Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin LLP, the personal injury and malpractice law firm, recently won a $2.5 million settlement for their client, an 18 month old infant, who was severely burned by boiling water while attending a daycare.
The aides who were in charge of the classroom negligently allowed the infant to be left unattended. While she was alone in the classroom, boiling water spilled on our client’s face and left shoulder. The boiling water caused a severe burn on the infant’s left shoulder which required skin graft surgery. During the course of discovery, all parties agreed to mediate. After many hours of mediation, Victor Goldblum settled the case for $2,500,000.00.
Laborer Falls From Scaffold After Crane Collapses Gets $2.5 Million
WRSH Partner, Kenneth J. Halperin recently obtained a $2,5 million settlement for a 40-year carpenter who was injured at a construction site.
At the time of the accident the injured plaintiff was beginning to descend a scaffold when a crane that was overloaded collapsed and struck the scaffolding. In order to avoid being crushed by the crane the plaintiff had to let go of the scaffold, which caused him to fall approximately fifteen (15) feet to the ground below.
As a result of the accident the plaintiff sustained an injury to his lower back, which required a lumbar spine fusion and a knee injury which required arthroscopic surgery. Although the plaintiff was a Union Carpenter he failed to work in the union for three (3) of the previous five (5) years and the two (2) years that he did work were for less than 100 hours.
We were able to buttress his damages claim by retaining an Expert witness to determine his future medical costs over his lifetime. Plaintiff had also made a very good recovery and was in Engineering school at the time of the settlement.
WRSH Partners obtain $1.175 Million For Injured Construction Worker
WRSH Partners, Kenneth J. Halperin and Mitchell Kahn recently obtained a $1.175 million settlement for a 38-year-old laborer who was injured at a construction site.
At the time of the accident, the injured plaintiff was pulling a welding cable along the planking when he fell through a hole in the scaffold to the floor below. The defendants produced multiple witnesses to say that the plaintiff was not properly tied off despite having a harness, and was not performing his job properly. We were able to procure a generous settlement by countering that the scaffold was not properly constructed, and further, we hired an engineer to establish that the plaintiff should have had a different harness.
As a result of the accident, our client sustained an injury to his neck which required a cervical spine fusion. He also sustained psychological injuries, but did not make any head related complaints for more than six months after the accident, so the defendants did not believe the injury was causally related to the accident.
About WRSH LLP
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin has been representing victims of negligence for over fifty years. What sets us apart from other firms is that we do not simply process a large volume of cases. We intentionally limit the number of cases we accept, to ensure that every client receives the personal attention they deserve. We do not merely handle cases; we represent real people with real problems on an individual basis.
Our philosophy is to thoroughly prepare every case for the crucible of the courtroom. This requires meticulous preparation of all relevant facts and complete knowledge of applicable law. Our attorneys work closely with doctors and other professionals, bringing together the best expert witnesses to assist in preparation and trial of our cases. We spare no expense because we believe that each client deserves the best opportunity to present his or her case to a jury.
Of course, not every case is tried to verdict. We are able to obtain substantial settlements prior to trial due to our firm’s thorough investigation and expert preparation of every case. In addition, we firmly believe in the mediation process which affords our clients a faster result with a full recovery.
Our highly skilled and knowledgeable support staff is enthusiastic and dedicated to their work. Simply put, our clients receive the best representation from outstanding attorneys, led by experienced litigators with exceptional judgment assisted by a motivated support staff.
What sets us apart from other firms is that we do not simply process a large volume of cases. We intentionally limit the number of cases we accept, to ensure that every client receives the personal attention they deserve. We do not merely handle cases; we represent real people with real problems on an individual basis.
If you or a loved one has been injured or hurt in any way, call for a free legal consultation at 21s.986.7353 or visithttp://www.wrshlaw.com/
