Construction Accident Verdicts & Settlements

$9.75 Million – Settlement for Injured Glass Installer

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $9.75 million settlement for our client, a glass installer who suffered severe injuries when a heavy, unsecured power cable fell on his right hand and forearm at a Manhattan job site. With no eyewitnesses, our team conducted a thorough investigation, subpoenaed the Site Safety Person, and exposed inaccuracies in the accident report. We proved a violation of Labor Law 240(1), obtained summary judgment, and had the decision upheld by the Appellate Division. Our client endured a 90-day hospitalization, multiple revision surgeries to his arm and hand, and later surgeries for back and shoulder injuries. Using respected medical and economic experts, we demonstrated the long-term impact on his health and earning capacity. As trial was set to begin, Lipsig obtained a settlement during a contested mediation, ensuring our client and his family have the financial security and dignity they deserve.

$9.5 Million Settlement - For Injured Asbestos Removal Worker

The Lipsig law firm recovered $9.5 million for our client who was an asbestos worker in Queens. He fell off the roof at a work site due to defendants’ failure to provide the needed safety equipment in violation of Labor Law 240(1) and 241(6).

The Lipsig Law Firm secured an $8.25 million settlement for our client, a construction worker who suffered serious eye, neck, and back injuries as a result of a contractor’s failure to maintain a safe worksite. The injuries were entirely preventable and occurred because basic safety rules were ignored.

Our team pursued the case aggressively from the outset, establishing liability through a detailed factual and procedural record. The Court’s thorough and well reasoned decision granting summary judgment on liability positioned the case for a strong resolution and underscored the seriousness of the safety violations involved.

As a result of this recovery, our client and his family are now able to move forward with financial stability and peace of mind. The outcome reflects our firm’s commitment to holding contractors accountable and protecting the dignity and future of injured workers.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured an $8 million verdict for our client, a construction worker who suffered serious injuries after falling from a defective scaffold at a Suffolk County job site. The case focused on the lasting harm caused by the fall, including a lumbar disc herniation that ultimately required surgery several years later.

Our team presented compelling testimony from the client’s treating physicians, including an orthopedic surgeon, a radiologist, and a spinal surgeon, along with an economist who explained the long term impact of the injuries on the client’s health and earning capacity. The defense attempted to minimize the claim through extensive surveillance footage, but the evidence clearly supported the severity of the injuries.

After a lengthy trial, the jury returned an $8 million verdict, providing our client and his family with financial security and accountability for the harm he endured.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $7.25 million recovery for our client, a 35-year-old laborer who was seriously injured while working on a four foot baker scaffold at a construction site. The scaffold tipped over when one of its wheels detached, causing the client to suffer significant shoulder and neck injuries that ultimately required surgery.

At trial, Lipsig partner Charles Wisell obtained a jury verdict of $6.7 million for the client’s pain and suffering and economic losses. After the defense pursued post-trial appeals, the firm successfully negotiated a settlement of $7.25 million, ensuring our client received full and fair compensation for the harm he endured.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $7 million settlement for our client, a construction laborer who was seriously injured while performing road resurfacing work at a Brooklyn job site. The injuries occurred when unsecured I beams were recklessly transported on a backhoe, striking the client and causing catastrophic harm.

Our client suffered severe injuries to his hand, spine, and shoulder, requiring multiple surgeries, including a cervical spine fusion and shoulder procedure. He later developed complex regional pain syndrome, which required treatment with a nerve stimulator implant. As a result of his injuries, the client was unable to return to construction work and faced significant financial hardship.

By establishing liability and presenting compelling medical and economic evidence demonstrating the full extent of the client’s losses, Lipsig secured a $7 million settlement during mediation, ensuring long term financial stability for our client and his family.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $6.7 million jury verdict for our client, a construction worker who was seriously injured after falling from scaffolding while working at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The fall was caused by unsafe working conditions and defective equipment at the job site.

Years earlier, a court had determined that the City of New York and the contractors it employed were responsible for the hazardous conditions that led to the fall. Despite that ruling, the defendants refused to accept responsibility and aggressively contested the case, subjecting our client to extensive surveillance and attacks on his credibility.

After a three week trial, a Brooklyn jury rejected those tactics and returned a verdict of $6.7 million. Lipsig partner Charles Wisell presented the medical evidence and demonstrated the full, life altering impact of the injuries, including the need for future medical care and the client’s inability to return to work. The verdict compensated our client for pain and suffering, lost wages, and necessary medical treatment, ensuring long term financial security for him and his family.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $5 million recovery for a construction worker who was injured after slipping and falling on construction debris that was left at a job site. By demonstrating that the unsafe condition caused serious injuries and disrupted the client’s ability to work, Lipsig held the responsible parties accountable and obtained meaningful compensation.

The Lipsig Law Firm obtained a $4.5 million settlement for an electrician who was injured while working at a new building construction site due to an inadequate six foot A frame ladder. Through careful investigation and proof of the unsafe equipment, Lipsig established liability and achieved a substantial recovery for our client.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $3.1 million settlement for a construction worker who was injured while performing building demolition work after a wooden beam he was standing on failed. By showing that hazardous site conditions caused the accident, Lipsig ensured our client received fair compensation for his injuries.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $3 million recovery for a 42-year-old roofer who was injured after falling from an unsafe ladder at a job site. The fall caused a fracture to his left leg and required four separate surgeries. By establishing that unsafe conditions caused the accident, Lipsig obtained meaningful compensation to support the client’s recovery.

The Lipsig Law Firm obtained a $3 million settlement for a construction worker who fell from a scaffold that was the sole means of access to the work site. By demonstrating that the unsafe method of entry directly caused the fall, Lipsig held the responsible parties accountable and secured fair compensation for our client.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $3 million recovery for a 55-year-old laborer who was injured after falling from an unsecured ladder. The fall caused multiple fracture dislocations to his right foot, requiring three surgeries. By proving the extent of the client’s medical needs and economic losses, Lipsig recovered compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

The Lipsig Law Firm obtained a $3 million settlement for a 39-year-old roofer who suffered serious neck and back injuries after falling from a Styrofoam block onto concrete. The unsafe working conditions led to surgery and a prolonged recovery. The case was successfully resolved while on the trial calendar.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $3.1 million settlement for a 54-year-old union window mechanic who was injured when a faulty ladder suddenly tipped over at a job site. The client suffered serious injuries to his neck, back, and ribs. By establishing liability and the full impact of the injuries, Lipsig achieved a substantial recovery while the case was still on the trial calendar.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $2.6 million recovery for a 26-year-old construction worker who was injured after falling through a defective outdoor scaffold while working on a roof renovation project. The fall caused severe knee and back injuries. By establishing that unsafe equipment led to the accident, Lipsig held the responsible parties accountable and obtained meaningful compensation for our client.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $2.5 million recovery for a 63-year-old asbestos worker who was injured after falling from a ladder at a job site. The fall resulted in a fractured femur and a serious back injury. By establishing that unsafe working conditions caused the accident, Lipsig held the responsible parties accountable and obtained fair compensation for our client.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $2 million recovery for a construction worker who was injured after falling from an unsafe six foot A Frame ladder at a job site. By establishing that inadequate equipment created a dangerous condition, Lipsig held the responsible parties accountable and obtained meaningful compensation for our client.

The Lipsig Law Firm obtained nearly $2 million for a 46 year old carpenter who fell approximately three feet from a defective baker scaffold. Following the fall, the client was diagnosed with a disc osteophyte complex in his neck and a torn meniscus in his knee. By demonstrating the connection between the defective scaffold and the client’s injuries, Lipsig secured substantial compensation for his losses.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.95 million recovery for a 30 year old concrete laborer who was injured while working on a makeshift ladder when an unsecured sheet of plywood fell and struck him. The impact caused a serious fall and resulted in cervical and lumbar spine injuries. By proving the unsafe work conditions that led to the accident, Lipsig obtained fair compensation for our client.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.8 million recovery for a 47-year-old construction worker who was injured after being struck by a falling bucket at a job site. The accident caused serious shoulder and back injuries that required multiple surgeries. By establishing the unsafe conditions that led to the incident, Lipsig obtained meaningful compensation for our client.

The Lipsig Law Firm obtained a $1.8 million settlement for a construction worker who was injured after falling from an unsecured ladder. The case was resolved just before trial, ensuring fair compensation without further litigation.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.8 million recovery for a 47-year-old construction worker who was injured after being struck by a falling bucket at a job site. The accident caused serious shoulder and back injuries that required multiple surgeries. By establishing the unsafe conditions that led to the incident, Lipsig obtained meaningful compensation for our client.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.78 million recovery for a 31-year-old construction worker who suffered neck and back injuries after falling into an unprotected hole at a job site. By demonstrating the hazardous condition and its role in causing the fall, Lipsig held the responsible parties accountable.

The Lipsig Law Firm obtained a $1.75 million recovery for a 53-year-old construction worker who fell from a scaffold and sustained multiple pelvic fractures, a traumatic brain injury, fractured fingers, and serious back injuries. By proving the severity of the injuries and their long-term impact, Lipsig secured substantial compensation for our client.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.75 million settlement for a union concrete laborer who was injured after unguarded cutting equipment malfunctioned and caused him to fall at a job site. The accident resulted in serious knee and back injuries requiring surgery, including a lumbar fusion.

The Lipsig Law Firm obtained a $1.5 million recovery for a construction worker who was injured while using an unguarded circular saw at a job site. By establishing that inadequate safety protections caused the accident, Lipsig achieved a fair result for our client.

The Lipsig Law Firm obtained a $1.1 million recovery for a 44-year-old ironworker who was injured after tripping and falling on steel plates at a construction site, sustaining injuries that required left knee surgery.

The Lipsig Law Firm secured a $1.2 million recovery for a 44-year-old electrician who was electrocuted and fell approximately 14 feet at a job site. The fall caused severe injuries, including multiple clavicle and rib fractures, and required extensive surgical treatment.