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$3 million to great-grandfather hit by NYPD scooter.

Frightening video clearly shows Great Grandfather José Flores hit by NYPD scooter.

NYPD officer Thomas Hopper lost control of his scooter striking Flores in Brooklyn across the street at Liberty Avenue and Barbey Street in Cypress Hills in August of 2012.

Officer Hopper claimed that Flores was jaywalking, in the middle of the street, darting in front of him. Video surveillance tells a different story.

Officer Hopper lost control of his scooter skidding on his side then striking Mr.Flores as he was already was practically to the other side.

just cost the city nearly $3 million, the victim’s lawyer told The Post on Monday.

Sadly, NYPD officer Hopper issued a misdemeanor summons to the badly injured, great grandfather for jaywalking, claiming that Flores darted out in front of him in the middle of the street between parked cars.

The video clearly shows Flores, crossing at a corner, looking both ways, were there were no cars around.

Officer Hoppers lie cost the city 3 million dollars.

After dealing with the courts and a stint in jail, a judge finally released Flores, where he was hospitalized for four months to treat two fractured vertebrae.

He won the $2.9 settlement from New York City before the case ever even saw trial.

Hospital Settles $4.9 million For Wrongful Death Brooklyn

The Brooklyn hospital (Maimonides Medical Center) reached a $4.9 million dollar settlement, after initially trying to stop a video capturing the May 2012 crash that killed  motorcyclist Jesus Santiago, from being shown at a wrongful death civil trial.

The video that captured the tragic accident, contradicted the sworn statements of the ambulance driver Danielle Bensimhon and her partner Michael Discala, who claimed the vehicle stopped at least three times before plowing into motorcyclist Jesus Santiago.

Ambulance Speeding Through Intersection Hits Man On Motorcycle In NY

Brooklyn Maimonides Medical Center Ambulance Kills Biker In Intersection

Jesus Santiago was killed in Sunset Park on May 26, 2012,
after he was struck by Maimonides’ ambulance responding to a call.

esus Santiago

Jesus Santiago Motorcyclist Died in a Collision with an Ambulance in May of 2012

Paul Ajlouny New York personal injury attorney weighs in on this settlement, “Justice has been served. Had it not been for the video play by play the hospital coverup and the contradicting statements made by the ambulance drivers this would of been as many motorcycle accident cases where the victim remains the victim.

No amount of money will bring Jesus Santiago back to his wife and children, friends & family members; but at least his family can rest in knowing that the truth is out.” states Mr. Ajlouny.

How Long Will It Take to Settle My Personal Injury Claim

Personal Injury Settlement May Take Time!

Personal injury cases are not always a slam dunk. These types of cases require work before reaching a settlement.

Consider your case a tennis match. that your attorney is playing with an insurance adjuster to settle you case.  Your attorney serves the the ball and has to wait for the opposing site to hit the ball back. It will be a definite power struggle that of course has guideline and procedures in place that must be met.

Some cases, depending on the severity of the injuries, can drag on for years.  According to Paul Ajlouny, New York personal injury attorney, “Clients call daily, wanting to know the status of their case.” say’s Mr. Ajlouny, “It’s so important to stress to them that this is a chess game and trying to push to settle quickly can cause an injury victim to accept less money than they deserve.

Mr. Ajlouny goes on to stress., “All a client should be concerned with is going through treatment and getting better. This is made possible by utilizing New york medical no fault which allows injured parties to obtain medical benefits to treat their injuries.”

Sure you can pressure your attorney to settle your personal injury case quickly, just be prepared to accept less money. The insurance companies are counting on you giving up your stand for a quick settlement.

Your case depending on your injuries may take months even years.

Injured in an accident? Got Questions? Call NYC Personal Injury Lawyer Paul Ajlouny at 800-535-5029 for answers.

Here is a $4 Million Settlement Single Car Rollover That Took Years To Settle. Read more

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“No Win, No Fee”

Did you know that personal injury lawyers in New York will take your accident case on contingency?  What is contingency?

con·tin·gen·cy
kənˈtinjənsē/
noun
noun: contingency; plural noun: contingencies
  1. a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
    “a detailed contract that attempts to provide for all possible contingencies”
    synonyms: eventuality, (chance) event, incident, happening, occurrence, juncture, possibility, fortuity, accident, chance, emergency

    “we’ve tried to imagine and provide for all possible contingencies”

That means that that we will represent you and fight our hardest to win. Because if you don’ win. We don’t win. These types of cases are personal injury in nature.

Personal injury lawyer often times get a bad rap.  Yes we get paid when you get paid.  This is what we do best and we fight for you know that in the end you WILL get compensated for your pain and injury.

Hiring a personal injury lawyer is always a good idea if you have been seriously injured in an accident. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip or  fall, it was probably due to another persons negligent act. In a situation like this where there may be sever injury, in comes the insurance adjusters to negotiate your claim.

You NEVER want to do this on you own. 90% of the time you will slip up and walk away with the least amount of money.  You may even end up paying your own medical bills.

Remember, Your the victim and you don’t want to be continue to be victimized. Depending on how serious your injuries and how much you are suffering, the right attorney will be able to recover thousands possibly millions from party at-fault for the accident.

Most contingency lawyers, like Paul Ajlouny, a New York personal injury attorney, have the same fee’s upon settlement so you don’t necessarily have to try to shop around according to fee’s . You want an attorney that’s like a pit-bull and will make every effort necessary  to win your case.

If you don't win, we don't win.

The Advice is FREE. We do not charge a consultation fee. 718-233-3913

Lawyer means .. This guy knows what he’s doing!

The Right New York Lawyer: 718-233-3913

Hiring the Wrong Lawyer Can Cost You Millions

Call  that guy anything you want: Shark, Lawyer, Abogado de Accidente, Pitbull, Bad &**% … The list goes on.

The bottom line is, that guy is the guy,  that puts fear in those that will try just about anything to NOT take care of you after an accident that has left you with serious injuries.  Don’t let the wrong lawyer cost you millions!

It would be foolish not to hire the right attorney after an accident where you have been injured.

When you consider a personal injury attorney for the first time, be prepared to present all related documentation, such as the police report and any paperwork from your insurance company.

He will of course ask you question regarding the details of your case, to help you to determine you actually have a case.

Here are a few questions to as an attorney your thinking of hiring to represent you:

  • What is your educational background?
  • How long have you been in practice?
  • How many personal injury claims have you successfully settled?
  • Do you typically represent the injured persons or the insurance company, in a personal injury case?
  • Would you be the sole attorney assigned to my case, or do you have an associate with whom you would share the case?
  • Do you anticipate my case going to trial?
  • What is your experience as a trial attorney?
  • If I wish to avoid going to trial by accepting a lower settlement than you think we can recover, will you honor that wish?
  • If I wish to reject a settlement offer you think is fair, will you go to trial for a larger amount?
  • Will you accept my case on a contingency fee basis?
  • Do you charge a retainer fee?
  • Are there any additional fees or potential expenses I should be made aware of?

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Injured in a car accident in New York? Need a personal injury lawyer with a proven track record? Contact Ajlouny Injury Law, for 24 hour FREE ADVICE. 718-233-3913

4 Million Dollar Verdict

$4,000,000 Recovery NY Car Accident Injury

Client Sustained Injuries of his arm, his back his bladder, his face, a finger, his foot, a knee, a leg, seven ribs, his skull and his spleen.

The client, a man in his early 20’s, was a passenger in a vehicle when it overturned to avoid traffic, crashed into a tree and became engulfed in flames.

Ajlouny Injury Law settled the case for $4,000,000.

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Injuries Sustained Totaled 4 Million

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