Our Practice Areas
New York Personal Injury Lawyer
Eric Richman is an Ivy League educated, top personal injury and accident lawyer in New York City, who understands the ramifications of a vehicular or worksite accident – the pain, the anguish, the suffering, and the financial hardship. That’s why Eric and his team have devoted their work to making sure accident victims receive all of the compensation they are entitled to help them cover medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and more.
$2,250,000
Construction Accident
A construction worker was not provided with the proper ladder and safety equipment for his work. He fell over ten feet and broke both ankles, requiring multiple invasive surgeries. He was never able to work again. He was compensated $2.25 million for his pain and suffering.
$2,200,000
Medical Malpractice
A young woman was permanently paralyzed in a medical malpractice incident after undergoing spinal fusion surgery at a prominent New York City hospital. Eric Richman, Esq. was able to demonstrate that her physicians deviated from the standard of care and caused her injury. It was found by expert medical physicians that her injuries were not a foreseeable risk of surgery. The client was awarded $2.2 million.
$2,000,000
Sexual Assault Victim
A woman was raped in her apartment building and Eric Richman, Esq. filed a suit against the building’s owners, citing that the front door to the building had been broken for at least two years. The case settled for $2 million.
$1,500,000
Pedestrian Accident
While crossing the street at a crosswalk, a pedestrian was recklessly run over by an inattentive driver. Eric successfully proved the case to the Judge. At that point, the Trial proceeded only on a partial basis – to determine the amount owed to the Plaintiff for her injuries. Due to the Plaintiff’s multiple back fractures and surgeries, Eric was able to obtain $1,500,000 to compensate her for her pain and suffering.
$1,500,000
Homicide Victim / Negligent Security
A tenant was tragically murdered in her New York City apartment. Her family retained the Law Office of Eric Richman, Esq. Our office immediately started a negligent security case against the insurance company for the landlord.
We hired safety experts to make the case as strong as possible. Eric was able to prove that the victim’s building was unsafe and was a magnet for crime. The case settled for $1,500,000.
$1,100,000
Pedestrian Accidents
After being struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street, a client was hospitalized for several months with multiple fractures, head injuries and surgeries. An expert in accident reconstruction analysis proved that the accident was the driver’s fault.
Practice Areas
Our legal services cover a range of practice areas, from premises liability to bicycle, motorcycle, bus, car, pedestrian and construction accidents. When you are injured due to another party’s negligence or a work site’s dangerous and defective conditions, you need a smart, capable attorney who can manage your case so you can focus on recuperating. At the Law Offices of Eric Richman, we have built an entire practice on our dedication and devotion to advocating for the rights of injury victims in the New York area. Learn more about the types of personal injury cases our law firm handles below.
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Whenever someone visits a property, they entrust their safety to the property owner, expecting that measures are in place to prevent accidents from happening to them. However, not all property owners are vigilant and there are cases when people are injured which could have been prevented.
For over two decades, the team at The Law Offices of Eric Richman has ethically fought for the rights of accident victims. We have successfully won millions of dollars in compensation for clients who suffered an injury because of negligence, carelessness, and other misconduct.RECENT SETTLEMENT
$2000000
Sexual Assault Victim
A woman was raped in her apartment building and Eric Richman, Esq. filed a suit against the building’s owners, citing that the front door to the building had been broken for at least two years. The case settled for $2 million.
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Respected, trusted, and ethical, Eric Richman’s personal injury law firm has been representing car accident victims in New York City for over two decades. Car accidents can have widespread physical, mental, and financial consequences. Work with one of the best personal injury lawyers in NYC who can help you understand the legal system and prosecute your accident case.
RECENT SETTLEMENT
$745000
A client was sitting in her vehicle when it was struck from behind. She had to have surgery on her neck and never fully recovered. We were able to prove to the court that this accident was entirely the defendant’s fault.
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Over 3,000 people are hospitalized each year in the New York area due to motor vehicle traffic-related pedestrian injuries. Pedestrian accidents often result in severe, catastrophic, or even fatal injuries. It is critical that pedestrian accident victims seek the assistance of a New York City injury attorney to file a claim to recover all damages possible.
RECENT SETTLEMENT
$1100000
After being struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street, a client was hospitalized for several months with multiple fractures, head injuries and surgeries. An expert in accident reconstruction analysis proved that the accident was the driver’s fault.
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RECENT SETTLEMENT
$230000
Our client was struck by a turning vehicle in a busy Manhattan intersection where she suffered multiple fractures and surgeries. Although the driver attempted to blame the pedestrian, we were able to prove
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If you or a loved one is a victim of sexual abuse, you need a compassionate, experienced personal injury attorney to listen with sensitivity and explain your legal options. In addition to bringing criminal and civil legal action against the perpetrator of a sexual assault, a victim also has the right to sue a third party if the sexual assault occurred due to their negligence.
RECENT SETTLEMENT
$2000000
A woman was raped in her apartment building and Eric Richman filed suit against the building’s owners. He proved that the front door to the building was broken for several years prior to the sexual assault. The case settled for $2 million.
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Navigating the legal system that is supposed to protect people who work on construction sites is hard to do on your own. Eric Richman’s 20+ year career as an accident and injury lawyer gives him the expertise and know-how to successfully represent construction workers injured on the job and get them the help they need.
RECENT SETTLEMENT
$2250000
A client working in construction was not provided with the proper ladder and safety equipment. He fell over ten feet and broke both ankles, requiring multiple invasive surgeries. He was never able to work again. We were able to prove his employer was at fault.
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If you’ve been injured on private or public property in New York, contact our New York premises liability lawyers today.
RECENT SETTLEMENT
$400000
A client fell on snow and ice in a parking lot, resulting in a serious shoulder injury that required surgical intervention. We were able to prove that the property owner was at fault because they had not properly cleared the parking lot following a snowstorm.
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