Our firm represented a Local 78 asbestos worker who suffered catastrophic injuries after falling from a scaffold at a construction site. The fall caused serious trauma to his brain, neck, and back, leaving him with lasting impairments and the need for extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.

During the litigation, the defense attempted to shift blame to our client by relying on testimony from a coworker who claimed that the plaintiff himself caused the accident. Through careful preparation and strategic deposition questioning, our attorneys confronted the coworker with evidence that contradicted his account, exposed his lie, and thoroughly undermined his credibility under oath.

Once the false narrative was dismantled, liability under New York Labor Law § 240(1) (the Scaffold Law) became clear. Facing the strength of the evidence and the seriousness of our client's injuries, the defendants agreed to a $3,700,000 recovery.

In addition, our firm successfully negotiated a waiver of more than $600,000 in the workers' compensation lien, substantially increasing our client's net recovery.

This result underscores our firm's commitment to holding negligent parties accountable and aggressively challenging dishonest testimony to protect our clients' rights.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a scaffold or construction accident, contact the Law Offices of Dennis Smith, P.C. to discuss your legal options.