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$5,000,000 settlement at trial for brain injured victim

In this motor vehicle accident, a young 12 year old girl attempted to cross the street against a red light and was struck by a "hit and run" vehicle, suffering a severe head injury resulting in a short term coma and long term cognitive issues. Unfortunately, there were few direct witnesses to the accident. A comprehensive investigation led to a
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$1,150,000 to man who falls down stairs

$1,150,000 settlement before trial for client who fell down stairs while making a delivery to a bakery and sustained spinal injuries requiring surgery.  MSG reviewed the stairs and architectural plans and through the course of litigation convinced insurance carrier that the failure to provide a handrail was a proximate cause of the
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$480,000 to driver in one car accident

$480,000 settlement against the City for an accident caused when client hit a large dip in the road and lost control of his vehicle, crashing into a parked car and fracturing his femur.  The City was forced to settle the case prior to trial when MSG uncovered prior notices and complaints about the dangerous condition, but which the City failed
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Justice prevails in Excessive Force case

Kings County, New York.  Our client was enjoying the J"Ouvert Festival with family and friends in Brooklyn, when the group was approached by police.  All the male members of the group were searched without probable cause and subjected to verbal abuse.  Finding nothing illegal, the police left, only to be followed by another set of officers who
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Bronx Trial: father and daughter struck by City Bus

Our client was crossing the street in the crosswalk with his 12 year old daughter when an "accordion" City Bus, making a right hand turn, struck our client in the crosswalk and ran over his legs.  Client suffered multiple fractures to his feet and ankles, requiring surgery.  Despite patent responsibility, the Bus Driver testified at deposition
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Myers & Galiardo LLP

Myers & Galiardo LLP