Ferrante & Koenig, PLLC

Settlement for a 50 year old NYC Department of Education security guard who was injured in a two-car accident when a young driver made a U-turn into her car. She sustained a serious neck injury and decided to have a cervical fusion surgery after many years of conservative treatment proved unsuccessful.

Mediated settlement for a 48 year old Brooklyn bus driver who was rear ended by a private ambulette. There was minimal damage caused to the vehicles. Despite the defendants’ claim that our client could not have been hurt in such a low impact accident, we were able to prove that my client’s shoulder and foot injuries were related. She underwent arthroscopic surgery to her shoulder and foot and we settled the case on the eve of trial.

Arbitration award for a 56 year old Queens woman who was injured when another driver failed to stop at a stop sign and struck her car. Our client, a Certified Nursing Assistant, was pursuing a nursing degree in night school at the time of the accident and was not able to continue as a result. The accident resulted in significant injuries including a fractured knee along with surgeries to her knee and shoulder. The matter was arbitrated and our client received the maximum possible award under the applicable insurance limits.

Arbitration award for a 42-year-old Long Island housewife who was caused to slip and fall in the bathroom of her rented apartment. Our client had a significant fracture of her foot resulting in a complex surgery with the implantation of hardware. This was a sharply disputed claim where the defendants denied responsibility every step of the way. In the end, we were able to discredit the defendant owner of the property because the apartment he was renting was illegal and not properly permitted. As a result, we were able to prove liability and obtain a just award for our client.

Mediated Settlement for a 47 year old FDNY EMT who was injured when he stepped onto a broken and dangerous curb while exiting an ambulance near the firehouse. He sustained a fractured ankle that ultimately required surgery many years following the injury. The case was brought against a road work contractor who we argued created the problem.

Mediated settlement for a 61-year-old Bushwick, Brooklyn housewife who slipped and fell in the roadway while crossing the street. We claimed that the nearby building created an icy condition through a leaking condition. Our client sustained a significant knee injury which ultimately required a total knee replacement. Despite the fact that the defendants disputed both aspects of this case, we were able to obtain a fair settlement at mediation.

Jury verdict for a 20 year old Queens store clerk who sustained lower back injuries in a hit and run accident. Our client was diagnosed with bulging discs and treated with conservative care, with no surgery or injections. The defendant’s vehicle was identified, and he admitted that he struck our client on the Long Island Expressway on his way home from a night club in Manhattan. Despite this admission, his insurance company only offered $10,000.00 to settle the case arguing that our client’s injuries weren’t serious enough to justify more money. We didn’t agree and took the...

Settlement for a 72 year old Brooklyn house wife who tripped and fell on a broken sidewalk while leaving a family party. Our client sustained a significant knee fracture, which ultimately required a total knee replacement. Despite the fact that the defendants disputed whether the knee surgery was related to the fall, we were able to obtain a very fair settlement just prior to trial. Related: FAQ: Sidewalk Fall Injury Claims in New York.

Settlement at trial for a 45 year old Long Island man who was injured when a large wooden crate was knocked over at a Home Expo causing him a significant wrist injury. He ultimately underwent an arthroscopic wrist surgery to repair the torn tendon injury. The defendant in the case, a well known purveyor of mattresses, denied any responsibility for the incident. They claimed it was caused by independent contractors over which they had no control. Through multiple depositions and detailed questioning we were able to prove that the did, in fact, control the means and methods of...