$2,750,000 Settlement

Case Overview

Our client sustained serious injuries after falling from a ladder at an industrial site. The fall was caused in part by inadequate safety measures and the absence of required fall protection. Through diligent legal advocacy, our team secured a $2,750,000 settlement to help our client cover medical care, lost earnings, and ongoing recovery.

Incident Details

Our client was performing rigging and welding duties at a refinery, often working long hours in demanding conditions. During one shift, a scaffold was improperly built by a third-party company. As our client climbed the ladder, it gave way, causing a fall from approximately 17 feet.

The injuries were devastating. Our client suffered a fractured neck at the C5 vertebra, a dislocated shoulder, and a broken arm. Recovery required extensive medical treatment, physical therapy, and ongoing care, all while facing the uncertainty of when—or if—life would return to normal.

Critical safety equipment, including a self-retracting lifeline designed to prevent this exact type of accident, was not provided. This failure left our client vulnerable to catastrophic harm.

Legal Strategy

Because the opposing side contested liability, causation, and safety compliance, our team employed a comprehensive approach:

• Investigation of the site and safety practices
• Expert consultations (engineering, safety, medical)
• Development of robust evidence (reports, depositions, site inspections)
• Negotiation with defense while preparing for trial/appellate contingencies
• Protecting our client’s rights through each phase of litigation

Through that strategy, we maximized leverage and ultimately secured a favorable resolution without disclosing private details.

Result

After intense negotiation and legal advocacy, our client obtained a $2,750,000 settlement that addresses:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Rehabilitation, therapy, and ongoing care
• Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life

This result allowed our client to focus on healing without the burden of uncertainty or undercompensated claims.