Awards and Settlements
* PRIOR RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE A SIMILAR OUTCOME
FEATURED SETTLEMENTS
- Train Accident Victim: $5.3 Million Settlement
- Airline Disaster/Wrongful Death: $2.5 Million
- Medical Error/Blindness: $2.2 Million Settlement
- Airline Disaster/Wrongful Death: $1.5 Million
- Construction/Elevator Accidents: $1.35 million
- Rear-end Motor Vehicle Accident :$900,000 Settlement
- Spinal Injury leads to Three Quarters of a Million Dollars
New York Personal Injury Lawyer Cases
Major Retailer Taken to Task Over Unsafe Parking Lot Practices
Two Bronx County Supreme Court Cases: $140,000 - March 9, 2009
Sprained ankle yields six figure settlement: $100,000 - February 13, 2009
Bike Accident results in Dental Injury: $95,000 - February 13, 2009
Aggravation of back injury brings multiple six figures: $300,000 - February 13, 2009
New York Trial Lawyers Get Cab Driver His Day in Court: $87,500 - September 24, 2008
Pedestrian Knockdown with Leg Injury: $250,000 - September 24, 2008
Ladder Fall Injury in Nassau County, NY: $300,000 - September 24, 2008
Slip and Fall Personal Injury in Brooklyn: $156,000 - July 17, 2008
Slip and Fall Personal Injury in the Bronx: $75,000 - July 17, 2008
Slip and Fall Resulting in Knee Injury: $85,000 - July 1, 2008
Trip and Fall Resulting in Fractured Knee: $150,000 - April 29, 2008
Fall Resulting in Broken Shoulder: $150,000 - April 17, 2008
Exacerbation of Pre-existing Spinal Injury in NY: $517,000 Award
Pedestrian Knockdown: $750,000
Assault: $187,500 Settlement
Trip and Fall: $650,000 Settlement
Trip and Fall: $169,000 Award
New York Car Accident Lawyer Cases (Motor Vehicles)
Drunk Driver Taken to Justice
Spinal Injury leads to Three Quarters of a Million Dollars September 25th 2009
Tragic Accident in Poughkeepsie September 24th 2009
New Jersey Accident Victim Recovers Multiple Six Figures for a Fracture July 8th 2009
Trial Verdict $200,000.00 July 7th 2009
Big Mediation Result $200,000.00 July 6th 2009
Disc Bulge yields more than Half a Million - June 9, 2009
$500,000 for Shoulder Injury - May 6, 2009
Multiple Six Figures for Soft Tissue Injury - May 6, 2009 A soft tissue six figure result: $100,000 - February 13, 2008
3-Car Auto Accident in New York City Exacerbates Pre-existing Back Injury: $300,000 - February 12, 2009
A Bronx Jury Awards a 15 year old Pedestrian $550,000.00
Small Impact Auto Accident with Shoulder injury in Queens: $90,000 - September 24, 2008
Bronx Car Accident Resulting in Disc Bulge: $95,000 - July 17, 2008
Multi Car Accident on Brooklyn Bridge: $142,500 - July 17, 2008
Ankle Injury Resulting from a Car Accident in New York: $100,000 - July 1, 2008
Knee Injury from a Car Accident in New York: $100,000 - June 19, 2008
Broken Toes from a Car Accident in New York: $100,000 - June 19, 2008
Car Accident Resulting in Vascular Condition: $45,000 - June 19, 2008
Auto Accident Aggravates Neck Injury: $245,000 - April 29, 2008
Car Accident Resulting in Neck Injury: $245,000
SUV Accident Resulting in Disc Bulge: $200,000 Settlement
Rear-end Motor Vehicle Accident :$900,000 Settlement
Motorcycle Accident: $150,000 Settlement
Train Accident Victim: $5.3 Million Settlement
Defective Automobile: Multi-million Dollar Award
Bus Accident: $750,000
Good Samaritan Injured in Auto Accident: $650,000
Auto Accident Victim: $500,000 Settlement
Auto Accident: $290,000
New York Construction Accident Lawyer Cases
Laborer gets Three Quarters of a Million Dollars - June 9, 2009
Construction Accident Involving Scaffold: $300,000
Construction/Elevator Accidents: $1.35 million
Construction Accident: $237,500
New York Labor Law supports a Construction Worker who fell off a ladder: $300,000
New York Lead Poisoning Lawyer Cases (Toxic Exposure)
Toxic Exposure from Fire Extinguisher Results in Respiratory Ailment: $250,000 - April 17, 2008
Lead Poisoning: $500,000 Settlement
New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Cases
Medical Error/Blindness: $2.2 Million Settlement
Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis: $750,000
New York Wrongful Death Lawyer Cases
Airline Disaster/Wrongful Death: $800,000
Airline Disaster/Wrongful Death: $2.5 Million
Airline Disaster/Wrongful Death: $1.5 Million
Wrongful Death: $500,000
New York Personal Injury Lawyer Cases
Major Retailer Taken to Task Over Unsafe Parking Lot Practices
Howard Raphaelson litigated a case in Federal Court versus a Major Chain Retailer. Our client was struck by the Cart Pusher and sustained a leg injury which required hospitalization. Mr. Raphaelson was able to establish that the Parking Lot Shopping Cart mechanism used to organize the shopping carts was dangerous and subjecting customers to a risk of injury. Howard recovered a SIX FIGURE Confidential Settlement on behalf of our client on the eve of trial.
In the first action Steven Gershowitz represented a woman who tripped and fell in a tree well. The tree well was under repair by an unknown contractor hired by the city at the time. Our client fell to the ground and struck her shoulder. This injury ultimately required surgery. Steven Gershowitz settled this matter during the third day of trial for $140,000.00. Steven said it is through lawsuits like this that we will force the city to keep the streets and sidewalks safe for all New Yorkers.
In the second action Jason Krakower was victorious for a client injured in a motor vehicle accident. Our client who was unseatbelted at the time sustained a shoulder and neck injury. The vehicles involved had no damage at all and the Defendant had a Biomechanical Expert that was set to testify that it was impossible for anyone to be hurt in such a minor accident.
Jason was still able to secure a substantial settlement during the trials second day.
Sprained ankle yields six figure settlement: $100,000 - February 13, 2009
Our firm represented a woman who fell to the ground after inhaling noxious fumes. As a result of the fall she sustained an ankle injury. The ultimate diagnosis was a sprained ligament. No surgery was ultimately performed. Andrew Levine successfully argued that the Construction Company used an inappropriate sealer leading to the noxious fumes. Andrew also proved that the property owner failed to provide proper ventilation or supervision of the ongoing work. As a result our client received a $100,000 settlement the week before trial in Queens Supreme Court.
Bike Accident results in Dental Injury: $95,000 - February 13, 2009
Our firm represented a young mother who was struck by a bicyclist on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Our client was crossing in the crosswalk when the bicycle, traveling over 20 miles per hour struck her knocking her to the ground. As a result of the impact she lost two teeth and fractured an additional two teeth. Her dental injuries were treated via the placement of implants and veneers. Andrew Levine brought a lawsuit against the Bicyclist in New York Supreme Court. At mediation Andrew obtained a Settlement of $95,000.00.
Aggravation of back injury brings multiple six figures: $300,000 - February 13, 2009
Our firm represented a young man who injured his back in a motor vehicle accident. He had previously hurt the same portion of his spine and underwent extensive care immediately before the current accident. The MRI’s were virtually identical, and confirmed he had a Herniation. In spite of the similarities Howard Raphaelson was able to establish that the current accident aggravated the condition and would require extensive treatment into the future. Howard obtained a $300,000 settlement on behalf of our client.
New York Trial Lawyers Get Cab Driver His Day in Court: $87,500 - September 24, 2008
The firm represented a man who was struck by a taxi in the Bronx, New York. As a result he broke his wrist and had to be placed in a cast for a month and a half. Our client first retained our firm five years after the accident. He had a prior lawyer that throughout the entire five years did not receive a single offer to resolve the case. Our firm assumed handling of the matter and quickly brought the case to trial in Bronx Supreme Court. After New York Trial Lawyer Jason Krakower selected a jury and began an opening statement, the driver's insurance company agreed to pay our client $87,500.00
Pedestrian Knockdown with Leg Injury: $250,000 - September 24, 2008
The firm represented a woman in her 80s that sustained a fracture of her leg requiring surgery. Our client claimed she was struck by a car that was backing out of a parking spot. The driver claimed he never hit our client and rather she simply lost her balance and fell. The Hospital records also indicated that she was injured when she lost her balance and fell. Despite the claims of the driver and the Hospital records, New York personal injury attorney Andrew Levine was able to establish there was contact between our client and the car and that the contact caused her to fall to the ground. As a result, Andrew was able to achieve a settlement in the amount of $250,000. This amount represented the full policy limit of the drivers insurance.
Ladder Fall Injury in Nassau County, NY: $300,000 - September 24, 2008
The Firm successfully resolved a lawsuit for a client who fell from a ladder. Our client broke his wrist and required surgery to stabilize the broken bones. New York personal injury lawyer Howard Raphaelson was able to establish that the general contractor for the project violated the Labor Law by failing to provide proper safety devices that would have prevented this accident. This matter was in Nassau County. Howard achieved an award of $300,000 for our client. Howard said "Our firm continues to send a message to contractors throughout the state that they must provide for the safety of our workers. Shortcuts will not be tolerated when they place the workers' safety at risk."
Slip and Fall Personal Injury in Brooklyn: $156,000 - July 17, 2008
Personal injury lawyer Howard Raphaelson was able to obtain a settlement of $156,000 for a client that slipped and fell. Our client was walking up a driveway that was shared among thirteen homes in Brooklyn. Ice had accumulated from an earlier storm and the property owners failed to clear it. As a result he slipped and fell sustaining a tear to his quadriceps tendon.
The property owners asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit claiming that our client was solely responsible for the accident. In Kings County Supreme Court our firm sucesfully argued on behalf of our client and the judge denied the motion allowing the matter to proceed.
Howard Raphaelson resolved the case after appearing at a medaition.
Slip and Fall Personal Injury in the Bronx: $75,000 - July 17, 2008
Our client was visiting a buidling in Bronx County. As she was leaving she slipped on a wet step. Our client claimed that the super had mopped the step and failed to place a wet floor sign. At the deposition the building representative denied this allegation and claimed that our client did not fall in the building and that the steps were dry.
Andrew Levine and Dario Martinez were able to negotiate a $75,000 settlement to compensate our client for her shoulder injury.
Slip and Fall Resulting in Knee Injury: $85,000 - July 1, 2008
Our firm represented a woman who was shopping in China Town when she slipped and fell. The store she was shopping in had scattered cardboard boxes on the floor to absorb rain water. New York personal injury lawyer Howard Raphaelson successfully argued that the store acted improperly and should have had rubber rain mats that were secured to the floor. The firm's client slipped and fell when the cardboard boxes shifted. She sustained a meniscal tear in her knee that required conservative medical care. Howard was able to recover $85,000.00 on behalf of our client.
Trip and Fall Resulting in Fractured Knee: $150,000 - April 29, 2008
Our firm represented a client who tripped and fell on a broken curb in New York City and suffered a fractured knee. Our client required surgery to repair the fracture. He did not have any orthopedic follow up or ongoing medical care over the two years of the litigation.
The medical reports indicated that our client fell in the street and not on the curb. If the defendants were able to prove this fact, it would have resulted in no recovery for our client. New York personal injury lawyer Andrew Levine aggressively litigated this matter in New York Supreme Court. Prior to trial, Andrew was able to negotiate a $150,000 settlement for our client.
Fall Resulting in Broken Shoulder: $150,000 - April 17, 2008
Our personal injury lawyers successfully represented a woman who fell at a popular coffee store in Manhattan. Our client forgot there was a step existed outside the bathroom door and fell to the ground injuring her shoulder. She suffered a fracture in her arm which did not require surgery and was treated conservatively. The step was not defective and in good condition at the time of the accident. Andrew Levine successfully argued that the presence of the step near a bathroom exit constituted a dangerous condition and violated the New York City Building Code. After extensive litigation, the matter was settled for $150,000.
Exacerbation of Pre-existing Spinal Injury in NY: $517,000 Award
A delivery man for Poland Spring fell down a staircase behind an A&P supermarket aggravating a previous spinal injury. The staircase was behind the building and was used solely to deliver goods to the storage area for the supermarket. The staircase had accumulated dirt and debris and it had a sign putting the supermarket workers on notice of a dangerous condition. The sign said, "Safety is not an accident. Clean it up, Wipe it up." Unfortunately the sign was not located in an apparent place and although workers in the supermarket were aware of the dangerous condition, delivery people were not notified of the condition. The plaintiff had to be absent from work for a significant period of time and was required to undergo surgery to his lumbar. The plaintiff did have a previous injury to his spine, however it was determined that this accident exacerbated this condition. New York Law provides compensation to accident victims for exacerbations which our New York spinal injury lawyers were able to recover for the delivery man.
Pedestrian Knockdown: $750,000
A Brooklyn grandfather, daughter and two grandchildren were pedestrians on the sidewalk when an unlicensed driver lost control of his vehicle and ran into the family.
A 28 year old man was at a night club when a violent fight broke out. Our client was caught up in the melee and ultimately slashed in his face by a club bouncer wielding a sharp metal object. The attack left our client with a permanent scar to his face. Andrew Levine and Howard Raphaelson were able to prove that the Night Club had a prior history of violence and failed to properly investigate the people they hired as bouncers. The matter was resolved prior to jury selection for $187,500 which represented nearly the entire available insurance.
Trip and Fall: $650,000 Settlement
A 55 year old woman was shopping at a well known Pet Store in Manhattan. She tripped and fell over a portion of a shelf that was protruding into the shopping aisle. She suffered a shoulder fracture which required surgical intervention. Andrew Levine and Howard Raphaelson were able to obtain $650,000 at a mediation.
Trip and Fall: $169,000 Award
Our firm represented a woman who tripped and fell on a depression in the pavement at a gas station in Brooklyn. Our client did not report the fall and no one witnessed the accident. She did not receive medical treatment until the following day. She suffered a broken ankle and was placed in a cast. Our client unfortunately passed away due to a breathing condition prior to testifying in the case. Our firm continued to prosecute the case on the Estates behalf. Through aggressive litigation and pre-trial discovery Andrew Levine was able to negotiate a settlement of $169,000.
New York Car Accident Lawyer Cases (Motor Vehicles)
Drunk Driver Taken to Justice
Raphaelson and Levine represented the surviving family members in a civil lawsuit against a drunk driver who struck and killed our client. Despite the Police report indicating that our client was at fault for the accident, we aggressively pursued the claim. We were able to reconstruct the accident through the use of multiple experts, and establish that the Driver was intoxicated and speeding excessively. Our firm recovered the policy limit of $250,000. Our aggressive litigation paid off and sent a message that Drunk Driving is not tolerable.
Spinal Injury leads to Three Quarters of a Million Dollars - September 25th 2009
Our office represented a 30 year old woman who was injured in a motor vehicle accident. The car in which she was a passenger was struck by a Truck. The vehicle in which she was in was attempting to exit a parking spot and was primarily responsible for the accident. As a result of the impact our client sustained spinal injuries that led to epidural injections and ultimately a laminectomy, a procedure to relieve pressure in the spine due to a herniated disk. The case was particularly difficult because our client had two prior accidents, both pursued legally, with one resulting in a back injury in the same area that our client ultimately underwent the laminectomy. Additionally the Truck driver claimed our client was in fact the driver, not the passenger and the police report attributed the complete fault on the car, not the truck. Through aggressive litigation Andrew Levine was able to secure a recovery of $750,000 on the eve of trial. This included $25,000 from the car, which represented the full insurance policy limit. The remaining portion as recovered from the truck. A portion of the sum was placed into a structured settlement thus the client's ultimate recovery will near $1,000,000.00. This recovery was featured in the New York Jury Verdict Reporter as a top recovery.
Tragic Accident in Poughkeepsie - September 24th 2009
Our office represented the Estate of a young mother who was tragically struck and killed by a Tow Truck. Making the event even more unfortunate, the date of the accident was her youngest sons’ birthday. Our office established that our client sustained 'pre-impact' terror based on the testimony of the Driver of the tow truck. At mediation prior to the start of trial Steven Gershowitz and Howard Raphaelson were able to secure a settlement of $825,000. A portion of this sum was placed into a structured settlement and will provide lifetime income to the children of the accident victim. The anticipated payout will top $1,000.000.00
New Jersey Accident Victim Recovers Multiple Six Figures for a Fracture - July 8th 2009
Our firm represented a woman who was in a car accident in Northern New Jersey. Our client was struck by a car driven by a newly licensed driver that attempted to make a left turn. As a result of the impact our client sustained a fracture to her non dominant wrist. The fracture was treated via a surgical procedure. Following the completion of discovery but prior to the start of trial Andrew Levine obtained a recovery of 225,000 for our client. Interestingly our firm was able to use Facebook Entries made by the Defendant following the accident to challenge her claims that our client was speeding and had in anyway contributed to the accident.
Trial Verdict $200,000.00 - July 7th 2009
Jason Krakower was recently recognized by the New York Jury Veridct Reporter. This publication features top verdicts and settlements obtained in New York. The reporter published a case summary on Jason's recent victory in New York Supreme Court for a car accident victim who sustained soft tissue injuries. Jason secured a jury verdict of 200,000 despite our client’s involvement in prior and subsequent accidents.
Big Mediation Result $200,000.00 - July 6th 2009
OOut firm represented a father and son who were injured in a car accident in the Bronx. The son, the driver had to undergo an arthoscopic surgery. The father, the passenger, did not undergo surgery but sustained a knee injury that caused constant pain and limitations in walking Andrew Levine and Dario Martinez thoroughly prepared this case for mediation. Our firm secured a settlement on behalf of our clients of 200,000.
Disc Bulge yields more than Half a Million - June 9th, 2009
Our firm represented a woman who was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Two vehicles collided in an intersection. As a result of that impact one vehicle lost control and struck our client. We filed a lawsuit against both vehicles in Queens Supreme Court which happened to be three blocks from where the accident happened. After two years of litigation and on the eve of trial the matter was resolved for 550,000. Our client had sustained a disc bulge. Throughout the entire case the Defendants attempted to minimize the extent of her injuries. Andrew Levine said "this matter was the perfect example of how our office handles our client's claims. We were committed to making the defendants understand the effect this accident had on our client's life not what her MRI report said.” That was the difference between the defendant’s initial offer of 10,000 and the ultimate recovery of 550,000.
$500,000 for Shoulder Injury - May 6th, 2009
The firm represented a woman who was injured in a chain reaction car accident in New York. She was rear ended and sustained a shoulder injury. After several weeks of physical therapy she was seen by an Orthopedist and advised to undergo Arthoscopic Surgery. Following the procedure she developed stiffness in the shoulder and required a revision procedure where scar tissue was removed. The vehicle that struck her in the rear had a $100,000 insurance policy which was offered immediately upon filing the lawsuit. Our office then made a claim under the Underinsured Motorist Endorsement of our client’s insurance policy. Prior to the scheduled arbitration Andrew Levine and Dario Martinez personal injury attorneys in New York were able to obtain an additional $400,000 for a total recovery of $500,000 (Half and Million Dollars). Andrew said this case was the perfect example of the importance of having the proper Underinsurance on our policies. Here a client was able to protect herself when the dangerous driver failed to have sufficient insurance. This benefit cost very little in comparison with the benefit it has brought our client. Feel free to forward the Declarations Page of your insurance policy for or office to review.
Multiple Six Figures for Soft Tissue Injury - May 6th, 2009
The firm represented a young man involved in a New York motor vehicle accident. Our client had a prior accident and a subsequent accident before this matter could go to trial. Both the prior and subsequent accidents resulted in injuries nearly identical to the injuries we alleged. Prior to trial the Insurance Company for the Defendant refused to offer more than $7,500.00 Trial Attorney Jason Krakower took the matter before the jury seeking justice for our client. Jason persuaded the Jury that the accident caused all of our client’s injuries and the jury awarded the sum of $200,000.00
A soft tissue six figure result: $100,000 - February 13, 2008
Our firm represented a woman in a lawsuit brought in Kings County Supreme Court. Our client was struck in the rear by a vehicle while she was completely stopped. The total property damage was under $500.00 and our client did not have any medical care for the first month following the accident. The insurance company initially refused to settle the case and claimed that no one could be injured as a result of such a minor impact. Andrew Levine successfully argued that our client had sustained a Herniation in her Lumbar Spine as a result of the impact despite the lack of medical treatment immediately following the accident. Andrew settled the case for $100,000, the full available insurance policy.
Although a person who sustained injury to a particular body part may be more susceptible to reinjuring or exacerbating that same body part in the future, New York Law allows plaintiffs to recover for aggravation and exacerbation of preexisting injuries. This week, the injury lawyers of Raphaelson and Levine recovered a $300,000 settlement for a 32 year old security guard who was injured in a 3-car automobile accident in New York in 2007. Several years prior to this accident the client had a car accident and injured his back. His injury was diagnosed as a herniated disc. He received treatment for two years and recovered monies as a result of a lawsuit that was brought on his behalf by another law firm. Following his recent accident he returned to the law firm that handled his first accident and was advised that he could not recover monies because that part of his body was already injured. He was then referred to Raphaelson and Levine by a friend that our law firm had represented. We advised the client that although the new accident involved injury to the same part of his back as the first accident, we would fight his case as an exacerbation of a preexisting injury. Raphaelson and Levine were able to prove that the injury was exacerbated as a result of the second accident and were able to negotiate a $300,000 settlement.
A Bronx Jury Awards a 15 year old Pedestrian $550,000.00 - December 18, 2008
The firm represented a 15 year old girl who was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street. The driver of the vehicle claimed he had the green light and that our client darted out in front of his vehicle. Our client sustained a herniated disc in her neck and treated with a chiropractor for four months. Trial attorney Jason Krakower tried the case in Bronx Supreme Court and a jury returned a verdict in favor of our client for $550,000.
Small Impact Auto Accident with Shoulder injury in Queens: $90,000 - September 24, 2008
The firm represented a man who was struck in the rear of his car. Our client was traveling in Queens, New York when he was struck in the bumper. His vehicle sustained less than 500 dollars of damage. New York Car accident lawyer Andrew Levine litigated the case on behalf of the firm. Andrew quickly obtained the full policy limit of the driver who struck our client, $25,000.00. Andrew then proceeded to arbitration under the under-insured motorist portion of our client's policy. On the eve of the beginning of the Arbitration Allstate Insurance Company agreed to pay our client an additional $65,000.00 bringing the total recovery to $90,000. The firm refused to accept the position that no damage to the car means no damage to the client.
Bronx Car Accident Resulting in Disc Bulge: $95,000 - July 17, 2008
Our client stopped to discharge a passenger in the Bronx. There were no parking spots available, thus our client double parked. While the passenger was exiting our client was struck in the rear. The accident caused under $1,000 dollars in property damage. Our client sustained a disc bulge. Prior to trial, Andrew Levine negotiated a settlement of $95,000 for our client.
Multi Car Accident on Brooklyn Bridge: $142,500 - July 17, 2008
The firm represented a client who was involved in a multi-car pile up in Brooklyn. Our client stopped due to traffic on the exit ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge. The vehicle behind him also initially stopped without striking our client. Unfortunately the third vehicle and fourth vehicle were unable to stop and collided with our client's stopped car. As a result, our client sustained a knee and back injury. His knee injury required surgery.
The matter was litigated in Bronx County Supreme Court. Following depositions Andrew Levine was able to negotiate a settlement in the amount of $142,500 dollars. This represented the full insurance policies of the third and fourth cars. Andrew also succesfully argued that the car directly behind our client had stopped short contributing to the accident. This vehicle also agreed to pay our client for his damages.
Ankle Injury Resulting from a Car Accident in New York: $100,000 - July 1, 2008
RAPHAELSON & LEVINE LAW FIRM CONTINUES TO FIGHT TO MAKE NEW YORKERS SAFE!
The firm was able to recover a six-figure settlement for a man struck by a vehicle in downtown Manhattan. As a result of being struck by the car, our client sprained his ankle and developed a build up of fluid that created pain when he would walk and stand. New York personal injury lawyer Andrew Levine litigated the case on behalf of the firm in New York Supreme Court. Prior to the matter proceeding to trial, Andrew negotiated a $100,000.00 settlement.
Andrew said, "Our firm takes great pride in making the streets of New York City safe to all pedestrians."
Knee Injury from a Car Accident in New York: $100,000 - June 19, 2008
OUR NEW YORK CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS GET A SUPER SETTLEMENT IN RECORD TIME FOR A CLIENT THAT UNDERWENT ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY.
Jason Krakower handled a claim for a client who sustained a knee injury and wrist injury in a motor vehicle accident. The MRI study failed to reveal a torn ligament in the knee and our client continued to be in pain. Our client underwent an arthroscopic surgery to address his pain. Jason successfully argued that the client sustained a severe knee injury that would cause constant pain for the rest of his life. Jason was able to achieve a $100,000 settlement within six months of the accident. The settlement represented the full available insurance coverage.
Broken Toes from a Car Accident in New York: $100,000 - June 19, 2008
Our firm represented a woman whose foot was run over by a car in Manhattan. As a result she sustained two broken toes. Her foot was placed in a walking boot and the fractures healed within three months. Approximately six months after the car accident she developed a neuroma that required further care. While the case was pending in the Supreme Court of Queens County, Andrew Levine was able to successfully resolve the matter at a mediation for $100,000.00.
Car Accident Resulting in Vascular Condition: $45,000 - June 19, 2008
Our New York trial attorney Jason Krakower recently received a favorable result in a matter pending in New York County Supreme Court. Our client had been struck by a motor vehicle. She sustained soft tissue injuries that were treated with conservative care for several months. Three years after the accident our client developed a vascular condition in her leg that was struck at the time of the accident. The insurance carrier for the defendant refused to acknowledge that the vascular injury was caused by the accident due to the long delay in diagnosis and treatment.
During trial, Jason Krakower was able to establish that the injury was related to the accident through medical testimony and documentation. Prior to the jury returning a verdict the matter was settled for $45,000. Before the start of the trial the defendant was only offering $7,500. Jason’s excellent courtroom skills allowed our client to obtain an award over five times larger than the pre-trial offer!
Auto Accident Aggravates Neck Injury: $245,000 - April 29, 2008
Our firm represented a woman involved in an auto accident in Washington State. Our client had a prior accident approximately ten years ago that caused a herniation in her neck. Andrew Levine successfully argued that our client's neck injury was made significantly worse due to the current accident. As a result, Andrew Levine was able to negotiate a pre-trial settlement for our client in the amount of 245,000 dollars.
This represented the fourth six figure result that Andrew obtained in the past four months for clients claiming neck injuries that had prior injuries and accidents.
Car Accident Resulting in Neck Injury: $245,000
The New York car accident lawyers of The Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm in New York represented a man who was injured while traveling as a passenger in his own car. The truck that struck his vehicle had no insurance. Our client sustained a neck injury which ultimately required surgery. The firm presented a claim pursuant to a clause in our client's insurance policy. The Insurance Company claimed that the client's own doctor said the surgery was not related and were due to his advanced age (over 80) and further that his injuries were in no way related to the accident. Through aggressive litigation Andrew Levine was able to recover $245,000 which represented nearly the maximum recovery available.
SUV Accident Resulting in Disc Bulge: $200,000 Settlement
On November 23, 2004, a 49-year-old female client was driving a company-owned SUV in Manhattan. She was struck on the front passenger side by another vehicle that had no insurance.
She sustained damage to her lower back. A MRI showed that she had L4-5 and L5-S1 disc bulges. Our office made a SUM/UM claim against the insurance carrier for the vehicle in which she was driving. Howard Raphaelson was able to argue that the bulges were serious injuries that caused sever pain and discomfort. On the eve of trial the Insurance carrier agreed to pay $200,000.00 as a settlement.
Rear-end Motor Vehicle Accident Aggravates Back Injury: $900,000 Pre-trial Settlement
Our client was a 49 year old freelance photographer was rear-ended by a truck while he was stopping at a red light. The collision exacerbated earlier injuries that client sustained to his back.
Our client had a long standing herniated disc that he was previously advised required surgery. Our law firm successfully argued that the collision significantly worsened his condition. The matter mediated on two separate occasions. Andrew Levine and Howard Raphelson were able to obtain a $900,000.00 settlement prior to trial of this matter.
Motorcycle Accident: $150,000 Settlement
A 36 year old woman was a passenger on a motorcycle that violently collided with a Ford van. As a result of the impact the young woman was ejected from the motorcycle. She suffered a severe fracture to multiple portions of her right ankle. Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm successfully recovered $150,000, which is the maximum insurance coverage available.
Train Accident Victim: $5.3 Million Settlement
A young father was killed in 2002 as a result of a train accident. A wrongful death lawsuit was bought against the defendants. The matter was resolved for 5.3 million.
Defective Automobile: Multi-million Dollar Award
Several individuals were seriously injured as a result of a defective gear shifting device that caused the driver of the motor vehicle to lose control and run over pedestrians inside a New York City park. Our law firm obtained a significant confidential settlement from a major automobile manufacturer because of the defect.
A 27 year old Queens woman, traveling on a commercial bus after visiting a relative in Texas, when the one vehicle accident in which the bus lost control and rolled over. Howard Raphaelson negotiated the settlement for her injuries and suffering.
Good Samaritan Injured in Auto Accident: $650,000
A 31 year old driver traveling along the Henry Hudson Parkway came upon a disabled vehicle that had been involved in an accident. He observed someone injured inside the vehicle. After parking his car on the side of the roadway, he was attempting to assist the injured person when another vehicle, proceeding on the Parkway in an unsafe manner, struck him. The Raphaelson Law Firm, P.C. resolved the case at the time of trial.
Auto Accident Victim: $500,000 Settlement
A 38 year old man was pinned between two vehicles while he was unloading groceries from a delivery truck. Our client suffered a severe fracture to his leg which required two surgeries. Through the use of Forensic Economist we established that he client would not be able to work in his former occupation and that he suffered loss of future income. Howard Raphaelson and Andrew Levine obtained a $500,000 settlement for the injured client.
An 80 year old man was involved in a two car motor vehicle accident. Our client was driving his vehicle and made an abrupt left turn in front of the Defendant's vehicle. The Police report cited our client for Failure to Yield the Right of Way. Through the use of our Accident Reconstruction Experts, Andrew Levine and Howard Raphaelson were able to establish that the Defendant was traveling at an unsafe speed and should have seen the Plaintiff in time to avoid the collision. After a lengthy mediation the firm received an award of $290,000 for our client's pain and suffering.
New York Construction Accident Lawyer Cases
Laborer gets Three Quarters of a Million Dollars - June 9th, 2009
Our firm represented a man who was working on a large construction project in Brooklyn. Our client was assigned to the roof and was told to cover the holes with plywood. He was not given any safety devices such as a harness or life line. The holes also did not have any barricades further placing him in danger of falling. He fell through a hole he was attempting to cover and landed on the concrete floor 17 feet below. Howard Raphaelson established that the property owner violated the Labor Law and was able to successfully mediate the case within 8 months of the accident. Our client who sustained multiple rib fractures and a fractured scapula recovered 795,000.00.
Construction Accident Involving Scaffold: $300,000
The Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm represented a New York man working on a construction site that was injured when a scaffold broke and fell causing tools to tumble down striking him in the head. Our client sustained a head laceration that required multiple staples. The construction accident left the man with a fear of working on construction sites or traveling on bridges. Attorney Howard Raphaelson mediated the case and recovered $300,000 on behalf of our client.
Construction/Elevator Accidents: $1.35 million
A 22-year-old elevator mechanic apprentice sustained permanent injuries when a falling elevator counterweight struck him in the face during renovation of the elevator. The accident occurred because safety procedures regarding the placement of a mesh fence around the elevator leveling device were not in place, a violation of a New York industrial code. The Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm, P.C. obtained a significant recovery for the young man.
Construction Accident: $237,500
A 31 year old off duty policeman fell through a large hole at a construction site. As a result of the fall the young man sustained a severe fracture of his wrist. The Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm was able to establish that this injury amounted to a permanent disability. At trial the Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm was able to prove that the General Contractor and Property Owner both failed to safeguard the area or warn our client about the danger. As a result the matter was resolved with a 237,500 settlement.
Construction Accident: $300,000
A 43 year old construction worker in Nassau county was awarded $300,000.00. Our client was installing bathroom tile on the upstairs level of a private residential home under new construction. The general contractor required our client to exit the home via a ladder from a second floor window in the bathroom because other workers were constructing the interior staircase at the same time. The general contractor had scheduled multiple trades to work at the same time because he was behind on his construction schedule in order to finish the job on the date that was contracted for. Although the ladder was not broken our client was not assisted while exiting the window and descending the second floor via ladder and sadly fell to the ground sustaining a wrist fracture and vertebrae fractures.
The defendants argument that the ladder was not broken and that plaintiff caused his own accident failed. The law supported our clients claim that the defendant was responsible for failing to supervise and safeguard our client while he exited the second floor via ladder.
New York Lead Poisoning Lawyer Cases (Toxic Exposure)
Toxic Exposure from Fire Extinguisher Results in Respiratory Ailment: $250,000 - April 17, 2008
Our toxic exposure lawyers achieved a recovery of $250,000 for a client who was at a gas station in Brooklyn when a fire extinguishing system malfunctioned causing him to be sprayed with chemicals. The client developed a respiratory ailment and was diagnosed with asthma. The Defendants claimed that our client already had asthma and even had his nebulizer with him at the time of the accident. The emergency room records from the date of the accident claimed that our client had a prior history of asthma. Through tenacious negotiation Jason Krakower and Howard Raphaelson were able to secure a settlement at mediation.
Lead Poisoning: $500,000 Settlement
A ten year old child whom ingested paint chips in his apartment sued the Landlord. The child developed learning disabilities, that Howard Raphaelson successfully linked to the ingestion of lead paint chips. The matter was resolved prior to Jury Selection for nearly $500,000. The Defendant's attorney informed the Raphaelson Law Firm that this payment represented the largest individual award ever paid by the Defendant's Insurance Carrier in a Lead Paint Case.
New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Cases
Medical Error/Blindness: $2.2 Million Settlement
Repeated failures to properly diagnose severe headaches results in young woman becoming legally blind. A teaching aide was in and out of three emergency rooms in October of 1998, before she was properly evaluated by a neurologist and referred to a neuro-ophthalmologist. She first went to Westchester Medical Center and later to Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. By the time he identified that pressure on her optical nerve was the cause of her headaches, the damage was irreversible. She was left with no central vision, sees only shadows, no colors, and must use a white cane. The case against Westchester Medical was resolved for $1.75 million and with her primary care group for an additional $500,000.
Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis: $750,000
A 45-year-old woman had a sonogram that indicated a suspicious mass in her breast. The doctor failed to inform her of the mass. As a result, this cancer was not discovered until 6 months later. She suffered significant complications that would not have occurred if the cancer had been diagnosed earlier. Our law firm obtained a satisfactory settlement from her gynecologist because of his failure to properly diagnose her with breast cancer.
New York Wrongful Death Lawyer Cases
Airline Disaster/Wrongful Death: $800,000
A child was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 587 that tragically crashed while en route to the Dominican Republic. The child was killed instantly, survived by a mother and several siblings. The Raphaelson Law Firm obtained an $800,000 settlement on behalf of the deceased child's estate.
Airline Disaster/Wrongful Death: $2.5 Million
A man was killed when the American Airlines flight he was traveling on suddenly crashed. As a result of expert negotiating skills, Howard Raphaelson was anointed chief negotiator by a panel of lawyers, and quickly recovered a $2.5 million dollar settlement on behalf of the deceased's family.
Airline Disaster/Wrongful Death: $1.5 Million
A 19 year-old woman was killed when American Airlines Flight 587 tragically crashed as a result of catastrophic engine failure. Howard A. Raphaelson was able to establish that the more lenient laws of the Dominican Republic should apply to this matter. As a result the Defendants quickly settled the matter for $1.5 million.
The Raphaelson Law Firm, P.C. represented the family of a 7 year old boy who, while looking out his apartment window, was instantly killed when the defective window fell down and struck him on the back of the neck. An award was recovered from the owner of the apartment building, who repeatedly failed to make repairs in a run-down residential apartment building.
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A Bronx Jury Awards a 15 year old Pedestrian $550,000.00 - December 18, 2008
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Raphaelson and Levine Law Firm Support Long Island Railroad Workers. November 12, 2008
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Trip and Fall Award: $169,000 - October 23, 2008
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Medical Malpractice: 'Failure to Rescue' is Most Common Hospital Safety Mistake - April, 11 2008
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East Side Crane Collapse Points to Chronic Construction Accident Problem - March 20, 2008
This tragedy should not have occurred. Concerned citizens had made complaints about the construction site prior to the date of the accident.
Women Disfigured by Bogus Collagen From Fake Doctor - February 29, 2008
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