Significant Cases

We handle all types of personal injury wrongful death cases. In each of the following categories, a brief summary of significant verdicts and settlements is included.

Medical Malpractice
Paul Weitz has obtained verdicts of $12 million and $5.2 million in two medical malpractice cases.

Motor Vehicle Accidents
Keith Kleinick obtained a $1.5 million award for the estate of a 45-year-old killed in a head-on-collision.

Construction Accidents
In a labor law case, Andrew Weitz obtained a $7.4 million settlement for a carpenter who fell when a scaffold collapsed. In another case, when an apprentice elevator mechanic suffered multiple facial fractures, Weitz Kleinick & Weitz, LLP settled his case for $1.35 million.

Products Liability
Dangerous products can harm adults and children. Weitz Kleinick & Weitz, LLP handles all type of products liability cases.

Municipal Liability
Cities have an obligation to protect the safety of its citizens and visitors. This includes training its police and all municipal employees as well as making sure that the streets and public areas of the city are safe. Keith Kleinick recently obtained $1.5 million for an innocent bystander shot by an off-duty police officer.

Premises Liability
Landlords and building owners must provide a safe environment for tenants, visitors and people who use the buildings. Weitz Kleinick & Weitz, LLP has represented people who suffers injuries or health problems when a premises is not properly maintained.

$12 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
A third-year resident failed to seek senior doctors' advice and delayed the cesarean section birth even after pH testing indicated the infant was near death and suffering from severe hypoxia. The infant suffered meconium aspiration syndrome. She was placed on a heart-lung machine, however, she died due to an infection 12 days later. The jury deliberated for two hours before returning with the verdict of $12 million for conscious pain and suffering as well as an additional $83,000 for wrongful death.

$5 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
A 29-year-old lawyer went to a Manhattan Hospital for treatment of low sodium. She was given too much sodium to correct her condition, known as hyponatremia. Physicians failed to monitor the procedure and her reaction properly. As a result, she suffered permanent brain damage and double vision. In addition, she is prone to falling and injuring herself. WKW obtained a $5 million settlement in 2003.

$1.7 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
The delayed and traumatic vaginal delivery of an infant resulted in the child suffering from Erb's palsy. At trial, a $1.7 million verdict was obtained.

$1.5 Million in Auto Death Case
A head-on collision after an auto crossed over to the opposite lane killed a 45-year-old business owner with a family of five. At trial, the estate of defendant conceded liability, and the court awarded $1.5 million to plaintiff's estate.

$1.05 Million in Auto Death Case
This case involved the hit-and-run death of a 58-year-old woman who was hit by a bus while trying to cross the street. The bus driver claimed he did not know he had hit anyone although a witness on the bus testified that she had seen the woman and felt the bump as the bus went over her. A verdict of $1.05 million was obtained.

$1 Million in Auto Accident Case
A 66-year-old woman was struck while standing on the sidewalk near the curb. She suffered a fracture of the medial and lateral tibial plateau. Evidence indicated that the vehicle which struck her had just been cut off by a taxi cab. Neither of the responsible parties were ever located and did not appear at trial.

$3.86 Million in Partial Collapse of Building
A worker sustained multiple fractures of vertebrae and tibia/fibula when the parapet of wall falls. He suffered scarring, deforming disfigurement, psychological and neurological damages and multiple surgeries were required. Defendants conceded liability at trial and upon hearing medical and economic expert testimony, court awarded $3.86 million.

Construction Worker Injured By Falling Pipe
48-year-old Hamda Mohammed was working in the 6th Floor window from of a Brooklyn senior citizens home when he heard a clanking noise. A hot pipe being lowered from the roof was suddenly dropped and hit the back of his neck. Mr. Hamda suffered a burn and a c-5 herniated disk. After opening statements, Paul Weitz settled the case against the owner of the building, the housing development fund and the roofing company for $850,000.

Apprentice Elevator Mechanic Struck By Falling Weight
Jean-Paul Lara, a 24-year-old apprentice elevator mechanic was attempting to loosen a bolt in an elevator shaft, one in a bank of three elevators. A counter weight fell and struck him in the head. Building management had been requested to shut down the other elevators and failed to do so. Mr. Lara suffered multiple facial fractures and underwent three surgeries. Paul Weitz settled Mr. Lara's case for $1.35 million.

$7.4 Million in Labor Case
A carpenter was told to climb a partially demolished scaffold. When a weakened railing collapsed, he fell and suffered wrist and vertebrae fractures and head injuries. A $7.4 million verdict was obtained.

$700,000 in Lead Poisoning Case
From October 1992 to April 1994 (before his children were found to have elevated blood lead levels) the father of seven-year and three-year-old daughters made numerous complaints regarding peeling paint in their apartment. However, no action was taken. A ten-day trial concluded with a verdict of $700,000 on behalf of the sisters.

Off-duty Police Officer Shoots Bystander in Car
While a customer at a Brooklyn beauty parlor, an off-duty NYPD officer gave chase to robbery suspects. He alleged that the suspects fired a gun. He claimed to have returned fire and hit the innocent driver of a car stopped at a light. Keith McKinley was a 43-year-old bank clerk when he was shot. He suffered a serious head wound. Keith Kleinick obtained a $1.5 million settlement for Mr. McKinley who is now on permanent disability.

$1.5 Million in Premises Liability Case
A 79-year-old woman suffered four pelvic fractures and was bedridden for the remaining year of her life due to a fall caused by a selector malfunction which caused the elevator at her daughter's residence to stop in an unleveled position. A three-week trial concluded with a $1.5 million verdict.

College Student Exposed to Toxic Matter
A 21-year-old design school student was in an area of the school that was improperly ventilated. She was exposed to toxic chemicals including Benzine and developed aplastic amenia. Andrew Weitz obtained a $900,000 settlement for her.