David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a personal injury law firm serving clients throughout New York City, has secured a $2.5 million pre-trial settlement for a Bronx woman who suffered catastrophic injuries when a commercial vehicle struck her car. Trial attorney Philip Monier obtained the settlement on behalf of the 43-year-old client, whose life was dramatically altered by the crash.
The lawsuit, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Bronx County, sought compensation for serious injuries including a neck injury requiring surgery to replace a disk with an implant, surgery on her right finger, scar revision procedures, and multiple interventional pain management procedures. The woman also suffered herniations and protrusions at multiple levels of her spine, along with nerve damage, leaving her permanently disabled and unable to work, according to the law firm.
Before the accident, the woman worked as an occupational therapy assistant, a physically demanding job that required helping patients with balance and strengthening exercises and lifting some patients weighing over 200 pounds. Her injuries now limit her ability to perform daily activities such as walking, bending, lifting, sitting, driving long distances, sleeping comfortably, and handling household chores.
“The physical toll of the crash was devastating, requiring our client to undergo major surgical intervention and face an incredibly challenging road to recovery,” said Mr. Monier. The defense argued that the woman's injuries were pre-existing and not caused by the crash, and that she was not disabled or impaired because any injuries had fully healed. However, David Resnick & Associates was prepared to counter that the accident was a substantial factor in causing her injuries and exacerbated any pre-existing conditions.
“By securing this substantial settlement, we were able to provide our client with the financial peace of mind she deserves,” Mr. Monier added. “These funds will help her cover ongoing medical care, specialized rehabilitation, and the long-term support she will require to heal.”
This settlement follows two other significant successes by Mr. Monier: a $1.925 million settlement for a client injured in a staircase slip and fall announced June 20, 2026, and a $1.3 million settlement for a client injured in a fall outside an elevator announced July 25, 2026.
David Resnick & Associates, P.C., based in Midtown Manhattan, has represented clients throughout New York City since 1998, focusing on personal injury cases including auto accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, pedestrian injuries, subway and escalator accidents, tenant injuries, construction injuries, and other negligence claims. The firm is known for securing high-value settlements and verdicts, striving to maximize compensation for its clients.
