New York Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer Adnan Munawar Weighs-In on Huge Settlement the MTA Agrees to Pay to Parents of FIT Student Killed by MTA Driver

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The parents of a former FIT student who was struck and killed by an MTA bus are set to receive $1.8 million from the Transportation Authority. (Parents of student killed by bus get huge payout from MTA, December 2, 2014). On November 4, 2009, Harold Kahn, 22, was walking across Ninth Avenue at West 53rd Street with the walk signal, when he was struck by a bus being driven by Jeremy Philhower. Mr. Philhower was reportedly driving too fast and failed to look for pedestrians as he made a turn through the crosswalk.

What made matters worse was November 4, 2009 was the first day back on the job for the driver, who had been suspended three months for texting while driving. The settlement was reached after the MTA decided to stop fighting a $1.96 million jury verdict that had been awarded the parents of Mr. Kahn. The driver was unable to be fired, but he eventually left the job on disability.  

"There are many reasons why there are serious consequences when people do not follow safety rules, and deadly accidents are one of them," said Adnan Munawar, Partner at Munawar & Andrews-Santillo LLP, "The utter disregard with which some people operate their motor vehicles is offensive and dangerous and it seems no matter how many times people are injured or killed by cars, trucks, or buses, many people still don't get the message. Playing with the health and safety of others is not something society needs to tolerate."

"What this case does show is how valuable it is to have an advocate on your side. This death occurred over five years ago, and even though there was a jury verdict two years ago, the victim's poor parents are only getting the compensation they deserve now. Imagine if they had gone at it alone? So many people give up because the claims process can be overwhelming and draining, particularly after experiencing an injury or loss, and it is best left in the hands of whose who know what they are doing. The people you are up against may have lawyers who will fight you every step of the way, and if you are not equally prepared, you are at a potentially insurmountable disadvantage. Consulting with and retaining a personal injury attorney costs nothing, and you only ever pay a fee if you win, so there is no reason not to pick up the phone and call right away if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident."

"If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, medical condition, or worse, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in New York, you should contact a New York motor vehicle accident lawyer today at 212.400.4000 to receive information about the your rights under the law and how to pursue claims for the compensation you deserve.

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