SANITATION WORKER GETS $5,250,000 AFTER FORK LIFT RUNS OVER ANKLE
37 year old Sanitation Worker was plowing up a truck when a co-worker negligently drove a forklift over his ankle. He sustained a fractured ankle which required 2 surgeries as well developing post-operative complications. As a result, he never returned to work and was awarded a 3/4 tax free accident disability pension. Our office brought a lawsuit against the City of New York for the forklift driver's negligence. After winning summary judgment on liability, we participated in a two week long damage trial for his pain and suffering and lost earnings. The City of New York settled the matter, immediately before jury deliberations, for $5,250,000.00.
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Actor Involved In Shooting Death of a New York Police Officer Takes the Stand
Actor Lillo Brancato testified in his defense on December 15 for his part in the shooting death of a New York police officer, Daniel Enchautegui in December of 2005.
Daniel Enchautegui was off-duty and walking to his home in the Bronx when he witnessed Lillo Brancato and a co-defendant, Steven Armento breaking into Enchautegui's neighbor's apartment. According to statements from the prosecutors, the pair was trying to break in to the apartment to steal prescription drugs. Daniel Enchautegui surprised the two men in the act and Steven Armento shot Daniel Enchautegui a few feet from of his own home.
Steven Armento was convicted of first degree murder in October and is currently serving a life sentence for his part in the homicide.
Lillo Brancato testified that he is the victim of his drug addiction and that he does not remember confessing to the crime in the hospital after the shooting. It is up to the jury in case to decide Lillo Brancato's fate now.
This tragic case only serves to demonstrate just how dangerous the job of a police officer is in New York City. If you are a civil servant such as a police officer and in New York and are injured on the job, you will need a law firm that specializes in cases that involve disability compensation or disability pension. Our firm has the experience to make sure your disability pension or disability compensation is accurate and timely.
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