$4,500,000 for Construction Worker Struck by Falling Beam in Queens

$4.5 Million Settlement for a Construction Worker Injured After Being Hit by a Falling Beam at a Queens Job Site

Supreme Court, Queens County

Accident Description:

Our client, a construction worker, was working on the ground level of a newly constructed building in Queens as part of an active construction project. At the time of the incident, workers were installing beams and support structures for the next floor, with materials being passed and positioned overhead.

While our client was carrying out his assigned duties below, a beam being handled on a higher level suddenly fell from above. The beam struck our client on the head, causing him to lose consciousness and collapse to the ground.

Injury Summary:

As a result of being struck on the head by a falling beam, our client suffered serious injuries to his head, neck, back, shoulders, hips, knees, and feet, with loss of consciousness. Despite extensive conservative treatment, he required multiple major surgeries, including lumbar spine surgery, cervical spine fusion, right knee surgery, and right shoulder surgery, along with ongoing treatment for cognitive, psychological, and pain-related conditions. He continues to experience chronic pain, mobility limitations, and neurological symptoms that have prevented him from returning to work.

Settlement Result:

We at Oresky & Associates, PLLC, secured a $4,500,000 pre-trial settlement on behalf of our client, reflecting the severity of his injuries and the lasting impact the accident has had on his life.

Handling Attorneys:

This case was handled by Jacob Oresky, Esq., and Steven Labell, Esq.