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Confidence Score: 90%Settlement
$850,000
Case Summary
Settlement for a 61-year-old home health aide who suffered serious injuries in a trip-and-fall accident caused by a misleveled, non-code-compliant New York City sidewalk. Reached less than three weeks before trial after a mediation hearing, the result came despite disputed liability and challenges to the severity of the client’s injuries. Through extensive investigation, expert testimony, and compelling evidence—including surveillance footage establishing exactly how the accident occurred—the firm demonstrated that the sidewalk defect was significant and had been known to the...
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View Original SourceFirst observed: August 27, 2026
Last checked: August 27, 2026
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Category
Premises liability
Result Type
Settlement
Year
Year not reported
Location
NY
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