New York Injury Cases Blog

"News and analysis on pain and suffering verdicts and settlements. My goal is to provide insight into how and when the damages amounts are awarded by juries and judges, and settled for by attorneys, focusing as much as possible on isolated traumatic injuries (as opposed to multitrauma cases) and culling out special damages such as lost earnings and medical expenses."

Author: John M. Hochfelder is a solo practitioner in White Plains, N.Y.

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Recent Posts from New York Injury Cases Blog

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…
Doctor's Sexual Harassment of Nurse Results in $15,000,000 Jury Verdict But Trial Judge Allows Only $750,000 for Past Pain and Suffering
Sexual harassment in the workplace – in some cases it’s quite real and devastating to the victim; in others it’s a baseless claim. It is clear, though, that sexual harassment is a form of impermissible…
Tobacco Manufacturer Wins Dismissal and New Trial of $20,000,000 Punitive Damages Verdict in Smoker's Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The purpose of punitive damages in personal injury lawsuits is to act as a punishment to the offensive defendant and as a deterrent or warning to others. They are awarded in addition to the plaintiff's…