$5,500,000 settlement secured for a carpenter injured when a crane-supported form system flipped and slammed into a building at a construction site.
The Perecman Firm secured a $5,500,000 settlement for a carpenter who was injured when a crane-supported form system unexpectedly flipped and struck a building at a construction site. The worker was attached to a retractable safety lanyard at the time of the incident and sustained significant injuries when the structure overturned and impacted the building.
The lawsuit alleged unsafe lifting operations and failures in the setup and control of the crane-supported formwork system. The case involved complex issues related to heavy construction equipment and worksite safety during crane operations.
The case resolved for $5.5 million following litigation led by Peter Rigelhaupt. The recovery provided substantial compensation for the worker’s medical treatment, lost income, and long-term physical impact.
$5,500,000