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Each recovery represents a client whose life was deeply impacted by negligence and who found justice through determined, skilled advocacy. KD&R has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for individuals and families across New York, helping them rebuild their lives after serious injuries and losses.
While every case is unique, these results reflect the firm’s commitment to meticulous preparation, personalized attention, and unwavering pursuit of full and fair compensation for every client.
Case Results
$5,000,000 for a 41-year-old assistant store manager who suffered a permanent partial disability consisting of an injury to her neck requiring an anterior discectomy and multilevel fusion after slipping and falling on an oily staircase.
$4,000,000 for a 57-year-old woman who developed metastatic endometrial cancer after undergoing a hysterectomy, which caused an undiagnosed cancer in her uterus to spread throughout her abdomen.
$4,000,000 for a 45-year-old construction worker who suffered permanent and debilitating back injury requiring numerous spinal surgeries after getting struck by falling steel pipe.
$1,182,500 for a 28-year-old dance instructor who suffered multiple herniated discs in her thoracic and lumbar spine requiring lumbar fusion surgery following a fall from a stage.
$1,100,000 for the wrongful death of a young woman who was tragically killed following a collision with another motor vehicle whose driver fell asleep at the wheel.
$1,000,000 for a 46-year-old police officer who sustained a left femoral shaft fracture and a right knee lateral collateral ligament rupture, both requiring open reduction internal fixation, following a head-on motor vehicle crash.
$825,000 for a 45-year-old editor who suffered a burst fracture of his calcaneus requiring open reduction and internal fixation and a second surgery when the elevator in which was a passenger become overloaded, plummeted five stories and crashed.
$800,000 for a 70-year-old pedestrian who suffered a right knee fracture and a comminuted fracture of the right ankle, both requiring open reduction and internal fixation, after getting struck by a motor vehicle.
$750,000 for a 55-year-old construction worker who, after not being provided with appropriate equipment to handle large walls that were to be used in connection with renovation of an airport terminal, suffers tears in both shoulders requiring surgery.
$450,000 to 27-year-old paramedic who, following a motor vehicle crash, sustained tears to his knee requiring arthroscopic surgery and ligament reconstruction, and impingement of his shoulder requiring arthroscopic surgery.
$390,000 for a physician who suffered a crush injury to his foot requiring surgery when, while exiting a taxi cab, the cab rolled over his foot.
FAQ's
These frequently asked questions help clients understand how our past results reflect our commitment to justice and what to expect when pursuing a personal injury case with our firm. Every recovery tells the story of someone whose life was changed by another’s negligence, and our goal is to secure the full compensation each client deserves.
1. Are these recovery amounts typical for every case?
No two cases are alike. The value of a claim depends on many factors, including the extent of injury, medical expenses, lost wages, liability, and long-term effects on quality of life. These results demonstrate what’s possible when a case is carefully prepared and aggressively pursued, not a guaranteed outcome.
2. How long does it take to achieve a settlement or verdict like these?
While others take several years, KD&R's approach is always to prepare each case as if it is going to trial.
3. What kinds of cases does KD&R, PLLC, handle?
KD&R represents individuals involved in motor vehicle crashes, premises liability (trip and fall, slip and fall), wrongful death, and other cases involving serious injury.
5. How is the value of a personal injury case determined?
Case value is determined by reviewing the facts of the incident, your medical records, including the impact your injuries have had on your enjoyment of life, and your economic loss, such as lost earnings and medical bills. Experts may also be consulted to assist in assessing your damages, such as the permanency of your injuries, the care and treatment you will need in the future for your injuries, and the cost of any such treatment.
6. Are these recoveries the result of settlements or jury verdicts?
Both. Some cases are settled before trial, while others proceed to verdict. In every situation, KD&R is fully prepared to go to court to protect each client's rights.
7. How much does it cost to hire KD&R?
There are no upfront fees. The firm works on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing unless there’s a recovery. The legal fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict, so clients can pursue justice without financial risk.
8. What should I do if I think I have a case?
One of our attorneys will review your potential case and explain your legal options clearly with no pressure or obligation. You can reach the firm by phone or through the contact form on the website.
Contact Us:
Jonathan R. Ratchik, Partner
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Tell us what happened, and we’ll listen. Your consultation is free, confidential, and you’ll speak directly with an attorney who’s here to help you move forward.
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC is located in New York NY and serves clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens.This website contains “attorney advertising”. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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