We are now Schulman Blitz, LLP. As of November 2010, the firm has changed its name. We have a new logo too!
Justin Blitz Continues To Lecture at Legal Education Seminars
Justin Blitz has been continuing to give lectures to attorneys for their continuing legal education credit. Mr. Blitz’s last lecture in November, 2010 drew a sold-out room and was well received. The last topic How to Try Your First Case was a great lecture for attorneys looking to brush up on their trial skills or… Read more »
SI teen busted in mall attack on ‘Jersey Shore’ star Angelina, friend
A Staten Island teen has been arrested for attacking Jersey Shore brat Angelina Pivarnick and her friend at the Staten Island mall last week, law enforcement sources said. Kelsey Balzafiore, 19, was charged Sunday with misdemeanor assault and issued a desk appearance ticket in connection with the dust up in the shopping mall on Oct…. Read more »
$1,100,000 Wrongful Death settlement for woman who died while in custody of Department of Corrections
Schulman Blitz, LLP was able to procure a settlement for $1,100,000 for the family of our deceased client who died while in the custody of the Department of Corrections. Schulman Blitz, LLP was able to prove that the corrections officers negligently deprived our client of the urgent medical care that she required. Because she did… Read more »
$505,000 Settlement for Defective Traffic Light Case
Schulman Blitz, LLP settled a case during trial for $505,000 for our clients who were injured in an automobile accident at an intersection due to the traffic lights not working properly. Schulman Blitz, LLP proved that the traffic light was out for over an hour. Our clients sustained fractures and permanent scarring.
$65,000 settlement for Jogger in Dog Attack
Schulman Blitz, LLP settled a case for $65,000 for a woman who was attacked by a dog in Central Park while she was jogging. The dog caused our client to sustain a severe injury. At the time, the dog was being walked by a professional dog-walking company in a negligent manner. As the result of… Read more »
$165,000 Settlement for Injured Taxi Driver
Schulman Blitz, LLP settled a case for $165,000 for a taxi driver who was struck by a piece of construction equipment that was being negligently driven along Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. Our client, a taxi driver, required surgery to his shoulder. The case was settled at a mediation with the insurance company for the defendants… Read more »
$142,500 Settlement for woman who injures her arm after falling on defective stairs
Schulman Blitz, LLP settled a case for $142,500 for a woman who fell down a flight of steps that were covered with ripped and torn carpeting. The steps were in a store near the Empire State Building. Our client injured her arm and required surgery. The case settled with the store’s insurance company before a… Read more »
Marriott Hotel Settles Elevator Accident Case
Schulman Blitz, LLP procured a substantial settlement for our client who was injured in an elevator that closed on her arm at a Marriott Hotel in New York City. Our client suffered nerve damage to her arm. Schulman Blitz, LLP was able to settle the case prior to litigation.
$82,500 Settlement After Dance Floor Accident
Schulman Blitz, LLP settled case for $82,500 for a man who was at a wedding in Brooklyn and was dancing when he slipped and fell on debris that was covering the dance floor. Our client fractured his ankle and although he did not need any surgery, Schulman Blitz, LLP was able to procure this very… Read more »