Slip and Fall at Construction Site Results in $475,000 Settlement

MINEOLA, N.Y. - Dec. 16, 2025 - PRLog -- The law firm's client, a plumbers' apprentice, was carrying a pipe at a worksite in Manhattan, when he slipped on debris, causing him to fall.

As a result of the incident, the worker sustained a torn meniscus, which required him to undergo arthroscopic surgery to his knee.

Owners and general contractors at a construction site have a duty to keep workers safe from slip and trip hazards on the job. The failure to do so subjects them to liability.

The case was settled shortly before trial.

Construction site injuries are frequent and severe, with the leading causes being falls, struck-by objects, electrocutions, and caught-in/between hazards (the "Fatal Four"), leading to fatalities, but common injuries also include broken bones, head/brain injuries, back/spinal issues, lacerations, burns, and chemical exposure, often from slips, equipment, or falls from heights. Falls are the #1 cause of death, but slips, strains, cuts, and heat stress also cause significant harm, requiring strict adherence to safety gear (Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE) and practices.

If you were injured at a Construction Site, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain, suffering and economic loss.

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