Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Middle age woman breaks leg getting off of bus

Middle aged women getting off of charter bus, is rushed off. The bus is parked incorrectly and not next to the needed outside step attachment. Woman is told by driver ''she's fine''. Women attempts to descend, falls and breaks leg in two places. Bus staff rushes out, calls 911 and apoligizes for mistake. Women develops other medical aliments. What is a proper minimum settlement?


Asked on 12/17/01, 10:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: Middle age woman breaks leg getting off of bus

What are the other medical ailments? Any prior fractures in that leg? What was her health before? Does the bus company concede liability?

In what county is the lawsuit pending? What state? Who is the insurance company, etc.?

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Answered on 12/18/01, 5:25 am
Bunji Fromartz Fromartz Law Offices

More information needed

Actual age, where accident occured, what county she lives in, working? supporting anyone? There is no way to give an answer without a full consultation and then only a range can be provided.

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Answered on 12/19/01, 11:56 am


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