involved multiple vehicles in a rear-end accident. The victim's head struck the rear window of his pick-up truck resulting in a serious head and neck injury.
T-Bone Automobile Collision with Taxi/UM Coverage/Neck and Back Surgery
This client recovered from the liability company and under his own carrier's UM policy because of serious injuries. He underwent an L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1 laminectomy with bilateral L3-4, L4-5 microdiscectomy and fusion.
Slip and Fall on Steep Restaurant Porch Ramp
Client suffered serious leg fracture and back injury following fall on slippery exit ramp at local establishment.
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