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Grounds For a Personal Injury Case In New York

If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim.  Basic Requirements for a Personal Injury Claim in New York Most claims are filed on the grounds of negligence, meaning the defendant (at-fault party) failed to demonstrate reasonable care in preventing… read more

Understanding Proximate & Superseding Causes in Personal Injury Cases

The success of a personal injury case hinges on a plaintiff’s (victim’s) ability to prove another party’s negligence was responsible for their accident. Part of proving negligence requires understanding the roles of proximate and superseding causes.   How Proximate Cause Affects a Personal Injury Case  A jury will only award damages when a defendant’s (at-fault party’s)… read more

Maritime Case Settled for $500,000

Fiedler Deutsch, LLP settled a Maritime case against a well known boat operator. Our client was injured when she tripped and fell on a chord that was dangerously laid across a deck of a party boat. We sued the boats owner in New York State Supreme Court alleging negligence. The owner of the boat started… read more

Pedestrian Knockdown Case Settled for $250,000

Fiedler Deutsch partner Adam Deutsch settled a pedestrian knockdown case for $250,000. Our client was crossing a Brooklyn street when she was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. As a result she sustained multiple herniated discs that prevented her from participating in her usual activities of daily living. Even despite the Covid-19 slowdown… read more

Compensation for Emotional Distress in a Car Accident Case

Emotional distress caused by a car accident can at times be worse and longer-lasting than a physical injury. In some cases, victims are entitled to compensation for emotional distress. However, this type of loss cannot be easily quantified, making it more challenging to prove.  What is Emotional Distress?  Emotional distress is defined as mental suffering… read more