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Our Client, a 65 year old woman was swimming in a pool in Queens, NY, when she was pulled out of the water unconscious. It was alleged that the Lifeguards failed to institute timely and appropriate resuscitative methods causing brain injury.

During this unprecedented and unfortunate time when the Courts are closed due to the national health emergency, justice continues! Addabbo and Greenberg remains ready willing and able to continue servicing our clients. As an example, the New York State Courts have urged all parties in civil litigation to engage in mediation in an effort to resolve cases. With that direction, on April 30th, 2020, after one week of intense preparation, attorney Todd Greenberg engaged in a two (2) hour Zoom mediation with the attorneys for GAP, Inc., a GAP representative in California and the NAM Mediator. Mr. Greenberg presented a Power Point presentation covering liability and damages. Our client, a 63-year-old female, was shopping in the GAP in Forest Hills when she tripped and fell over the bottom part of a step ladder that was sticking out from under a counter and fractured her elbow. It was Mr. Greenberg’s contention that the stool created a hazard to customers because the top part was hidden and only the bottom part protruded from under a counter. Indeed, during discovery, Mr. Greenberg obtained a safety manual for GAP employees which instructed the employees to ensure that step stools were stored fully under shelves to avoid a tripping hazard! The attorney for the GAP argued that the stool was “opened and obvious” and should have been seen by our client. As usual, the case presented a serious question of fact as to who was responsible. Plaintiff’s injury required an internal fixation (operation and plate). Based upon the uncertainty of litigation, the delay in the Court system due to the virus, and the unfortunate resulting financial condition of the GAP, Inc., Mr. Greenberg opined that it may not have been prudent to wait another two (2) years before there would be a trial in this matter. The result: a $375,000.00 settlement for our client! Once again, our client was compensated for her pain and suffering and was extremely happy with the result. Call Addabbo and Greenberg if you are a family member have been injured in a slip and fall case at 718-268-0400 or visit us at www.addabboandgreenberg.com.

On March 3rd, 2020, a New York Supreme Court Jury rendered a verdict in favor of our client who was injured and struck her head when caused to fall by Long Island Railroad door that closed on her. New York attorney Todd Greenberg clearly established through extensive cross-examination of the conductor and the ticket collector that the conductor was actually turned the other way when she should have been watching the door that the Plaintiff exited from. Our client, 71 years old at the time of the accident, was violently pitched to the ground, struck her head and suffered a concussion and subdural hematoma. Luckily, no operation was required, but Plaintiff did suffer cognitive defects for two years after the accident. Prior to trial the offer was $250,000.00 which was rejected. The Long Island Railroad offered $675,000.00 after summations which, upon advice of Mr. Greenberg, Plaintiff rejected. After deliberation for approximately five (5) hours, the Jury returned a $1.5 million verdict on behalf of our client. Mr. Greenberg obtained a verdict for 5 times the amount offered! Please call Addabbo and Greenberg 718-268-0400 or visit our website www.addabboandgreenberg.com if you need representation in an accident case.

Our client, a 62-year-old woman, was injured on November 30th, 2017 in Queens County, when she tripped and fell on a defective sidewalk. The home abutting the sidewalk was owned by an LLC, thereby immediately triggering New York City Administrative Code §7-210, which shifted liability for a defective sidewalk from the City of New York to the adjacent property owner unless the property was a one, two, or three family home that was occupied by the owners. Since this property was not owner occupied, a direct action was taken against the property owner.  The defense Attorney claimed that the sidewalk defect, a mis-leveling of sidewalk slabs which caused our client to trip and fall, was open and obvious and should have been avoided by our client who walked on that part of the sidewalk routinely.  On January 15th, 2021, after extensive negotiations, the case settled for $250,000.00 for the pain and suffering of our client who suffered a fractured wrist. Our team has extensive experience representing victims of sidewalk slip and fall accidents, including a recent verdict of $1.5 million dollars and a recent settlement of $3 million, all within the last year! Let our Attorneys help you recover compensation for your pain and suffering, your lost wages and medical expenses, as well as emotional injuries caused by the negligence of others. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident on a sidewalk, get immediate medical care and then contact Addabbo & Greenberg at 718-268-0400 or visit us at www.Queenslaw.com.

Our client had just left a matinée show on Broadway when, while walking towards the train, tripped on a grating owned and maintained by the New York City Transit Authority. Within two (2) days after the accident, Personal Injury Attorney Todd Greenberg, along with an expert engineer, examined the grating, took detailed pictures and concluded that the grading was an inch and a half above the sidewalk. Citing New York City Laws and Statutes, Plaintiff was granted Summary Judgment against the New York City Transit Authority and the case proceeded to damages. Our client suffered an acute fracture through the three columns of her spine at L3-4 and had to undergo a 13hr. three-part operation. After extensive negotiations with the Transit Authority, Mr. Greenberg was able to negotiate a settlement that ensures that our client will be compensated for her injures and future pain and suffering. Here is what our client said: January 2020 Mr. Greenberg took my personal injury case in April 2015. It was a difficult time for me and my husband as well as a difficult physical recovery. Mr. Greenberg, Mr. Rothbard and the wonderful staff of the law office could not have been more supportive. They kept us informed throughout the process; Mr. Greenberg was diligent in working to obtain the best possible outcome for us and through it all so very supportive. Our case was settled with a very positive outcome. My husband and I cannot begin to express our gratitude to Mr. Greenberg and all of the staff who were so kind to us. We would highly recommend Mr. Greenberg and his law office to anyone needing assistance with a personal injury case. With much gratitude, Maureen and Jim Please call us at 718-268-0400 or visit us at www.Queenslaw.com.

Our client, a 74 year old female, was working in New York City at the time of her accident when, prior to work, she purchased coffee and was exiting a coffee shop. Upon exiting the coffee shop, she took three steps, turned to her left and tripped and fell on an obviously defective sidewalk, fracturing her shoulder necessitating surgery. Upon being retained, Attorney Todd Greenberg immediately sent an investigator to talk to the superintendent of the building who showed him a video tape of the accident occurring and our client’s fall. The investigator recorded the video on his cell phone which turned out to be very significant in that the Defendant ultimately couldn’t locate the video tape! The Defendant argued that they should not be liable because the defect was “open and obvious”. However, the video tape that Mr. Greenberg recovered did show a normal crowded sidewalk on a workday. During a pretrial mediation, Mr. Greenberg argued that as every New Yorker knows, when you exit an establishment onto the street, you look to both sides first for people coming in either direction. Since this defect existed in an area immediately outside the exit of the store, a customer would not have the opportunity to look down on the ground prior to walking! Case settled for $450,000.00, without our client assuming any liability for the accident! Call Addabbo and Greenberg if you are seriously injured in an accident at 718-268-0400 or visit us at www.www.addabboandgreenberg.com.

Our clients, a married couple and childhood friends of attorneys Todd Greenberg and Jill Stone, were passengers in a Lyft vehicle when they were rear-ended by a pickup truck travelling approximately 90mph in New Orleans in June of 2019. The accident was horrific and caught on videotape. The Lyft driver was not responsible, and the responsible pickup truck had only the $15,000.00 minimum insurance required. Plaintiffs, both California residents, were in New Orleans for a business convention. Plaintiffs were severely injured in this instant, with the female Plaintiff suffering the most serious injuries, including a fractured pelvis, fractured spine, and several fractured ribs. She had to go undergo several surgeries. This case features the importance of two principles: Due diligence by a law firm hired to maximize recovery and underinsured motor vehicle coverage. Underinsured motor vehicle coverage helps pay for the cost and damages resulting from an accident when the driver of the vehicle that caused the accident has liability insurance but does not have enough to cover the full extent of the damages caused by the accident.  In this case, Lyft had an underinsured motor vehicle coverage policy and our clients had a private auto policy and business policy that also provided for underinsurance. But here is where the Due Diligence comes in: Lyft claimed and produced a Certificate of Insurance that it’s underinsured motorist coverage was $250,000.00, barely enough to cover our clients’ pain and suffering. However, we filed a Freedom of Information (F.O.I.L) Claim on the City of New Orleans and discovered that despite Lyft’s Insurer’s Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $250,000.00, Lyft actually filed a Certificate of Insurance showing $1,000,000.00 in coverage! Because of its prior representation, Lyft agreed to provide coverage for $1,000,000.00 instead of $250,000.00. The total recovery was $1.6 million for our clients with Lyft contributing $1 million to the settlement. If you are in an accident, no matter where, the attorneys at Addabbo and Greenberg are here to help. Call us at (718) 268-0400 or visit us at www.Queenslaw.com.

This accident took place on a sidewalk/driveway in front of a home in Queens County that had an elevated sidewalk slab. The eighty-year-old Plaintiff was walking with a friend when she tripped and fell and fractured her shoulder. No operation was necessary. The owner of the home had lost title to the house through a foreclosure and Personal Injury attorney Dominic Addabbo sued Wells Fargo Bank, the then title owner of the property. Although the Bank attempted to have the case dismissed based on the fact that they were not in possession, after thorough research, the Supreme Court, Queens County, denied the motion. Further, Personal Injury attorney Dominic Addabbo was able to establish that the defect was not “minimal” and was actionable. Result: $175,000.00 recovered for our client! If you were injured by a uneven side walk or any other defect, call the personal injury Attorneys’ at Addabbo and Greenberg at 718-268-0400 or visit us at www.addabboandgreenberg.com/.

On May 7th, 2015, a six figure settlement was reached against a Nassau County Hospital for the negligent handling of a corpse. On April 29th, 2011, the deceased was rushed to a Nassau County Hospital after being discovered nonresponsive in her bed. Two weeks prior thereto, the deceased had an operation on her Achilles tendon which led to infection and death. The family was allowed to view the body at the Nassau Hospital and on April 30th, 2011 the body was received by the medical examiner. When the body arrived at the funeral parlor, the deceased’s mother and father came to the funeral parlor and observed a badly decomposed body. The family was deprived of a viewing and a proper burial of their child. Once retained, personal injury attorneys Addabbo and Greenberg retained experts, including a Pathologist, who concluded that the body was not properly refrigerated pending release to the funeral home. After research of the issue for their extreme emotional distress, a lawsuit was filed and the case was litigated until, on the eve of trial, the case was settled. Once again, our clients has been properly compensated through the work of the Queens Accident Attorneys at Addabbo and Greenberg who had the resources to hire the proper experts and knowledge of the Law. If you or a loved one has suffered any injury call Todd Greenberg, Queens Personal Injury Attorney, at 718-268-0400 or visit us at QueensLaw.com.

Queens Attorney Todd Greenberg Heads Legal Team Which Litigated Case For Nine Years In Montreal, Canada This is a tragic case: In 2005, a thirteen year-old resident of Queens suffered severe and permanent brain damage in a near drowning accident in a City of Montreal owned swimming pool. He suffered an anoxic encephalopathy (lack of oxygen) causing severe spastic quadriparesis and cognitive impairment. The Infant Plaintiff was visiting his Aunt and Uncle in Montreal when the Infant Plaintiff and his two young cousins went to the City of Montreal Pool and participated in “Excitement Day”, where a very large float was placed in the pool. Immediately upon being retained soon after the accident, attorney Todd D. Greenberg flew to Montreal, investigated the case, took pictures of the float, and put together a legal team of attorneys in Montreal and New York. Experts were hired and it was argued that the City of Montreal and the Pool Management Company did not have enough lifeguards on duty at the time the Infant Plaintiff was found under the water and that the sight of the lifeguards that were there was blinded by the large float. Since the case occurred in Montreal, the Civil Code applied, which severe limits a Plaintiff’s recovery for pain and suffering. Further, the City of Montreal and the Pool Management Company insisted, after a series of medical examinations of the Infant Plaintiff, that his life span was no more than five (5) to ten (10) years. After an offer of settlement of $3,000,000.00 was rejected, a Hearing on the projected life span of the Infant Plaintiff was held and several experts from New York were called on Plaintiff’s behalf to testify. The Montreal Judge ruled in favor of our client and found his life span to be, despite his severe injuries, thirty (30) years. After litigating the case for nine (9) years, a settlement was reached immediately prior to trial in the amount of $11,000,000.00 (CAD) which will insure that the Infant Plaintiff is properly cared for throughout his life. Once again, persistence on behalf of our client resulted in the best possible outcome. No matter where an unfortunate accident strikes, whether in Queens, New York City, New York State, any State in the United States or even outside the United States, contact Attorney Todd D. Greenberg of Addabbo & Greenberg to insure the best possible outcome. Call us at 718-268-0400 or visit us at www.addabboandgreenberg.com.

Our client, a 69 year. old Home Health Aide, was injured in January 2012 while on her way to work. She was crossing Atlantic Avenue and 130 th Street in Queens County when she was struck by a school bus. Our client suffered a comminuted proximal humeral fracture which required surgical hardware. She had to have a second operation regarding the protruding of the screws of the hardware. At a private mediation, the Defendant offered $400,000.00 in full and final settlement. Although the client was anxious to settle the case for such a large amount of damages, the accident and personal injury attorneys of Addabbo and Greenberg advised her that the settlement was not enough and that a Jury would probably assess the damages higher. Six month later, in the middle of Jury selection, Defendant offered $825,000.00 as damages which was accepted by the Plaintiff. Once again, the hard work and diligence in protecting our client’s rights resulted in a settlement that made our client whole and able to enjoy her future. If you were in a serious accident, call Addabbo and Greenberg New York injury and accident attorneys at 718-268-0400.

January 16, 2014 Addabbo & Greenberg, along with a New York City law firm, prevailed in a mediation in a labor law case which settled for $3.25 million dollars. The Plaintiff worked for a boiler repair firm that was contracted to do excavation work at a major automobile dealership in Manhattan. While the Plaintiff was using a blow-torch near an abandoned underground fuel tank, the tank exploded causing serious burns to the Plaintiff. Attorney Dominic L. Addabbo interviewed our client at the hospital shortly after the incident and we immediately began our investigation by obtaining statements from witnesses which were instrumental in negotiating the final settlement. The New York personal injury attorneys at Addabbo & Greenberg argued that the owner of the building and the general contractor failed to provide a safe work environment. Once again, knowledge of the law and persistence in court has resulted in a most favorable settlement for our client.