Here is a list of some of the recent case settlements at Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson, L.L.P.
$7,000,000
Major wrongful death settlement for medical malpractice case against hospital.
$4,500,000
Construction accident – Plaintiff fell from a crane at a worksite and sustained back injuries resulting in a fusion. Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson initiated lawsuit against the general contractor, the owner of the crane, and the company in charge of the safety procedures at the work site.
$1,550,000
Medical Malpractice case for failure to diagnose Afribile Sepsis. This case was settled by Stacy Thompson at a lengthy mediation. The venue of this case was Madison County-this was one of the largest settlements ever recorded in this county.
$1,475,000
Post cast, failure to diagnose blood clot in cast caused Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Emboli and resulted in death.
$1,050,000
Trial verdict, automobile accident with truck resulting in serious back injuries.
$990,000
Vehicle hit while waiting to make a left turn. Back and head injuries.
$950,000
Misdiagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy for approximately one month resulting in serious injuries.
$850,000
Wrongful death of passenger in automobile accident who was ejected from vehicle.
$750,000
Client was racing motor cross at a track and had an accident damaging his right wrist. Went to Kingston Hospital where X-rays were taken and he was subsequently released and referred to orthopedist. Defendant casted wrist which was later removed and Client discharged. Continued to have severe pain so client got second opinion –his hand bones fell into the wrist joint and the wrist and hand bones healed together. Client ultimately needed a fusion to stop pain. Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson sued the first doctor, and after lengthy negotiations settled the case for $750,000 an astounding number for an orthopedic case in Ulster County.
$750,000
Settled at mediation, accident resulting in concussion and post traumatic stress disorder.
$700,000
Severe permanent injuries caused by Doctor and Hospital’s delay in performing a laparotomy.
$650,000
Construction accident – General contractor failed to provide scissor lift for client who fell off ladder. Back injuries.
$600,000
Settlement for a facial paresthesia case after injury to our client’s mandibular nerve. This is the highest recorded settlement for this type of injury in Rockland County.
$600,000
Elevator Crash, elevator drop causing labral tear and forcing Plaintiff to undergo a laminectomy.
$525,000
Woman who slipped and fell on ice after an overnight freeze, injuring her ankle, knee and shoulder.
$500,000
Case settled during third day of trial, 60 year old police officer tripped and fell on stairs exiting a restaurant in NYC resulting in ruptured quadriceps tendon. Initial offer in the case was 50k.
$465,000
Falling box of wine struck Plaintiff in his hand causing neck injury.
$450,000
Failure of hospital ER to make timely diagnosis of aorta dissectia.
$375,000
Woman who slipped and fell at an airport while taking out the garbage and injured her knee.
$350,000
Settled at mediation, extremely difficult liability involving broken bottle at a restaurant resulting in glass in plaintiff’s eye.
$325,000
Four car collision. Our client hit in rear pushing him into another vehicle. Disc bulges at L3-L4, L4-5, L5-S1, herniation at C5-6, torn flexor and extensor tendon right hand, traumatic synovitis of the left knee/torn meniscus with surgery. Settled at mediation by Marc Thompson for 325k, after walking away from a previous mediation with offer of 200k.
$240,000
Recovered after a tender of the policy from one defendant and an SUM arbitration award for a man who stepped off a curb in the middle of the street and was struck by a vehicle injuring his leg.
$200,000
Settlement of a Dram Shop action against a New York City bar and bar owner, in which a 27 year old female was struck by an inebriated patron who was served alcoholic beverages while being visibly intoxicated. If you or someone you know has been injured in a bar or as a result of an intoxicated person’s conduct, contact Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson L.L.P. today! Your first consultation is FREE.
$200,000
Plaintiff was exposed to propane fumes while working construction at a hospital site. We settled with the hospital at mediation despite major causation issues.
$200,000
Dram Shop, woman suffered broken tooth and facial lacerations.
$100,000
Passenger suffered torn medial meniscus.
$100,000
Case against home healthcare attendant who was transferring plaintiff from chair to bed causing her to fall and fracture right femur. Plaintiff was 88 years old at time of the accident making this a fantastic result for our team.
$100,000
Driver suffered Torn rotator cuff.
$85,000
Passenger suffered sprained medial meniscus.
$70,000
Dram Shop, bar with no insurance settled for $70,000.
Disclaimer: Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson, L.L.P. does not guarantee the results of any case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. These cases are merely representative of past performance and each case must stand on its own facts and circumstances.
We have helped our clients all over New York to secure full and fair compensation for their injuries. Contact us to find out how we can help you. Please call 212-355-8000 or send us an email and a member of our firm will reach out to you shortly.