tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-263365862012-01-31T07:09:46.770-05:00Welcome and thank you for visiting our Blog. We have created this Blog as a comprehensive tool for people who have been wrongfully injured and the families of victims who have been injured or killed in accidents. Our firm employs experienced attorneys who possess great physical reach. It is an enterprise of outstanding capabilities, keen intellects, unyielding integrity and an extraordinary desire to understand and serve our clients.RDInoreply@blogger.comBlogger891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26336586.post-72453579829831699752012-01-03T17:24:00.000-05:002012-01-03T17:24:07.631-05:00

Subrata Sengupta obtained a $50,000 arbitration award for our client, who was rear-ended and pushed into the vehicle in front of him. The crash caused our client to suffer two herniated disks as well as pain in his knee and neck. Thankfully, our client has made a full recovery.  If you or a loved one is in an accident, call SILER & INGBER, LLP for a Free Consultation.

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This week, the Appellate Division, Second Department, upheld Suffolk County Supreme Court Judge Jeffrey Arlen Spinner and stated that General Business Law §627-a, which mandates that certain health clubs in the State of New York provide an automated external defibrillator device ("AED"), as well as a person trained in its use,  imposes an affirmative duty of care upon the health club facility.

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Hi Ron, I just wanted to take a moment and really thank you for all the work u have done on my case. I really appreciate everything u and ur team has done. The results that we got are trully going to help me have a fresh start. Thank u again.  Jason F.

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The plaintiff, a  female in her 30's, attended a laser spa to undergo laser hair removal for her extended bikini area.  During her sixth and final procedure, the plaintiff was burned to the point that her entire "genital area felt like it was on fire." SILER & INGBER, LLP, commenced a lawsuit on behalf of the plaintiff against the defendant, laser spa, alleging that defendant was negligent in the

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Our client, 50 years of age and residing in the Bronx, was at a friend's apartment when she was utilizing the bathroom in the apartment.  Upon departing the bathroom, the door knob came loose causing the client to lose her balance and fall back striking her neck against the bathtub.  Later in the day, our client went to the hospital for testing which indicated a herniated disc in the cervical

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Do you have a QR Code? At SILER & INGBER, LLP we strive to stay ahead with cutting edge of technology. Click here to learn about QR Codes and check out ours below: If you or a friend have been in an accident, feel free to call SILER & INGBER, LLP for a free legal consultation at 1-877-LAW-4343.

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Layers of dangerous ice and blowing snow closed roads and airports from Texas to Rhode Island as a monster storm began bearing down on the nation and those in its frigid path started to believe the hype.  Due to the dangerous and icy roads and sidewalks, we have seen a significant increase in motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls.  From SILER & INGBER, LLP, we ask that you drive safe and use

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A New York City resident, 75 years of age, was an inpatient in a hospital for a medical condition.  In the morning, unrelated to his medical condition, the client woke with a torn quadricep tendon. Even though the client had prior complaints to the area, it was alleged that the client exacerbated and aggravated a prior condition due to defendant's negligence. SILER & INGBER, LLP, commenced an

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It is so difficult in today’s world to know exactly what to say in a holiday greeting without offending someone.  From us to you: Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the festival holiday, practiced with the most enjoyable traditions of religious

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The last 24 hours has dumped 12+ inches of snow on NY and lots of snow usually translates into lots of car accidents. This storm is no exception. The news reported that between noon and midnight last night, 100+  cars were involved in crashes in New York.So what do New York accident lawyers, judges and juries say about that?  Does a snow storm excuse a driver who loses control of his car and

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Pro bono refers to legal work that lawyers do without a fee for the benefit of their communities.  The work is a suggestion by bar associations, not a mandate.  SILER & INGBER, LLP takes that concept to heart and has participated in pro bono work year after year. In May 2010,  the Sewanhaka Central High School District informed the parents of two students that following an extensive investigation

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Ronald D. Ingber, a  New York personal injury attorney, successfully obtained a $675,000 settlement for a 61-year-old female who was a passenger in a motor vehicle which was in an intersection collision in New York County. The client injured her neck aggravating a prior neck injury. The client underwent physical therapy and other conservative treatment without success.  After consulting with

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Ronald Ingber, a NY personal injury attorney, successfully obtained a $200,000 settlement for a 35-year-old male who was sitting in a parked motor vehicle when he was struck by a truck in Bronx County.  The client injured his knee as a result of the incident.   After consulting with doctors, he was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his knee. The client underwent physical therapy and other

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Ronald Ingber successfully negotiated a settlement for a 50-year-old male who slipped and fell on unknown debris outside of a restaurant. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant was negligent in removing the garbage from the restaurant leaving a trail of debris on the sidewalk. The client went to the hospital later that day complaining of neck pain and began a course of physical therapy. Despite

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SILER & INGBER, LLPAttorneys at Law301 Mineola BoulevardMineola, New York 11501Phone: (516) 294-2666 ° Facsimile: (516) 294-0870http://www.mylawyercares.com/ Summer has come to an end and fall has arrived - swimming pools are drained, hot humid days are gone, ice cream trucks are in hibernation, America's pastime draws towards conclusion while football season is in full swing, and of course

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SILER & INGBER, LLP was victorious in protecting a homeowner from an unlicensed contractor. I find it sad when people learn a lesson the hard way. On the other hand, I understand why the Court, and the New York State legislature set up the rules in this fashion: simply put, if the legislature allowed unlicensed contractors to still get paid for work that requires a license, then that would

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A New York City electrician, 36 years of age, was coming down an eight foot A-frame ladder with a conduit in his hand when he misstepped, lost his balance, and fell to the ground. A few days after the incident, our client went to his orthopedist for testing which indicated a complex tears in his left knee.  The client underwent left knee arthroscopic surgery to repair the tears.  However, the

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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.

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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

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A caucasian female, 50 years of age, hired SILER & INGBER, LLP to commence a lawsuit on her behalf. Our client, an outreach worker, was attending a soup kitchen at a Church in NYC where she interacted and provided information about HIV and drug use to those attending. Due to the overwhelming crowd, the porters and security personnel of the Church set up stanchions on the sidewalk in front of the

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A car slammed into a house in Garden City Park on Long Island killing the driver and seriously injured two others. The deadly crash happened at around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday on Broadway and 5th Avenue. According to the Nassau County Police Department, the car was speeding westbound on Broadway when it failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the house on 5th Avenue. Police pulled the male victim's

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A three-car accident on Cedar Swamp Road across from Jericho High School on Wednesday morning left one woman pinned in her car and another injured. Jericho firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free the trapped woman; both of the injured were taken to Nassau University Medical Center. The accident caused delays during the morning commute on northbound Cedar Swamp Road extending to the Long Island

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Reported in the NY Times today: A unit of Johnson & Johnson, just months after saying it was phasing out an artificial hip implant because of slowing sales, has warned doctors that the device appears to have a high early failure rate in some patients.The action by the company, DePuy Orthopaedics, follows more than two years of reports that the hip implant, which is known as the ASR, was failing

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Ms. Livingston, a 21 year old woman from New York, was on her way to a postgraduate teaching internship when her Toyota spun out of control. The case is believed to be one of the many linked to unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The ongoing investigation into the Toyota Acceleration problem has revealed that an electronic malfunction has not been ruled out. At a congressional committee

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New York accident attorney Ronald D. Ingber obtained a successful arbitration award for our client who was involved in a slip and fall incident. The 50 year old client was leaving her rental premises when she was caused to slip and fall on the front steps. As a result, the client suffered a comminuted elbow fracture and underwent extensive surgeries to repair her arm. SILER & INGBER, LLP a NY

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Plaintiff hired the Defendant Architect to prepare and file the appropriate plans for a six family residence in Queens County. After months of delay, the Architect filed plans for the residence however the zoning law had changed disallowing the proposed construction. The law firm of SILER & INGBER, LLP commenced action on behalf of the property owner against the Architect for negligence and

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When you are injured in a New York car crashhere are ten things that you should do:1. Make sure to call the police. The other driver may ask you to "work it out between us", but that is always a bad idea, and will certainly hurt your prospects for a settlement with the other driver's insurance company if the accident was not reported.2. Report all injuries to the investigating officer.

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Ronald D. Ingber successfully resolved a pedestrian knockdown on the eve of trial for $725,000. The 71 year old client was crossing an intersection in NYC when he was struck by a pick up truck. As a result, the client spent nearly two weeks in the hospital and underwent a total knee replacement. SILER & INGBER, LLP a NY personal injury law firm, commenced a lawsuit against the corporate owner

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The client, an 80 year retired woman, was involved in a collision in Suffolk County where the vehicle she was a passenger in swerved off the road striking a tree. As a result, the client suffered a fractured wrist, bumps and bruises requiring rehabilitation. Thankfully, the client recovered without surgery. New York accident lawyer Ronald D. Ingber successfully negotiated a settlement for the

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Downloading ESPN's Erin Andrews' nude peephole video may be illegal.

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The client, a 55 year old customer service representative, was involved in an intersection collision in Nassau County. As a result, the client suffered a herniated disc in her lumbar spine requiring physical therapy, acupuncture, and epidural injections for pain relief. Following conservative treatment, the client underwent a lumbar discectomy to remove loose bodies around the herniated disc.

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The client, a 35 year old carpet installer, was stopped at a red light in Nassau County when he was struck in the rear by a box truck. As a result, the client suffered a herniated disc in his lumbar spine requiring physical therapy, chiropractic treatment and multiple epidural injections for pain relief. Defendant's claimed that the herniated disc was degenerative, common to carpet installers

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Ronald D. Ingber, a long island personal injury attorney, successfully obtained a $925,000 settlement for a 25-year-old female who was a passenger in a motor vehicle which was in an intersection collision in Nassau County. The client injured her knee and back. After consulting with doctors, she was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in her knee and a lumbar herniation. The client underwent physical

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During trial, Ronald D. Ingber successfully negotiated a $600,000 resolution for a New York City school where a leaky pool caused significant property damage. The client hired a pool company to construct and install an indoor swimming pool. Following the installation of the pool, the pool leaked. We sued the pool construction company and liner installer for their negligence. Negotiations were

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The client, a 35-year-old banker who sustained carbon monoxide poisoning in a hotel, received a $350,000 settlement. As a result of the carbon monoxide poisoning, the client sustained central nervous system dysfunction, coordination and cognitive processing deficits and headaches. A lawsuit was commenced against the hotel for its negligence in the operation, maintenance and management of the

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At mediation, Ronald D. Ingber a personal injury lawyer in Brooklyn, obtained a $330,000 settlement for the client, a 35-year-old laborer who slipped on a greasy popcorn bag resulting in a fall down a stairwell in Brooklyn. As a result of the fall, the client was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery for his fractured ankle and remained hospital for thirteen days. We sued the building

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The client, a 35-year-old auto mechanic, was thrown several feet when an automotive service coolant machine exploded. As a result, the client aggravated a prior hernia necessitating surgical repair. During the lawsuit, we alleged that the defendant was negligent in manufacturing, maintaining and servicing the coolant machine. At trial, Robert M. Brinen obtained a $175,000 settlement for our

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Automobile accidents are one of the major causes of injury in most industrial countries. If you've been hurt in a car accident , the consequences can be life-changing. A good car accident injury lawyer can make a difference in your recovery and your right to financial compensation. Call SILER & INGBER, LLP and learn how a car accident lawyer can help you. Click here to read about recent Long

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Following two days of trial, Ronald D. Ingber successfully obtained a settlement of $125,000 for a 20-year-old male who was traveling on Newbridge Road in Nassau County on his motorcycle when an elderly gentleman pulled out of a parking lot causing a collision. The client suffered a hand fracture requiring surgery. We alleged that the defendant was negligent in the operation of his vehicle. An

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Ronald D. Ingber successfully negotiated a settlement for a 49-year-old male struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street in Nassau County. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant violated the Vehicle and Traffic Laws of the State of New York in failing to yield the right of way and failing to observe the roadway. The client went to the hospital later that day complaining of neck pain and

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Ronald D. Ingber successfully obtained a pre-trial settlement of $90,000 for a 34-year-old male sanitation worker who was a passenger in a sanitation truck which was struck in the rear by another vehicle in Queens County. We alleged that the defendant was negligent in the operation of her vehicle. After consulting with doctors, the client was diagnosed with a lumbar herniation and prescribed

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During opening statements, Robert M. Brinen obtained an $85,000 settlement for a 48-year-old man who was in a passenger in a motor vehicle accident after leaving a tavern in Nassau County. Plaintiff alleged that the tavern owner was negligent in serving alcohol to the driver of a motor vehicle knowing the driver was already intoxicated creating a dangerous situation. Our client underwent physical

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Robert M. Brinen successfully negotiated a $65,000 settlement on behalf of our client in Nassau County. The tenant alleged that she sustained first and second degree burns to her chest and abdomen area when scolding hot water splashed on her due to the landlord’s failure to maintain the boiler and regulator. We commenced a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court claiming that the landlord was in fact a

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Ronald D. Ingber successfully obtained a of $60,000 for a 42-year-old New York City corrections officer who was traveling on the Southern State Parkway when he was struck by a motor vehicle in Nassau County. We alleged that the defendant was negligent in the operation of his vehicle while the defendant alleged that the client was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic. The client suffered a

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Ronald D. Ingber obtained a pre-trial settlement of $54,750 for a 26-year-old woman who was struck by another vehicle which went through a steady red light. We alleged that defendant was negligent in the operation of his vehicle. The client sustained a herniated disc in her lower back resulting in pain radiating into her left leg. She subsequently underwent chiropractic care, but contended that

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Robert M. Brinen successfully negotiated a $52,500 settlement for a 50-year-old male who was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street in Nassau County. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant violated the Vehicle and Traffic Laws of the State of New York in failing to yield the right of way and failing to observe the roadway. The client went to the hospital later that day complaining of

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See what Lisa Marie M. from Massapequa recently wrote about us: "I used Siler & Ingber, LLP law firm to handle my personal injury case and I could not be more satisfied! They were able to settle my case at an amazing number that was more than I could have ever imagined for. Everyone working at this law firm was extremely considerate to my needs and very knowledgable. They made me feel like I was

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Plaintiff commenced a lawsuit alleging that the Defendant physician commited medical malpractice during the time of his examinations, consultations and treratments of Plaintiff's deceased spouse. The Defendant failed to diagnose and treat the decedent's metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma at an early stage and at a time when the disease could have been treated and arrested and further deprived the

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By TOM TORBJORNSENLearn About CarsWith over 35 years of automotive experience, Tom makes learning about cars easy. Get more of his advice:Ask a Car Question Listen to Tom's Interviews Listen to Tom LIVE About Tom We keep our cars tuned up, but what about our automobile insurance? Recently I had a chat with an insurance broker. The topic of conversation? Smart insurance buying.After our

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Blood Alcohol Calculator

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Building on a previous story revealing the “Three Ds” of insurance tactics to deny auto accident victims due compensation, CNN reported on a bill recently passed that would require insurance companies who refused to pay a claim and lost in court to pay up to three times the initial claim value and attorney’s fees. Insurance companies wasted no time filing a referendum and have waged a massive $8

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Breath testing can not always be performed. As an attorney representing the victims of drunk drivers, I know that due to circumstances beyond the control of law enforcement, BrAC (breath alcohol concentration) measured with a machine commonly referred to as a Breathalyzer can not always be tested during the time required by law to determine the BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentrations). Usually this is

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A truck is a motor vehicle for transporting goods. By definition, a large truck is any truck that weighs over 10,000 pounds, and crashes involving large trucks are more likely to result in serious personal injury and wrongful death because of their shear weight and large size. By nature, trucks are massive and hard to maneuver, which can make for dangerous conditions while driving. Truck

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Kenneth McLellan has endorsed New York Personal Injury attorney Ronald Ingber at Siler & Ingber, LLP. "Ron Ingber will do a great job on your case. I know because I've dealt with him as an adversary. I am a defense attorney and feel very comfortable referring plaintiff's cases to him whenever the opportunity arises. He is an aggressive attorney, but also personable and always keeps his clients'

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New York Assemblywoman Galef is introducing legislation to directly combat inexperience within new teenage drivers, by increasing supervised driving hours and curtailing the number of occupants within a car. “It is absolutely necessary that we fully educate our young drivers and protect them and other motorists from inexperience on our roadways,” said Galef. “We must do all we can, legislatively,

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On February 22, 2008, the US Supreme Court handed down an ERISA decision that has the potential to create protections for a wide range of workplace benefits where none have existed . . . and it was a unanimous decision.First, briefly, the alignment of justices is worth some mention. The outcome is unanimous, but there are three decisions. The majority opinion was written by Stevens and joined by

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Dear Mr. Jeffrey B. Siler:How are you? Mr. L and I would like to thank you and your staff for working our case. Although our case has yet to be resolved, we are very optimistic that this case will be resolved. It was very assuring and comforting to hear how confident you were in your latest letter. The letter put us a little at ease. As of now, we currently do not have any questions but do know

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Ronald had the pleasure of spending time with Governor Eliot Spitzer and more than 17,000 fans at the Times Union Center in Albany on Thursday November 15, 2007 to take in Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Springsteen played for more than two hours, ending with a song about immigrants called "American Land."

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In a landmark ruling, Jean Francois Huchon and Florida plaintiffs, United States District Judge K. Michael Moore has held that the federal rental car immunity statute, 49 U.S.C. § 30106, commonly known as the Graves Amendment, which purports to regulate vicarious tort liability of car rental companies, is an unconstitutional overreaching of Congress' power under the Commerce Clause. In his

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The fire service is under attack in New York State and most volunteer firemen don’t even know the problems exist! Siler & Ingber, LLP is here to explain not only the problem facing the fire service today, but the solution and how the rank and file firemen help.For decades, both volunteer firemen and fire districts have been immune from general negligence suits. A fire district had been given

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THE DO’SDO seek proper medical attention before doing anything else.DO summon the police, in appropriate cases.DO cooperate with all law enforcement and emergency personnel who respond to the scene.DO get the license plate numbers of all other vehicles involved in car accidents and the driver’s names, addresses, telephone numbers and insurance information.DO get the names and address of the

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"Thank you for remembering my birthday. It was so nice of you to remember me." Valerie M.Ronald D. Ingber, of SILER & INGBER, LLP

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By DENISE BUFFA of the NYPOST July 7, 2007 -- They ain't a bunch of choirboys after all. A former student at the storied Choir Academy of Harlem says another singer stabbed him in the face with a pencil during a fight at the public school - requiring him to be rushed to the hospital for stitches. Ten-year-old Elijah Bunche - whose mother has filed suit against the city and its Department of

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Ronald Ingber filed a petition with the Suffolk County Supreme Court regarding a dispute with another law firm. Subsequently, the Court issued an at length detailed Order setting a Hearing.

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New York Law JournalVolume 237Copyright 2007 ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved.Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Decision of InterestNASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT Justice Leonard B. Austin PALCO GROUP ENTERPRISES LLC v. COLLECT EDGE SERVICES LLC, 20942-06, Decided 06/06/07

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Volume 235Copyright 2006 ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Thursday, June 22, 2006 DECISIONS OF INTEREST Westchester County Supreme Court Absence of Medical Personnel Did Not Increase Risk of Heart Attack; DecedentAssumed the Risk Justice Nicolai FAZZINGA v. WESTCHESTER TRACK CLUB, 1379/04--Plaintiffs contend that this motion is late as it was served one day beyond the applicable 60-day

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Birthday Card Very Much Appreciated"It's people such as you that make the world a better place. Thank you for thinking about me on my birthday." Dorothy M.Ronald D. Ingber, of SILER & INGBER, LLP

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Ronald D. Ingber a long island personal injury attorney located in Garden City recently negotiated a settlement for a 7-year-old child who was bitten by a dog. Plaintiff entered Defendant’s backyard to pet Defendant’s Akita when she was attacked, mauled and bitten by the dog. The dog, which was leashed to a tree in Defendant’s backyard jumped on Plaintiff knocking her to the ground and began

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"You and your associates have shown deep concern and interest toward me and my problem. You possess the qualities of being reliable, capable and professional. I appreciate it and wouldn't hesitate placing my trust and confidence in you whenever the need is there. Thank you for all you have done." Millicent K.Ronald D. Ingber, of SILER & INGBER, LLP

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Robert M. Brinen , a construction accident lawyer in New York, successfully negotiated a $240,000 settlement for a 45-year-old mason who fell from a scaffold while constructing a wall at a multi-building complex in Bronx County. Plaintiff alleged that the Defendants failed to provide proper protection and safety devices. Our client aggravated a prior herniated disc in his lower back requiring

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Robert M. Brinen obtained a verdict for $225,000 on behalf of our client for breach of a promissory note in Suffolk County.

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During opening statements, Robert M. Brinen, a slip and fall accident attorney, obtained a $150,000 settlement for a 33-year-old woman who fell while exiting her apartment in Suffolk County. Plaintiff alleged that the Defendants were negligent in their maintenance of the premises and that their negligence created a dangerous condition. Our client sustained a fracture of her left ankle requiring

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Ronald D. Ingber, an auto accident lawyer in New York, negotiated a $125,000 settlement for an 18-year-old passenger in an intersection motor vehicle accident. We successfully obtained the insurance policy limits from two motor vehicles, $25,000 and $100,000 respectively. Our client sustained a fractured pelvis.

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Ronald D. Ingber obtained a pre-trial settlement of $110,000 for a 51-year-old woman who was struck in the rear by another vehicle. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant was negligent in the operation of his vehicle. Our client sustained a shoulder injury for which she underwent arthroscopic surgery. She subsequently underwent physical therapy, but she contended that she suffers ongoing loss of the

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Ronald D. Ingber obtained a pre-trial settlement of $107,500 for a 42-year-old woman who was struck in the rear by another vehicle. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant was negligent in the operation of his vehicle. Our client sustained a partial tear of the medial collateral ligament of her left knee for which she underwent arthroscopic surgery that addressed her left knee. She subsequently

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Following six days of trial, our client, a 41-year-old construction worker who collided with a truck, obtained a $450,000 settlement. During the lawsuit, our firm alleged that the driver was negligent in the operation of his truck and that the employer was liable because the accident occurred during the course of the driver’s employment. As a result, our client sustained a disc herniation for

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Following three days of trial, our client accepted a settlement in the sum of $575,000. Ronald D. Ingber commenced a lawsuit on behalf of our client, a 21-year-old retail store clerk who collided with a tractor trailer in Nassau County. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant violated statutes prohibiting trucks and commercial vehicles from entering the parkway. Our firm sued the tractor trailer’s

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Jeffrey B. Siler successfully negotiated a $2.2 million dollar settlement on behalf of our client in Suffolk County. The injured party underwent neck surgery following a serious car accident.

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The Voice - January 24, 2007 VOLUME 6 ISSUE 3 In This IssueVital Verdicts Premises Liability — Building owner settles with man injured by falling ice. The owner of a Manhattan office building agreed to pay $130,000 to settle a suit filed by a tenant who was injured when a chunk of ice crashed through his office's window. The trial addressed the issue of whether ENT Realty Corp. was negligent

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BY JENNIFER BARRIOSjennifer.barrios@newsday.comMarch 4, 2007Michael Gerenstein never should have lived in the basement apartment at 28 Sarah Dr., according to the Village of Lake Grove. Village code prohibits more than one family from living in a single-family dwelling.Landlady Farry Sharif was cited last March for converting her basement and renting it to Gerenstein. She received a second

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Plaintiff was leaning on her mother's car, which was parked along the curb of East 66th Street at its intersection with First Avenue in New York City when the vehicle suddenly went into reverse. Plaintiff, a sales representative, was knocked to the ground and dragged approximately 10 feet between the curb and the car, causing Plaintiff to sustain a large right-sided herniated disc at C5-6

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Plaintiff, a 51 year old supermarket employee, claimed that he suffered from a left fifth-metatarsal fracture, a left-knee medial-collateral-ligament sprain with a medial meniscal tear, and posterior disc bulges at C2-3 and C7-T1 as a result of an intersection motor vehicle collision which occurred in Nassau County. Although there was a dispute as to liability as there was a question of lights,

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Plaintiff, 69, a retired social worker, claimed that she was struck by a bus while crossing West 96th Street at its intersection with Columbus Avenue in New York City. Plaintiff sued the bus driver and Jo-Lo Bus Co., which owned the bus. She claimed that the bus was operated and controlled with defective and improper brakes and appurtenances, and that the bus driver failed to properly use the

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On 8/30/00 at approximately 2:35 PM, Plaintiff, a 40-year-old job supervisor, was having lunch in his legally parked car near the intersection of Nassau Blvd. and Princeton Ave. in Nassau County. Plaintiff claimed that Defendant failed to yield the right-of-way, causing Co-Defendants to collide and then strike Plaintiff's car. Defendants made a motion for summary judgment on the issue of

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DWARF PUTS BITE ON 'BIAS' DOG BAN, see full article on link below. http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/64434.htm

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