$270,000 Settlement Secured for Westchester Plaintiff
- February 21, 2019
- Will Forero
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In early January, the Law Offices of Edmond J. Pryor secured a $270,000 settlement for a plaintiff who slipped and fell on ice in a parking lot at work. In this case, the Defendants were aware that ice had formed and created a dangerous condition in the parking lot where the Plaintiff worked. Upon exiting his truck, the Plaintiff slipped and fell on the ice and injured his neck and back. As a result of his injuries, he was unable to return to work. His job required extensive bending, lifting, and manual labor that he could no longer perform due…
Changes to the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund as Deadline Approaches
- February 15, 2019
- Will Forero
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On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed the Zadroga Act that provided health monitoring and financial aid to 9/11 first responders and survivors. Many first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks developed illnesses as a result of their exposure to the toxins in the air surrounding the sites of the attacks. Additionally, anyone who worked, lived, or went to school in the area surrounding the World Trade Center could have been affected. Recently there has been concern surrounding the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund due to the large amount of affected victims applying for compensation. This can be attributed to…
$250,000 Verdict Awarded in the Bronx
- January 31, 2019
- Will Forero
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On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, a Bronx jury rendered a $250,000 verdict in favor of our client, who was involved in an automobile accident. Our client, the plaintiff, had been a seat belted front seat passenger in a sideswipe collision between two cars. The Defendant was the driver of the vehicle in which Plaintiff was traveling. The Defendant vigorously defended the claim, arguing that Defendant’s conduct was not negligent and that the accident was entirely the fault of the driver of the other car, who did not answer the complaint. Defendant also argued that Plaintiff’s injuries were not significant enough…
What to Do After a Car Accident
- November 7, 2018
- Will Forero
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What Should I Do If I Am Involved In An Accident? Stop driving. Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. Call 911 immediately if there are any injuries. Bring your vehicle to a safe location. If possible, pull your vehicle over onto the shoulder or a side street. If it is not possible or unsafe, leave your vehicle where it is. In either case, warn other drivers of your stopped vehicle by using hazard lights and/or setting flares. Call 911 or the appropriate emergency number to report the accident. Even in the case of minor accidents, it is important to…
Your Personal Injury Case
- November 7, 2018
- Will Forero
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About The Law Offices of Edmond J. Pryor The Law Offices of Edmond J. Pryor have been practicing personal injury law since their inception in 1993. Although their practice is focused in the Bronx, the attorneys at Pryor Law practice throughout New York City and Westchester County. Their experience in personal injury has given them the tools they need to help you from the day your accident occurs through the date of your case’s completion. Personal Injury Cases in New York New York City has the highest population density of any major city in the country. The fast paced…
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