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250K Recovered for Westchester Plaintiff

April 8, 2021
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In April 2021, Pryor Law recovered $250,000.00 for a Westchester Plaintiff who slipped and fell on snow and ice on the sidewalk of her apartment complex. It had snowed earlier on the day of her accident and the defendant housing complex allegedly sent workers to clear the snow from the sidewalks. The Pryor Law attorneys alleged that the workers did not adequately clear the snow and ice, leading to a dangerous condition of slippery snow and ice. The defendant claimed that it was not responsible when Plaintiff, who was bringing her groceries from her car to her apartment, slipped and…

Spring 2020 Settlements

June 26, 2020
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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…

$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…

Slip and Fall Accidents

January 16, 2019
Will Forero
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With every winter and spring comes new clients who have been injured in “slip and fall” accidents. These accidents are due to the storms the New York Metropolitan area routinely experiences and the failure of property owners to clean up afterward. Injuries these clients suffer include: neck and back injuries, broken or sprained ankles, broken or sprained wrists, a variety of knee injuries, and various other bodily injuries. Who is responsible for my slip and fall accident? An owner is responsible for cleaning up the property after a snow storm. For example, an owner of a business is responsible for…

Negligence

January 14, 2019
Will Forero
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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…

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…