Case Result

$1,500,000 Settlement

Construction accident – Labor Law § 240(1) gravity-related hazard

Case Type

Construction accident

Labor Law § 240(1) gravity-related hazard

Court

Supreme Court

State of New York, New York County

Resolution

Settlement

$1,500,000

Attorneys

Alex Shulman & J.J. Hill

Shulman & Hill

01

The Case

The plaintiff was injured on a construction site when he was used as a counterweight during a work operation, exposing him to a gravity-related hazard that caused him to be pinned against a structure. He sustained injuries to the shoulder and neck requiring surgery.

02

The Challenge

The defense disputed that plaintiff’s injuries were related to the accident and claimed the medical records did not support plaintiff’s claim of injuries.

03

The Result

Counsel secured justice for the plaintiff on the strength of the Labor Law § 240(1) claim.

Settlement $1,500,000

Resolution Settlement

Jurisdiction New York County, New York

Attorneys Alex Shulman & J.J. Hill

Any results set forth herein are based upon the facts of that particular case and do not represent a promise or guarantee.

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