Posts Tagged ‘car accident’

Spring 2020 Settlements

  • June 26, 2020
  • Will Forero
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$100,000 Recovery for Bronx Plaintiff             Wintertime freezing temperatures can create additional hazards for pedestrians. When landowners are negligent in their clean up of snow and ice, it creates a danger for everyone who may walk on their property. This Bronx plaintiff slipped and fell on a patch of ice on the sidewalk in his condominium complex. He sustained a back injury and minor knee injuries. Initially, the Defendant refused to discuss reasonable settlement terms. However, due to Pryor Law’s tenacity and willingness to try all cases, the Defendant finally came to the settlement table with an offer acceptable 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…

Negligence

  • January 14, 2019
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What is negligence? Negligence is the failure to use reasonable care in one’s actions. If you are hurt or your property was damaged because someone did not act carefully enough, you can sue the responsible party in court. There are four elements to a claim of negligence: (1) duty; (2) breach of duty; (3) causation; and (4) damages. More generally, duty is when an individual, or group of individuals, should behave or act in a certain way. A breach of that duty occurs when the individual fails to act in the required manner. Often, a court will decide whether a…

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…