Case Summary:
Galfand Berger is proud to highlight a recent result achieved by Senior Partner Bradley Smith, who secured a $750,000 settlement for a worker seriously injured by a dangerously defective industrial machine.
Our client was performing routine job duties when her right arm was pulled into the machine, which lacked the necessary safety guarding required to protect operators from contact with moving parts. The inadequate guarding led to a fractured arm.
Following the incident, our client required surgery and a lengthy course of physical therapy and rehabilitation. The injury significantly affected our client’s ability to work, perform daily tasks, and maintain the quality of life our client had before the incident.
Galfand Berger’s investigation revealed that the machine violated safety principles that had been in place for decades before the machine was manufactured. After Galfand Berger filed suit, the manufacturer attempted to move the case to a different court. Brad and his team fought the motion and won. Through detailed persistent litigation, Brad demonstrated that the machine’s defects directly caused our client’s injuries and that the manufacturer failed to take reasonable steps to prevent such a foreseeable and devastating accident.
Outcome:
The $750,000 settlement helps compensate our client for medical treatment, physical pain, emotional suffering, and the functional limitations our client continues to experience. It also reinforces a message we fight for in every product liability case: manufacturers must design and build machines that protect the workers who use them.
If you or someone you know has been injured by unsafe or defective equipment, Galfand Berger is here to help. Reach out to learn more about your rights and how we can fight for you. Call us at 1-800-222-8792.