Jonathan R. Ratchik

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

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New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 2856607

Since 1998

2nd Circuit

Since 2016

United States District Court, Eastern District of New York

Since 2002

United States District Court, Southern District of New York

Since 2002

Partner

Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC

2017 - Current

Partner

Kramer & Dunleavy, LLP

2000 - 2016

American University Washington College of Law

J.D. (1997) | Law

1997

New York University

B.A. (1994) | Political Science, French

1994

Honors: cum laude

Client Champion - GOLD

Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service

2020

Super Lawyers

Thomson Reuters

2020

AV Preeminent

Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service

2020

Selected: 2019-2020 Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Current

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Current

New York State Bar  # 2856607

Member

1998 - Current

Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1995

American University Journal of International Law and Policy

January 1, 1995

Ethics, Decisions 2015

September 2015

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Ethics, Decisions 2014

September 2014

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Ethics, Decisions 2013

September 2013

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Pleadings and Filings, Decisions 2012

September 2012

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Pleadings and Filings, Decisions 2010

September 2011

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Q. Please help!! How can i get my structed settlement money turn over to me?

September 26, 2023

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 to retrieve. The Order will set forth the settlement amount, what was supposed to happen to the proceeds and the conditions under which funds could be withdrawn. If your mother improperly withdrew funds, you might have a case against her or perhaps even the bank if it violated the terms of the ICO. ... Read More

Q. Can I sue the Red Cross for atrial puncture injury caused during blood donation?

September 26, 2023

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 tab on the JUSTIA homepage. ... Read More

Q. Is there liability for a insurance company if my condition worsens due to their denial of authorization for more PT?

September 19, 2023

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.