Kelner & Kelner

Our client was a restrained passenger traveling in her own car was severely injured when a vehicle operated by defendant rear ended her car while trying to overtake it illegally from the right in the same lane it was traveling in. This resulted in our client's car being propelled into the opposite direction of traffic, where it was then struck head on by an oncoming vehicle. The accident occurred in Glen Cove, NY. Our client sustained numerous injuries as a result of this accident, including a spinal fracture and uro-gynocological injuries. The case settled in Queens County, NY.

A male roofer, age 36, was severely injured after a roof collapse. He suffered spinal injuries, which required multiple surgeries. The settlement was reached in Bronx County, New York.

A 37-year-old female was injured in a building in Queens when the external walkway collapsed. She suffered multiple fractures to her face, torso, arms and legs, which required multiple surgeries.

A 56-year-old elevator mechanic was recovering from a minor stroke when he had surgery to place a feeding tube in his stomach. During surgery, his blood pressure dropped too low, which resulted in brain damage. The verdict against New York Presbyterian Hospital for medical malpractice and wrongful death was awarded in Queens County, New York.

A municipal worker, age 38, suffered significant injuries to his ankle, which was crushed by a forklift. The settlement was reached against the city of New York during trial in New York County.

A woman in her 40s suffered a partial amputation of her foot when a New York City bus ran her over. The jury verdict against the New York City Transit Authority was awarded in New York County.

A 48-year-old New York City municipal worker significantly injured his knee, which was replaced. The injury was caused when he slipped and fell in a puddle of oil caused by a leaking garbage truck. The verdict was awarded against the city of New York in Kings County.

A settlement was reached with a New York City area hospital for an infant who was injured during childbirth.

A pedestrian, age 36, suffered multiple leg fractures and injuries to his pelvis and hand when he was struck by a motor vehicle on the sidewalk in Brooklyn. An unlicensed driver was directed to move a double-parked car by a New York City police officer. The verdict was awarded in Kings County, New York.

A welder injured his spine, which required surgery, when he fell from a ladder. The case settled in New York County.