FALLEK & FALLEK, PLLC

We’ve handled thousands of personal injury cases,  representing clients hurt in many different types of accidents, including those involving cars, taxis, buses and trains; slips and falls on sidewalks, roadways, building lobbys and staircases;  falls from ladders, scaffolds and other elevated areas at construction sites; defective machinery and household products;  improperly constructed and maintained elevators and many other types of cases.  We have achieved million dollar verdicts and settlements. There is no fee for handling a plaintiff's personal injury case unless we are successful and we will advance all expenses until the conclusion of the case.

What makes us different?  

We pride ourselves on our ability to successfully handle complex cases and to obtain substantial recoveries even in cases where an insurance carrier believes that the injured party's case should be dismissed.  We do this by intensely investigating the facts and researching similar cases before we start a lawsuit and then relentlessly pursuing necessary documents and testimony from the opposing party and witnesses.

A "hands on" approach

We also believe in a “hands on” approach. Our lawyers visit accident sites, sometimes repeatedly, in order to better understand how an accident occurred and to determine if there may be other responsible parties to sue. We personally interview witnesses whenever possible. We try to spot problems and find potential cures for those problems as quickly as possible.

Appeals

If an opposing attorney refuses to produce the evidence we believe we need, we bring motions to compel them to respond. In state court, if a judge doesn’t order the production of the evidence we seek and we believe the law is on our side, we may immediately appeal the judge’s ruling to a higher court. Strange as it may seem, many plaintiff’s personal injury law firms do not handle appeals at all. Since they must pay an outside firm to do the work, it discourages them from appealing rulings that hurt their clients. Insurance companies often use the threat of an appeal of a ruling that is unfavorable to them as a way to force a lower settlement. We handle all our own appeals and welcome the opportunity to appear before appellate courts.

"My lawyer," "My client": a special bond

We believe that a unique bond is created when one of  our lawyers becomes your lawyer. We take great pleasure  in hearing someone refer to us as "my lawyer" and we take personal pride when we say to a judge or a jury, "my client." We will work hard to form that bond with you.  





Injuries That We Have Recovered Damages For Include:

skull fractures

brain damage

spinal cord injuries

amputations

burns 

death

fractures of the tibia and fibula

torn rotator cuff of the shoulder

torn ACL and MCL ligaments

loss of sight

degloving injuries

permanent scarring

herniated and bulging discs

neurological deficits

paralysis

fractured wrists

fractured ankles

Types of Accident Cases We Have Handled Include:

Construction Sites

falls involving ladders, scaffolds, lack of a safety harness, unguarded holes in floors, roofs and the ground

Cars, Trucks, Buses, Motorcycles and Bicycles

pedestrian "knock downs"

hit in rear collisions 

bus rollovers

children struck in roadway

multi-car chain collisions

non-working traffic light

poor highway design

improper left turns

equipment and tire failures

drunk drivers

obstacles or poor road conditions

Elevators

falls down empty elevator shaft

"falling" elevators

trips due to misleveling

Trains/subways

run over by subway car

dragging along platform after car doors shut prematurely

falls in station

Dangerous Products

defective presses, chairs, construction equipment, harnesses, gym equipment

Slips and Falls Due to:

raised or cracked sidewalk

tree roots in sidewalks

roadway depressions from utility work or paving mistakes

lack of handrails for stairs

hidden elevation changes

improperly pitched ramps

liquid leaking from equipment

a spill on the floor

School Accidents

playground falls

assaults by fellow students

We  Are Also Experienced Litigating Cases Involving: 

Lead Poisoning

lead in paint

lead in drinking water 

Claims Against City, State and Federal Government

civil rights violations

false arrest

assault

THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LIST. PLEASE CONTACT US TO DISCUSS WHETHER YOU HAVE A CASE.