Category: Case Types

Home Care Aide injured after Trip & Fall On Basement Floor Secured $500,000 Settlement

October 28th, 2021

AG tripped and fell due to a hole in the basement while working as a home care nurse. Due to this fall, AG suffered a torn ligament in her left ankle and underwent repair surgery. AG began her search for a law firm that she believed could provide excellent representation. She decided to retain Hi…

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Pedestrian Injured After Trip & Fall On Defective Sidewalk Secured $350,000 Settlement

October 14th, 2021

AL tripped and fell due to a defective sidewalk. Due to this fall, AL fractured her right wrist. AL’s mother had been represented by Hill & Moin LLP in a motor vehicle accident many years ago and knew the quality of the firm’s litigation skills. She retained the firm knowing she was in good h…

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Defective Sidewalk Caused Scooter to Fall. Injured Rider Receives Six Figure Settlement.

September 15th, 2021

Mr. Andrei was riding a scooter when the wheels of the scooter got caught on the defective sidewalk and caused him to fall to the ground. The incident resulted in Mr. Andrei suffering an ankle fracture. Mr. Andrei consulted with Hill and Moin LLP and was confident that the firm would help him ach…

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Pedestrian Injured After Trip & Fall On Defective Sidewalk Awarded $375,000 Settlement

July 30th, 2021

RM was walking to his friend’s house when he tripped and fell due to a defective sidewalk. Due to this fall, RM fractured his left wrist and underwent surgery. RM searched for legal representation and was referred to the law firm of Hill & Moin LLP. He called their office and the attorneys at…

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Driver Involved in Auto Collision Accident with a USPS truck Receives $590,000 Settlement In Federal Court

July 30th, 2021

[video width="1080" height="1920" mp4="https://hillmoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MarkCampbellExitInterviewVideo.mp4"][/video]   Mark Campbell was driving his vehicle on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. While yielding the right of way to an emergency ambulance at the intersection of Atlanti…

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What Are the Most Common Premises Liability Claims?

July 23rd, 2021

Slip-and-falls are among the most common premises liability cases, but premises liability law goes far beyond slipping, tripping, and falling. Premises liability refers to the duty of care that property owners have towards others. Some property owners neglect their responsibilities, which could l…

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Can You Sue Under Workers’ Compensation?

July 22nd, 2021

Workers are injured every day in New York. From construction accidents to office injuries, workplace injuries can cause severe harm. In New York, workers’ compensation law is usually the key to on-the-job injuries. Known as the “exclusive remedy” for workplace injuries, workers’ compensation is o…

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Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?

July 21st, 2021

Negligence is the failure to take proper care. Sometimes, one party's negligence results in damage or injury to another person. In the eyes of the law, the negligent party is liable for his or her (or their) harmful actions. As a New Yorker, the law offers you protections that enable you to seek …

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Is Premises Liability Common Law?

July 20th, 2021

No matter where you look – billboards, TV commercials, or on the radio, there is never a shortage of ads for personal injury lawyers in New York. When we imagine personal injury cases, the first thing that may come to mind is motor vehicle accidents or similar incidents that result in severe injurie…

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What is a Premises Liability Complaint?

July 19th, 2021

As much as we would wish it to be otherwise, the homes we live in, the businesses we shop at, and the public areas we visit are not inherently free of danger. How many times has an uneven step or icy walk caused a near-miss or minor fall?  These incidents are far too common, but thankfully, the m…

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