Case Results
| Construction accident | $2,800,000 |
| Medical malpractice child birth delivery | $2,000,000 |
| Wrongful death in hospital | $2,000,000 |
| Fire burn accident | $1,800,000 |
| Auto head trauma | $1,800,000 |
| Elevator accident | $1,550,000 |
| Fall from building | $1,220,000 |
| Car hit windshield brain injury | $1,200,000 |
| Motor vehicle rollover | $1,100,000 |
| Car accident | $1,085,000 |
| Assaulted at concert | $1,050,000 |
| Construction accident fall from ladder | $1,000,000 |
| Lead paint poisoning | $1,000,000 |
| Construction fall from scaffold | $ 900,000 |
| Explosion | $ 850,000 |
| Forklift | $ 750,000 |
| Construction fall through floor | $ 750,000 |
| Construction accident slip and fall | $ 650,000 |
| Dangerous product | $ 600,000 |
| Hit from behind collision | $ 500,000 |
| Trip and fall | $ 500,000 |
| Fall on broken walk | $ 450,000 |
| Supermarket accident | $ 300,000 |
| Ceiling collapse | $ 255,000 |
| Building Fire | $ 250,000 |
| Door lock security | $ 225,000 |
| Pedestrian knockdown | $ 175,000 |
| Staircase fall | $ 150,000 |
| Dentist malpractice | $ 140,000 |
| Fall down in shopping center | $ 125,000 |
| Dangerous tool | $ 125,000 |
| Slip and fall on city sidewalk | $ 100,000 |
| Unsupervised students | $ 100,000 |
Brooklyn Personal Injury Attorney
Manhattan Intellectual Property Lawyer
Protecting Your Personal and Professional Interests
You may need assistance getting access to quality medical care after an accident or personal injury. Or you may require long-term treatment. If you become disabled or have lost a family member, you may also be faced with loss of income. Our Brooklyn personal injury lawyers have experience helping clients with injury cases, including:
- Car accidents and truck accidents — Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of injury in the U.S. We know how to maximize the compensation you receive from insurance companies.
- Defective products — David DeToffol's engineering background provides valuable insight into product liability issues.
- Elevator and crane accidents — When passengers and workers are injured by defective elevators, forklifts and cranes, we have the experience to thoroughly investigate the accident, hold the negligent party at fault and recover the compensation our clients deserve.
- Faulty construction — We have construction experience and understand the technical aspects of these cases. Issues of premises liability may also be a factor.
- Injuries to children — Get the answers you need when your child is hurt. We have handled all types of injuries to children involving defective products, lead paint and negligent care at daycare centers.
- Medical malpractice — We are experienced with defective medical devices and health care provider negligence.
- Pool accidents — We can help if you have been injured in a pool, on a boat or with other watercraft.
Injured on the Job
In 2008, 5,071 workers died on the job, according to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Many workplace injuries and deaths happen to construction, factory and emergency workers.
- Building and equipment collapses — We provide experienced, knowledgeable help with these complex cases.
- Construction accidents — There may be multiple liable parties involved at construction sites. Construction injuries are often very serious and could possibly lead to death. We sort through the facts to help you recover full and fair compensation and benefits.
- Equipment use injuries — Defective equipment or inadequate safety measures are common causes of injury.
- Faulty safety equipment — This is a danger to workers, firefighters and individuals using tools at home. We hold negligent manufacturers responsible for injuries relating to their defective product.
- Factory and industrial machinery defects — We understand the mechanical details necessary to work through these cases.
- Cranes, forklifts, ladders and scaffolding — Falls injure more than 100,000 workers every year. If you were injured in a ladder or scaffolding accident, turn to us for help.
Business Law and Manhattan Intellectual Property Lawyers
Our business law practice includes cases involving:
- Intellectual property — We help you register, protect and capitalize on your intellectual property.
- Patents — We offer the professional help you need to protect your rights when seeking a patent for a new idea.
- Trademarks — We bring action against people for stealing, using or selling your idea or trademarked merchandise unlawfully.
- Copyrights — We offer copyright protection services to individuals and companies.
- Licensing — Turn to us when you need an experienced lawyer for a licensing issue.
- Corporate law matters — We have the experience to assist you in many matters of corporate law that affect you or your business.
We Have the Experience You Need
The lawyers at DeToffol & Associates are experienced with complex personal injury cases and business and copyright law. We are committed to seeking compensation and justice for our clients.
Please call our experienced attorneys in our New York City office at 212-962-2220 to discuss your case. You may also send us an e-mail. Your initial consultation is free.
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