Pegalis Law Group Secures Major Settlement for Injured Infant
USA News September 25, 2024
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Settlement: Two-Year-Old Child Falls from Improperly Guarded Third-Story WindowLake Success, September 26, 2024 (USANews.com) – The Pegalis Law Group, LLC, has announced a substantial pretrial settlement for an infant girl who suffered serious injuries after falling from an improperly guarded third-story window to the courtyard below.
The Incident
The two-year-old plaintiff resided in an apartment in Brooklyn, NY, with her six-year-old sister and mother. On the day of the incident, the children were playing in the apartment when the six-year-old alerted their mother that her younger sister had fallen out of the window.
The mother rushed to the courtyard and found her child unconscious on the ground. The child was immediately taken to an emergency room, where a CAT scan revealed a skull fracture, and she suffered a post-traumatic seizure. After being transferred to a pediatric trauma center, she remained in intensive care for about a month, undergoing extensive rehabilitation both in the hospital and after discharge. Despite supportive care and improvements in her condition, the child sustained a traumatic brain injury from the fall.
The Investigation
The Pegalis Law Group’s investigation revealed that the landlord and management company failed to properly install or maintain a window guard as required by New York City law. This negligence allowed the child to slip through the window opening, leading to her injuries.
The City of New York’s Department of Health mandates that landlords and building managers install window guards to prevent such accidents. Nationwide, thousands of similar incidents occur annually, most of which could be avoided with properly designed and installed safety measures.
The Outcome
The Pegalis Law Group vigorously pursued the case and secured a substantial seven-figure settlement for the child, providing a measure of justice for her and her family.
About Pegalis Law Group
The Pegalis Law Group, LLC, is a New York-based firm specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. With over 50 years of practice, the firm has won some of the largest verdicts in New York State history, striving for medical accountability to ensure safer practices and better patient care.
Learn more about the firm at pegalislawgroup.com and connect with them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).
Contact:
Gary Nielsen
Phone: (516) 684-2900
Email: [email protected]