Archive for February 2023
Of Burdens and Hatch Covers
In this edition of his Construction Accident Litigation column, Brian Shoot discusses two unrelated issues. Each figured in rulings rendered in, respectively, November and December of 2022. One issue arises when a plaintiff moves for summary judgment under Labor Law §240. The other issue, which arises far less frequently, is whether a falling hatch cover…
Read MoreEleni Coffinas Obtains $1.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
On June 23, 2022, SPBMCC attorney Eleni Coffinas successfully obtained a $1.5 million settlement for an 81-year-old woman who was given the wrong prescription instructions leading to a stroke, decreased mobility, and the need for assistance with daily living. 81-Year-Old Plaintiff Undergoes Vein Stenting Procedure An 81-year-old woman underwent a vein stenting procedure. While she…
Read MoreSPBMCC Attorney Beth Jablon Obtains $900,000 For Motor Vehicle Accident Victim
SPBMCC Attorney Beth Jablon successfully recovered $900,000 for a woman who suffered severe and life-threatening injuries in a motor vehicle crash. New York Woman Suffers Serious Injuries Following Red Light Crash The plaintiff was a backseat passenger in her sister’s vehicle when it was involved in a T-bone collision with another car. The passengers in…
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