$5,500,000
$5,500,000 In this workplace accident settlement, Gorayeb & Associates secured for a U.S.-born Hispanic worker who fell from a considerable height. The Bronx native was walking on a sidewalk bridge during a façade repair project in Brooklyn when the plywood floor beneath him gave way, causing him to fall 12 to 15 feet to the sidewalk. As a result of this scaffold accident, our client sustained severe injuries to his head, neck, lower back, and arm. These injuries required four surgical interventions and will necessitate ongoing medical care.
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- $15,000,000 — $15,000,000 Gorayeb & Associates secured for an Ecuadorian worker residing in Queens. The fall occurred because the contractor failed to provide the necessary protective equipment required per OSHA's standards and NY City Law. When the accident occurred, the worker was painting walls at a height of 8 feet without proper fall protection. He sustained multiple injuries that required surgeries and permanent medical treatment. · Gorayeb & Associates, P.C. (Los Abogados del Pueblo)
- $12,800,000 — $12,800,000 Gorayeb & Associates secured for a Honduran worker who fell from a roof at a height of 50 feet. His body struck the pavement, necessitating multiple surgeries on his spine, abdominal wall, and left humerus. His injuries resulted in paraplegia, leaving him confined to a wheelchair. · Gorayeb & Associates, P.C. (Los Abogados del Pueblo)
- $11,000,000 — $11,000,000 Gorayeb & Associates won for the victim in this ladder accident case. An Ecuadorian worker suffered severe injuries after falling from a ladder while working on a new building in Brooklyn, New York. The accident occurred when one of the ladder's legs slipped, causing it to fall along with the worker. Upon impact, he fractured his arms and injured his neck. Due to the severity of his injuries, he has had to undergo multiple surgeries. The case went to trial in Kings County court, where the jury awarded the worker . · Gorayeb & Associates, P.C. (Los Abogados del Pueblo)
- $9,300,000 — $9,300,000 Gorayeb & Associates won for an Ecuadorian worker who sustained severe injuries when construction materials fell on him. Upon reviewing the case circumstances, it was determined that he should receive substantial compensation, allowing him to recover from his injuries without financial concerns. · Gorayeb & Associates, P.C. (Los Abogados del Pueblo)
- $6,500,000 — $6,500,000 In this building demolition accident case, Gorayeb & Associates secured for a worker who was injured during a demolition project that lacked the required safety barriers. While working, he and his colleague were struck by a drunk driver, resulting in severe injuries for both. Gorayeb & Associates sued the building owner, the general contractor responsible for the demolition, and the intoxicated driver in Queens County court. The court ruled in favor of our client, awarding him . · Gorayeb & Associates, P.C. (Los Abogados del Pueblo)