Thursday, June 24, 2010

DOG BITE YIELDS VICTIM $225,000

Ronald D. Ingber a long island personal injury attorney located in Mineola recently negotiated a settlement for a 9-year-old child who was bitten by a dog. Plaintiff was at a social function at Defendant's home when Defendant’s dog jumped on and bit Plaintiff on his cheek.   Plaintiff was immediately taken to St. Catherine of Sienna Hospital for emergency room treatment on the date of accident. Plaintiff contended that Defendant’s were negligent and careless in their ownership and control of their dog in violation of the New York State Agriculture & Markets Law. Our client suffered a lacerations to his  cheek requiring six sutures and temporary nerve damage.  Thankfully, the nerve damage has resolved and the laceration has healed well. Ronald, a dog bite lawyer in New York, would have proven that the Defendant's dog had vicious propensities.  Call us today at 1-877-529-4343 for a free consultation with one of our experienced Personal Injury Lawyer.  A New York Injury Lawyer in our office is ready to stand by your side and strategize on your case. 

Monday, June 21, 2010

FALL FROM LADDER RESULTS IN $275,000

A New York City acoustical ceiling painter, 37 years of age, was on a A-frame ladder when he lost his balance, fell to the ground and fractured his dominant wrist. A few days after the incident, our client went to the hospital for testing which indicated a wrist fracture. As a result, the client underwent surgery to repair the fracture. The client wore a cast for 4 months after which he underwent several weeks of physical therapy. Consequently, the client was out of work for 14 months prior to returning to his employment. SILER & INGBER, LLP, commenced an action in Supreme Court, County of New York, against the owner of the building and the general contractor. The case settled during trial for $275,000. Call us today, at 1-877-LAW-4343 (1-877-529-4343) for a free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers. A New York Injury Lawyer in our office is ready to stand by your side and fight for you.