Block O’Toole & Murphy is one of New York’s premier personal injury law firms. With a specialty in plaintiff-side advocacy, the firm’s devoted team of trial attorneys represent the
victims of construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful
deaths, premises liability cases, and other personal injury matters.
Block O’Toole & Murphy’s proven track record of resolved cases includes numerous landmark verdicts and settlements. BOM attorneys have recovered more than $2 billion for clients across New York City and State, including all five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County, and upstate New York. The national verdict and settlement reporter VerdictSearch has stated that no other New York firm has had more case results exceeding $1 million since 2012.
Among the firm’s record-breaking results are the following:
A $110 million jury verdict for a paralyzed Brooklyn cyclist, the largest personal injury verdict (excluding medical malpractice) in New York State.
A $65 million settlement for a subway accident case, one of the largest reported catastrophic injury settlements in state history.
A $32 million jury verdict in Suffolk County for a permanently disabled pedestrian, Long Island's largest negligence verdict.
A $22.5 million settlement in a Westchester County roadway maintenance case, which resulted in the largest pain and suffering award in the history of New York’s Court of Claims.
In recognition of these
professional achievements, Block O’Toole & Murphy attorneys have
been named as some of the state’s best by various respected legal
publications. Super
Lawyers has included BOM on its list of Top Personal Injury Plaintiff
Firms in the New York Metro Area, and Best Lawyers has honored the firm
with its prestigious Tier 1 ranking in the same practice area. Individual
attorneys have also been recognized by Forbes Magazine, National Trial
Lawyers, Fordham Law School, and St. John’s School of Law.
Why Block O'Toole & Murphy?
Block O’Toole & Murphy is dedicated to fighting for the underdog. They honor this commitment in a number of ways, including:
Resources. The firm is ready and able to commit the necessary experience, funds, and manpower to every case. Even in the face of a much larger entity, BOM attorneys will find the best experts and investigators to help a case succeed.
Personal Injury Focus. The
firm’s exclusive focus on plaintiff-side personal injury cases means
its attorneys know the ins and outs of every aspect in a case.
Trial Readiness. Every
case is prepared as if it will go to trial. Firm attorneys are
determined to be the most knowledgeable experts in the room, whether it resolves at negotiations, mediation, or trial.
Client-First Approach. The priority will always be a client’s physical and emotional well-being. Attorneys will not stop fighting until the most beneficial option for each client has been reached, and they are careful to give all clients the individualized attention they deserve.
