Did you know that during an undergraduate’s study abroad semester at college, 87% of nonconsensual sexual contact is committed by local residents? Research shows that undergraduates are 3 to 5 times more likely to experience sexual assault while studying abroad than on a United States campus.

Concetta Lomanto of Maynard, O’Connor represented a male client who was studying abroad in another country and was raped by a native of that country. The case involved detailed research of the college’s study abroad program, including the program’s orientation and safety precautions provided by the college. Following difficult and sensitive negotiations with the school on behalf of our client, Attorney Lomanto was able to successfully settle the matter for $100,000 and provide our client with closure and funding for future psychological care at an in-patient setting. (more…)

Concetta Lomanto of Maynard, O’Connor,  settled a trucking accident matter on behalf of a retired physician from Salt Lake City, Utah, whose left thumb and rotator cuff were significantly damaged upon impact.  The doctor’s injuries required surgical repair of the rotator cuff after a 16-wheeled tractor trailer, owned by Werner Enterprises, Inc., failed to stop at a red light.  Numerous documents from Werner Enterprises, Inc., such as driving logs, damage appraisals, cell phone records, Bills of Laden, logistical reports for delivery and backhauling, and photographs were examined to determine whether negligence played a part in this accident.  It was determined that the truck driver was negligent in his failure to stop, and subsequently Attorney Lomanto was able to secure a $650,000 settlement prior to trial in Federal Court of the Northern District of New York. (more…)

On June 22, 2014, an elderly couple sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident when the vehicle they were passengers in collided with a truck. The 79-year-old female passenger sustained internal abdominal injuries, while the 76-year-old male passenger sustained neck injuries stemming from the accident.

Following the accident, the couple turned to the experienced personal injury lawyers at Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto for representation and assistance with their personal injury case. (more…)