$36,000,000

$36,000,000 A 19-year-old man was struck by a New York City subway train. He was paralyzed as a result of the accident and was awarded one of New York's largest verdicts. The case was tried in Brooklyn.

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• $19,100,000 — $19,100,000 A 55-year-old man's leg was caught in the gap between a New York City subway train and platform. He was dragged when the train left the station, causing severe leg injuries. The jury verdict against the New York City Transit Authority was reached in New York County. · Kelner & Kelner
• $12,500,000 — $12,500,000 A 47-year-old man was struck by a New York City Transit Authority bus while parked in Queens. He suffered two spinal cord injuries, which required multiple surgeries. · Kelner & Kelner
• $9,800,000 — $9,800,000 A man in his mid-50s was dragged by a New York City subway train, which resulted in severe leg injuries. The settlement was reached in New York County. · Kelner & Kelner
• $5,100,000 — $5,100,000 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. · Kelner & Kelner
• $4,000,000 — $4,000,000 A 49-year-old woman was struck by a New York City subway train and both of her legs were amputated as a result. The settlement was reached prior to trial in New York County. · Kelner & Kelner