$950,000 Premises Liability Settlement in the Bronx

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $950,000 settlement for a Bronx transit worker seriously injured while removing a pipe at a train station.

A Dangerous Condition at a Bronx Train Station

While performing maintenance work at a train station in the Bronx, our client was tasked with removing a heavy pipe from the infrastructure. Without warning, the surrounding structure gave way, striking him and causing serious injuries that required emergency medical attention.

The injuries left him unable to work for an extended period. Medical bills mounted quickly, and the physical demands of his job meant returning to full duty was uncertain. His family depended on his income, adding financial strain to an already difficult recovery.

Exposing Unsafe Station Conditions

The property owner initially denied responsibility, claiming our client should have been aware of the risks. Our premises liability attorneys conducted a thorough site inspection and discovered that the station infrastructure had deteriorated well beyond safe working standards. Maintenance records revealed a pattern of deferred repairs, and multiple prior complaints about structural integrity had gone unaddressed.

By retaining a structural engineer who documented the hazardous conditions, we built an overwhelming case that the property owner had created an unreasonably dangerous environment for workers performing routine maintenance.

Full Compensation for an Injured Worker

The $950,000 settlement provides comprehensive compensation for our client's medical expenses, lost earnings during his recovery, and the pain and suffering he endured. It also holds the property owner accountable for neglecting critical infrastructure maintenance that put workers at risk.

"Transit workers who maintain our city's infrastructure deserve safe working conditions. When a property owner ignores structural deterioration and a worker gets hurt, that negligence must have consequences. Our client showed real determination throughout his recovery."

— Steven Gershowitz, Attorney at Raphaelson & Levine

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