$750,000 Premises Liability Settlement in the Bronx

When your case is against the City of New York, you are not fighting a single insurance adjuster — you are going up against the resources of municipal government and the outside law firms they hire to keep payouts low.

Premises Liability Injuries in the Bronx

Our client sustained serious injuries in a premises liability incident at a city-maintained property in the Bronx. The incident caused a right leg fracture and lumbar disc herniations that required surgical intervention. The leg fracture needed open reduction and internal fixation, while the lumbar injuries produced chronic pain and nerve symptoms that persisted through months of conservative treatment before surgery became necessary.

The combination of a severe extremity fracture and spinal injuries created a complex recovery path. Our client required separate surgical procedures, overlapping rehabilitation programs, and extended time away from work while recovering from each procedure sequentially.

Litigating Against the City of New York

Claims against the City of New York present unique challenges. The city retains outside counsel — private law firms with significant resources — specifically to defend premises liability claims. These firms employ aggressive discovery tactics, file extensive motions, and use independent medical examinations designed to minimize the apparent severity of injuries.

Our attorneys met every challenge. We filed the required Notice of Claim within the 90-day statutory deadline, documented the dangerous condition through photographs and inspection records, and established that the city had constructive notice of the hazard. When the city's independent medical examiner attempted to attribute our client's lumbar injuries to pre-existing degeneration, we arranged a rebuttal examination that clearly distinguished the traumatic herniations from age-related changes.

"Cases against the City of New York require a different level of preparation. The city hires outside law firms to defend these claims, and those firms have the budget and staffing to fight on every front. We matched them point for point — and the settlement reflects the strength of the evidence we assembled." — Andrew Levine, Founding Partner

$750,000 Settlement Against the City of New York

This $750,000 settlement covers right leg surgery and hardware, lumbar disc surgery, extended rehabilitation, lost wages during a multi-stage recovery, and the permanent physical limitations our client now manages. It demonstrates that even against the resources of New York City's defense teams, a well-documented case produces a fair result.

If you were injured on city property in the Bronx due to a dangerous condition, our Bronx premises liability attorneys have the experience to take on the city's legal teams and are ready to review your claim.