July 2012 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Woman in Bus Shelter Seriously Injured in Bronx Pedestrian Accident

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 30th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

When people venture out onto the public roads, they tend to understand that they are taking on some sort of risk. This is true whether people are walking, riding or driving. However, few if...

Four People Injured in Long Island Car Accident

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 26th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

When people get behind the wheel of vehicles and head out onto public roads, they not only need to drive defensively and legally, but they need to anticipate common mistakes that are made by...

One Killed, Six Injured in Long Island Car Accident When Cement Truck Hits School Bus

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 24th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

People who drive cement trucks have difficult jobs, particularly when they have to navigate through heavy traffic and concrete overpasses. However, they are still expected to drive in a reasonable manner and to avoid...

$1,300,000 – Medical Malpractice, Erb’s Palsy, Hip Dysplasia, Cognitive Deficits, Impairments in Working Memory, Attention, and Language

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 18th, 2012 in Recent Case Results

F&F# A07051 Medical Malpractice, Erb’s Palsy, Hip Dysplasia, Cognitive Deficits, Impairments in Working Memory, Attention, and Language Settlement: $1,300,000 Injuries: Erb’s Palsy, Hip Dysplasia, Cognitive Deficits, Impairments in Working Memory, Attention, and Language Facts...

$250,000 – Medical Malpractice, Shoulder Dysplasia, Erb’s Palsy, Cognitive Delays

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 18th, 2012 in Recent Case Results

F&F# A04176 Medical Malpractice, Shoulder Dysplasia, Erb’s Palsy, Cognitive Delays Settlement: $250,000 Injuries: Shoulder Dysplasia, Erb’s Palsy, Cognitive Delays Facts and Claim of Liability: Infant plaintiff was born on October 6, 2004 at Defendant...

$500,000.00 – Personal Injury Verdict: Erb’s Palsy

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 18th, 2012 in Recent Case Results

F&F# B08130 Erb’s Palsy Settlement: $500,000 Injuries: Erb’s Palsy Facts and Claim of Liability: Infant plaintiff was born on December 11, 2007 at Defendant Hospital Flushing Hospital Medical Center via vaginal delivery. He weighed...

$36,000 – Personal Injury Verdict: Injured Left Rotator Cuff

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 18th, 2012 in Recent Case Results

F&F# A09026 Injured Left Rotator Cuff Settlement: $36,000 Injuries: Injured Left Rotator Cuff Facts and Claim of Liability: Plaintiff is a 48 year old male who, in October of 2007, was involved in a...

$2,227,272.73 – Medical Malpractice, Spastic Quadriplegia, Seizure Disorder, Cognitive Delays, Loss of IQ, Hydrocephalus, Special Education

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 18th, 2012 in Recent Case Results

F&F# A06150 Medical Malpractice, Spastic Quadriplegia, Seizure Disorder, Cognitive Delays, Loss of IQ, Hydrocephalus, Special Education Settlement: $2,227,272.73 Injuries: Spastic Quadriplegia, Seizure Disorder, Cognitive Delays, Loss of IQ, Hydrocephalus, Special Education Facts and Claim...

One Killed, One Injured in Bronx Hit-and-Run Accident

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 16th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

Consuming alcohol and other intoxicants and then getting behind the wheel of a vehicle is never a good decision, as it presents an unreasonable danger to anyone who may be affected by such a...

Woman Killed in Long Island Hit-and-Run Accident

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 10th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

When people are involved in New York pedestrian accidents, they are expected to remain at the scene of the crash so that police and rescue workers can do their jobs and so that the...