Notable Cases

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE RESULTS

$2,000,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement - Failure to Diagnose Cancer - Westchester County

The plaintiff, a 37-year-old grocery store worker, claimed that as a result of the failure to diagnose, she suffered from breast cancer that has metastisized to her liver and bones, causing scarring and requiring a radical mastectomy and two reconstructive surgeries.

$1,100,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement - Failure to Treat Kidney Stone - Westchester County

This case involved the wrongful death of a 54 year-old, self-employed caterer.  Despite the presence of a kidney stone and a decline in the plaintiff’s condition (vomiting, fever, persistent nausea, chills, headache, dry mouth, low systolic blood pressure, and an inability to urinate) the treating urologist failed to remove the kidney stone, failed to consult an infectious-disease specialist and failed to return to the hospital when the plaintiff's condition worsened.

$1,000,000 Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death - Queens County

A woman in her mid-fifties died from an ischemic bowel following complaints of abdominal pain and diarrhea. Physician could not offer a valid reason for missing ischemia during colonoscopy, and no further studies were performed. Subsequently, an abdominal x-ray revealed free air in the abdomen. Despite emergency abdominal surgery, the patient died the next day.

$1,000,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement - Bronx County

Client was brought to the emergency room and admitted. A week later she underwent surgery to repair a tear in her esophagus. About a year after her discharge it was discovered that a 3 foot long CVP guide wire that ran from her right thigh through her chest and into her heart had not been removed. After four years of extensive investigation, depositions, expert and trial preparation, settlement was reached during trial.

NURSING HOME NEGLECT AND ABUSE RESULTS

Confidential Nursing Home Abuse Settlement - Richmond County

Client developed severe Stage IV pressure sore on her sacrum while a resident at a local nursing home.  The pressure sore became infected, resulting in her death. Experts in nursing and geriatrics were ready to testify at trial when family requested that a confidential settlement be reached during jury selection.

$312,500 Nursing Home Bedsore Settlement - Bronx County

Client developed multiple Stage IV bedsores to sacrum, hip, heels and ankles.  The sacral ulcer required multiple debridements.

$215,000 Nursing Home Fall Settlement - Queens County

Queens nursing home failed to implement an appropriate plan of care to prevent falls.  Client fell five times over a six month period.  The last fall resulted in a subdural hematoma.

$170,000 Nursing Home Neglect Settlement - Orange County

Plaintiff, a 74 year-old married male, died as a result of an Orange County nursing home's failure to monitor and act upon signs and symptoms of dehydration, malnutrtion and infection (Clostridium Difficile "C-Diff").  The unrecognized infection lead to septic shock and death.

$150,000 Nursing Home Neglect Settlement - Bronx County

An 82 year-old nursing home resident suffered two falls resulting in a fractured left humerus and a bleed in the brain (intraparenchymal hemorrhage) at a Bronx nursing home.  Neither injury required surgery.  This matter was settled pre-suit at the request of the client.

$120,000 Nursing Home Fall Settlement - Westchester County

A 95 year-old female fell while unsupervised by staff at a Westchester County nursing home.  As a result, she suffered a fractured hip that was repaired surgically (ORIF with pins and screws). 

PERSONAL INJURY RESULTS

$500,000 Pedestrian Accident - Westchester County

Plaintiff, a 65-year-old retired engineer from China, was walking on Pelham Rd. in New Rochelle, approaching the intersection of Centre Ave when he was struck by defendant's vehicle as she exited the driveway of her apartment building.  Plaintiff suffered a bicondylar fracture of the right tibial plateau requiring open reduction and internal fixation with two plates and 15 screws and a fractured left radial styloid requiring casting. He was hospitalized for 30 days. Thereafter, he was placed in a Bledsoe brace, was non-weight bearing for several months, and required the use of a quad cane.  Plaintiff claimed that as a result of his injuries, he was at a significant risk for arthritis and was recommended for a total knee replacement surgery.

$190,000 Motor Vehicle (Car) Accident Settlement - Orange County

Client was involved in a car accident, suffered sacral fracture and fractures of the pelvis, was subjected to physical therapy, use of a walker, and then a cane over a four month period. Prepared for trial, the case was settled for $190,000.00 on the first scheduled day of trial.

$188,333 Slip & Fall Settlement - Westchester County

Plaintiff, a 49 year-old, self-employed carpenter, fell and sustained injuries after stepping into a small trench in front of a friend's residence in North Salem. Plaintiff was returning from a stroll at the time of the accident. He stepped over the curb and into an adjacent trench, which was 10 to 12 inches in length.  Plaintiff sued the town of North Salem and Bee & Jay Plumbing and Heating Corp., which had installed a water line on Sunset Drive a year prior to the accident.  Plaintiff sustained a bimalleolar fracture of his right ankle, which was treated with open reduction and internal fixation with six screws and a plate. Two additional screws were placed in the medial malleolus, and plaintiff wore a short leg cast for six weeks. His orthopedist has recommended hardware-removal surgery.

$140,000.00 Slip & Fall Settlement - New York County

Thirty-four year-old slipped and fell on an accumulation of snow and ice that had not been removed from a sidewalk adjacent to a private property owner.  Client's fall resulted in an intra-articular fracture of the right wrist that required open reduction and internal fixation.  The case settled pre-suit.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE RESULTS

Criminal - Not Guilty Verdict - Orange County: PSNY v. Confidential

Defendant was charged with 2 counts of driving while intoxicated after operating an ATV.  His BAC reading was .16.  After a bench trial, he was acquitted of all criminal charges.

Criminal - Not Guilty Verdict - Westchester County: PSNY v. Confidential

Defendant was originally charged with felony assault.  The charge was subsequently reduced to a misdemeanor and the matter was tried.  The jury returned a not guilty verdict after a four day trial.

Criminal - Charges Dismissed - Westchester County: PSNY v. Confidential

Defendant was charged with Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree and Assault in the Third Degree, both Class A Misdemeanors.  After extensive discovery and preparation for Trial, the charges were dismissed on the day of the scheduled Trial.

Criminal - Bronx County: PSNY v. Confidential

Resulting from an investigation by the Attorney General of the State of New York, client was charged with Grand Larceny 2nd and was extradited from Florida to face charge. Unable to make bail, client was confined to jail for four months while counsel was attempting to resolve her case. Facing a maximum jail sentence for a "C" felony of up to 15 years and restitution of over $370,000.00, a plea was entered whereby a sentence of time served (4 months), probation, and a fine of $10,000 was imposed.

DWI/Criminal - Westchester County: PSNY v. Confidential

Defendant was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle in the First Degree, an E Felony, and two counts of driving while intoxicated, both Misdemeanors.  After negotiating with the District Attorney's Office on behalf of the defendant, a plea of guilty was entered to two violations (not crimes), and the defendant was sentenced to a fine/surcharge and a conditional discharge. 

Criminal - Not Guilty Verdict - Orange County: PSNY v. Confidential

Accused of Burglary 3rd, a class "D" felony as a second felony offender and facing up to 7 years in State Prison, after extensive preparation and preliminary hearings, the matter was tried. The client was found not guilty and released.

Criminal - Westchester County: PSNY v. Confidential

Faced with two Felony charges of Trademark Counterfeiting and four years in prison, a plea to Disorderly Conduct and a fine was obtained for this client after several conferences with the District Attorney's Office pointing out the search and seizure defects in their case.

Criminal - Charges Dismissed - Westchester County: PSNY v. Confidential

Defendant was charged with Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.  Facing a maximum sentence of one year in jail, the charge was dismissed by the Court. 

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