Workers’ Compensation Settlements & Verdicts
IN SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS
Meirowitz & Wasserberg is built on protecting injury victims from powerful companies. We’ve recovered over $500 million in verdicts and settlements, including millions for workers who were injured on the job, whether in construction accidents, machinery malfunctions, or toxic exposure cases.
Here are just a few examples of the many significant workers’ compensation settlements and verdicts we’ve secured for hardworking individuals and their families
Can you share a story where your client thought their case was hopeless, but you were able to help them?
"Nurse who fell in 2019 on a slippery substance on the floor and went flying. She sprained her ankle and hip at that point, but also exacerbated spinal injuries she had from a car accident. She went back to work, working through the pain, not knowing what to do, and was really struggling. She thought she was on the verge of getting fired and felt hopeless. But, we were able to get her benefits for the last five years, and they'll continue for another seven years or so. We also helped her secure Social Security disability, and she was able to use that to get a pension from her union. It went from a situation where someone’s life was in a terrible place to one where she’ll have a successful retirement. It feels really good to have been able to help her through that. "
Recent Settlements & Verdicts
Our skilled attorneys regularly obtain six-figure recoveries for our workers’ compensation clients, with our largest settlement reaching nearly $375,000.
Our success stories span a wide range of professions, including 9/11 first responders, construction workers, and professors, and show how workers’ compensation is calculated in New York to ensure clients receive the benefits they deserve.
Examples of the payouts we’ve won in workers’ compensation cases include:
$373,644 in benefits, payable over 400 weeks, for a 9/11 volunteer diagnosed with severe reactive lung disease due to toxic exposure.
$165,000 full and final settlement for a painter who suffered a head injury after striking the ceiling on the job.
$125,000 indemnity-only settlement for a telecommunications lineman who was injured in a fall while working in the field.
$205,000 indemnity-only settlement for a construction worker who fell 14 feet from a broken ladder, with medical benefits left open$.
$233,000 schedule loss of use with ongoing medical coverage for a professor injured in a fall down a staircase.
$125,000 full and final settlement for a cleaner who sustained a knee injury in a slip-and-fall accident at work.
$175,000 indemnity-only settlement for a bus driver injured while lifting a wheelchair ramp, with lifetime medical coverage preserved.
$212,000 indemnity only settlement for a 9/11 volunteer who developed a rare, permanently disabling cancer linked to toxic exposure at Ground Zero.
$111,335.80 schedule loss of use award for a construction laborer who injured both knees in a fall at work, with ongoing medical coverage.
What Are Our Clients Saying
“The lawyers at Meirowitz and Wasserberg are very professional and stay true to their word. I got immediate help that was needed when I got into a severe construction accident that injured both my rotator cuffs. This firm knows and wants the best for you.
“I had an outstanding experience working with Brian Russell at Meirowitz & Wasserberg. From the beginning, Brian demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep legal expertise, and a sincere commitment to my case. He was always accessible, clearly explained each step of the process, and made sure I felt informed and supported the entire way.
Brian’s attention to detail, strategic thinking, and compassionate approach made a difficult time much easier to navigate. He truly went above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome. I’m incredibly grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend Brian Russell to anyone in need of a skilled and trustworthy attorney.”
