NEW YORK, May 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- New York law firm Hach & Rose, LLP secured a $12.8 million dollar verdict this week led by the trial
team of Michael Rose and David
Cheverie. The victim suffered a severe neck injury as a result of a negligently installed
door closing mechanism. The contractors hired to construct a new wing of
a major New York hospital did not use the proper
materials. This caused the door closing mechanism to fall on the head of
a security officer while she was passing through the doorway.
The trial lasted six weeks because the construction
companies would not accept responsibility and claimed they were following the
instructions of the architect. After the liability phase of the trial the
jury deliberated for less than 30 minutes before finding the defendants
completely responsible. Senior partner and lead trial attorney Michael Rose stated: "It was
gratifying to see that our presentation was so clear to the jury that they did
not need much time to find the defendant's responsible."
Following the liability portion of the case the jury
then needed to determine damages. Experts called by the plaintiff
included a neurosurgeon, pain management doctor, economist and life care
planner. The jury returned a verdict in excess of $12,800,000. Items of damage
awarded for the plaintiff included medical expenses, lost wages, loss of social
security benefits and conscious pain and suffering.
"Even after a jury found the defendants
responsible they still refused to offer our client fair and reasonable
compensation. A clear presentation on damages cause the jury to award our
client a sum of money making her financially secure. While we cannot give
a person back their health, we can bring them justice."
The team at Hach & Rose, LLP believes that no
worker should have to suffer an unnecessary injury while on the job, especially
one caused by the negligent actions of a construction contractor. Thanks to the
compassion of the jury, the party responsible was ultimately held accountable
for their actions and justice was served.
About
Hach & Rose, LLP
Hach & Rose is one of New
York's premier
personal injury firms, representing clients who have been injured in construction accidents, car
accidents, premises liability cases, and other injuries
caused by the negligent actions of others. They have close ties to New
York City unions
and have the experience and resources to help injured workers in the city and
across the state.
SOURCE Hach & Rose, LLP
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