These are some of the results that we achieved for our clients:
Paraplegic, Settlement, $3,350,000.00, Mediation, Rockland County 14-year-old rear seat passenger wearing seat belt. Products liability lawsuit against Toyota. Toyota claimed they met all safety standards. Learn more about Car accidents
“He is without a doubt the GO TO GUY. I do appreciate having him working on my case since he has been nothing but helpful and has a wonderful personality. . . . This is the dude you wanna hire if you got a SERIOUS personal injury case, simply said!” I do not know how to express my appreciation for you being here for me. Francis P.
Boating Collision, Trial, $3,310,000.00, Settled During Trial, Rockland County Former Navy Seal swimming in lake struck by a recreational boat. Settled during trial. Partial loss of non-dominant hand, surgeries and related injuries. Defendant claimed plaintiff did not take reasonable precautions and placed himself in harms way. Learn more about Recreational accidents
“He is a master in building trust with a client.” Anonymous
School Incident, Mediated Settlement, $3,250,000.00 Student injured during recess. School denied any wrongdoing; argued that accident was spontaneous and unavoidable. Infant sustained paraparesis (partial paralysis affecting the lower limbs). Mediated for primary insurance policy and most of excess policy. Learn more about Slip and Falls
As a retired law enforcement professional is was refreshing to know that attorneys like Jeff are actually out there and represent you as a person and not just another number. Jeff is an attorney I trust and the first person I call in any legal matter to get advice or recommendations… Anonymous
Wrongful Death, Verdict, $2,450,000.00, Bronx County Mother while crossing street run over by a New York Times delivery truck. New York Times denied it was their truck, that a different truck ran over the woman. No direct eyewitness to incident. Learn more about Wrongful Death
“There are lawyers. Then there is Jeff Adams.” Mike M.
Medical Negligence, Trial, $1,950,000.00, Rockland County Father of seven struck by motor vehicle while using pay phone. Misdiagnosis by physician caused death of the plaintiff. Settlement reached just prior to summations for all but $50,000 of available monies. Learn more about Medical Malpractice
“I had a very complicated case that needed to work with court and Jeff successfully completed the case. He is very professional and experienced lawyer and very intelligent and honorable man. Nothing can stop him when he is working on the case.” Anonymous
Medical Negligence, Mediated Settlement, $1,250,000.00 Young woman had cosmetic surgery to correct congenital condition. She awoke with permanent loss of vision in one eye. Hospital and surgeon denied responsibility. Court-ordered mediation resulted in payment of all but $50,000 of available monies. Learn more about Medical Malpractice
5 STARS PLUS!! I can’t thank Jeff and Nadia enough!!!! THANK YOU – THANK YOU!! Highly recommend this Law Firm!!! They TRULY care about their clients!! Kelly W.
Motor Vehicle, Settlement, $1,000,000.00, Bergen County, New Jersey Police officer directing traffic struck by motor vehicle. Officer resuscitated at hospital, suffered multiple injuries and several surgeries. Lien of $1,600,000 waived and officer’s lifetime workers’ compensation benefits maintained. Learn more about Car accidents
Mr Adams is the best lawyer, always available to answer my questions and concerns, compassionate and very honest, good team, very professional, with patience I have my case resolved. I highly recommend him to anyone and everyone, thank you Mr Adams law Firm 🙏🏾Erlande A.
Construction Accident, Jury Selected, $926,000.00 Construction worker fell from unguarded scaffold. Fractured leg and foot. Defense denied fault and claimed plaintiff could work. Structured settlement exceeded $1 million. Learn more about Construction accidents
I highly recommend Jeff to represent you as your attorney. He is very professional, understanding, knowledgeable and helpful. He answers questions in an appropriate manner so that you understand the legal process that he is representing you for. I can’t say enough about his practice. If you need someone to represent you, don’t hesitate to contact him. Carol S.
Brain Disease, Trial, $701,500.00, Bergen County, New Jersey Motor vehicle, hit in rear, back injury. Approximately 6 months afterward 54-year-old woman began experiencing seizures and other cognitive disorders. Defense doctor opinion brain injury was pre-existing. Settled during trial. Learn more about Car accidents
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Motor Vehicle, Settlement, $650,000.00 Neck surgery. Intersection accident with question of lights. First medical treatment following day. Defense alleged aggravation of prior injury. Primary insurance policy exhausted; excess policy not disclosed, our investigation uncovered. Learn more about Car accidents
Mr. Adams and his absolutely wonderful paralegal Nadia handled my very emotionally charged case with respect and clearly demonstrable expertise. It’s refreshing to meet highly skilled professionals that truly have the ability to really connect with their clients. I highly recommend this firm. Much obliged. David S.
Wrongful Death, Mediated Settlement, $600,000.00 Pedestrian walking on shoulder of highway. Police reconstruction conclude he walked in front of vehicle and died instantly. Pure economic claim. Defense argued the pedestrian was the sole cause as the pedestrian jutted into traffic. Learn more about Car accidents
I cannot say enough good things about Jeff Adams & his legal team. He is very thorough & walks you through every step of the process. I have recommended him to others & will continue to do so! Thank you for everything, Jeff! Michell G.
Motor Vehicle, Eve of Trial, $453,250.00, Rockland County Our client was struck in the rear by a municipal vehicle. Prior next and back injuries with surgeries. Injuries in this case were neck and back with surgeries. Defense hired nationally recognized experts to argue that the injuries were not related. Hudson Valley venue. Learn more about Car accidents
Bedsore, Verdict, $435,000.00, New York County Following kidney transplant, client developed bedsore. Hospital’s defense was that while saving his life, the sore was unavoidable, and they properly cared for him. We disproved this. Learn more about Bedsores and Pressure Ulcers
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Nursing Home, $425,000.00, Albany County Our client suffers from a condition that requires total assistance for all activities. While a resident of a group home a Stage 4 bedsore develops and requires surgical procedures. Defenses position – the wound occurred on a home visit, the person refused to cooperate with care and the area had healed. Learn more about Bedsores and Pressure Ulcers
“Words really can’t express our gratitude for ‘the battle’ that you fought for us!! Your kindness, patience, caring and generosity are so appreciated, you went beyond and back for us.” Anonymous
Nursing Home, Resident Assault, $375,000.00, Ulster County
Resident on resident assault, lack of supervision, fractured leg with surgery. Facility argued random and spontaneous act that could not have been foreseen or prevented. Incident occurred in the assailants room, as our client had wandered there.
Loss of Consortium, Arbitration Award, $375,000.00 Wife suffered serious personal injuries when struck by a motor vehicle. Following a hearing, the Arbitrator determined the husband’s loss to be $375,000.00. Reduced by wife’s comparative fault; net award $262,500.00. Learn more about Car accidents
Motor Vehicle, Settlement, $350,000.00, Orange County Back surgery. Defense position impact caused no damage to either vehicle. Plaintiff was under active treatment with a chiropractor, including a visit on the day of the accident. Primary insurance policy exhausted, excess policy contributed. Learn more about Car accidents
Burn of Toddler at Parents Home, $350,000.00, Orange County Child tipped stove over, hot liquid on burner. Stove was installed by company owned by grandfather of infant. Child’s father was an employee of the company. Defendant denied any wrongful conduct and disclaimed insurance coverage.
I would highly recommend Adams Lawfirm. They took on my case in 2021 worked extremely hard until the end. They handled my case with care, compassion, professionalism, efficiency, and proficiency. If the review was 1-10, I would definitely rate them a 10/10. Thank you Adams Law Firm. James T.
Nursing Home, $315,000.00, Mediation, Nassau County
Relatively young person, paraplegic from attempted suicide, developed a bedsore in the facility. Several debridements. Defendant denied caution, ability to feel pain/stimuli, and the failed suicide. Full waiver of over $500,000.00 lien. We successfully debunked these arguments.
Mr. Adams was very helpful getting me settlement on my cases even though it took six years I would recommend them to anybody who needs a lawyer. Richard W.
Nursing Home & Hospital, $310,000.00, Capitol District, Prior to Jury Selection
Dairy farmer suffered a brain aneurysm that required emergency surgery. While hospitalized, a bedsore developed. It worsened at nursing home. Surgical debridement and complications arose. A few months from aneurysm to death. Defense was the sore was not preventable. We successfully overcame this.
My personal experience with the Adams Law Firm was excellent. Jeff Adams handled my case professionally; respected my decisions and did what I asked him to do. He and his staff always kept me updated on major events and my case resolved with a very satisfactory result. If you need a skilled and straightforward personal injury attorney, I recommend using Jeff Adams and the Adams Law Firm. Andre B.
Amputation (Nursing Home), Settlement, $300,000.00, Rockland County Above knee amputation of senior citizen in a nursing home. Some bedsores. Defense argued that family refused proper care, such as a feeding tube, to prevent the loss. Client suffered from dementia. Passed few weeks after amputation. Hudson Valley venue. Learn more about Bedsores and Pressure Ulcers
Jeff Adams worked diligently towards a positive outcome for my family during one of the most stressful periods of our lives. He instilled confidence into us every step of the way through his ceaseless preparation and heartfelt dedication to our success. I could not thank him enough for his efforts, and would recommend his services to any individual or family seeking premier legal guidance. Sue Z.
Nursing Home, Bladder Retention, Trial Conference, $300,000.00, Broome County
Urinary retention contributed to resident death. Alzheimer and other comorbidities affected ability to urinate. Transferred to the hospital with a large amount of urine. Defense argued there were no visible signs of retention and that the abdomen was tender. We successfully overcame this argument.
Proud to consider Jeff a friend and colleague. We have collaborated on a number of cases together and he’s a top notch trial attorney. Would not hesitate to recommend him. Josh G.
Nursing Home, Staff Abuse, Court Conference, $275,000.00, Bronx County
Staff abuse of resident lead to this result. Video corroborated that an aide assigned to our mentally impaired client was abusive and overly aggressive. Defense argued that the two incidents captured on video were selective and did not support our client’s position.
Hospital, Mediation, $256,250, Rockland County
Bedsore and unrelated death approximately 6 weeks after the hospital admission. Defense position was the wound was not preventable and a very short period from wound to the unrelated death. We argued that the hospital failed to follow their own policies and procedures.
Nursing Home, $250,000.00, Settlement: Senior citizen fell at nursing home. Fracture to leg. Facility claimed that resident was not a fall risk. We successfully argued fall preventions should have been in place. Learn more about Falls in Nursing Homes
Nursing Home, Settlement, $250,000.00, Richmond County Senior citizen with significant health issues including prior bedsore, developed new bedsore in a nursing home. Stage 3 wound. Period in question was approximately 2 months. Defense claimed that the wound was unavoidable, and the resident was not assisting with care. Learn more about Bedsores and Pressure Ulcers
Nursing Home, Mediation, $250,000.00, Saratoga County
Resident with dementia was assaulted by a fellow resident. She suffered a fracture to the upper thigh. Surgery was not able to be performed. She died from unrelated complications the following day. Defense was that the assault was spontaneous and unpreventable.
Nursing Home, Settlement, $240,000.00, Queens County Patient of nursing home fell and fractured femur. Lived for a few months afterwards. Fracture was not a cause of death. Defense claimed that the fall was unavoidable. NYC venue. Hospital and Nursing Home. Learn more about Falls in Nursing Homes
Nursing Home, $225,000.00, Mediated Settlement, Capital District
Fractured leg suffered by a senior citizen due to a fall. Facility claimed that all proper precautions were followed, and fall could not be prevented. Our position was that the facility failed to follow reasonable safety procedures.
Assisted Living Facility, Settlement, $200,000.00, Federal Court, Northern District, New York
Resident was assaulted by fellow resident, knocked to ground, fractured ribs and concussion. Case settled at mediation shortly after lawsuit filed and without pre-trial depositions or court intervention.
Hospital and Nursing Home, $175,000.00, Settlement: Terminally ill man with AIDS on life support, developed bed sores. Defense was that this could not be prevented and that he experienced no pain. Records indicated expressions of pain. Learn more about Bedsores and Pressure Ulcers
Nursing Home, Settlement, $150,000.00, Bronx County Patient acquired bedsore in hospital. Defense claimed that the wound was due to patients underlying cancer. One of the treating doctors confirmed this. We acquired case will motion to dismiss for commencing the case after the time to sue had expired. NYC venue. Learn more about Bedsores and Pressure Ulcers
Nursing Home, Settlement, $175,000.00, Albany County
Patient on patient assault. Multiple fractured ribs. Defense claimed a random act that they could not anticipate or prevent. Additionally, lien of approximately $100,00.00 was waived.
Nursing Home, Settlement, $150,000.00, Dutchess County On the day this senior citizen was admitted to a nursing home there was a fall that caused a fracture to the hip. Resident died the following day. Case was defended on the basis that the home did not have a chance to implement fall preventions. Case settled very early in the litigation process. Learn more about Falls in Nursing Homes
Nursing Home, Settlement, $140,000.00, Oneida County Senior citizen admitted to nursing home with a pressure ulcer. The wound became progressively worse. Resident died unrelated to the wound after approximately 6 weeks. Defense was that the wound was properly carried for and resident was too ill to for them to heal the wound. Learn more about Bedsores and Pressure Ulcers
Over Medication (Nursing Home), Settlement, $125,000.00, Broome County Resident of a municipal nursing home was chemically restrained for approximately one month. Spouse claimed his wife suffered immeasurably but recovered. Defense argued that the medication was consistent with accepted care. Upstate venue. Learn more about Nursing Home Abuse
Medication Error, Prior to Jury Selection, $120,000.00, Rockland County Senior citizen entered nursing home for short term rehabilitation. Overprescribed medication which resulted in repeat of therapy by a couple of months. Defense argued that the error was inconsequential and the extra therapy improved mobility. Client became a centenarian during the case Learn more about Nursing Home Abuse
Dog Bite, $100,000.00, Eve of Trial: Woman visiting friend bitten by dog. Friend and family claimed their dog had never bitten anyone before and their dog was not the culprit. The law does require a prior act, such as a bite, to win. Lower leg scar. Learn more about Dog Bite accidents
Nursing Home, Settlement, $175,000.00, Albany County Patient on patient assault. Multiple fractured ribs. Defense claimed a random act that they could not anticipate or prevent. Additionally, lien of approximately $100,00.00 was waived. Learn more about Nursing Home Abuse
Bullying: 13-year-old Figure Skater With Olympic Dream Alleges School District’s Failure to Protect Him. Featured on ABC television’s Good Morning America Show, hosted by Diane Sawyer. Segment included Olympic Gold Medalist Katarina Witt. Published in The New York Times Magazine, New York Post, and Gannett Newspapers. Learn more about Premises LiabilitySlip And Fall
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