$950,000 Construction Accident Settlement in Brooklyn

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $950,000 settlement for a Brooklyn construction worker who fell from a ladder at a job site.

A Ladder Fall at a Brooklyn Construction Site

Our client, an experienced construction worker, was performing tasks at an elevated height on a Brooklyn job site when the ladder he was using shifted unexpectedly. Without proper fall protection in place, he fell to the ground and suffered multiple fractures, a herniated disc, and soft tissue damage that required immediate surgical intervention.

The injuries were life-altering. Months of physical therapy followed, and his doctors were uncertain whether he would ever return to the physically demanding construction work that supported his family.

Labor Law Violations in Brooklyn

The general contractor claimed our client was responsible for his own safety on the ladder. Our ladder accident lawyers filed claims under New York Labor Law sections 240(1) and 241(6), which impose strict liability on property owners and contractors when they fail to provide adequate fall protection for workers at elevated heights.

Site inspection records confirmed that no safety harnesses, guardrails, or scaffolding alternatives had been provided despite the height of the work. This clear violation of the Scaffold Law made the defendants' liability difficult to dispute.

Securing a Construction Worker's Future

The $950,000 settlement provides compensation for surgical expenses, extensive rehabilitation, lost income during recovery, and the long-term impact on our client's earning capacity as a construction tradesman.

"New York's Labor Law exists specifically to protect workers like our client. When a contractor sends someone up a ladder without fall protection, the law holds them accountable — period. This settlement reflects the seriousness of that failure."

— Howard Raphaelson, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured in a ladder fall or construction accident in New York, our construction accident attorneys have recovered millions for injured workers under the Labor Law, and are ready to review your claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.