Our client, a Florida resident, was visiting family in Westchester when she became the
victim of a severe accident on her way back to the airport. While she was a passenger
on Interstate 87, a truck veered into her lane and collided with the vehicle she was in.
The crash occurred during heavy rain, and it was later revealed that the truck driver had
been on the road for several hours before the incident.
As a result of the accident, our client sustained significant injuries, requiring both neck
and shoulder surgeries. The neck procedure, a cervical discectomy, involved removing
a damaged or herniated disc to relieve pressure on her spinal cord and nerves.
Blitz Law Group filed a lawsuit on her behalf against the trucking company. During
litigation, we obtained crucial evidence from the truck’s electronic data recorder (EDR),
often referred to as a "black box." This device captures technical and occupant data
moments before, during, and after a crash, providing critical insight into the events
leading to the collision.
After years of litigation and as the case proceeded to trial in the Supreme Court of
Westchester County, we were able to negotiate a favorable settlement for our client,
securing $450,000 in compensation.
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