Securing $2.8M For Injured Construction Worker

Construction Accident

Proving employer negligence in a complex workplace injury case that resulted in permanent disability for our client, a construction worker who fell from an improperly secured scaffold. Our funding enabled the law firm to pursue all available evidence and expert testimony, ultimately securing fair compensation.

The Challenge

Our client, a 34-year-old construction worker, suffered catastrophic injuries when a scaffold collapsed at a high-rise building site in downtown Chicago. The injuries included multiple fractures to his spine and legs, resulting in permanent disability and inability to return to his profession. The construction company disputed liability, claiming the worker had been improperly using the equipment. With mounting medical bills and no income, the injured worker and his attorney needed significant funding to build a compelling case against a well-resourced defendant.

Our Approach

Secured immediate funding for comprehensive medical evaluations from top specialists

Financed thorough OSHA violation investigations and documentation

Provided resources for multiple expert witnesses, including safety engineers and medical professionals

Covered costs for advanced accident reconstruction and 3D modeling of the incident

Supported the firm through 18 months of litigation, including multiple depositions and court appearances

The Result

Secured a $2.8M settlement just two weeks before trial, after our funding enabled the attorney to build an overwhelming case that demonstrated clear negligence by the construction company.

Covered all medical expenses , including future treatments and rehabilitation

Provided compensation for lost wages and diminished future earning capacity

Secured additional damages for pain and suffering and emotional distress

Prompted company-wide safety reforms at the construction firm

Client Testimonial

“I was just a regular worker up against a big company with deep pockets. Without the funding from Legal Fund, my attorney wouldn’t have been able to hire the experts we needed or spend the time building such a strong case. They leveled the playing field and helped me get the justice and compensation my family needed to move forward.”

– Michael R.,Construction Worker

Key Strategies

OSHA Violation Documentation

Comprehensive analysis of safety violations and regulatory non-compliance

Eyewitness Testimony

Collected and prepared statements from five co-workers present at the accident

Expert Analysis

Engaged top engineering and medical experts to establish causation and damages

Economic Impact Analysis

Detailed financial projections of lifetime earnings loss and care requirements

Case Highlights

                                            
                        Client
                        34-year-old construction worker

                                            
                        Settlement
                        $2.8 Million

                                            
                        Duration
                        18 months

                                            
                        Attorney
                        Sarah Johnson, Johnson & Partners

                                            
                        Funding Provided
                        $175,000

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