Medical Malpractice: $3,400,000
In this complicated Medical Malpractice action, a 27 year old mother died after giving birth to her 3rd child as a result of a misdiagnosis prior to delivery. She left behind a husband and two young children.
Construction Accident: $2,525,000
FMM client, a 43 year old construction worker was caused to fall from a roof when a metal bracket gave way as he was performing his mason duties. As a result, he injured his lower back and had to undergo an open reduction with internal fixation to his back at the L5-S1 levels.
Construction Accident: $2,200,000
FMM client, a 21 year old construction worker was injured on a jobsite in New York City, when a fellow worker threw a metal pipe during union horseplay, striking him in the face. As a result of the impact he suffered a facial fracture,scarring, TMJ and a Traumatic Brain Injury. Defendant’s through there attorneys argued that this accident was unforeseen and caused by the actions of one individual. The case proceeded to trial and settled just prior to summations.
Construction Accident: $1,875,000
The plaintiff, a twenty-seven year old undocumented laborer, was transporting roofing materials via an elevator to the roof of a residential building when the elevator malfunctioned and propelled five flights to the ground floor. Our Client and two other workers were injured. Our Client sustained injuries to his back requiring surgery and causing him to lose substantial time for work. The case was litigated and eventually settled immediately prior to trial. His financial recovery was far in excess of the other two injured workers.
Automobile Accident: $1,650,000
Our firm obtained a verdict in federal court for the sum of 1.65 Million dollars on behalf of a client injured in an automobile accident. The client, 35 years old, suffered a triangular fibrocartilage tear to his left wrist, as well as a herniated disc. The defendant argued that the injuries were pre-existing and not caused by the accident. The jury agreed with our contention that the injuries were in fact causally related to this accident and permanent in nature.
Road Defect: $1,250,000
Our client was injured while she was traveling in a heavy rainstorm. The road was severely flooded, causing her to lose control of the vehicle and strike a tree. FMM trial attorneys argued that the town failed to safely maintain the roadway to prevent flooding. The plaintiff sustained multiple facial injuries. The town offered $25,000 to settle the case which was rejected. The jury agreed with out contentions and rendered a substantial verdict in the plaintiff’s favor.
Motorcycle Accident: $1,250,000
Our client, a 76 year old man was riding his motorcycle in Suffolk County when he was struck in the rear by a box truck. The impact resulted in multiple spinal fractures, a collapsed lung, and a fractured elbow. The case settled on the eve of jury selection.
Slip and Fall: $1,150,000
Plaintiff was delivering a package to a building in NYC, when he was caused to trip & fall due to a raised and uneven metal plate on the loading dock. As a result of this accident, he had to undergo right knee surgery and lower back surgery The insurance company argued that the condition was open and obvious and that they should not be responsible. FMM countered by citating clear violations of the law and defendant eventually agreed.
Construction Accident: $1,023,000
Our client, a bricklayer, was injured while working on a scaffold when a wood plank fell, striking his body. The plaintiff sustained a significant back injury that required surgical intervention. The case was moved swiftly by the FMM litigation team and settled pursuant to a voluntary mediation.
Slip and Fall: $1,000,000
Our client, a food service employee, tripped and fell over an exposed electrical bow. As a result of this fall, he underwent conservative treatment for an injury to his back. Eventually, with no relief from the treatment, the client had lumbar surgery to repair a herniated disc. Defendants argued that plaintiff could not have suffered the injuries claimed due to the minimal fall he took. FMM partners, Kenneth Mangano and William Ferro, were successful in proving the causal relationship of the injuries to the accident and secured a substantial settlement prior to jury selection.
Construction Accident: $1,000, 000
Our client, 47 years old at the time of the accident, was a painter working at a water tower facility when he was injured after falling into a hole. He twisted his back and aggravated a prior condition. Defendants argued that the plaintiff was still being treated for the pre-existing condition at the time of this accident and his injuries were not related to fall. The case settled at the conclusion of 5 hour mediation.
Construction Accident: $1,000,000
Our client, a stagehand, suffered total and permanent disability when heavy steel beams fell on him while he was constructing a temporary stage. The defendants argued that his injury was actually caused by an earlier incident, but attorneys William Ferro and Ken Mangano demonstrated that the multiple surgeries that followed were the result of this accident. The property owner and contractor finally settled for a combined $1,000,000.
Auto Accident: $1,000,000
Our client suffered multiple injuries when he was rear-ended by a taxi cab in the Bronx. He endured tremendous pain and discomfort while he treated for over two years, eventually requiring four distinct surgeries. The defendant insurance company refused to offer more than a few thousand dollars to settle this case, even though the client’s doctor’s estimated future care alone would cost up to $200,000. FMM negotiated a $1,000,000 settlement once the case entered litigation.
Construction Accident: $1,000,000
Plaintiff was working as a laborer on a construction site, when he was caused to trip & fall due to construction debris. The accident aggravated a pre – existing back condition. As a result, underwent decompression surgery to his lower back. The case settled at mediation.
Slip and Fall: $950,000
Defendant owner defended the case alleging the staircase was safe and compliant with the building code. After a site inspection and depositions FMM convinced the defendant carrier that the building owner created a trip hazard by installing a decorative metal fence and entrance gate at the top of the steps. Client suffered a head injury that required hospitalization, and case was settled for $950,000 of the carrier’s $1,000,000 policy.
Slip and Fall: $750,000
Client was caused to trip and fall on a loose and broken door saddle. Defendant vehemently defended the case on the basis that the door saddle was not dangerous, no notice of the condition and comparative fault on plaintiff. However, defendants failed to preserve the door saddle, surveillance footage and altered the doorway. Plaintiff filed a spoilation motion claiming the defendant’s impeded plaintiff’s ability to prove their case. The Court agreed, granted our motion, and ordered that a negative inference charge will be given to the jury that all the evidence destroyed by the defense would have been beneficial to plaintiff. Plaintiff underwent an arthroscopic with wrist surgery and received pain management injections to her neck and back resulting in a settlement of $750,000 of the carrier’s $1 million policy.