At Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, we have represented many clients who have been injured in pedestrian or cycling accidents caused by another party’s negligence, including:

• A 25-year-old female accountant who was walking in Battery Park after work was hit by a speeding police motor scooter. She sustained multiple skull fractures and suffered from severe head trauma that resulted in the loss of her executive functioning ability, extreme vertigo, and impaired memory. We were able to win a verdict for our client of $6.3 million, which withstood two appeals.
• A 55-year-old housekeeper was walking in a crosswalk when a speeding school bus struck her. She suffered several fractures, including in her arms, legs, pelvis, and vertebrae. We were able to settle her claim for $2.8 million.
• A 26-year-old bike delivery man was hit by a speeding van. He suffered fractures in his arm, leg, neck, and back. We won a $6.25 million verdict for him.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Fractures are common in motor vehicle accidents because the force of the impact is often enough to project vehicle occupants into hard surfaces in the vehicle, such as the steering wheel, dashboard, or door. We successfully obtained a verdict of $6.3 million for a young passenger who sustained fractures of her hip and leg in a multi-vehicle collision as well as $1 million for a 19-year-old college student who was a passenger in a vehicle where the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle and hit a barrier. She suffered a fractured pelvis and bulging lumbar discs that required surgery to repair.

Construction Accidents

Construction work is often dangerous, which is why it is associated with the highest number of workplace fatalities and injuries, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). At Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, we fight to hold contractors and property owners responsible for not maintaining a safe work site. We have represented multiple clients and recovered millions of dollars in construction accident cases.

One case we successfully pursued involved a 50-year-old construction worker who fell through a hole in the floor under construction. He suffered small fractures in his spine. We were able to recover $1.3 million on his behalf.

In another construction accident case, we were able to obtain a verdict of $2.25 million on behalf of a 46-year-old carpenter who fell from a ladder at work and suffered fractures in his knee and face.

We also represented an immigrant worker who fell 30 feet from scaffolding onto the concrete ground. He suffered fractures in his skull, neck, and back. We recovered $3.5 million on his behalf after proving the company he worked for failed to provide him with a necessary safety line.

Other Causes of Fractures

Other common causes of fractures include:

• Unsafe premises
• Sports injuries
• Assault and battery
• Defective products
• Medical malpractice

If your injury was caused by any of the types of accidents described above, a Brooklyn fractures lawyer from our team may be able to help you pursue compensation for the damages you suffered, including your:

• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Future pain and suffering
• Future medical care
• Mental anguish
• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Any other out of pocket expenses resulting from your injuries

Types of Fractures

Stanford Health Care groups fractures into the following categories:

• Transverse: this type of fracture involves a straight break across the bone.
• Comminuted: this fracture involves a break in at least three different pieces.
• Segmental: this fracture involves a break in the same bone in two places.
• Compression: this is a fracture caused by crushing.
• Oblique: this fracture involves a diagonal break across the bone.
• Spiral: this fracture is common in twisting injuries as it involves a spiraling break that goes around the bone.
• Greenstick: this is an incomplete fracture in which the bone is not completely separated like in a complete fracture.

If you have suffered any of these types of fractures because of another party’s negligence, you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation. Call Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates today at (646) 692-0204.