New York Injury Cases Blog

Recent Posts from New York Injury Cases Blog

• Medical Malpractice Pain and Suffering Verdict Reduced from $1,750,000 to $425,000; Appeals Court Gives No Explanation

  In yet another significant New York personal injury lawsuit, an appeals court has modified downward a jury’s pain and suffering verdict with no explanation why, leaving the public clueless, judges and attorneys without guidance as…

• New Brain Injury Cases at Nationwide Verdict Tracker

  We've added several newly released cases to the Nationwide Verdict Tracker at our sister site, Brain Injury FAQ. For details on these TBI and medical malpractice brain injury cases, click on the links below or…

• Ankle Fractures Result in $1,000,000 Pain and Suffering Verdict Upheld on Appeal

  The good news for the plaintiff is that his $1,000,000 pain and suffering verdict for disabling ankle fractures has been upheld on appeal; the bad news for lawyers and the public is that the decision…

• Neck Injury Verdict for $175,000 Affirmed on Appeal in Pedestrian Knockdown Lawsuit where Jury Awarded $120,000 for Future Medical Expenses but Nothing for Future Pain and Suffering

  On November 20, 2001, Yuko Yamamoto, a 37 year old registered nurse, was walking to work in Manhattan when she was struck and knocked to the ground by a taxicab. In her lawsuit to recover…

• Slip and Fall Liability Verdict Affirmed against NYC Transit Authority but Court Fails to Identify Injury for which Jury Rendered $210,000 Verdict

  Once again an appellate court in New York has issued a decision on an appeal from a jury verdict in a personal injury lawsuit that fails to identify important facts about the case - such…

• Substantial Awards for Brief Periods of Pre-Death Pain and Suffering in Two New Appeals Court Decisions

  A significant element of damages in New York wrongful death personal injury lawsuits is pre-death pain and suffering. This can be very difficult to prove (as opposed to other elements such as the decedent’s future…

• $3,000,000 Pain and Suffering Verdict Sustained on Appeal for Ten Year Old New York Girl Injured in Horrifying Subway Accident

  November 4, 2001 began as a great day for ten year old Leonari Jones. She was an active, playful, happy kid who had a sleepover party and was on the subway returning home to the…

• Recent Bar and Restaurant Assault Cases Increase Exposure to Premises Owners

  Bars and restaurants are frequently sued for injuries to patrons that result from fights. Usually, the fights, or attacks, are between patrons. Sometimes, it’s a bouncer or security person who causes the injuries. In all…

• Traumatic Brain Injury Pain and Suffering Verdict of $1,900,000 Affirmed on Appeal for 79 Year old Woman Struck by Bus

  On May 26, 2006, Veena Sadhwani, then 77 years old, was struck by a bus making a left turn onto Third Avenue from 32nd Street in New York City. The bus driver never saw her…

• Courts Rule on Important Issues in Drunk Driving Injury Cases: Husband who bought drinks may sue for wife's death; Driver who struck pedestrian may look to bar to share in defense

  It’s as simple as A-B-C. The Alcohol Beverage Control Law has long provided that it is a crime to sell alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person. Violation of the A.B.C. Law will expose the seller…