SUCCESS STORIES
$3 Million verdict in Harbor-Dredging Injury case
FACTS: While working as a driller’s assistant on a harbor-dredging project on the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, 36-year-old Russel was struck by an undefined object. Russel was supporting two drilling towers when the object struck him. He is now suffering from epilepsy as a result of being struck in the head.
The jury found that Russel had grounds to sue under the Jones Act because the barge that he was working on was considered a “vessel” and it was considered unseaworthy. The case was decided in a U.S. District Court for Southern New York where he was awarded $3 million.
Barge Deckhand recovers $2.55 million settlement
FACTS: A deckhand whose arm was severely injured in a tie line was awarded a $2.5 million dollar settlement, according to his attorney, Jeffrey Shapiro.
According to Mr. Shapiro, his client was injured when his arm got caught in a tie line that had not been properly secured by a co-worker. As the captain moved the barge forward the slack line tightened around the deckhand’s arm causing the injury.
The barge owner/operator denied liability and claimed that the injured deckhand caused his own accident. Mr. Shapiro was able to prove that his client was injured because the vessel was not being operated safely and properly.
$2.4 million settlement for injured Laborer
FACTS: A cement laborer was injured as the result of falling through an opening in the floor. He sustained a fractured arm. The settlement was payment for lost earnings and pain and suffering.
$2 million settlement for laborer injured by falling plywood
FACTS: Ambrose is a 45 year old laborer who was loading 6’x4′ plywood sheets onto an A frame dolly when the load shifted causing the plywood to fall on and fracture his left leg. The building owner and general contractor were held liable for failing to secure the dolly and in failing to provide Ambrose with a safe jobsite.
The case was settled before trial for $2 million.
$2.5 million settlement for injured Carpenter
FACTS: The carpenter tripped on raised floor plate on a job site and suffered injuries to his knee.
$2 million settlement for family of deceased Laborer
FACTS: A laborer fell from the second floor of a building under construction sustaining injuries which resulted in his death. The settlement was for his wife and teen age child.
$1.1 million settlement for workers who were burned in chemical explosion
FACTS: 2 workers at a sign shop were injured due to a chemical explosion. Landlord was held liable for allowing improper storage and use of chemicals.
$1,628,000 for injured Carpenter
FACTS: JM, a 55 y/o carpenter tripped on torn plastic flooring covering at a construction site, suffering injuries to his knee, wrist and neck.
The case was settled against the building owner and general contractor who were responsible for the jobsite.