Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.

Labor law case; worker fell down steps as a result of a piece of plywood which obstructed his passage in a building undergoing renovation; injuries to neck, back, shoulder requiring surgeries. Defendant claimed plaintiff was not truthful about how the accident happened and alleged pre-existing injuries. Defendant's summary judgment motion to dismiss on liability (Labor Law 200, 240(1) and Industrial Code violations) was fought and defeated. County: New York, NY (per the page's featured block).

Construction worker in the Bronx fell down a staircase during the course of his employment; serious injuries to shoulder, elbow and back requiring injections and surgery. County: Bronx, NY (per the page's featured block).

Client suffered an electrocution from faulty wiring at her workplace. TWO FIGURES PRINTED (rule 19): a landmark judgment of $1,986,410 was entered against the defendants, and the defaulting defendant was ultimately compelled, via CPLR 5401-5 and CPLR 317, to satisfy the judgment with a payment of $2.3 million. amount_usd takes the amount actually PAID. County: Queens, NY (per the page's featured block). Judgment, satisfied by payment.

78-year-old pedestrian crossing an uncontrolled intersection in Flushing, Queens was struck by defendant's motor vehicle; fractures of the orbital wall and a bimalleolar fracture of the right ankle, plus open reduction internal fixation of the tibia. Client died less than 6 months post accident, survived by his wife and two adult daughters; action for personal injuries and WRONGFUL DEATH. No witnesses and no deposition of the decedent. County: Queens (Flushing). Settlement before trial.

Client was a passenger in a vehicle whose intoxicated driver, after purchasing alcohol from two bars, lost control and struck a light pole. Injuries exceeded the vehicle's $25,000 coverage; the firm subpoenaed the driver's credit card statements and pursued the two bars. COMPONENTS PRINTED (rule 19): $200,000 from one bar, $925,000 from the other, and $25,000 from the vehicle's insurance, totalling $1,175,000. County: Brooklyn, NY (per the page's featured block).

New York City police officer slipped and fell descending the exterior steps of the Queens North Task Force Building in Flushing, Queens; fractures of the right hand requiring two hand surgeries, ending his career as a police officer. Action against the City of New York and a scaffolding company over a sidewalk shed; forensic meteorologist, professional engineer and economist retained. COMPONENTS PRINTED (rule 19): the City paid $1,000,000 and the scaffolding company paid $50,000. County: Queens (Flushing). Settlement before submission to the jury.

Client slipped and fell due to ice on a sidewalk; the adjacent building was illegally funnelling water from the roof to the sidewalk. Client had a prior fusion surgery to her back and this fall required a second fusion surgery. The insurer tendered its full policy limits of $1 million shortly after depositions were completed. County: Queens, NY (per the page's featured block). Insurance policy limits tendered.

Settlement — Tow truck operator was working underneath a car when it was struck by a truck; right shoulder injury requiring arthroscopic surgery and a claimed TBI. Settlement of $925,000 obtained on a $1,000,000 policy. County: Queens, NY (per the page's featured block).

Delivery driver on a work break resting in his car was sideswiped at low speed with minimal damage; left knee arthroscopy and anterior cervical discectomy with fusion for a C5-6 disc herniation despite a documented similar pre-existing C5-6 herniation. Defence accident reconstructionist opined the low-speed impact could not have caused the injuries. Summary judgment on liability obtained. Settlement a week before trial.

Client was lawfully driving on a Queens highway when a truck in front of him caused a collision; injuries necessitating arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Defence argued the client did not maintain a safe distance. County: Queens. Settlement right before trial.