Verdicts and Summaries
$10.2 Million Verdict in Road Construction Worker Death Case
A union laborer suffered a fatal head injury after falling from the back of an open trailer while moving signs on a road construction project in Marion County, IN. The case was tried in Marion Superior Court 11 against the general contractor and subcontractor who were contractually responsible for safety on the project. The worker is survived by a widow and two daughters, age 4 months and 4 years respectively at the time of his death.
$2.9 Million Settlement in Ironworker Decking Case
A journeyman ironworker suffered multiple back and leg fractures after falling 28 feet while on an under-manned decking crew with no fall protection. The case required three mediations primarily because of insurance coverage issues. We were able to obtain a court order establishing the Steel Fabricator was legally responsible for our client’s employer’s failure to follow OSHA and IOSHA rules on Fall Protection.
$950,0000 Settlement in Ironworker Foot Injury Case
A journeyman ironworker suffered a traumatic foot injury after an open web beam fell onto his foot. The beam had been stored on its end in violation of OSHA and IOSHA regulations. We were able to settle the case at mediation after obtaining a court order finding the general contractor and steel fabricator responsible for the employer’s negligence.
Confidential Settlement in Rigging Case
A union laborer was severely injured when a piece of rebar he had rigged slipped out of the sling and landed on his shoulder causing severe injury. The client had not been trained in rigging steel (an ironworker job) and the injury was a result. We were able to obtain a settlement after the Court ruled the General Contractor was responsible for the employer’s negligence in failing to train.
Ironworker Fractures Both Feet after a 10 Foot Fall
A journeyman ironworker suffered debilitating fractures to both feet after falling 10 feet while traversing a beam without fall protection. He had previously been using fall protection, but was discouraged from continuing to use fall protection by his foreman in order to increase productivity. The case was settled for middle six figures after two mediations.
Electrician's Helper Suffers a Traumatic Brain Injury When General Contractor Fails to Barricade Open Stairwell
An electrician's helper was critically injured when he went through a darkened staircase doorway and the stairs had not yet been installed at a construction site. There were no warning signs or railing preventing a 12 foot drop. The worker sustained a traumatic brain injury and required extensive rehabilitation. The case was settled for seven figures.
Mason Injured While Working upon a Defectively Erected Scaffold
A mason suffered a broken pelvis and wrist after falling from a defectively assembled scaffold that did not include side rails in violation of 29 C.F.R1926 .451(g)(1). The case was settled for middle six figures and included a substantial reduction in the workers compensation lien.
General Contractor Failed to Deenergize Power Lines Resulting in Paraplegia
A construction worker was paralyzed after falling from a ladder when a piece of metal trim came into contact with an energized overhead power line. The general contractor had failed to insure the power line was either deenergized or guarded in violation of 29 C.F.R1926.950. The case was settled for seven figures after him several mediations.
Scaffold Accident Resulting in Paralysis
An apprentice mason fell approximately 20 feet while dismantling a scaffold and sustained multiple fractures of the lumbar spine resulting in paraplegia. The scaffold was being dismantled without fall protection in violation of OSHA regulation 29 C.F.R. 1926. 451 (e) (9). The case was ultimately settled for seven figures.
Masonry Controlled Access Zone Violation Resulting in Orthopedic Injuries
An iron worker received head and arm fractures when an incomplete concrete masonry unit wall fell on him after a coworker came into contact with the wall while driving a forklift. The masonry subcontractor had failed to brace the wall or establish a limited access zone in violation of 29 C.F.R. 1926 .706. The case was tried to verdict and resulted in a judgment of $925,000.00.
A union laborer suffered a fatal head injury after falling from the back of an open trailer while moving signs on a road construction project in Marion County, IN. The case was tried in Marion Superior Court 11 against the general contractor and subcontractor who were contractually responsible for safety on the project. The worker is survived by a widow and two daughters, age 4 months and 4 years respectively at the time of his death.
$2.9 Million Settlement in Ironworker Decking Case
A journeyman ironworker suffered multiple back and leg fractures after falling 28 feet while on an under-manned decking crew with no fall protection. The case required three mediations primarily because of insurance coverage issues. We were able to obtain a court order establishing the Steel Fabricator was legally responsible for our client’s employer’s failure to follow OSHA and IOSHA rules on Fall Protection.
$950,0000 Settlement in Ironworker Foot Injury Case
A journeyman ironworker suffered a traumatic foot injury after an open web beam fell onto his foot. The beam had been stored on its end in violation of OSHA and IOSHA regulations. We were able to settle the case at mediation after obtaining a court order finding the general contractor and steel fabricator responsible for the employer’s negligence.
Confidential Settlement in Rigging Case
A union laborer was severely injured when a piece of rebar he had rigged slipped out of the sling and landed on his shoulder causing severe injury. The client had not been trained in rigging steel (an ironworker job) and the injury was a result. We were able to obtain a settlement after the Court ruled the General Contractor was responsible for the employer’s negligence in failing to train.
Ironworker Fractures Both Feet after a 10 Foot Fall
A journeyman ironworker suffered debilitating fractures to both feet after falling 10 feet while traversing a beam without fall protection. He had previously been using fall protection, but was discouraged from continuing to use fall protection by his foreman in order to increase productivity. The case was settled for middle six figures after two mediations.
Electrician's Helper Suffers a Traumatic Brain Injury When General Contractor Fails to Barricade Open Stairwell
An electrician's helper was critically injured when he went through a darkened staircase doorway and the stairs had not yet been installed at a construction site. There were no warning signs or railing preventing a 12 foot drop. The worker sustained a traumatic brain injury and required extensive rehabilitation. The case was settled for seven figures.
Mason Injured While Working upon a Defectively Erected Scaffold
A mason suffered a broken pelvis and wrist after falling from a defectively assembled scaffold that did not include side rails in violation of 29 C.F.R1926 .451(g)(1). The case was settled for middle six figures and included a substantial reduction in the workers compensation lien.
General Contractor Failed to Deenergize Power Lines Resulting in Paraplegia
A construction worker was paralyzed after falling from a ladder when a piece of metal trim came into contact with an energized overhead power line. The general contractor had failed to insure the power line was either deenergized or guarded in violation of 29 C.F.R1926.950. The case was settled for seven figures after him several mediations.
Scaffold Accident Resulting in Paralysis
An apprentice mason fell approximately 20 feet while dismantling a scaffold and sustained multiple fractures of the lumbar spine resulting in paraplegia. The scaffold was being dismantled without fall protection in violation of OSHA regulation 29 C.F.R. 1926. 451 (e) (9). The case was ultimately settled for seven figures.
Masonry Controlled Access Zone Violation Resulting in Orthopedic Injuries
An iron worker received head and arm fractures when an incomplete concrete masonry unit wall fell on him after a coworker came into contact with the wall while driving a forklift. The masonry subcontractor had failed to brace the wall or establish a limited access zone in violation of 29 C.F.R. 1926 .706. The case was tried to verdict and resulted in a judgment of $925,000.00.
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