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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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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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$2,000,000 at trial to client struck by City Bus

$2,000,000 settlement during trial for client who suffered multiple fractures of the foot and leg when struck by a City Bus as he was crossing the street.  We also obtained a $275,000 settlement for  client's 12 year daughter, who was also struck by the bus and suffered fractured
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Myers & Galiardo LLP

Myers & Galiardo LLP