$6.25 Million

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Construction Accident Settlement $6,250,000.00 settlement in a construction accident case involving fall at work and primary injuries included mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and ankle fractures.

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Alexander T. Shapiro & Associates, P.C. · Published results page

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First observed: August 27, 2026

Last checked: August 27, 2026

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