Case Results

4,800,000.00 Recovery for family of 29 year old Manhattan Cyclist
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.
$2,900,000.00 Recovery for Vespa Crash Victim
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
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.
$3,250,000 Recovery for Manhattan Pedestrian
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 1^st 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.
1,100,000.00 Settlement for Pedestrian Struck by a Vehicle While in His Driveway
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
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 2^nd 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
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. The matter was settled prior to trial in the Supreme Court, Queens County.
495,000.00 Queens Cyclist Struck by Turning Truck
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.

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