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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Mr. Kornfeld has handled many cases in which workers elect to bring a third party claims against a negligent contractor for failing to enforce WISHA or OSHA safety regulations. The worker does not give up his or her rights to recover worker’s compensation benefits (for wage loss, medical expenses, vocational retraining, and whatever other benefits which are first party L & I rights) by filing a third party claim. It is recommended that you hire an attorney to represent you with your third party claim against a negligent contractor.
If you were injured by the negligence of another on a construction site or while on the job, email Rob at Rob@kornfeldlaw.com or call 1 (800) 282-4878 to schedule a free consultation or case evaluation over the telephone, by e-mail or in person at a convenient location for you, either at our main office, a satellite meeting location, in your home or at the hospital.
