Cases
$17 Million Personal Injury Case
Our client, a 31 year old police officer, was sitting in his car when a manhole explosion nearby caused his car to violently shake causing injuries to his neck. As a result he needed spinal surgery. He now needs life long care and can no longer work as a police officer. Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. A jury in Queens awarded a total of $17,480,000 in compensation.
$11.3 Million Verdict for Premises Liability Accident
Our client was involved in the premises accident where he sustained injuries to his neck, back shoulder, and knee. Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. A jury in Westchester awarded a total of $11,300,000 in compensation.
$8,800,000 Slip and Fall/Premises Liability Accident
Our client was involved in a trip and fall where she sustained injuries to her neck and ankle. Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to verdict where a Westchester Jury returned a judgment 100% against the owner of the premises. The case settled there after during the damages trial for $8,800,000.
$6,894,132 Fallen Ceilings/Premises Liability Accident
Our client, a 19-year-old nursing student, sustained a back injury after being struck by a ceiling that fell on her while she was cleaning the bathtub. The ceiling had leaked many times before and the landlord failed to repair it properly. As a result, she injured her lower back. After multiple therapy visits that failed to help relieve the pain, she underwent lower back surgery. The student contacted the Law Offices of Nicholas Tzaneteas, and Mr. Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. The jury in Brooklyn found that the landlord was responsible and awarded a total of $6,894,132 in compensation.
$6.1 Million Construction Accident Case
Our client fell off a ladder while working at a construction site. He had multiple knee surgeries and a surgery to his low back. He continued to receive treatment and is permanently disabled. After a lengthy trial a jury awarded him $6.1 million.
$4,935,000 Verdict For Lower Back Injury
Our client, a 21-year-old unemployed male, tripped and fell on a sidewalk that was missing its sewer grate. As a result, he hurt his right leg and lower back. After several months of treatment, he underwent low back surgery and continued to receive treatment. Since the accident, he is permanently disabled. Attorney Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. The jury In Brooklyn found that the City of New York was responsible and awarded a total of $4,935,000.
$4,750,000 For Truck Accident
Our client was driving his car when he was struck by a delivery truck. He sustained serious injuries which included surgeries to his spine, shoulders and knees. As a result of the accident he was unable to return to work and needed continued treatment to help him with his injuries. The court found the delivery truck 100% responsible and the case settled right before trial for $4,750,000.
$4,300,000 For Bus Driver
Our client, a 58-year-old bus driver was hit head on by the defendant. As a result of the accident, the client sustained injuries to the neck, lower back, shoulder, and knee. She went through four painful surgeries and was unable to return to work. Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to vedict, helping his client receive $4,300,000 in compensation.
$3,750,000 For Bus Accident
Our client, a 55 year old woman was riding a City bus when the bus was rear-ended. As a result of the crash, she fell and struck the inside of the bus causing injuries that required spinal and wrist surgery. She received $3,750,000 in compensation for her injuries.
$3,250,000 For Car Accident
Our client, a 40-year-old man, was involved in an auto accident. The accident resulted in injuries to both his spine and shoulder. Mr. Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. We won $3,250,000 in compensation for our client.
$2,800,000 For Automobile Accident
Our client, a 58-year-old Brooklyn woman, was injured in an automobile accident. As a result of the accident she underwent treatment to her back and knees, She ultimately had surgery to her knees and a fusion to her lumbar spine. Case settled during trial for $2,800,000.
$2.75 Million For Workplace Accident
Our client fell down stairs at work. He hurt his knee and lower back which ultimately required surgery . After being in trial for two weeks, the case settled for $2,750,000.
$2,250,000 For Construction Accident
Our client fell off a ladder while working at a construction site. He had multiple wrist surgeries and re-injured his low back from a prior accident which now required surgery. He continued to receive treatment and is permanently disabled. His case settled for $2,250,000.
$2,250,000 For Fallen Ceiling
Our client was struck by parts of the apartment ceiling while taking a shower. Because of the accident, our client required spinal surgery to the lower back. Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. Our client was awarded $2,250,000 as compensation for the injuries.
$1,997,776 Auto Accident Verdict
Our client, a 49-year-old woman, was seated on the passenger side of a car when the car was struck by a box truck. Before the accident, she had some slight neck pain, but directly as a result of the car accident, our client had significant neck, back, and shoulder pain. She went to the Emergency Room and the doctor prescribed a treatment of physical therapy, which does not work. She has an aggravated neck condition and has had a cervical fusion and surgery on her shoulder since then. Attorney Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. At trial, the jury found the trucking company 100% responsible, and awarded our client $1,997,776 for pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills.
$1,953,102 For Automobile Accident
Our client was a 50-year-old Brooklyn man who was rear-ended in an automobile accident. As a result of the accident, he sustained injuries to his lower back, hip, and knee. After treatment failed to improve his condition, he underwent a lower back fusion and hip surgery to repair ligaments. He resumed his job after his surgeries. The case settled for $1.953,102 after four days of testimony during the trial.
$1,800,000 For Trip And Fall Injury
Our client tripped and fell on a broken step. He eventually had spinal surgery to his low back. He was unemployed at the time. The case settled for $1,800,000.
$1,750,000 For Auto Accident
Our client was rear-ended and awarded summary judgment as to liability. The accident caused our client to re-injure their low back due to a prior accident and required a spinal decompression surgery to relieve disc pressure. Attorney Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. Our client was awarded $1,750,000.
$1,700,000 For Automobile Accident
Our client, a 65-year-old school teacher, was involved in an automobile accident. As a result of the accident, she received treatment to her spine which led to a surgery. She was disabled and could not return to work. Nicholas Tzaneteas fought for her and took the case to verdict. She was awarded $1,700,000 for her injuries.
$1,310,000.00 For Bus Accident
Our client was hit by a bus and suffered a fractured ankle. Nicholas Tzaneteas fought him and took the case to verdict. The court awarded my client $1,310,000.00 for pain and suffering on a difficult to prove case.
$1,300,000 For Automobile Accident
Our client was a 75-year-old woman who was involved in an automobile accident while she was working. She underwent back and shoulder surgery. Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. The court awarded her $1,300,000.
$1,250,000 Verdict For Plaintiff For Cervical Injury
Our client was getting something out of her automobile when a car, making a turn, struck her. She had pain in her neck and started receiving treatment and physical therapy. After numerous injections which gave her no relief, she underwent a cervical fusion. She continued to have restrictions but eventually went back to work. Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. A Westchester jury awarded her a total of $1,170,00 in compensation.
$1,200,000 For Fallen Ceiling
Our client was struck by collapsed ceiling in her apartment. She awarded summary judgment against the landlord. Our client re-injured her low back from a prior motor vehicle accident and this time required surgery. She was employed as a school teacher at the time. Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to verdict. As a result of his efforts, the court awarded her $1,200,000.
$950,000 Settlement of Available $1 Million in Coverage
Our 46 year-old client was driving when he was struck by a truck. Our client went to the emergency room complaining of pain in both his neck and back. Eventually he underwent surgery to his neck which did not relieve him from his pain nor did it repair his lack of movement. Our client never went back to work. We were able to settle with the insurance company for the driver at fault without having to go to trial for almost all of the $1 million dollar coverage.
$900,000 Auto Accident Settlement
Our client, a 25-year-old man was rear-ended by an SUV. The client went to the ER complaining of pain in his knee and shoulder. He eventually started physical therapy. After a prior of time therapy was not helping and he underwent arthroscopic surgery on both knees and his shoulder. He missed 8 months of work and was recommended surgery to his neck.
$800,000 Settlement During Trial
Our client, a 62-year-old, was hit from behind while driving. He was admitted into the hospital complaining of pain in his head and neck. He had had three prior injuries to his neck and back with recommendations of surgery to repair the injuries, which made this case extremely challenging to bring to trial. In addition, our client did not have the surgery for his injuries incurred while driving until four years after this accident. We were able to get the insurance company for the driver at fault to pay $800,000 while we were in the middle of the trial.
$800,000 For Premises Liability Accident
Our client slipped and fell while working in a building. As a result, he underwent three knee surgeries and eventually could not work anymore. Nicholas Tzaneteas brought the case to verdict. He was awarded $800,000 to cover his surgeries and lost wages.
$775,000 For Auto Accident
Our client was rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident. Our client was awarded summary judgment on liability and threshold. They suffered a fractured tibial patellar which required surgery. The case settled for $775,000.
$750,000 For Auto Accident
Our client was a passenger in a rear-end collision and was awarded summary judgment on liability. They required a cervical fusion surgery. She went back to work. Our client was awarded $750,000 in compensation when Attorney Nicholas Tzaneteas took the case to verdict.
$512,000 Verdict For Neck And Shoulder Injuries
A 65-year-old Brooklyn woman was a walking when she was struck by a car. As a result of the accident, she sustained injuries to her neck and shoulder. At the time she was unemployed. Tzaneteas brought the case to verdict. A jury found that she sustained serious injuries and awarded her a total of $512,000 in compensation.
$380,000 Verdict For Leg Injury
Our client was walking down the steps in her building where she fell and injured her leg. Nicholas Tazaneteas took the case to verdict and the jury found the landlord responsible and awarded the 58-year-old $380,000 for pain and suffering.
$300,000 Verdict For Leg Injury
Our client was walking home when she slipped and fell on ice in the street. As a result of the accident, she hurt her leg. She received some treatment and resumed her employment. Tzaneteas took the case to verdict where a Brooklyn jury found the City of New York responsible and awarded her $300,000 in compensation.
$300,000 For Auto Accident
Our client was struck by a car making a u-turning and was awarded summary judgment on liability. The injuries included multiple small fractures in her hand which required the insertion of K-wire to repair a ligament tear. Our client was awarded $300,00 for her injuries when Tzaneteas took the case to verdict.
