$1.65 Million Premises Liability Settlement in Queens

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.65 million settlement for a Queens worker who sustained serious injuries after tripping on an unsecured electrical cable in her workplace hallway.

A Dangerous Obstruction in a Queens Workplace

A cleaning crew had stretched a vacuum power cord across a busy hallway, creating an invisible trip hazard for anyone walking through. Our client, heading down the corridor during her regular shift, caught her foot on the cable and fell hard to the floor. No warning signs, cones, or barriers had been placed to alert passersby to the obstruction.

The fall resulted in injuries that required medical attention and an extended period away from work. With mounting medical bills and lost wages, she needed experienced legal counsel to hold the responsible parties accountable.

Exposing Unsafe Maintenance Practices in Queens

The building's management company and the cleaning contractor both denied responsibility, each pointing the finger at the other. Our premises liability attorneys conducted a detailed investigation into the building's vendor contracts and safety protocols. We obtained maintenance logs showing that the cleaning crew had previously been cited for obstructing walkways, yet management failed to enforce corrective action.

By deposing both the cleaning supervisor and the building manager, our attorneys established that neither party had implemented the basic safety measures required when running equipment cords across pedestrian pathways — a violation of standard building maintenance protocols.

$1.65 Million for an Injured Queens Worker

The $1.65 million settlement provides compensation for our client's medical expenses, lost wages during her recovery, and the pain and suffering caused by this entirely preventable incident.

"When a building owner and their vendors cut corners on basic safety, it's the workers and tenants who pay the price. This case reinforces the obligation property managers have to ensure their contractors follow safe work practices."

— Howard Raphaelson, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured due to unsafe conditions at a workplace or commercial property in New York, our premises liability attorneys have decades of experience proving negligence in trip-and-fall cases, and are ready to review your claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.