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Ferry And Water Taxi Accidents

For Victims Of Ferry And Water Taxi Accidents

Ferries, water taxis and other boats are a common mode of transportation for commuters working in Manhattan. The Staten Island Ferry is probably the most widely known ferry in the New York City area, although NY Waterway ferries have also become popular. Boats are also commonly used for pleasure cruises and other purposes.

The owners and operators of these boats have a duty to everyone aboard as well as other vessels to protect their safety. The failure to do so can lead to serious injuries and even death.

If you were injured in a ferry or water taxi accident, a skilled attorney can go a long way to helping you to recover full and fair compensation. For decades, the personal injury lawyers of Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C., have protected the rights of people who have been injured in all types of vehicle accidents.

Establishing Liability And Proving Your Damages

In a ferry or water taxi accident, one of the first steps is to determine which entities are at fault. There are important distinctions between private and public carriers.

If a public entity, such as the New York City Department of Transportation, is responsible for your injuries, it is important to take immediate action to preserve your rights to compensation. Generally speaking, you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident in order to be eligible for compensation. If a private entity is liable, the Notice of Claim requirement does not apply, but it is still important to begin working with a lawyer as soon as possible.

At Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C., our personal injury lawyers have recovered many hundreds of six- and seven-figure verdicts and settlements for clients over our years of practice. Our past success means that we have the financial and investigative resources to pinpoint the causes of your accident. We can then prepare a complete, persuasive case that will give you the best chance of obtaining your damages for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost income and other expenses associated with your injuries.

We Can Help You Seek Compensation

Our attorneys offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and accept all injury claims on a no-recovery, no-fee basis. Call us locally at 212-732-4992, call us toll free at 800-574-4LAW or complete our online contact form to get in touch with our law firm.

Case Results

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$2.1 million
settlement

for 33-year old electrician who fell from ladder while attempting to fit heavy cable into crown box when cable sprung back and struck him, causing him to suffer left shoulder injury with impingement.

$1.6 million
settlement

for 38-year old electrician who slipped and fell on debris on stairway with resulting cervical herniated disc and aggravation of pre-existing arthritic changes.

$2.55 million
settlement

for 42-year old electrician who fell into an uncovered, unprotected hole and suffered a severe low back injury with herniated disc(s) that required surgery at L4-5 and L5-S1 levels.

$1.75 million
settlement

for 26-year old construction worker who fell through opening in roof and fractured his wrist, requiring surgery with open reduction and internal fixation, external fixation device, and eventual fusion.

$2.5 million
settlement

for 38-year old female electrician (with history of prior neck injury) who tripped on uneven Masonite protective floor covering, and suffered neck injury with herniated discs requiring cervical fusion.

$1.2 million
settlement

during trial for 40-year old sheet metal worker who was struck in the neck and shoulder by an air conditioning unit and suffered herniated cervical discs and cervical radiculopathy.