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Trip and Fall on Sidewalk Defect Results in 425,000 Settlement

April 12th, 2023 by

When making plans to go visit her cousin, the last thing Tracy C. anticipated was returning home with a broken ankle. After enjoying some time together, Tracy decided to head home. On the walk over, a sidewalk defect caused Tracy’s foot to get caught in a crack and she fell to the ground. The impact caused an ankle fracture. The ambulance transported her to the hospital. After such a terrible experience, Tracy sought representation from Hill and Moin, LLP. During the litigation, the attorneys, and staff at Hill and Moin, LLP guided and supported Tracy throughout one of the toughest times in her life. Tracy raved about how attentive, friendly, and communicative everyone was at the office of Hill & Moin. She complimented the staff members’ ability to never allow her to feel forgotten. Hill & Moin successfully negotiated a whopping $425,000 settlement, allowing Tracy to now pay off her debt and have a fresh start in her life.

Slip and Fall Victim Wins $450,000 in Lawsuit

March 30th, 2023 by

What Dilorom believed to be another normal walk to work, turned out to be a day she’d never forget. A dangerous sidewalk defect caused Dilorom to trip and fall. The impact of the fall caused injuries to her knees and ankles. These injuries restricted movement, caused unbearable amounts of pain and limited life in so many ways. With endless efforts towards recovery and little hope, Dilorom reached out to a friend asking for help. She was referred to the law office of Hill & Moin. Once she explained what happened to her, the team at Hill & Moin got to work. In no time, the attorneys opened her case and demanded justice for Dilorom. During the entire process, Dilorom was appreciative that everyone on the Hill & Moin team respected her and developed a polite and friendly relationship with her, throughout one of the hardest times in her life.

After many rounds of negotiations, and tireless nights of hard work, the Hill & Moin team negotiated a $450,000 settlement for a delighted client. Finally, while the pain and suffering could not be erased, she could move on in her life. With her settlement, Dilorom will now help her friends and family, who sustained her during her recovery, and she will slowly try to rebuild the life she once had.

Mother Who Tripped on Broken Tiles in Apartment Obtains $150,000 Settlement

March 27th, 2023 by

R. Hernandez was walking in the kitchen of her apartment. She tripped and fell due to broken and uneven tiles. As a result of this incident, she suffered fractures to her left ankle. Due to the unbearable pain of these injuries, R. Hernandez called an ambulance and was transported to a nearby hospital.

R. Hernandez decided to search for legal representation. She contacted a colleague who advised her to call Hill & Moin. She took the advice and gave their office a call. Upon receiving the call, Hill & Moin set up an appointment to see her immediately. When she met with the partners of the firm, they assured her that they would fight to get her the best settlement possible. They addressed all of her concerns, answered her questions, and explained the legal process. After extensive negotiations, R. Hernandez’s case was settled for $150,000.

When R. Hernandez was informed of the settlement, she was very happy and extremely satisfied. She described her experience with Hill & Moin as excellent and that it was a pleasure to work with such a caring firm. She stated that the attorneys and staff at Hill & Moin were great and hospitable. R. Hernandez plans to use her settlement proceeds to purchase a home.

Woman Injured in Trip & Fall in Supermarket Receives $400,000 Settlement

March 3rd, 2023 by

I.R. was shopping at her local Key Food in Forest Hills, New York when she was suddenly caused to trip and fall over a 6-inch-high box that defendants had left at the end of the aisle. This fall resulted in I.R. fracturing her left hip. An ambulance was called and I.R. was transported to a nearby hospital. I.R. had a total left hip replacement the following day.

I.R. decided to hire Hill and Moin after being referred to the firm by another attorney. Their office went to her home to meet her and conduct an intake. Her attorneys assured her that they would work as diligently as possible on her case to achieve the best outcome. Thanks to months of devotion to their client’s case, I.R.’s case was settled for $400,000.

I.R. was overjoyed when she was informed of the settlement. She thanked her attorneys for being very helpful, kind, warm, and responsive during every stage of her case. She was also pleased with the staff’s professionalism and communication skills. I.R. was extremely satisfied with her experience with Hill and Moin.

Woman Injured in Trip & Fall On Defective Sidewalk Receives Outstanding Settlement

January 18th, 2023 by

G.D. was walking outside with her daughter on a nice summer day. They were enjoying each other’s company. But that all changed when G.D. tripped and fell due to a defective elevated sidewalk. This fall resulted in G.D. suffering injuries to her left wrist and left shoulder that required immediate medical attention. An ambulance was called and G.D. was transported to a nearby hospital.

G.D. began her search for legal representation. She contacted an attorney who recommended to her to call Hill & Moin. G.D. called their office and, after conducting an intake, an appointment was made for her to come to their office. The attorneys met with G.D., explained the legal process, answered her questions, and assured her that they would fight to obtain the best possible compensation for her. After months of negotiations, a settlement was reached.

When G.D. was informed of the news, she was impressed and joyous. She stated that Hill & Moin did an excellent job handling her case. She commended their office’s communication with her throughout her case. G.D. stated that she would absolutely recommend Hill & Moin to anyone in need of personal injury legal representation from one of the top-notch firms in New York.

Woman Injured in Slip & Fall Down Building Stairs Receives $695,000 Settlement

December 6th, 2022 by

M.V. had gone to visit her daughter. She was heading down the stairs to exit the apartment building when she slipped and fell. She fell down 2 flights of stairs. There were no guardrails or handrails on the stairs. As a result of this incident, M.V. suffered a fractured left knee and left leg that required immediate hospitalization, surgery, and years of medical treatment.

M.V. had decided to seek legal representation for this incident. A friend recommended that she contact Hill & Moin LLP. She called their office and, after conducting an intake, their office went to her home to meet her and take photos of her injuries. They conducted an investigation and assured her that they would fight and work as hard as possible on her case to secure the best possible outcome. Thanks to their drive, determination, and dedication to their client’s case, M.V. was settled for $695,000.

When M.V. was informed of the settlement, she was elated. She thanked Hill & Moin for working diligently on her case and for maintaining excellent communication with her. She said that the office handled her case perfectly and that the staff and slip and fall attorneys were cordial and professional. She stated that she will recommend Hill & Moin to anyone who is looking for top-notch legal representation for personal injury accidents in New York.

Potential Property Buyer Slips & Fall on Ice & Receives $1.05 Million Settlement

August 8th, 2022 by

M.S. was searching for property to purchase in New York. He was interested in buying a home and went to one that was on sale to inspect it. He exited his vehicle and began walking on the driveway when he slipped and fell. This fall occurred due to snow that covered a defective sidewalk. As a result of the fall, M.S. suffered a fractured left wrist that required immediate hospitalization and eventual surgery.

M.S. was unsatisfied with the first attorneys he retained. He knew that he needed dynamic attorneys with a depth of experience to litigate his case. He, therefore, did his due diligence in identifying the best personal injury law firm in New York. From the moment he met the lawyers and staff at Hill & Moin LLP, he knew he had found the right counsel. They addressed his questions and concerns and reassured him that they would work tirelessly to obtain the best possible resolution in his case. Despite the complexity of the issues, Hill & Moin obtained an incredible $1.05 million settlement.

M.S. described his experience with Hill & Moin as excellent and lauded the staff’s communication with him throughout his case. M.S. plans to use his settlement proceeds to finally purchase the real estate that he had sought previously. He highly recommends Hill & Moin to anyone who needs legal representation on a contingency fee basis in personal injury cases in New York.

Spanish Speaking Construction Laborer Who Fell Off Moving Ladder On Farm Receives $1.85 Million Settlement

May 25th, 2022 by

 

M.H. was working on a farm. He was building a roof and was on a ladder nailing plywood onto the wooden frame. As he was nailing the plywood, the ladder began to move and leaned to the right. This caused MH to fall off the ladder. As a result of the incident, he suffered a fractured left wrist that required surgery, four fractured spinal cord vertebrae that required surgery, fractured rib and right thumb, fractured nose, and a herniated disc.

M.H. began his search for legal representation. A colleague recommended that he contact Hill & Moin and after receiving his call, their office set up an appointment to meet with him. They explained the legal process to him, addressed his questions and concerns, and assured him that they will do everything possible to achieve a satisfactory settlement. Thanks to Hill & Moin’s decades of legal experience and perseverance, M.H.’s case was settled for an incredible $1.85 million. Even though the accident occurred in upstate NY, the NYC attorneys were with him every step of the way.

When M.H. was informed of the settlement, he was surprised and knew his life had finally changed. M.H. stated that Hill & Moin did a great job. He commended the office staff’s friendly communication with him throughout his case in providing him with status updates and case reviews. M.H. said that he will highly recommend Hill & Moin to anyone who was injured in a construction in New York City.

Pedestrian Who Slipped and Fell on Ice in Brooklyn Rejoices Upon Receiving Settlement of $500,000

April 26th, 2022 by

Mr. A.D. was walking down the sidewalk in Brooklyn when he slipped and fell on ice. Mr. A.D. sustained a left ankle fracture. He consulted Hill and Moin who handled the case with utmost professionalism and care.

Mr. A.D. explained that at Hill & Moin he was treated like a family member and that the settlement amount he received surpassed his expectations.

Mr. A.D. highly recommends Hill & Moin to anyone who has sustained a slip and fall personal injury and is looking to be represented by knowledgeable and caring attorneys who will go above and beyond for their clients.

Staten Island Woman Injured After Slip & Fall on Ice Receives $500,000 Settlement

December 13th, 2021 by

F.L., a home health aide from Staten Island, was taking out the garbage on the day after a snowstorm when she slipped and fell on icy pavement that her landlord hadn’t properly salted. Having broken her ankle and injured her neck and back, F.L. was unable to get up and remained on the floor with no jacket. After F.L. screamed for help for a long and frigid 20 minutes, someone finally saw her and called 911. 

Seeing how worried F.L. was, one of F.L.’s home health aide colleagues recommended her to Hill & Moin, LLP. Although the property owner initially denied liability, the attorneys at Hill and Moin guided F.L., communicated with her, and successfully resolved her case. With Hill & Moin, LLP’s skillful representation, F.L. became the happy recipient of over $500,000.

F.L. was elated to hear of the settlement that the attorneys at Hill & Moin, LLP reached for her and very happy with the great job that Hill & Moin, LLP did on her case.