$1,141,733.88 Judgment Obtained for Victim of Construction Site Injury
ATLANTA, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 7, 2008, Jose Rivera was working as a painter on a residential construction site in Atlanta, Georgia when he opened what he thought was a closet door on the third floor and fell approximately 30 feet down an open elevator shaft that had no guardrails, barricades, or any other type of warnings to alert workers of the hazard.
Mr. Rivera suffered life changing injuries including multiple fractures to his spine, ribs, and left shoulder and underwent two surgical procedures. The law firm of Childers, Schlueter & Smith today announced that a judgment of over $1 million was entered in favor of Mr. Rivera, against Defendant, Dravins Development Group, Inc. et al.
The Defendant was responsible for providing fall protection for the elevator shaft and warning other workers on the worksite of the hazard. However, the Defendant failed to provide any safety measures for the elevator shaft and refused to take responsibility for causing Mr. Rivera's injuries. During litigation, the Defendant committed numerous discovery abuses, including failing to appear for scheduled depositions, which resulted in its Answer be stricken by the Court and a default judgment being entered.
On September 22, 2010, a bench trial on damages was held before Judge Robert Walker, Jr. of the State Court of Gwinnett County who, after hearing evidence of Mr. Rivera's damages, entered judgment against the Defendant in the amount of $1,141,733.88.
Case Information
Jose Rivera v. Dravins Development Group, Inc. et al.
In the State Court of Gwinnett County
State of Georgia
Civil Action #09C05385-3
Plaintiff's Counsel: William A. Parker, Jr. of Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC
About Childers, Schlueter & Smith
Childers, Schlueter & Smith is a preeminent Georgia law firm that takes pride in years of experience and exceptional results. The firm's personal injury and wrongful death lawyers are devoted to helping victims nationwide receive compensation for their losses in product liability, dangerous drug and personal injury cases. Today, the firm has recovered more than $200,000,000 in verdicts and settlements for their clients.
To find out more about this case or to learn more about Childers, Schlueter & Smith, call toll free at 1-800-641-0098 or visit http://www.cssfirm.com.
SOURCE Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC
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