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Confidence Score: 90%Settlement
$825,000
Case Summary
Mediated settlement for a 32 year old New York City electrician who fell from a ladder while installing BX cable in the ceiling of a newly renovated office in a Manhattan high-rise. Our client was caused a significant neck injury including several herniated discs and will require pain management for the rest of his life. He was ultimately diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Syndrome, or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), which is a chronic condition characterized by severe burning pain, most often affecting one of the extremities (arms, legs, hands, or feet).
Source Evidence
Ferrante & Koenig · Settlement for Injuries Suffered Due to a Ladder Fall at Work
View Original SourceFirst observed: September 7, 2026
Last checked: September 7, 2026
Record Details
Category
Construction Accidents
Result Type
Settlement
Year
Year not reported
Location
NY
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