On June 4, 2013, New York City Taxi and Limousine Inspector Laurence Deguilme activated his vehicle’s emergency lights pulled over a taxicab on Third Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets in Manhattan. After speaking to the taxicab’s operator and in
New York Injury Cases Blog
Damages News, Updates and Analysis of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice Awards
The New York Injury Cases Blog, published by John Hochfelder, Trial Lawyer, focuses on appellate court decisions related to damages in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases in New York. The blog provides detailed analyses of injury types, damage awards, and appellate adjustments, helping attorneys assess potential damages at various litigation stages. It covers topics such as pain and suffering awards, injury severity, legal standards for damages, and case comparisons. The blog also highlights the impact of appellate rulings on jury awards and offers insights into damages consulting services for high-value injury cases.
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Medical Malpractice Results in Chemical Burn to Skin
In March 2009, Rakefet Grullon was admitted to a hospital in Manhasset following the sudden onset of symptoms, including shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling of the neck. A CT scan revealed a very large mass, and a biopsy of…
Jury’s Pre-Death Pain and Suffering Award Affirmed in Vehicle Crash Case
On June 6, 2016, at about 7:30 a.m., Barry Schneider was operating a motorized scooter at the intersection of two roads in Great Neck when he was struck by a turning car that failed to yield the right of way.…
Appellate Court Modifies Pain and Suffering Award in Burn Injury Case
On May 8, 2018, Irina Rifman was bathing in her apartment in Syracuse when she was scalded by extremely hot water flowing from her bathtub faucet. Ms. Rifman, then 78 years old, was unable to turn the water off due…
Minimal Award Increased on Appeal in Shoulder Injury Case
On July 3, 2012, a New Rochelle police officer drove his official vehicle into the rear of another vehicle. Edward Carter, a passenger in the other vehicle, sued both drivers for his personal injuries. A Westchester jury ruled that both…
Appellate Court Slashes Pain and Suffering Damages Award in False Imprisonment Case
On August 12, 2008, Howard Wieder entered the vestibule at the Home Depot store in Flushing when he encountered Rosario and Jorge Berg who were arguing with and cursing at a store employee. Ms. Berg then accosted Mr. Wieder, both…
Appellate Court Affirms Substantial Pain and Suffering Award in Foot Injury Case
Review of Recent Decisions in Shoulder Injury Cases
Review of Recent Decisions in Brain Injury Cases
In 2021 and on one occasion earlier this year, New York’s appellate courts issued a total of five decisions in brain injury cases that addressed the reasonableness of the very substantial damages awarded by the juries in each case. Here…
