New York Construction Accident Case Results

Gorayeb & Associates secured $15 million for an Ecuadorian worker residing in Queens. The fall occurred because the contractor failed to provide the necessary protective equipment required per OSHA’s (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards and NY City Law. When the accident occurred, the worker was painting walls at a height of 8 feet without proper fall protection. He sustained multiple injuries that required surgeries and permanent medical treatment.

Gorayeb & Associates secured $12.8 million for a Honduran worker who fell from a roof at a height of 50 feet. His body struck the pavement, necessitating multiple surgeries on his spine, abdominal wall, and left humerus. His injuries resulted in paraplegia, leaving him confined to a wheelchair.

While we cannot alleviate the pain and suffering caused by such an injury, Gorayeb & Associates fought to ensure that this victim of negligent construction practices received a fair settlement, allowing him to rebuild his life alongside his family without financial worries.

This is his testimony:

“I am Honduran, and I came to the United States hoping to find a good job so my family could have a better future. The best job I found was in construction. I didn’t have many options because I had no education. I worked for five years and sent the money I earned back home so my parents could take care of my younger siblings. I kept just enough to survive in New York. The job was hard and required long hours, but it was the best way to survive until I had the accident. I was on the roof trying to lift a heavy load. I couldn't do it and fell with the crane from a height of five stories. I don’t remember what happened because I lost consciousness and was seriously injured. I fractured my spine, an arm, and my legs. I was paralyzed from the waist down. I was alone at home. I couldn’t even bathe myself, and I had no money. My family also suffered from this tragedy. After the accident, I became very depressed and lost all hope. I didn’t know what my options were or what was going to happen. Then I found Gorayeb & Associates. They guided me through the case. The building owner should have ensured the machine worked correctly. Gorayeb & Associates fought for my rights. They have won hundreds of construction cases like mine.

Thank you, Gorayeb!”

Gorayeb & Associates won $11 million for the victim in this ladder accident case. An Ecuadorian worker suffered severe injuries after falling from a ladder while working on a new building in Brooklyn, New York. The accident occurred when one of the ladder's legs slipped, causing it to fall along with the worker. Upon impact, he fractured his arms and injured his neck. Due to the severity of his injuries, he has had to undergo multiple surgeries.

The case went to trial in Kings County court, where the jury awarded the worker $11 million.

Gorayeb & Associates won $9.3 million for an Ecuadorian worker who sustained severe injuries when construction materials fell on him. Upon reviewing the case circumstances, it was determined that he should receive substantial compensation, allowing him to recover from his injuries without financial concerns.

In this example of favorable case resolution reports, Gorayeb & Associates secured a $6.5 million settlement in a workplace negligence case. An Ecuadorian carpenter was constructing boxes to be placed on concrete slabs at a construction site in Long Island City. Because his employer did not provide a ladder or scaffold, he was forced to use an improvised scaffold that he had to build himself.

The accident occurred when the worker fell from one of the boxes, landing on a piece of plywood, resulting in injuries to his head, neck, shoulders, and lower back. These injuries required surgical intervention and multiple medical treatments.

This accident occurred because the company neglected its duty to provide necessary protective equipment to all its workers free of charge.

In this building demolition accident case, Gorayeb & Associates secured $6.5 million for a worker who was injured during a demolition project that lacked the required safety barriers. While working, he and his colleague were struck by a drunk driver, resulting in severe injuries for both.

Gorayeb & Associates, experts in accident litigation, sued the building owner, the general contractor responsible for the demolition, and the intoxicated driver in Queens County court. The court ruled in favor of our client, awarding him $6.5 million.

Unfortunately, our client’s colleague, injured in the same incident under identical circumstances, received only $80,000 due to hiring an inexperienced legal team. This stark difference highlights the importance of having seasoned legal representation in such complex cases. Legal case outcomes are very different when victims have an experienced and successful team on their side.

Gorayeb & Associates secured $6 million for an Ecuadorian worker in this roof collapse accident case. The worker sustained injuries from a fall caused by the roof's collapse, resulting in fractures to his shoulder, collarbone, knee, and the left side of his neck.

When he reported the accident, his boss instructed him not to call an ambulance and to go home without taking any action. However, his coworkers took him to a hospital. A Manhattan County court ruled in his favor, awarding him $6 million in compensation. Many worker’s compensation and personal injury claims are settled outside court. However, when companies refuse to give our clients the compensation they need and deserve, we go to trial and get our clients winning case verdicts.

In this workplace accident settlement, Gorayeb & Associates secured $5.5 million for a U.S.-born Hispanic worker who fell from a considerable height. The Bronx native was walking on a sidewalk bridge during a façade repair project in Brooklyn when the plywood floor beneath him gave way, causing him to fall 12 to 15 feet to the sidewalk.

As a result of this scaffold accident, our client sustained severe injuries to his head, neck, lower back, and arm. These injuries required four surgical interventions and will necessitate ongoing medical care.