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Our previous case results should not be taken as expectations for your case, as results such as these can never be promised, especially not before reviewing your case ourselves. These results do, however, demonstrate our ability to provide for our clients what they truly need. With the law on our side, we are not afraid of any insurance company, employer, or manufacturer.

$3,250,000 Recovery for Manhattan Pedestrian
  • Cyclists and Pedestrians
Daniel Flanzig obtained a $3.25 Million dollar recovery for a 35 year old pedestrian struck by a turning vehicle in Manhattan. Our client was crossing 1st Ave in Midtown Manhattan, in a crosswalk, when she was struck by the Defendant who failed to see her. Although the client had no recollection of the crash due to her injuries, and the Defendant claimed she was crossing outside the cross-walk,  our investigation, including interviews with witnesses and responding officers determined that our client was in the cross-walk with the light in her favor and with the exclusive right of way.  As a result of the impact, our client sustained severe injuries including pelvic fracture, wrist fracture, rib fractures, and spinal fractures requiring her to undergo multi-level spinal fusion.  After depositions were completed and the case was placed onto the trial calendar, the case was settled via mediation.
  • 4,800,000.00 Recovery for family of 29 year old Manhattan Cyclist
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Flanzig and Flanzig have obtained a $4,800,000.00 settlement on behalf of the family of a 29-year-old Manhattan cyclist killed in the Bronx.

    The death of Heather Lough received wide publicity following the tragic day in 2016 when Heather was struck by a commercial truck that ultimately led to her death. Shortly thereafter, the driver was criminally charged with multiple violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law including NYC’s “right of way” law Section 19-190. After every attempt by the driver to escape criminal liability, including a challenge to the constitutionality of NYC’s right of way law (19-190), the defendant ultimately plead guilty to the charges resulting in payment of a fine and suspension of his license. Using this plea, together with the evidence obtained by the Collision Investigation Squad, our own independent investigation, and the deposition testimony of parties, Cathy Flanzig, Esq. obtained the pre-trial granting of Summary Judgement against the owner of the trucking company and its driver. With liability being established, the case was ultimately settled prior to trial via private mediation between our office and the insurance carrier for the trucking company in the amount of $4,800,000.00.

  • $2,900,000 Recovery for Vespa Crash Victim
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $2,900,000.00 recovery for the victim of a serious Vespa crash in Hewlett, New York. Our client was operating his scooter, when a vehicle made a sudden left turn in front of him. As a result of the crash, our client sustained severe thoracic injuries. The settlement, which netted a total payout of over $3 Million Dollars, was reached just prior to the start of the trial in the New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County. This settlement has obtained the distinction of the Top 25 Settlements in New York for 2014 for crashes involving motorcycles by the New York Law Journal.
  • 2,000,000.00 Recovery for Victim of Pedestrian Crash
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $2,000.000.00 Dollar Recovery for a NYC Pedestrian who sustained life threatening injuries after being struck by a NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agent. The crash occurred at the intersection of York Ave. and 72nd Street in Manhattan. The police claimed the cause of the crash was our client crossing against the light. However, video of the crash obtained by our office showed the driver failed to yield the right of way to our client who was in the crosswalk and had almost completely crossed the street. We also secured statements from multiple witnesses who all were able to see our client clearly in the crosswalk. A settlement was reached with the City of New York just prior to the commencement of jury selection in New York County Supreme Court.
  • 1,100,000.00 Settlement for Pedestrian Struck by a Vehicle While in His Driveway
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $1.1 Million recovery for a 56 year old man who suffered a severe leg injury, requiring him to undergo several limb salvage surgeries, as a result of being struck by his children's religious school teacher while in his own driveway. The settlement was reached soon after the action was commenced and the $1.1 million recovery represented the defendant's full policy limits. This case was reported in the New York Law Journal and the New York Jury Verdict Reporter as a 'Top 25 Verdicts or Settlements' for a pedestrian accident in 2010.
  • 900,000.00 Settlement Obtained for Manhattan Cyclist
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $900,000.00 settlement for a cyclist who sustained a severe foot injury when struck by a tractor-trailer in New York City. The cyclist who was lawfully operating in the bike lane on the 2nd Avenue in Midtown was struck when a tractor trailer attempted to execute a left turn through the intersection in across the bike lane. The settlement was reached before trial in the Supreme Court, Westchester County.

  • 675,000.00 Recovery for Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $675,000.00 recovery for a 68 year old woman who sustained a severe leg fracture while crossing with the light at a Port Washington, NY intersection. The case was settled for $675,000.00 dollars prior to trial in the Supreme Court, Queens County.
  • $500,000 Recovery for Queens Cyclist

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $500,000.00 recovery for a cyclist who sustained severe injuries to his wrist and hand in a bike vs. truck crash. The cyclist was traveling in a marked and separated bike lane on Vernon Blvd. As he entered an intersection with a green light in his favor, a large box truck executed a right turn striking our client and dragging him down the street only to come to a stop after a bystander flagged him down. The injury resulted in multiple surgeries to repair.

  • 495,000.00 Queens Cyclist Struck by Turning Truck
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $495,000.00 recovery for a 25 year old Citi-Bike rider who was struck by a turning truck while he was riding across an intersection in a marked bike lane in Queens, NY. As a result of the crash our client was dragged under the truck and sustained severe road rash on his hands and arms. The injury was so severe that he required skin grafts to repair. A settlement was reached prior to trial in the Supreme Court, Queens County.

  • 450,000.00 Suffolk County Cyclist Struck By Turning Vehicle While Stopped At Red Light.
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $450,000.00 recovery for a Suffolk County cyclist struck by a turning vehicle while he was stopped at a red light. The defense claimed he rode into the side of the turning car. We were able to prove via physical evidence, including road debris, as to where the actual point of impact occurred. As a result of the crash our client sustained a number of injuries including internal bleeding requiring hospitalization. The settlement was reached prior to trial in the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, NY.

  • 420,000.00 Recovery for Manhattan Cyclist Injured by Defective Roadway Construction Plate
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $420,000.00 recovery for a Manhattan cyclist who was injured by a defective construction plate on the upper west side of Manhattan. The condition in the street was created by a sub-contractor of Con Ed who were placing temporary shunts in the roadway. The plates used to cover the temporary trenches were negligently placed and not properly ramped as required by New York City code. As a result of the crash our client sustained a fractured hip requiring surgery. The settlement was reached while the matter was awaiting trial in the Supreme Court, New York County.

  • 370,000.00 Recovery For Queens Pedestrian
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $370,000.00 Recovery for a Queens pedestrian struck by a turning vehicle while in a cross-walk. Prior to trial, summary judgement was granted in our favor. The Court determined the crash was 100 percent the fault of the turning vehicle. As a result of the crash our client sustained a fractured hip requiring surgery. The settlement was reached prior to trial in the Supreme Court, Queens County.

  • 350,000.00 49 Year Old Gas Station Attendant Struck by a Customer's Vehicle
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $350,000 settlement for a 49 year old gas station attendant who suffered a fractured wrist as a result of being struck by an automobile while he was a pedestrian standing at the gas station where he was employed. This settlement was reached as the case was about to be tried in Nassau County Supreme Court.

  • 350,000.00 Recovery for Bike on Bike Crash on Brooklyn Bridge

    While not one of our normal cases, our office was able to make a $350,000 recovery for cyclist involved in a crash with another cyclist on the Brooklyn Bridge. The at fault cyclist had a homeowners policy that covered him for this loss. No personal money was paid by the cyclist, but we were still able to make our client whole by accessing this insurance coverage on his behalf. The matter was resolved via private mediation prior to trial in Brooklyn.

  • 340,000.00 57 Year Old Shoe Salesman Struck by a NYC Yellow Taxi Cab
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a significant recovery for a 57 year old shoe salesman who suffered a fractured leg as a result of being struck by a taxicab in Manhattan. In this complicated resolution, Cathy first obtained the full policy limits of the taxi cab's liability insurance. She thereafter obtained another $240,000.00 from our client's own automobile policy under the underinsured portion of his coverage.

  • 300,000.00 Pedestrian Struck While Walking On Sidewalk
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Flanzig and Flanzig obtained a $300,000.00 recovery for a 52 year old man who was struck by a vehicle exiting a parking lot on Glen Cove Road in Nassau County New York. The pedestrian suffered a fractured leg and a lumbar herniated disc. The settlement was reached just prior to jury selection in the Supreme Court, Nassau County.

  • 300,000.00 Uninsured motorist claim

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $300,000 recovery for cyclist involved in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn. The cyclist riding on a Brooklyn street was sideswiped by a vehicle that fled the scene. Accessing their own auto policy, Cathy flanzig was able to obtain a $300,000 recovery under the provisions of the cyclists own uninsured motorist coverage. Once again this highlights the importance of this coverage for all New York cyclists.

  • 295,000.00 Settlement For Bronx Deli Worker
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $295,000.00 dollar settlement for a Bronx Deli worker injured when a vehicle disobeyed a stop sign. As a result of the crash our client sustained a fractured leg requiring surgery. Despite the defense putting forth a witness that claimed our client was on the wrong side of the road, we still secured a significant in the Supreme Court, Bronx County prior to trial.

  • 275,000.00 Underinsurance Recovery for Nassau County Cyclist
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $275,000.00 Underinsurance Arbitration award for a 68 year old dentist who sustained bi-lateral hand injuries in a crash in Jericho, New York. After collecting the full $25,000.00 from the left turning vehicle that caused the crash, we then proceeded to arbitration with our clients own underinsurance carrier under the provisions of his own auto policy. The last offer from the carrier prior to arbitration was $140,000.00. We were able to prove to the arbitrator the true value of the case and he awarded the maximum available of $275,000.00 making the total award $300,000.00 for our client.

  • 250,000.00 Recovery For Cyclist Struck by Fed Ex Truck Along the West Side Highway Bike Path
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $250,000.00 settlement for a cylist injured by a right turning Fed Ex truck at Murray Street and West Street in Manhattan, NY. Our client was lawfully riding uptown in the bike lane when he was struck by the turning truck attempting to travel over the bike path and into Battery Park City. With cases still pending in the New York Couty Supreme Court, it was quickly resolved after we obtained a favorable witness statement from a fellow cyclist traveling behind our client.

  • 250,000.00 Settlement for Cyclist “Doored” in Brooklyn.
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $250,000.00 settlement for a cyclist doored in Brooklyn who sustained a severe wrist injury. After first having the court determined, via summary judgment, that the defendant was 100% responsible for the crash and that our client sustained a serious injury, the defendant tendered the full primary insurance of the vehicle that opened the door. This is one of the many cases where we have it successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of our clients in a dooring crash.

  • 250,000.00 Settlement for a Brooklyn cyclist who hit Road Construction
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $250,000 settlement against a subcontractor of Consolidated Edison who failed to properly secure a roadway. The plaintiff was cycling in Brooklyn when he struck an open and excavated area surrounding a Con Ed vault in the Street. As a result he sustained a severe shoulder fracture. The contractor installing the Vault failed to properly safeguard the area as required by code. The matter was settled before trial in the Supreme Court, Brooklyn.

  • 250,000.00 Underinsurance Recovery for Long Island Cyclist
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $250,000 recovery for a Long Island cyclist injured by a left turning vehicle which struck a group of riders in Nassau County, NY. An injury that did not seem serious at first, developed into our client needing a total hip replacement. After receiving a partial settlement from the left turning vehicle, an additional claim was made with our clients own auto policy under the provisions of her underinsurance (SUM) endorsement. As a result of that claim we were able to obtain a significant additional recovery totaling $250,000.00 for our client.

  • 240,000.00 Recovery for 2 cyclist struck during a group ride

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a collective $240,000 recovery for 2 cyclist struck from behind while participating in a group ride in Suffolk County New York. While our motion for summary judgement on the issue of liability was pending, the Defendants conceded that the accident was their fault. With liability being established, a settlement for each client was obtained prior to the start of the trial in the Supreme Court, Nassau County.

  • 225,000.00 Settlement obtained for Nassau County Cyclist
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $225,000.00 settlement for Nassau County Man who sustained a severe elbow injury when a vehicle made a left turn in front of him causing the cyclist to stop short and fall from the bike. No contact occurred between the cyclist and the car. The settlement was obtained during a mediation between our office and the insurance company for the driver days before trial was to begin in the Supreme Court, Nassau County.

  • 225,000.00 Recovery for cyclist that struck a defective Con Ed Street Vault

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $225,000 recovery for a 25-year-old cyclist who struck an improperly installed street fault on a Brooklyn street sustaining a fractured shoulder. Con Ed had begun construction of the installation of the street fault, but failed to properly safeguard the street leaving a raised and dangerous area for cyclist. The matter was settled before trial in the Supreme Court Kings County.

  • 225,000.00 Recovery for Brooklyn Cyclist Injured by Street Pothole Created by Utility Provider
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $225,000.00 recovery for a 38 year old cyclist who struck a hole in a bike lane caused by a utility provider working in the location. As a result of the crash our client fractured his elbow. A settlement was reached between the City of New York, the utility provider and the utilities sub-contractor prior to trial in the Supreme Court, Kings County.

  • 210,000.00 Recovery for Cyclists "Doored" in the West Village
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $210,000.00 recovery for cyclist "doored" in the West Village. The cyclist, who worked as a model and bartender, was "doored" on his way to work by an exiting driver on 13th Street. As a result of the crash, our client sustained a severe laceration to his bicep requiring surgery to repair. The settlement was reached before trial in the Supreme Court, New York County.
  • 210,000.00 Recovery for Cyclist “Doored” in Brooklyn
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $210,000.00 settlement for cyclist who sustained severe injuries when doored in Brooklyn. The recovery was obtained during a lengthy mediation between our office and the insurance company for the vehicle.

  • 200,000.00 Verdict for Cyclist Struck by Turning Vehicle
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Our office obtained a $200,000.00 verdict in the Supreme Court, Queens County, for a cyclist struck by a turning vehicle. The cyclist had just left the sidewalk and was struck in the middle of the intersection by a driver who claimed "she never saw him". As a result of the crash our client sustained a fractured shoulder as well as other injuries. The jury found the driver 100% at fault for the crash and awarded our client $125,000 for past pain and suffering and $75,000.00 for future pain and suffering.
  • 200,000.00 Recovery for 2 cyclist “doored” during a group ride

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a collective $200,000 recovery for 2 cyclist "doored" during a group ride in Piedmont, NY. The vehicle that opened its door into the path of the two cyclists had a minimum coverage of 25,000 per person. After exhausting this coverage, Cathy obtained an additional $75,000 for each cyclists by accessing their supplemental uninsured motorist (SUM) coverage under their own automobile policy.

  • 175,000.00 Settlement Obtained for Queens Cyclist Injured in Long Island - Bike Crash
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $175,000.00 settlement for a cyclist who sustained a severe back injury when he was struck in the rear while cycling along the Long Island Expressway Service Road in Melville, NY. The driver claimed the cyclist suddenly shifted lanes. Using the cyclist’s Garmin data, we successfully were able to prove that the cyclist maintained his road position when the impact occurred. The settlement was reached before trial in the Supreme Court, Queens County during a mediation conducted 1 week before the trial start date.

  • 175,000.00 Recovery for Brooklyn Cyclist Struck by Ride Share Vehicle
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $175,000.00 settlement for a Brooklyn cyclist struck by a turning livery/ride share vehicle.

    The settlement was obtained prior to trial in the Supreme Court, Kings County. Payment of the settlement was by both the livery and ride share company.

    This settlement is an important lesson in searching for all potential sources of recovery for our clients and not limiting recovery to only livery vehicles available coverage.

  • 175,000.00 Recovery for cyclist “doored” in Manhattan
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $175,000.00 recovery for a Manhattan cyclists who sustained a fractured knee when he was "doored" on 8th Avenue in Manhattan.
    The settlement was reached while our motion for Summary Judgement on the issue of the Defendant's liability fault was pending.

  • Recovery for Cyclist Injured in a Bike Lane at a Construction site in Manhattan
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained $165,000.00 settlement for a cyclist who was injured while attempting to utilize a bike lane on 2nd Ave. in Manhattan in of a construction site. The construction site had diverted bike lane traffic that caused narrowing of the bike lane. As her client attempted to bike to work his handlebar struck barricades there were used to create the new bike lane causing the crash and sustain a shoulder injury. The settlement was reached via mediation between our office and the insurance company for the construction company prior to trial in Queens County, NY.

  • 160,000.00 Recovery for Cyclist Involved in a Crash at Construction Site on Kent Ave
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained $160,000.00 recovery for a cyclist involved in a crash at a construction site on Kent Ave. in Brooklyn. The claimant involved the failure of the construction company to properly close and safeguard the bike lane allowed vehicles to enter. When our client attempted to avoid an oncoming vehicle in the bike lane, he was caused to crash and sustain a serious injury to his wrist. The settlement was reached with the construction company prior to trial in Kings County, New York.

  • 150,000.00 Settlement Obtained for Long Island Cyclist
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained $150,000 settlement for a Long Island cyclist who was door in a residential neighborhood in Nassau County. The settlement was reached early on in the litigation based upon the clear liability of the defendant and the uncontroverted injury sustained by the cyclist.

  • 150,000.00 Settlement for Suffolk County Cyclist
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained $150,000.00 settlement for cyclist who sustained an injury to his left pinky and knee when a vehicle executed a left turn in front of him while operating in a Bike lane in Suffolk County, New York. Our firm obtained summary judgment against the left turning vehicle having a Court find that the driver was 100% responsible for the crash. With liability being established, we quickly obtained a settlement after depositions were conducted.

  • 150,000.00 Settlement for Cyclist Doored in Manhattan
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $150,000 settlement for a cyclist doored in Manhattan. After obtaining $100,000 offer from the insurance company for the vehicle, we were successful in obtaining another $50,000 for our client from the employer of the person who opened the door. The employee was in the course of their employment at the time of the crash making their employer responsible for their actions.

  • 145,000.00 Cyclist "Doored" in Flatiron District
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $145,000.00 recovery for a cyclist "doored" in the Flat Iron district by an exiting passenger. Despite no contact between the vehicle and the cyclist, we established the passenger was negligent in opening the door and causing the cyclist to lose control and crash.
  • 140,000.00 Settlement for NYC Cyclist "Doored" in the West Village
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Cathy Flanzig obtained a 140,000.00 settlement for a cyclist "doored" in the West Village by an exiting passenger of a NYC Taxi cab, while traveling within a bike lane.
  • 125,000.00 Cyclists That Struck a Negligently Placed Speed Bump on the Bike Path Along Manhattan's East Side
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $125,000 settlement prior to trial in New York County (Manhattan) for a cyclist that struck an unmarked speed bump in front of the 34th Street Heliport in Manhattan. As a result of the fall, our client sustained a fractured wrist. The speed bump was placed on a mixed use roadway which was frequently used for parking as well as cyclists and runners. The speed bump used was inconsistent with those typically seen through out New York City because of their dangerous profile. The operator also failed to post proper advanced warning signs stating "Bump Ahead", failed to have street markings or hash markings required to advise cyclists of the installed bump.
  • 125,000.00 Settlement for Suffolk County Cyclist
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained $125,000.00 settlement for cyclist who sustained an injury to his finger and a fractured nose when a vehicle executed a left turn in front of him in Suffolk County New York the settlement was obtained after depositions were completed based upon the clear liability of the defendant and the injury sustained by her client.

  • 125,000.00 Recovery for Queens Motorcyclist

    Daniel Flanzig obtained $125,000 settlement for a motorcyclist who sustained injuries when a vehicle made a left turn in front of him. The crash was caught on a go-pro video leaving little doubt that the cause of the crash was the fault of the turning vehicle. With liability being established, a settlement was reached prior to trial in the Supreme Court, Queens County.

  • 112,000.00 Settlement for a Vespa Rider Struck by an Uber driver Pulling Away from the Curb in Brooklyn
    • Automobile Crash

    Cathy Flanzig obtained $112,000.00 settlement paid by both delivery car owner and operator as well as by Uber for a Brooklyn Vespa operator who sustained serious injuries when the vehicle pulled away from the curb. The settlement was reached before trial in the Supreme Court, Kings County.

  • 110,000.00 Recovery for Chelsea Cyclist Injured Due to Construction Hose Left in Bike Lane
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Our firm obtained a $110,000.00 recovery for a 35 year old cyclist who was injured due to a construction hose left in a bike lane in Chelsea. As a result of the crash our client sustained an fracture of her wrist. The settlement was reached during the 5th day of trial with the building owners and construction company after the evidence showed the Defendants failed to place proper ramps over the hose as required by industry standards.
  • 100,000.00 Verdict for Cyclist struck by NYC Taxi in Queens
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Daniel Flanzig obtained a liability verdict in Queens County where the jury found a cab driver 100% at fault for the crash. The crash occurred at an intersection in Long Island City. The cab and our client ( a 19 y/o cyclist) both claimed the light was in their favor. We were successful in arguing to the jury that the cab driver ran the light and was the cause of the crash. Following a successful liability verdict, the cab company, and its insurance carrier American Transit Insurance, paid their full insurance policy of $100,000.00 dollars.
  • 100,000.00 (Full Policy Limits) for Cyclists "Doored" in Manhattan
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $100,000.00 (full policy limits) recovery for cyclist "doored" on 19th Street in Manhattan. Our client was traveling West on 19th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. As vehicular traffic was stopped, our client attempted to pass traffic on the right. As he was traveling along side the defendant's vehicle, a door swung open into his path. Our client attempted to avoid the opening car door, swerved, and crashed. No contact was ever made between the cyclists and the door. As a result of the fall our client sustained a severely fractured wrist.

    This case is an important illustration that contact between a bike and a vehicle is always not necessary in order to establish negligence on behalf of a driver or exiting passenger. It was the act of improperly opening the car door that was the proximate cause of the crash making the Defendants responsible.

  • 100,000.00 Verdict for Cyclist Where No Contact Occurred
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Our firm obtained a $100,000.00 verdict for a Brooklyn cyclist cut-off by a driver in lower Manhattan. Although no actual contact occurred between the cyclist and the vehicle, the jury still found the driver 100% responsible for the crash. It awarded the cyclist the full extent of the drivers insurance coverage.
  • 100,000.00 Settlement Obtained for Cyclist’s “Doored” in Manhattan
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Once again demonstrating the importance of underinsurance coverage Cathy Flanzig obtained $100,000.00 settlement for cyclist doored in Manhattan. After obtaining $25,000, the maximum coverage that the car held, Cathy went on to collect an additional $75,000 from our clients own underinsured motorist coverage.

  • 100,000.00 Brooklyn Cyclist "Doored" by Cab
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained $100,000 ( full policy limits) settlement for a Brooklyn cyclist doored by the New York City taxicab. The settlement was reached prior to trial in Kings County, New York.

  • 100,000.00 Settlement for Cyclist Struck from Behind in Manhattan
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $100,000.00 (full policy limits) settlement for cyclist struck in the rear when a vehicle attempted to pull away from the curb. The settlement was reached prior to trial in the Supreme Court, New York County.

  • 100,000.00 Recovery for Bicycle Crash Victim Involved in a Sideswipe
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained $100,000.00 (full policy limits) recovery for a cyclist sideswiped by delivery vehicle in Manhattan. The settlement was reached prior to trial in the Supreme Court, New York County.

  • 100,000.00 Recovery for Brooklyn Cyclist

    Cathy Flanzig obtained $100,000 recovery for a Brooklyn cyclist sideswiped by a vehicle in Manhattan sustaining a fractured finger requiring surgery. A settlement was reached prior to trial in the Supreme Court, Kings County.

  • 100,000.00 Recovery for a Revel Rider
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $100,000.00 Recovery for a Revel Moped rider struck by a motorist in Brooklyn. Cathy Flanzig obtained a $100,000 recovery for a Revel Moped rider injured in a crash in Brooklyn, NY. After collecting the full $25,000.00 from the negligent vehicle that caused the crash, an additional claim was made with our clients own auto policy under the provisions of her underinsurance (SUM) endorsement. As a result of that claim we were able to obtain a significant additional recovery of her full policy totaling $100,000.00 for our client.

  • $100,000 Settlement for Bike Crash Victim
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

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  • 97,500.00 Settlement Obtained for Cyclist "Doored" in Brooklyn
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained and $97,500.00 settlement for a cyclist doored in Brooklyn. The settlement was reached after depositions were conducted in the clear liability of the defendant was established.

  • 90,000.00 Recovery for 37 Year Old Woman "Doored" by NYC Taxi Cab While Riding in Bike Lane on 6th Avenue in NYC
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $90,000.00 settlement for NYC cyclist who sustained a severe back injury when "doored" by a NYC Taxi cab, while traveling in the bike lane on 6th Avenue in New York City.

  • 90,000.00 Settlement for Cyclist Struck by a Turning Vehicle in Brooklyn
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $90,000 settlement for a 28-year-old Brooklyn cyclist who sustained an injury to his shoulder and knee when a vehicle turned in front of him while he was operating in a bike Lane in the Brooklyn. The settlement was reached before trial in the Supreme Court Kings County.

  • 90,000.00 Recovery for Cyclist "Doored" on the West Side of Manhattan
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $90,000 recovery for a cyclist who was doored by delivery vehicle on the west side of Manhattan. The settlement was obtained after the defendants conceded liability for the crash based upon our early investigation. Settlement was reached before trial in the Supreme Court, New York County.

  • 80,000.00 Recovery for Cyclist Struck by a Left Turning National Grid Truck
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $80,000.00 settlement after a mediation for a Massachusetts cyclist was injured while riding in Suffolk County, NY. Our client sustained a separated shoulder in the crash. The settlement was reached prior to the start of trial in Nassau County.
  • 80,000.00 Recovery for Cyclist "Doored" by Double Parked Car in the Bronx
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Cathy Flanzig obtained a $80,000.00 recovery for a cyclist "doored" by a double parked car in the Bronx. The cyclist sustained a severe shoulder injury requiring surgery. The result was obtained via binding arbitration where the arbitrator found the defendant 100% responsible for the crash.

  • 80,000.00 Recovery for cyclist doored in the Bronx

    An $80,000 recovery was made for a cyclist “doored” by a Domino's delivery man in the Bronx. The recovery was made via binding arbitration in lieu of a trial by jury.

  • 75,000.00 Settlement for Cyclist Involved in a Crash on the Manhattan Bridge.
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians

    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $75,000.00 settlement for cyclist who sustained a jaw injury when he was involved in a crash on the Manhattan Bridge with the construction vehicle. The vehicle which was operating in the bike lane failed to put up proper safeguards causing her client to collide with the vehicle. A settlement was obtained as a mediation between our office and the insurance company for the construction company prior to trial in Brooklyn.

  • 52,500.00 Recovery for Cyclist Doored by Van on Bell Blvd. in Queens, NY
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Daniel Flanzig obtained a settlement of $52,500.00 for a cyclist who suffered a fractured clavicle as a result of a "dooring" by the driver of a commercial van. The settlement was obtained via a private mediation, while the case was pending on the trial calendar in the Supreme Court, Queens County.
  • 50,000.00 Recovery for Cyclist Hit by Dumpster Tarp While Riding up Lafayette Street in NYC
    • Cyclists and Pedestrians
    Daniel Flanzig obtained a $50,000 recovery against a construction company who failed to properly secure the tarp of its dumpster placed along the curb on Lafayette Street in New York City. The Tarp blew into the cyclist path, causing him to lose control of his bike and be hit by a truck. The truck then fled the scene and was never identified. The client came to us too late to file an MVIAC claim, and so we pursued a case against the construction company. The case was settled before trial in the Supreme Court, NY County.