Georgaklis & Mallas PLLC

This case was tried and won despite a vigorous defense which blamed the victim. We were able to show that the defendants were negligent in the maintenance of their building through expert testimony and cross examination of witness. We showed the severity of our client’s injuries to the jury. Which made this the ninth highest verdict in the State of New York for 2011.

For a construction safety inspector who fell approximately six feet through an unsecured piece of plywood formwork that had been left in a temporary walkway at a New York City subway station construction site.

Georgaklis & Mallas is proud to announce another successful verdict. Congratulations to Kostantinos “Gus” Mallas and the entire Georgaklis & Mallas team on obtaining a verdict for our client in the amount of .

The defendants contented that the police vehicle had a green light and slowed down before entering the intersection. We were able to show that the police vehicle was driven at an imprudent speed considering the time of day and amount of traffic. This was the 7th highest verdict for a motor vehicle accident in 2002.

The driver of the bus claimed that a car had cut him off requiring him to stop short. We were able to show that even if that were the case, there was still sufficient time to stop safely and avoid the happening of this incident.

The defendants had argued that the injuries were not severe and that he should be able to return to work. However, we were able to show, through the retention of the appropriate experts, that there was significant injuries and lost wages. We were able to show the defendants violated Labor Law Sections 240(1) and 200 and we were granted Summary Judgment on the issue from Court.

The defendants claimed that our client should have used the handrail and would have avoided falling. We were able to show that the plaintiff tried to grab the handrail but was unable to do so. Additionally, contrary to what the defendants claimed, that our client achieved a good recovery. We were able to show that she in fact continues to have residual problems.

Our office is proud to announce a trial verdict on behalf of a client who was seriously injured in a fall on a Brooklyn subway stairway. The case was tried by associate Barlet A. Lucaj.

We are proud to announce Senior Trial Attorney Kostantinos "Gus" Mallas obtained a settlement on behalf of a 69-year-old woman seriously injured while riding as a passenger on Access-A-Ride.

The victim died due to the defendants failure to recognize a pulmonary embolism, which ultimately led to a stroke and her death.