$14,750,000 CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT
- Practice Area:
- Construction Accidents
- Outcome:
- $14,750,000.00
- Description:
- The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C., achieved a groundbreaking construction accident settlement in New York City, securing $14.7 million for their client who suffered severe injuries. The incident took place during a renovation project at an NYC-owned building, resulting in life-altering injuries for their sixty-five-year-old client. The settlement, reached under New York State Labor Law 240(1), found the city of New York liable for the injuries and was achieved through diligent legal efforts by Spar & Bernstein's construction accident attorneys. Tragically, the client passed away due to complications from the accident shortly after the case was resolved. The settlement provides financial relief for the client's family while acknowledging the significant physical and emotional toll they endured.
$5,000,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
- Practice Area:
- Motor Vehicle
- Outcome:
- $5,000,000.00
- Description:
- Passenger Injured On New York City Bus. The plaintiff was injured while on an NYC bus due to the bus driver's negligence, causing our client to sustain multiple leg fractures requiring various surgeries. We assisted our client in obtaining an award from one of the most formidable defendants while helping the client navigate his future with life-debilitating injuries.
$5,000,000 Labor Law - Fall Off Elevator Shaft
- Practice Area:
- Construction Accidents
- Outcome:
- $5,000,000.00
- Description:
- NYC Construction Worker Falls Down An Open Shaft. A young NYC construction worker fell 30ft into an open elevator shaft that was not adequately guarded. He was transported to the hospital and remained in a coma for three months, ultimately sustaining a traumatic brain injury with years of rehabilitation. Spar & Bernstein also assisted the plaintiff in obtaining his green card while undergoing rehabilitation.
$4,000,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
- Practice Area:
- Motor Vehicle
- Outcome:
- $4,000,000.00
- Description:
- Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Cross Walk in Brooklyn, New York. The plaintiff was crossing the street with the light when an ambulette struck her. As a result, she sustained a traumatic brain injury and was in a coma for a month. The plaintiff had to learn to walk, write and speak all over again. The Spar & Bernstein team of attorneys obtained a four million dollar settlement for our client. While her case was pending, Spar & Bernstein helped her family from Jamaica get permanent residency in the United States so they could assist in her recovery.
$3,889,000 MVA Bus Passenger
- Practice Area:
- Motor Vehicle
- Outcome:
- $3,889,000.00
- Description:
- NYC Bus Passenger Injured. A New York City bus negligently rear-ended another New York City bus, causing severe injuries to our client. As a result, the plaintiff sustained a fracture to the leg and multiple injuries to the body, requiring surgery and months of rehabilitation. The Spar & Bernstein attorneys assisted our client in obtaining a significant multi-million dollar award for her suffering.
$3,400,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
- Practice Area:
- Motor Vehicle
- Outcome:
- $3,400,000.00
- Description:
- NYC Pedestrian Mother Sues For The Wrongful Death Of An Infant. Our client was crossing a New York City street with an infant in a stroller when it was struck by a vehicle, causing the baby to unduly suffer at the accident scene, then sadly pass away hours later. In addition, our Spar & Bernstein team proved the commercial van ignored the stop sign, despite the protestations by the driver, which paved the way for our client to ultimately settle her case for millions of dollars.
$3,381,061.35 Motor Vehicle Accident
- Practice Area:
- Motor Vehicle
- Outcome:
- $3,381,061.35
- Description:
- Lack Of Traffic Control Signals In Long Island Caused Car Collision. The plaintiff sustained a traumatic brain injury as a passenger in a vehicle that collided with another car, due to an unsafe intersection with a lack of traffic control signals. As a result, the plaintiff became incapacitated, requiring 24-hour care. In addition, the vehicles involved in the accident did not have adequate insurance coverage, making the case difficult. Spar & Bernstein persevered and obtained a multi-million dollar award against the town responsible for managing the intersection, after winning the case on appeal.
$3,000,000 Labor Law - Fall off Scaffold
- Practice Area:
- Construction Accidents
- Outcome:
- $3,000,000.00
- Description:
- New York Construction Worker Was Injured When A DokaXact Structure Fell On Him. A DokaXact is used for the accurate positioning of walls in high-rise buildings. Our client was working on a luxury building when the DokaXact structure collapsed, causing him to sustain a back fracture. As a result, he exacerbated his prior back injuries and had to undergo additional surgeries on his back. Spar & Bernstein assisted him throughout his recovery and got immigration status for his spouse to help him recover. The case was settled successfully when Spar & Bernstein accepted a multi-million dollar settlement award for the client to avoid a jury trial.
$2,735,000 SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT
- Practice Area:
- Medical Malpractice
- Outcome:
- $2,735,000.00
- Description:
- Plaintiff slipped and fell on ice in a parking lot. The client suffered a fracture to her left shoulder and humerus, along with injuries to her left wrist.
$2,100,000 Slip & Fall Accident
- Practice Area:
- Construction Accidents
- Outcome:
- $2,100,000.00
- Description:
- Construction worker gets $2.1 million settlement. While lifting a heavy rod in the rain, our client suffered a slip and fall injury. He sustained serious injuries to his back, requiring injections, discectomy surgery and a recommended fusion surgery. Our aggressive lawyers at Spar and Bernstein were able to obtain a multi-million-dollar award against a fierce defense firm who appealed the judge's decision to reverse summary judgement. Spar & Bernstein, PC opposed the defendant's appeal and overturned the decision again, granting summary judgement. We were able to obtain an amazing settlement for our client's injuries.
$2,000,000 Medical Malpractice
- Practice Area:
- Medical Malpractice
- Outcome:
- $2,000,000.00
- Description:
- Failure By Medical Doctors To Diagnose, Leading To Permanent Injury. Our client was permanently injured due to failure to diagnose and administer proper medications by multiple doctors, to treat the plaintiff's benign prostatic hypertrophy. Our Spar & Bernstein attorneys conducted numerous depositions that ultimately exposed negligence by doctors and facilities, resulting in a quick settlement without a jury trial.
$1,950,000 Slip and Fall In Manhole
- Practice Area:
- Premises Accidents and Slip & Fall
- Outcome:
- $1,950,000.00
- Description:
- Client Falls In A Manhole In New York City. The plaintiff was walking on the street and fell into a maintenance hole surrounded by debris that was not correctly closed. The plaintiff sustained a fractured femur, requiring surgery and months of rehabilitation. Spar & Bernstein fought hard for our client, and he ultimately obtained a multi-million dollar award as a result.
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