$1.5 Million Falling Object Settlement in the Bronx

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.5 million settlement for a Bronx worker who was struck by falling concrete at a job site that lacked adequate overhead protections.

Struck by Falling Concrete in the Bronx

Without warning, a piece of concrete broke loose and fell, striking our client at a Bronx work site. Falling object injuries are among the most serious hazards in construction and industrial settings — the impact of heavy building materials can cause catastrophic harm in an instant.

Our client suffered injuries that required medical treatment and left them unable to return to their physically demanding work. The falling concrete should never have been a risk — proper overhead protections would have prevented the incident entirely.

Holding the Property Owner Accountable

Under New York Labor Law Section 240(1), property owners and general contractors are strictly liable when a worker is struck by a falling object due to inadequate safety measures. Our Bronx construction accident attorneys documented the site conditions, identifying the absence of overhead netting, toe boards, debris shields, and other required protections.

The defendants tried to argue that the concrete fell due to unforeseeable circumstances, but our investigation showed that the building's concrete facade had been deteriorating visibly — a condition the owner knew about but failed to address before allowing work to proceed below.

$1.5 Million for a Bronx Falling Object Injury

The $1.5 million settlement covers our client's medical expenses, lost wages, and the lasting physical and emotional impact of being struck by falling construction debris.

"Falling object injuries are entirely preventable when property owners follow basic safety requirements. Our client was put at risk because the people responsible for the site ignored known hazards overhead — and that is exactly the kind of negligence the Labor Law is designed to address."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been struck by falling debris or objects at a construction site in New York, our construction accident attorneys have extensive experience enforcing Labor Law protections for injured workers, and are ready to review your claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.