What Injured Workers
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Common Injuries
- Amputation
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Nerve Damage
- Neck Injuries
- Herniated Disc
- Radiculopathy
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- Brain Injuries
- Head Injuries
- Eye Injuries
- Loss of Hearing
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- Electric Shocks
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- Arthritis
- Meniscal Tears
- Chondromalacia
- Shoulder Injuries
- Sprains, Strains, and Pain
- Wound Infections
- Scarring
Workplace Information
Workplace Liability
$3,500,000 FOR A JOURNEYMAN THAT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY WHILE CONSTRUCTING A SCAFFOLD
Journeyman Carpenter Injured While Constructing Scaffold
Date:02/19/2009
Verdict/Settlement Amount:3,500,000
COURT AND COUNTY
Supreme New York
AGE AND OCCUPATION OF PLAINTIFF
37 year old carpenter
DESCRIPTION OF CASE
Plaintiff, a union carpenter, suffered injuries to his head when struck in the head by a metal beam during the erection of scaffolding. Defendants claimed that the Labor Law did not apply to this case, and that Plaintiff was the sole cause of the accident. Plaintiff moved for summary judgment on the issue of liability, and won. Defendants appealed that decision, and the lower Court's ruling in Plaintiff's favor was upheld.
INJURIES/DAMAGES
Plaintiff suffered injuries to his head, causing ongoing headaches, cognitive deficits and depression. Plaintiff was rendered unconscious, but all diagnostic testing relative to the brain was normal. Defendants claimed that Plaintiff made a complete recovery from his injuries, was capable of full time employment and did not require any further medical care.
VERDICT/SETTLEMENT AMOUNT
$3,500,000. This case settled prior to trial. This matter was handled by S. Joseph Donahue, Esq. and Daniel P. O'Toole, Esq. of the firm.
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