Segal & Lax

$2M

Construction Accident

A 47-year-old bridge inspector was seriously injured while working on the Hutchinson River Parkway, struck by a container truck. He sustained fractures in his legs and left arm, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The case was settled outside of court.

$1.2M

Premises Liability

A fifty-six year old dental office worker slipped and fell on a puddle of water at work, suffering a herniated disc that was treated with minimally invasive surgery. Case was initially dismissed but later reversed and restored.

$999,000

Premises Liability

A hard working fifty-eight year old security guard from Queens slipped on ice during his patrol rounds and suffered shoulder injuries requiring arthroscopic surgery. Defendant denied liability.

$900,000

Burn Injury

The estate of an eighty-two year old man received a settlement for two weeks of pain and suffering from serious burns following a fire in his home while a home health aide was supposed to be present.

$450,000

Catastrophic Injury

A woman, who fell asleep while cooking, awoke to discover that her kitchen was on fire and she suffered burns to her foot and hand while attempting to extinguish the flames. The lack of smoke detectors was argued as the cause of her injuries.

$600,000

Construction Accident

A young woman iron worker attained a verdict from a New York jury after she injured falling from a six feet high scaffold suffering fractured ribs and a shoulder injury requiring arthroscopy.