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$7.2M

Court of Claims Damages Trial Decision

Team led by attorney Peter Hickey | Think Big Wins

Congratulations to the legal team led by attorney Peter Hickey, whose efforts recently resulted in a $7.2 MILLION Court of Claims Damages Trial Decision in a motorcycle accident case. Our clients, husband and wife, both suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries, requiring multiple surgeries and lengthy periods of hospitalization and rehabilitation when their motorcycle was struck by another vehicle at a 4-way intersection. Following a prior Liability Trial, the Court determined that this intersection was improperly designed and controlled by the State of New York resulting in driver confusion and insufficient sight distances.

$4.4M

Motor Vehicle Accident

Team led by attorney Cassandra Kazukenus | Think Big Wins

Our client was rear ended while she was in the course of her employment. As a result of the crash, she suffered permanent neurological injuries that prevented her from ever returning to work. Moreover, she has to utilize assistive devices to walk and complete many of her activities of daily living. Thanks to the advocacy of Cassandra and her team, our client received just compensation for her injuries from this horrific incident.

$3.2M

Motor Vehicle Accident

Team led by attorney Adam Hover | Think Big Wins

Our client suffered severe, life‑altering injuries in a motor vehicle collision that required multiple surgeries and an extensive recovery period. Through the dedication and strategic work of Adam Hover and his legal team, they identified and ultimately secured insurance coverages across several states. Throughout several years of litigation against multiple defendants, he and his team were able to secure a $3,200,000 settlement on our client’s behalf. Thanks to the relentless advocacy of Adam and his team, our client can now move forward with his life, with security and peace of mind.Our client suffered severe, life‑altering injuries in a motor vehicle collision that required multiple surgeries and an extensive recovery period. Through the dedication and strategic work of Adam Hover and his legal team, they identified and ultimately secured insurance coverages across several states. Throughout several years of litigation against multiple defendants, he and his team were able to secure a $3,200,000 settlement on our client’s behalf. Thanks to the relentless advocacy of Adam and his team, our client can now move forward with his life, with security and peace of mind.

$2.25M

Labor Law/MunicipalityLabor Law/Municipality

Team led by attorney Philip Mazzotti | Think Big Wins

Philip Mazzotti and his legal team successfully resolved a labor law fall‑from‑height case involving catastrophic, lifelong back injuries suffered by the client. Following a comprehensive investigation and strategic litigation efforts, the matter was resolved for $2,250,000. The resolution underscores the firm’s commitment to advocating for injured workers and securing meaningful results through diligent and effective legal representation.Philip Mazzotti and his legal team successfully resolved a labor law fall‑from‑height case involving catastrophic, lifelong back injuries suffered by the client. Following a comprehensive investigation and strategic litigation efforts, the matter was resolved for $2,250,000. The resolution underscores the firm’s commitment to advocating for injured workers and securing meaningful results through diligent and effective legal representation.

$1.5M

Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death Settlement

Team led by attorney Tom Mortati

Attorney Thomas J. Mortati and the legal team’s efforts recently resulted in a $1.5 million wrongful death/medical malpractice settlement. We are proud to be able to fight on behalf of our clients and their loved ones every day.

$1.25M

Court of Claims Damages Trial Decision

Team led by attorney Peter Hickey | Think Big Wins

Congratulations to the legal team led by attorney Peter Hickey, whose efforts recently resulted in a $1.25 MILLION Court of Claims Damages Trial Decision in a motorcycle accident case. Our client sustained a fracture and other serious injuries when his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle at an intersection that was controlled by the State of New York. Our client, who was unfamiliar with the roadway, passed by a stop sign that was leaning and obscured by foliage. Following a prior Liability Trial, the State of New York was determined to be 100% liable for our client’s injuries.

$1.2M

Premises Liability

Team led by attorney Patrick Slade | Think Big Wins

Our client, a union carpenter, was struck by a 75,000-pound concrete wall panel while working on a water tank construction project in Western New York. He suffered life-altering injuries — including a herniated cervical disc and a full-thickness rotator cuff tear— that effectively ended his construction career. After taking over the case, attorney Patrick Slade and team spent years conducting extensive discovery, deposing key witnesses, retaining engineering and vocational rehabilitation experts, and building an unassailable case on our client’s behalf. The result: a $1.2 MILLION settlement, ensuring this hardworking man received the justice and financial security he deserved. Our client, a union carpenter, was struck by a 75,000-pound concrete wall panel while working on a water tank construction project in Western New York. He suffered life-altering injuries — including a herniated cervical disc and a full-thickness rotator cuff tear— that effectively ended his construction career. After taking over the case, attorney Patrick Slade and team spent years conducting extensive discovery, deposing key witnesses, retaining engineering and vocational rehabilitation experts, and building an unassailable case on our client’s behalf. The result: a $1.2 MILLION settlement, ensuring this hardworking man received the justice and financial security he deserved.

$1.12M

Motor Vehicle Accident

Team led by attorney Cassandra Kazukenus | Think Big Wins

Cassandra Kazukenus and team recovered a $1.12 MILLION settlement for a client for injuries she sustained as a passenger in a motor vehicle crash. As a result of the crash, our client had to undergo a major surgery to her cervical spine as well as surgeries to her hip and shoulder in the years following the crash while being unable to return to work. We were honored to be trusted to fight on her behalf.

$775K

Car Accident Settlement

Team led by attorney Bob Bruschini | Think Big Wins

Congratulations to the legal team led by attorney Bob Bruschini. The team’s efforts recently resulted in a $775,000 auto accident settlement. Our client was severely injured after being struck by car as he crossed the street walking home from work, and we were proud to fight and help the client get the compensation he deserves.

$625K

Workers’ Comp Settlement

Team led by attorney Maureen Tighe | Think Big Wins

Congratulations to the legal team led by attorney Maureen Tighe. The team’s efforts recently resulted in a $625,000 Workers’ Compensation settlement. We are proud to help our injured clients receive the compensation they deserve.

$605K

Workers’ Comp Settlement

Team led by attorney Brian Benna | Think Big Wins

Congratulations to the legal team led by attorney Brian Benna. The team’s efforts recently resulted in a $605,483 total Workers’ Compensation settlement. We are proud to help our injured clients receive the compensation they deserve.

$500K

Premises Liability Settlement

Team led by attorney Connor Hoffman | Think Big Wins

Congratulations to the legal team led by attorney Connor Hoffman. The team’s efforts recently resulted in a $500,000 premises liability settlement. In this case, our client slipped and fell, sustaining a fractured hip that required surgery and a fractured wrist. We are always glad to be able to help our injured clients receive the compensation they deserve.

$500K

Car Accident Settlement

Team led by attorney Peter Hickey | Think Big Wins

Congratulations to the legal team led by attorney Peter Hickey. The team’s efforts recently resulted in a $500,000 auto accident settlement. In this case, our client, while working as a tow truck driver, was struck by an intoxicated driver while he was assisting a disabled vehicle on the highway. He sustained knee and shoulder injuries, both requiring surgery. We are proud to be able to fight for our injured clients every day.

$500K

Car Accident Settlement

Team led by attorney Cassandra Kazukenus | Think Big Wins

Congratulations to the legal team led by attorney Cassandra Kazukenus, whose efforts recently resulted in a $500,000 settlement in a motor vehicle accident case. Our client was a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a supermarket parking lot. They suffered two fractures to the leg and needed to have surgery. After an initial offer, we agreed to mediate the case where it was resolved.

$500K

Car Accident Settlement

Team led by attorney Justin Myers | Think Big Wins

Congratulations to the legal team led by attorney Justin Myers. The team’s efforts recently resulted in a $500,000 motor vehicle accident settlement. Our young client required two invasive spine surgeries to repair injuries to her neck in a rear end collision. We obtained multiple professional opinions to demonstrate to the insurance company the severity of the client’s injuries.

$500K

Team led by attorney Justin Myers | Think Big Wins

In this case, our client was violently knocked to the ground by a neighbor’s off-leash dog and suffered a serious knee injury leading to two surgeries. At the time of incident, no cause of action was possible; however, we carefully monitored a change in the law that would eventually allow us to bring a claim against the dog’s owner for negligence. Our client’s patience and trust in our advice gave us the opportunity to successfully resolve this claim.

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Premises Liability

$900K

Defective Product

$550K

Labor Law