The incident caused 12,000 volts of electricity to surge through his body, resulting in the loss of his left arm and other permanent injuries. The city, the manufacturer of the painting pole, and the building owner were all named in a lawsuit after denying responsibility. Following 18 months of investigation and litigation, a settlement of $7.2 million was reached prior to trial. Most of the settlement was structured to ensure the client can live without financial worries while managing the residual effects of his injuries.
Construction Accident Case
Electrician Sustained Major Head Trauma
The following case describes how Russell & Lazarus secured a substantial settlement for a 35-year-old man who sustained life-altering injuries when an aluminum painting pole he was using came into contact with a low-hanging electrical line negligently installed by the city.
Challenge
A 35-year-old man sustained life altering injuries when the aluminum painting pole he was using to paint the side of his employer’s business came into contact with a low hanging electrical line negligently installed by the city.
12,000 volts of electricity surged through his body causing him to lose his left arm and to incur other permanent injuries. The city, the manufacturer of the painting pole, and the owner of the building were all named in a lawsuit after they all denied responsibility for the injuries.
Solution
After 18 months of intense investigation and litigation, a settlement was reached prior to trial in the amount of 7.2 million dollars, with most of the money being structured to allow our client to live the rest of his life without having to worry about financial issues as he continues to deal with the residual effects of the injuries he’s sustained.
Results
AWARDED: $7,200,000 Pre-trial Settlement
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