Case Highlights
Award $4,366,000
CONSTRUCTIONContractor's cornea lacerated by window glass, blinded eye
Award $3,625,000
MOTOR VEHICLEJane Doe a fictitious name v. Anonymous #1 Driver, Anonymous #2 Driver, and Anonymous #3 Vehicle Owner
Award $3,500,000
ASSAULTPierr v. Foster Apartments Corp.
Award $2,426,202
CONSTRUCTIONRoss v. M.D. Carlisle Construction
Award $1,500,000
CONSTRUCTION – 01/08/08Labor Law §240(1) - Steel worker standing on horizontal beam trying to connect the beam to the vertical column - vertical column fell toward him, hitting the horizontal beam which caused him to be propelled into the air and fall downward. ACL, MCL, & medial meniscal tear of right knee resulting in arthroscopic reconstruction surgery. Eventually, cervical spinal MRI showed disc herniations at C4-5, C5-6 and C6-7 superimposed on previously existing severe cervical disc disease. Cervical spinal fusion surgery - Robert Hendershott and Venise Hendershott v. Andreassen & Bulgin Construction and Peconic Iron Works, Ltd., Supreme Court, Suffolk County, Index No. 5406/05
Award $115,000
AUTO ACCIDENT – 10/16/07Rear end collision - Meniscal tear left knee; partial rotator cuff tear of the left shoulder requiring arthroscopic surgery - Kirsten Daley v. Boro Transit Inc. and Semen Shapiro, Supreme Court, Kings County, Index No. 21618/04
Award $460,000
PREMISES-MUNICIPAL LIABILITY – 10/09/07Lack of Supervision - 8 year old plaintiff and classmate struck their heads together while improperly swinging and spinning on playground swings during recess at school - labyrinthine concussion; cochlear concussion; hemotympanum; severe-to-profound right-sided sensorineural hearing loss - Nicolas Vitale, an infant by m/n/g Lisa Vitale and Lisa Vitale, Individually v. Elwood Union Free School District and Harley Avenue Primary School, Supreme Court, Suffolk County, Index No. 01374/05
Award $600,000
AUTO ACCIDENT – 10/04/07Bus operator’s vehicle sideswiped by private sanitation truck - cervical and lumbar disc bulges superimposed on pre-existing degenerative disc disease. Instability of the spine requiring spinal surgery to both cervical and lumbar spine. Plaintiff had made eight prior worker’s compensation claims for neck and back injuries. Ronald Gilday and Jenny Gilday v. Argento Rubbish Removal, Inc. and Kevin Weaver, Supreme Court, Bronx County, Index No. 15726/04
Award $195,000
TRIP AND FALL – 09/21/07Defective Roadway Plate - open reduction and internal fixation of right distal radius fracture - Dorothy Fernandez v. JAB Construction, Inc., The City of New York, Empire City Subway Company Ltd., Columbus Construction Corp., Manetta Industries Inc. and Telesector v. Consolidated Edison, Supreme Court, New York County, Index No. 116063/0
Verdicts & Settlements
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Testimonials
*Brenda Ratliff — Devon Reiff stood by us through thick and thin against the insurance company, working tirelessly and never forgetting how important our case was
to us. Besides his astute lawyerly skills and superb knowledge of the legal
system, Devon takes genuine interest and satisfaction in his client's
personal well-being, something that makes all the difference.
*Robert Ross. Devon Reiff is extremely knowledgeable
about his craft and is backed by an exceptionally trained staff. I know
these things first hand because Devon Reiff was in my corner and the results
were stellar. p.s. If you need someone to run with the big dogs, Devon
Reiff is your man.
*Glenda Garrick . I will always feel grateful to Devon Reiff,
who provided me with both emotional support and outstanding Negligence & Personal
Injury legal services after my devastating car accident. I believe that his dedication,
thoroughness, and professional skills (which include exceptional judgment and
attention to detail, and legal expertise enhanced by many years of experience),
along with his excellent network of ancillary resources, were instrumental in
garnering a settlement that was significantly larger than I had expected; one
that has enabled me to move forward feeling more hopeful and confident - and
less anxious - about my future!
*Phil R. On July 30th 2001, I was injured very badly on a construction job site. I was a union plumber with 30 years on the job. My wife and I contacted a law firm in Manhattan to handle our case. The firm appointed a lawyer to represent me. After a few years, our lawyer called to offer a settlement that was totally unacceptable. That lawyer was for the deal, BUT we weren’t. We called directly to DEVON REIFF and spoke to him. He immediately called us back, set up a meeting, and had a sit down with him and his paralegal. And results started happening. Within nine (9) months of this sit-down, DEVON REIFF got my wife and I a settlement that we can live comfortably with for the rest of our lives. (I’ll be sixty in January. This was 3 years ago.)
Devon also helps with financial advice so you don’t blow all your money stupidly.
THANK YOU DEVON REIFF!
*Donaldson Fortune — I have had Mr. Devon Reiff as my attorney for many years. He has proven to be very dedicated, and the most trustworthy lawyer. He has given it his all while on my case, going up against one of the most powerful unions in N.Y.C., all the while, he made it possible for my family and I to have a comfortable life. Along with Mr.Reiff and his wonderful staff I can assure you that his firm will give you 110% because he goes beyond the call of duty, time and time again. Devon has saved me countless times when I didn’t know who to trust. I can’t say how important it is when you have sustained an injury and you need someone who will do the right thing. I can sleep comfortable because of Mr. Devon Reiff. It’s been twenty years and after handling my two cases I can truly call him a true, sincere friend.
Award $200,000
TRIP AND FALL – 09/12/07On Roadway Defect - fracture of proximal left humerus, fractured left clavicle - Patricia Trivisani v. The City of New York, Consolidated Edison Company of New York s/h/a Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. and New York Paving Inc. v. VNR Construction Corp., Supreme Court, Kings County, Index No. 31541/02
Award $600,000
AUTO ACCIDENT – 06/15/07Rear end collision - multilevel lumbar disc herniations superimposed on previously existing degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine. Lumbar spine surgery - Michael Andriani v. Vieiras Bakery, Inc. and Borges Wynderson, Supreme Court, New York County, Index No. 122165/03
Award $215,000
CONSTRUCTION – 06/13/07Labor Law §241(6) - construction worker struck on head by 2x4 and scaffold plank – severe blunt force trauma to head, face, neck and shoulder; cervical disc protrusions; onset of right shoulder joint impingement syndrome; rotator cuff sprain and strain with rotator cuff derangement - Michael Giobbe v. Chelsea 27th Street Apartments, LLC and Gothman Construction Company, LLC, Supreme Court, Bronx County, Index No. 6070/04
Award $300,000
CIVIL RIGHTS – 03/26/07Excessive Use of Force - psychological claim and scarring as a result of attack by police dog, false arrest and wrongful detention - Donaldson Fortune v. New York City Transit Authority, Civil Court, Bronx County – Index No. 2745/94
Verdict Search
The following settlements and verdicts were obtained by Devon Reiff throughout his nearly 30 year career as a trial attorney. (Click the red link to download a PDF.)
CONSTRUCTION: Accidents(Contractor's cornea lacerated by
window glass, blinded eye)
$4,366,000
MOTOR VEHICLE: Pedestrian(Doe v. Anonymous Drivers)
$3,625,000
ASSAULT(Pierre v. Foster Apartments Corp.)
$3,500,000
CONSTRUCTION: Labor Law, Accidents(Francisco v. ECCO III Enterprises, Inc.)
$3,000,000
CONSTRUCTION: Labor Law, Accidents(Ross v. M.D. Carlisle Construction Corp.)
$2,416,202
CONSTRUCTION: Labor Law, Accidents, Plumber(Pressurized pipe exploded in plumber's face.)
$2,030,000
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS(Campbell V. Rockefeller University)
$1,950,000
MOTOR VEHICLE(O'Malley v. Sadagursky)
$1,900,000
SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS: Falldown(Falldown in supermarket led to surgeon's hand injury.)
$1,841,400
MOTOR VEHICLE: Intersection —Question of lights(Carlesino v. Mendon Leasing Corp. & Perfecto DeJesus)
$1,263,386
CONSTRUCTION: Labor Law, Accidents(Maintenance engineer fell when walkway plank broke.)
$1,200,000
MOTOR VEHICLE : Road Defect, Multiple Impact, government — Municipalities(Driver lost control of vehicle, jumped median
and struck van)
$1,167,500
MOTOR VEHICLE(Fong v. Conair Corp.)
$550,000
MOTOR VEHICLE(Schwarz v. Choi)
$540,000
SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS(Mitchell v. City of New York)
$500,000
PREMISES LIABILITY : Dangerous Condition of Public Property, Trip and Fall, Sidewalk.(Woman tripped on raised slab of public sidewalk.)
$500,000
MOTOR VEHICLE : Passenger, Left Turn(Passenger Injured During Left Turn)
$500,000
MOTOR VEHICLE(Pusztaszeri v. V.T., Inc.)
$420,000
MOTOR VEHICLE(Jakoby v. NYCTA)
$285,000