Hurt in a Car Accident? See if You May Be Eligible For a Huge Cash Settlement. If We Don’t Win, You Don’t Pay!
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Hurt in a Car Accident? See if You May Be Eligible For a Huge Cash Settlement. If We Don’t Win, You Don’t Pay!
Facts: Plaintiff fell from a defective ladder while performing covered work under the Labor Law. After commencing suit, the insurer attempted to disclaim coverage due to late notice (approximately one (1) year post-accident). We won a declaratory judgment confirming coverage.
Injuries: Tibia / Fibular Fracture requiring surgery
Initial Offer: N/A
Recovery: Settled pre-trial for $900,000
“From our very first meeting with Mr. Spektor, it was utterly clear to my family and me that he was committed to seeing our case through to a positive outcome. We were not disappointed. He and his staff were emphatic, highly efficient, and extremely thorough.”
– Thomas H.
Facts: The Defendant’s sideswiped the Plaintiff on the Throgs Neck Bridge, causing the Plaintiff to spin out of control and strike the guardrail. The Defendant disputed liability and claimed Plaintiff ‘lost control’ of his vehicle without explanation. We found an eye-witness to disprove the Defendant’s story and confirm their liability.
Injury: L4/L5 lumbar spine fusion with arthroscopic knee surgery.
Initial Offer: $75,000
Recovery: Settled pre-trial for $800,000
“Everything was great and professional they were on top of everything even though Of the circumstance of the pandemic John was an amazing attorney and so was Michael every time I came to speak to anyone of them it was a pleasure would definitely recommend these guys to anyone”
Jovel M.
Facts: Plaintiff was rear ended on the L.I.E. by the Defendants’ vehicle. Plaintiff’s prior medical history was significant for five (5) prior motor vehicle accidents as well as a stroke. Plaintiff was also involved in a subsequent accident
Injury: Cervical spine fusion at C5/C6
Initial Offer: N/A
Recovery: Settled at mediation for $725,000
Facts: Plaintiff was sideswiped by the Defendants’ vehicle as they exited from the BQE on to the Brooklyn Bridge. Plaintiff had previously been convicted of insurance fraud and served time in prison for same.
Injury: Lumbar spine fusion at L4/L5.
Initial Offer: $17,000
Recovery: Settled pre-trial for $550,000
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Janet G.
Facts: The Defendant’s truck rear ended the Plaintiff, who was stopped for a red light by the 59th Street Bridge in Manhattan. Within one (1) year of the incident occurring, we produced discovery, filed a motion for summary judgment, and settled the case at mediation.
Injury: C5/C6 cervical spine with injections.
Initial Offer: $260,000
Recovery: Settled at mediation for $550,000
“Everything was great and professional they were on top of everything even though Of the circumstance of the pandemic John was an amazing attorney and so was Michael every time I came to speak to anyone of them it was a pleasure would definitely recommend these guys to anyone”
Jovel M.
Facts: Plaintiff was rear ended at a stop sign in Garden City, New York. On admission to the Emergency Room, Plaintiff reported a prior neck / back injury arising out of a kayaking incident two (2) weeks prior to the incident. The Emergency Room records documented narcotics in his system.
Injury: Cervical spine fusion at C4/C5, C5/C6, and C6-7.
Initial Offer: $100,000
Recovery: Settled at mediation for $525,000
Facts: Plaintiffs’ vehicle was rear ended in stop-and-go traffic by the Defendant. Plaintiffs moved for summary judgment on liability, which was granted. The Plaintiffs were transported from the scene of the incident by ambulance. The case went to Arbitration in light of the Defendant’s limited insurance policy ($485,000).
Injuries: C3/C4, C4/C5, and C5/C6 cervical spine fusion.
Initial Offer: N/A
Recovery: Arbitration award for $525,000
Facts: Plaintiff was T-boned by the Defendants who faced a stop sign. Defendant contended that a flag man waved him through the stop sign. Plaintiff returned to work two (2) days after the incident.
Injuries: Cervical spine fusion at C4/C5 and C5/C6.
Initial Offer: N/A
Recovery: Settled at Pre-Trial Conference for $500,000
Facts: Plaintiff was a pedestrian who was struck in the crosswalk by Defendant’s vehicle. Defendant admitted to the police that he did not see the pedestrian but then changed his testimony during the deposition. Defendant first questioned what the word “see” meant in the context of his admission in the police report. The Defense counsel then directed Defendant not to answer any other questions related to what he saw at the time of the accident. We filed a motion directing Defendant to return and answer questions related to what he saw, which was granted. The Defendant subsequently admitted –at the further deposition – that he did not see Plaintiff in the crosswalk. We subsequently filed a motion for summary judgment on liability, which was granted.
Injuries: Arthroscopic knee surgeries on both knees.
Initial Offer: $20,000
Recovery: Settled at mediation for $500,000
Plaintiff’s vehicle was t-boned in an intersection controlled by a traffic light. There was a question of fact as to who had the right of way (i.e., who had the green light). The Defendant had a total of $500,000 in insurance coverage.
Injuries: C5/C6 cervical spine fusion
Initial Offer: 50K
Recovery: Settled at mediation for $400,000.
Facts: Plaintiff was struck by the Defendant who made an illegal left turn at the site of the incident. Plaintiff was driven to the hospital from the scene. The case went to Arbitration in light of the Defendant’s limited insurance policy ($300,000). Defendant claimed at her deposition that she in fact was stopped at the time of the impact and our client hit her as he was speeding and couldn’t keep up with the curved roadway. The police report stated that she was in the process of making left turn and was unaware that Plaintiff had the right of way. After deposing a non-party witness (the responding police officer), Defendant conceded liability and offered to proceed to “damages only” arbitration.
Injuries: L5/S1 lumbar spine fusion
Initial Offer: $100,000
Recovery: Arbitration award for $285,000
Facts: Plaintiff was struck by the Defendant who made an illegal left turn at the site of the incident. Two (2) weeks after the incident, Plaintiff was involved in a subsequent car accident, which put her in a coma. Hospital records from the subsequent accident indicated that Plaintiff was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time. MRI’s from the subsequent accident (taken before any MRI’s referred by her physical therapy provider) showed no disc bulges or herniations. We moved for summary on liability judgment prior to depositions, which was granted.
Injuries: C5/C6 and C6/C7 cervical spine fusion.
Initial Offer: $100,000
Recovery: Settled pre-trial for $215,000
Facts: Plaintiff, a 72 year old woman, was rear ended while at a stop light in Brooklyn. Plaintiff was granted partial summary judgment on liability and the case proceeded to a damages only trial against Baker McEvoy (American Transit). After four (4) days at trial, which included testimony from their bio-mechanical expert, the case settled.
Injuries: Two (2) arthroscopic knee surgeries
Initial Offer: $20,000
Recovery: Settled at trial for $95,000
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