If you were injured because of the negligence or misconduct of a city, town, county, New York State agency, public authority, or government employee, you may be dealing with much more than the injury itself. Medical treatment, pain, lost income, and uncertainty about your recovery can affect you and your family.
It can be especially frustrating when the harm was preventable and caused by a government entity or employee that you expected to act responsibly.
You may have the right to pursue compensation. But when a government entity is responsible, the rules can be different from an ordinary personal injury case. Claims may involve deadlines as short as 90 days, special notice requirements, pre-lawsuit hearings, government-specific defenses, and questions about which government entity is actually responsible.
Being injured by a municipality does not mean you cannot pursue compensation. Government entities can be held accountable in appropriate circumstances, and an initial denial or defense by a municipality does not necessarily mean your case is over.
This article explains the issues injured plaintiffs should understand, the obstacles municipalities may raise, and why experience handling claims against government entities can matter.
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$2.875 Million Result for Woman Injured in an Automobile Crash
Attorneys Taylor D. Golba and Thomas M. Mercure recently secured a $2.875 million settlement on behalf of their client, a Western New York woman, who was injured as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
WHAT HAPPENED
While traveling on a rural road in Western New York, the client’s car was struck by another vehicle. She was injured because of the crash and turned to Taylor and Tom to hold those responsible accountable.
OVERCOMING VIGOROUS INSURANCE DEFENSE
The defendants’ insurance company vigorously disputed responsibility for the crash and the client’s injuries, retaining an accident reconstruction expert and three medical experts to support its defense. Despite those efforts, Taylor and Tom developed a compelling case. Based on Taylor and Toms’ work, the defendants agreed to a settlement less than one month before trial that strongly favored the injured woman.
$2.875 MILLION RESULT
Taylor and Tom held the other parties responsible for the car crash accountable for the injuries suffered by their client. A $2.875 million settlement was obtained for the injured woman.
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$1.65 Million Medical Malpractice Jury Verdict for Woman Injured During Unnecessary Thyroid Surgery
Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria is pleased to announce that attorney Ryan C. Johnsen secured a $1.65 million jury verdict on behalf of a Western New York woman who suffered injuries as the result of medical malpractice during thyroid surgery.
Following a seven-day trial in New York State Supreme Court, the jury found in favor of Ryan C. Johnsen’s client, awarding $1.65 million in compensation for the injuries she sustained.
Medical Malpractice Case Involved Unnecessary Thyroid Surgery
The client in this matter, a woman in her 50s and the mother of three children, was diagnosed with a benign mass on the right lobe of her thyroid. She sought treatment from an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat surgeon specializing in head and neck surgery).
The surgeon recommended that she undergo a thyroidectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the thyroid gland.
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