$5.7 Million

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Verdict for a 31-year-old steamfitter injured on the job: Our client was injured when a clevis hanger came loose and the pipe he was holding struck him in the head, resulting in a thoracic spine fracture. He required multiple surgeries and, though his pain was largely relieved, he was not able to return to his previous job. We won a $5.7 Million in damages.

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First observed: August 27, 2026

Last checked: August 27, 2026

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