$19.686 Million

$19.686 Million Settlement for a construction site worker in his 30’s, who suffered fatal burns. Our client was fatally burned on 80% of his body, when an arc flash occurred during replacement of electric cables. The lawsuit alleged that the defendants’ failure constituted a violation of the law. The settlement was reached in Kings County, NY.

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• $5 Million — $5 Million in a work-related roof fall case:We represented a 42-year-old construction worker who fell 15 feet off a roof onto the concrete below. He suffered severe brain injuries as well as numerous broken bones and other injuries. He required numerous surgeries and substantial long-term care after the accident. We recovered $5 Million in damages. · Edelman & Edelman, P.C.
• $3.35 Million — $3.35 Million in a construction site roof fall claim:Our client was working at the University of Westchester replacing the roof on one of the buildings. The work surface was very slick after it had rained, and he was not provided with proper safety equipment. He slipped off the roof, and the resulting fall resulted in a broken leg, pelvis and elbow. The damage to his leg required that he have a metal bar put into his thigh, and he spent a month in a wheelchair. We obtained $3.35 Million in damages. · Edelman & Edelman, P.C.
• $2.8 Million — $2.8 Million for an injured elevator repair worker: We represented a client who suffered severe elbow injuries when the elevator pit ladder disconnected from the pit wall, forcing him to support all his weight with one hand. Our client required three surgeries and never completely recovered from his injuries. We recovered $2.8 Million in damages. · Edelman & Edelman, P.C.
• $2.1 Million — $2.1 Million in a ladder fall claim:We represented a 60-year-old construction worker who fell from a bent ladder that was not sufficient for the requirements of his job. He fell from the ladder and suffered severe injuries to his lumbar spine and right knee. He required multiple surgeries and a spinal fusion. We obtained $2.1 Million in damages. · Edelman & Edelman, P.C.
• $5.8 Million — $5.8 Million in a construction accident case: We represented a 49-year-old construction worker who was injured when a moving gantry crane weighing approximately 10,000 lbs. rolled over his foot on the roof of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. In addition to his severe foot and ankle injuries, the victim suffered injuries to his knee, cervical spine, lumbar spine, shoulder and elbow. · Edelman & Edelman, P.C.