Thursday, November 13, 2014

JED KIRSCH SETTLES TRIP & FALL WITH NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY


Jed Kirsch recently obtained a settlement on behalf of a 65 year old woman who sustained a fractured left wrist after she tripped on the broken top step of a Manhattan subway station on her way home.  We were able to obtain photographs showing the defective and dangerous condition that existed at the time of her fall, as well as photographs taken after the New York City Transit Authority repaired  the step.   Deposition testimony taken of the Transit Authority witness confirmed that the missing portion of the step constituted a defective, unsafe condition.

Our client underwent surgery to repair the fracture which included insertion of a plate and screws. Although she has made a good recovery, we were able to obtain an excellent settlement of $200,000, achieved through intensive, direct negotiations with the New York City Transit Authority, with the assistance of the Court.

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