
Jonathan R. Ratchik
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
Over two decades of experience devoted exclusively to the practice of personal injury law
Has recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf negligence victims and their families
Frequent lecturer for New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Growing up, Jonathan Ratchik knew that he wanted to make a difference. To help people get back up when life knocked them down. To be their voice when no one seemed to listen or care.
In hindsight, it seems only natural that Jonathan went to law school and, after graduating, immediately became a personal injury attorney.
Jonathan lives in New York City with his wife, Hollie, and their two children. When he’s not fighting in the courtroom, Jonathan enjoys coaching his son’s little league team, listening to the Yankees on the radio, and being a great husband (and an even better dad). He’s also a proud supporter and volunteer for Transportation Alternatives, an advocacy group that is committed to making NYC a safer, more enjoyable place for all New Yorkers to walk, bike and live.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Google Meet
- Skype
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 2856607
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- 2nd Circuit
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- United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
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- United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
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- Partner
- Kramer & Dunleavy, LLP
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- American University Washington College of Law
- J.D. (1997) | Law
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- New York University
- B.A. (1994) | Political Science, French
- Honors: cum laude
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- Client Champion - GOLD
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Super Lawyers
- Thomson Reuters
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Selected: 2019-2020 Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
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- Association of the Bar of the City of New York
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- New York State Bar  # 2856607
- Member
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- Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1995
- American University Journal of International Law and Policy
- Ethics, Decisions 2015
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Ethics, Decisions 2014
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Ethics, Decisions 2013
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Pleadings and Filings, Decisions 2012
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Pleadings and Filings, Decisions 2010
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Website
- Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
- Blog
- The Blame Game Podcast
- Putting the POW back in Powder
March 28, 2023 - Man's Best Friend?
October 31, 2022 - Supermarket Slaughter
June 7, 2022
- Q. Please help!! How can i get my structed settlement money turn over to me?
- A: If you had a medical malpractice case as a minor which settled, the proceeds would likely have been deposited in a bank account which would have been jointly held in trust by your guardian (your mother) and an officer of the bank. Significantly, any such monies should have been off-limits to your mother absent a further order of the Court (which would have approved the original settlement). The monies would probably have become available to you once you turned 18 and presented proof of age and identity.
Speak with the clerk of the court and get a copy of what's known as an Infant Compromise Order (ICO). Given the age of your case, it's probably in archives and will take some time ... Read More
- Q. Can I sue the Red Cross for atrial puncture injury caused during blood donation?
- A: Sorry to hear what you've been through. As my colleague correctly advised, to have a viable case against the American Red Cross, you'd have to demonstrate that the manner in which it drew blood fell below the accepted standard of care and that such deviation caused you injury. An atrial puncture may very well be a rare (but accepted) complication of donating blood and not necessary indicative of malpractice. Alternatively, if there was a delay in recognizing your injury (and such a delay resulted in your need for surgery), that could be a viable case. Best to consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer ... Read More
- Q. Is there liability for a insurance company if my condition worsens due to their denial of authorization for more PT?
- A: Sorry to hear what you've been going through. It is unlikely that your insurance company would be responsible for any physical harm you sustained due to its denial (or delay) in approving additional physical therapy visits. Although you could conceivably claim that the insurance company's denial of additional visits was made in bad faith and in breach of its obligations under your insurance contract, such cases are notoriously difficult to prosecute in New York. Additionally, your damages in any such would arguably be limited to your out-of-pocket costs of having to pay for additional physical therapy visits.
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