Construction Injury Success Stories
Construction Injuries
John Doe v. ABR, (King County Superior Court SEA): Construction worker fell from roof due to the negligence of a roofing supplier in securing bundles of shingles onto the top of a roof, all of which broke loose, striking the client and catapulting him to the ground below. Mr. Doe underwent spinal fusion of L5-S1; a two level cervical fusion; and a partial meniscectomy in his knee.
Total Settlement: $965,000
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Barry v. Shane, et. al. (King Co. Superior Court ): A construction flagger struck by a motorist was compensated for her disability, many hip surgeries, pain and suffering and the risk of a future hip replacement.
Total Settlement: $620,000
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Sheet metal worker recovers $825,000 from fall off of man lift. Rob Kornfeld successfully litigated and settled at mediation an injury claim of construction worker after he suffered a spinal injury and underwent surgery.
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Construction laborer recovers $650,000 after fall from a scissor lift. Rob Kornfeld successfully litigated and mediated a settlement for an injured worker in Spokane County, Washington.
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Framer falls through a hole in a roof not covered by contractor and receives $175,000. A framer fell through a hole in the roof when framing a new house and suffered low back and leg injuries on a job in Pierce County. Mr. Kornfeld represented him and secured a settlement for the client without litigation.
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Backhoe and heavy equipment operator recovers $1,100,000. An operator of heavy equipment was injured in a motor vehicle accident on the job.
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Author: Rob Kornfeld