$1,700,000 Settlement for Spinal Injuries After Pedestrian Truck Accident
Partners Stephen J. Murphy and David L. Scher secured the settlement for our client who was hit by a truck in the Bronx while walking to work.
| Settlement Amount | $1,700,000 |
|---|---|
| Accident Location | Intersection of Alexander Avenue and East 134th Street in the Bronx |
| Court / Venue | Supreme Court, Bronx County |
| Accident Type | Pedestrian accident in which a large truck struck a woman from behind as she crossed an intersection |
| Injury | Bulging and herniated discs in the cervical and lumbar spine requiring two spinal surgeries, with ongoing lower back pain and physical limitations |
| Case Categories | Pedestrian accident; truck accident; pedestrian struck by truck; back injury; herniated disc injury; spinal surgery; Bronx settlement |
| Handling Attorneys | Stephen J. Murphy and David L. Scher |
Court and County
Supreme Court, Bronx County
Child Caregiver Struck in Back by Large Truck While Crossing a Bronx Intersection
Our client, a 58-year-old childcare worker, was walking along Alexander Avenue in the Bronx to a client’s apartment on a misty morning. She had almost made it across the intersection at East 134th Street when, suddenly, an estimated 32,000-pound truck that she did not see struck her in the back.
Our client was thrown onto the ground, and the truck driver — who later admitted to not seeing her — helped her up and gave her a chair to sit on as he called 911.
Pedestrian Hit by Truck Suffers Spinal Injury Requiring Two Surgeries
Our client, who was too shocked to speak to emergency personnel at the scene, was taken to Lincoln Hospital where she complained of right-side pain.
A few days after the accident, the pain became unbearable. She started physical therapy and acupuncture, but her suffering persisted. MRI and X-ray testing revealed bulging discs and herniation in her cervical and lumbar spine. She had two spinal surgeries, which helped alleviate her pain. Still, she reported an increase in lower back pain after lifting or performing extensive housework.
Assessing Economic Damages in Auto Accident Cases
While our client’s condition greatly improved after receiving surgical treatment, she still had to face extensive medical bills from both the accident aftermath and the treatments she would require later in life. Partners Stephen J. Murphy and David L. Scher effectively argued, through evidence obtained by medical and economic experts, that our client will continue to experience physical limitations as a result of the injuries sustained in this accident. Because of this, she is expected to need costly spine and pain specialists for the rest of her life and may require future surgery.
Mr. Murphy and Mr. Scher agreed to negotiate the case with the defense while continuing to prepare for a potential trial. As part of their argument, our experienced attorneys pointed to a similar case that had gone before the same court and ended in a seven-figure verdict. This precedent helped them push the insurance company for a just outcome and ultimately helped settle the case for $1,700,000. While this settlement cannot take away our client’s pain and suffering, we hope that it will alleviate the stress of paying for the costly treatments.
Settlement Amount
This case settled for $1,700,000.
Handling Attorneys
This case was handled by partners Stephen J. Murphy and David L. Scher.