From $1.8 Million to $36.4 Million | The Decision Not to Walk Away
The difference wasn’t the number.
It was the decision not to walk away.
The Offer, The Pressure, The Decision
When this workplace accident came to the Law Offices of Proner and Proner, the insurance company did what it often does: minimize the harm and apply early pressure. Final offer after years of litigation: $1.8 million. Before jury selection even began, the made their offer clearer: They’d pay anything, just not a number starting with 2. Our demand: $2.5 million. Our client was an undocumented immigrant worker, with no work records and paid off the books, had the courage to reject the offer and procced to trial. For many cases, the final offer before trial is where it ends. For us, it wasn’t even close.
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What the Evidence Showed
We tried the case because behind the numbers was a human being whose life had been permanently altered by a workplace fall the defense wanted to downplay. At trial, the truth came out: • The fall caused a traumatic brain injury • The “second accident” theory collapsed • The medical evidence told one clear story The jury listened. The jury understood. And the jury acted.
With 30 years of experience winning top settlements, we know how to deal with insurance companies and the legal system. You’re in the best hands with us.
The Verdict and the Takeaway
$36.4 million verdict. 100% liability. The takeaway is simple: Immigration status does not erase rights. And real justice only happens when a firm is willing to fight all the way—especially when a case is labeled “too hard” or “not worth much.” From $1.8 million to $36.4 million. The difference wasn’t the number. It was the decision not to walk away. The takeaway is simple: Insurance companies don’t always get to determine what a case is worth. With the right lawyers, justice can prevail.
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Client Testimonials
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Got into a motorcycle accident and went to Proner&Proner. I received great services and excellent results, I would definitively recommend the services. It was a great experience for me, A++ attorneys.
When I felt I needed legal support after a motorcycle accident, I sought out an attorney who was a motorcyclist as well. Fortunately, I found Mr. Proner. The concern I received was a comfort. The firm’s contact with me while working on my behalf was reassuring and the results certainly made a bad experience easier to put behind me. My gratitude to Proner & Proner.
Mitchell Proner is an amazing and very experienced trial lawyer, who takes care of his clients. He represented me in a car accident case, kept me very informed during the lengthy legal process and got me the settlement that I expected. His friendly office staff was always willing to assist and answer any questions I had. I recommend Mitchell Proner to all my friends and family!
I am very grateful for the services they were very quick and they dealt with my case right away. Thank you very much.
Mitchell Proner is an excellent lawyer. He took our case and did the right thing. We recommend him 100% to anyone. His staff are professionals and they care about their clients.
Greatest Lawyers I ever had. Answer any and every question I ever had. They treated me as one of the family. I can’t say enough about this firm. Thank you so much for all you guys did.
Awesome experience, excellent service, very professional and fast resolving my case. My number one attorney – definitely recommended more than once. Thank you!
In The Press
Hit and Run
Attorney Mitchell Proner was on hand when the motorist accused of hitting a female jogger on a road in Central Islip appeared in a New York courtroom to answer charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. 
Ferry Disaster
Attorney Mitchell Proner, an experienced maritime law attorney, spoke about the similarities between the Costa Concordia ferry disaster and the recent Indonesian ferry accident that killed at least 24 people. 
Road Rage Incident
Mitchell Proner spoke in support of NYC motorcycle riders and called on NY lawmakers and police not to overreact to a highly publicized road rage incident or to let that incident cast all motorcyclists in a bad light. Office Location
Even though the firm has successfully represented clients from five continents and over 30 jurisdictions, Proner & Proner serves New York personal injury clients in all five boroughs from our office in Midtown Manhattan.
