Attorney Durga Prasad Bhurtel

Bhurtel Law Firm

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Case Result · Bhurtel Law Firm

Jury verdict for pedestrian knocked down sum of $799,889.92

August 12, 2024Case Result

Ms. Sherpa, a 33-year-old pedestrian, was on her way home from her babysitting job when she was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing a street at a crosswalk in Manhattan. The accident caused significant injuries to Ms. Sherpa.


Initially, State Farm offered a settlement of $15,000, which was later increased to $25,000. During jury selection and during the trial, the offer was raised to $125,000. However, Bhurtel Law Firm took the case to trial, and the Queens jury awarded our client $799,889.92.

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