Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP Secures $3.1 Million Personal Injury Settlement For Security Camera Installer Injured After Ladder Fall
New York, NY (PRWEB) August 28, 2013 -- The New York construction accident lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP have returned yet another multimillion dollar resolution for one of their injured clients. The case was Jevgeni Minkov v. West 60th St. Associates LLC, New York Supreme Court, Kings County, Index number 24297/2010. According to the deposition testimony of the parties, as well as the verified pleadings, the incident occurred while plaintiff was installing a security camera inside an elevator of a newly constructed Manhattan high rise building. Plaintiff had been provided a ladder to stand upon while installing the camera. At the time of the accident, plaintiff was using a drill above his head when the ladder wobbled, causing plaintiff to fall approximately 3 to 4 feet to the floor of the elevator. Plaintiff sued the building owner, alleging violations of New York Labor Law Section 240. Plaintiff claimed injuries to his lower back, including a herniated lumbar disc that was ultimately treated with fusion surgery.
This ladder accident case, which was handled by Partner Daniel P. O'Toole and Associate Scott Occhiogrosso, settled on August 26, 2013 before trial for $3.1 million. Said Mr. Occhiogrosso, "We are very satisfied with this settlement. Our client was provided an inadequate safety device and suffered a permanent back injury as a result. He deserves, and now has received fair compensation."
Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP is a Manhattan based personal injury law firm that is regularly consulted and retained on the most serious injury cases in New York. The firm has resolved more than $700 million in verdicts and settlements. The firm handles all types of job site and construction accidents, and also represents victims of motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and other acts of negligence. Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP can be reached at (212) 736-5300 for a free consultation.
Stephen Murphy, Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP, http://www.blockotoole.com, 212-736-5300, [email protected]
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