Law Office of Carl Maltese

$1.1M

Drunk Driver Accident

The client aggravated pre-existing injuries in his neck and back. Due to the accident he had two surgeries to his neck. The client was in his late fifties and the insurance company argued that his surgeries were not related to the accident. The insurance company’s doctors attributed his problems to his age, pre-existing injuries and degenerative condition.

$800,000

Construction Accident

An electrician from Suffolk County tripped and fell over construction debris. He fractured his non-dominant hand and underwent several surgeries. The defendant argued that the debris was “center piled” easily seen and that the plaintiff was not looking where he was walking.

$785,000

Slip and Fall

for a volunteer firefighter that tripped on a broken curb that was covered with leaves. As a result of the fall he had two surgeries to his leg. The defendant took the position that the plaintiff was not paying attention to where he was walking.

$10M

Motor Vehicle Accident

for a woman that was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The defendant had no license and ran a red light. The client had catastrophic injuries that left her in a vegetative state.

$800,000

Slip and Fall

for a retired woman that fell in a grocery store. The client stepped on a tile that was ½” higher than the rest of the floor. She had to undergo several surgeries to her leg. The insurance company argued that the difference in height between the tiles was “trivial” and not dangerous. We retained a highly regarded safety expert that was able to show why such a small difference in height was dangerous.

$950,000

Slip and Fall

for a mom that slipped and fell in a big box store. The accident was caused by water on the floor. The client injured her lower back. The store argued that she was at fault for not watching where she was walking. As a result of the fall the client had surgery to her lower back. The store offered $3,000. to settle the case.