NY Construction Accident
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP attorney David M. Hoffman obtained a settlement in the amount of $3,150,000.00 for a 33-year-old demolition worker who was injured in a construction accident when he was caused to fall approximately 8 feet from an unsecured metal A-Frame ladder. The Plaintiff was preparing to dismantle and remove a segment of overhead ductwork when a portion of the ductwork fell from overhead and struck him, causing the Plaintiff and ladder to fall to the ground.
David made a motion for summary judgment regarding liability, which was granted by the Court. As a result of this accident, the plaintiff suffered serious injuries to his neck, lower back, head, shoulder, and knee, which required lumbar spinal surgery and arthroscopic procedures to the shoulder and knee. David managed to successfully resolve this matter at a mediation before the time of trial.