Parker Waichman LLP Secures $8.38 Million Settlement for Construction Worker

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Parker Waichman LLP has secured a significant $8.38 million settlement for a 43-year-old construction worker who suffered serious injuries after being struck by a piece of falling concrete while on the job in New York City. Attorney Brett Zekowski, a partner at Parker Waichman LLP, represented the worker in this case, which was pending in New York County Supreme Court and reached a settlement following jury selection, opening statements, and the plaintiff's testimony at trial.

According to the lawsuit, the worker was performing his job duties at a construction site in New York City when a piece of concrete fell and struck him in the back. The incident caused significant injuries to his lumbar spine, cervical spine, and left knee. The worker's injuries included a lumbar fracture at L2/L3, multiple lumbar and cervical disc herniations, and a horizontal tear of the posterior horn and body of the medial meniscus extending into the junction of the anterior horn of the left knee.

The lawsuit alleged that the defendants failed to provide the worker with a safe place to work and adequate protection against the hazards associated with falling materials at the job site.

The settlement provides compensation for the injuries and damages the worker sustained as a result of the incident. Parker Waichman LLP has extensive experience representing construction workers injured in falling-object accidents, falls, scaffold and ladder accidents, and other workplace incidents throughout New York. The firm represents workers and their families in claims arising under New York's Labor Law and other applicable workplace safety laws.

This settlement is a testament to the firm's commitment to advocating for the rights of injured workers and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Parker Waichman LLP continues to handle complex personal injury matters, including those related to construction accidents, workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and defective products.