$4,355,000 settlement secured for a project manager who fell approximately 20 feet when a platform collapsed inside an elevator shaft at a New York construction site.
The Perecman Firm secured a $4,355,000 settlement for a project manager who fell approximately 20 feet inside an elevator shaft at a New York construction site. The fall occurred when a temporary work platform installed within the shaft collapsed beneath him, causing him to fall into the pit below and sustain serious spinal injuries.
The lawsuit alleged violations of New York Labor Law §240(1), which requires proper safety protections for workers exposed to elevation-related hazards. The case involved issues concerning the installation and integrity of temporary platforms used during elevator demolition and construction.
The case resolved for $4.355 million following litigation led by Adam Hurwitz. The recovery provided substantial compensation for the client’s medical treatment, surgical care, and long-term impact.
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