Industrial Accident — $1.6 Million Result
Case Description
At a worksite, an excavator operator dropped a crane mat onto our client.
Outcome
This matter closed with a $1.6 Million result in 2024.
Did You Know
An industrial accident is a sudden, identifiable event at an industrial worksite that injures a worker, while an industrial injury is the physical harm that results . The two terms get used interchangeably in everyday speech, but the triggering event and the resulting harm are not the same thing, and that gap shapes how a claim gets framed.
Read more: Industrial Accidents and InjuriesA catastrophic injury is harm severe enough to cause permanent impairment, long-term disability, or a lasting loss of function. The label matters because it changes how a claim is valued, what evidence it takes to prove, and how long the consequences follow the injured person.
Read more: Catastrophic InjuriesRelated Reading
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Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts. Amounts reflect the gross award before fees and costs.
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