$1,645,000 - Construction Accident. Laborer working on scaffolding which was struck by a truck fell approximately 10 feet. He sustained a spinal fracture which required surgical intervention.

$1,450,000 – Construction Accident. Plaintiff was moving a container filled with construction debris on a wooden ramp. The ramp suddenly collapsed beneath him and he sustained back and leg injuries which necessitated surgical intervention. Case settled after selection of a jury with $250,000 of plaintiff’s settlement being structured.

$1,225,000 – Construction Accident. Plaintiff was performing excavation work in a trench when it was caused to collapse due to improper shoring and support of the trench walls. Plaintiff sustained a crush injury and fracture to a leg requiring surgical correction. Case settled in the middle of trial.

$1,050,000 – Premises Liability. Building owner allowed defective downspout on roof of building to discharge water onto public sidewalk. Plaintiff slipped and fell on a pool of ice which formed on public sidewalk from melting snow which drained off the defendant’s roof. Plaintiff sustained a back injury and a fractured hip which necessitated hip replacement surgery and substantial lost earnings.

$1,020,000 – Municipal Liability. Client was a participant in a softball league playing in Central Park. During the course of a game she was playing the outfield when she stepped upon a manhole cover which was improperly installed. The manhole cover flipped over causing her to fall into the resulting opening. She sustained herniated discs to her back requiring a laminectomy.

$1,000,000 – Firearms. A teenager was shot in the eye by a friend who accidentally fired a BB Gun. Case was settled for the entire policy limits of his parents homeowners insurance policy.

$860,000 – Municipal Liability. Plaintiff was learning disabled and working as a night porter at a residence facility. While removing rubbish and carrying a flashlight in his hand he was approached by police who were canvassing the area for a perpetrator carrying a weapon. Based on the plaintiff’s dress and size he appeared to match the description of the individual being sought. He was instructed to stop and assume the position of an arrest by the police from a distance. He did not, however, understand their instructions because of his disability. The plaintiff was shot twice, once to the head, and sustained motor damage.