Parker Waichman LLP Announces $8.38 Million Settlement Following Jury Selection in New York County

Attorney Brett Zekowski Secures $8.38 Million Settlement for Construction Worker Seriously Injured by Falling Concrete

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Waichman LLP announces that attorney Brett Zekowski secured an $8,380,000 settlement on behalf of a 43-year-old construction worker who sustained serious injuries after being struck by a piece of falling concrete while working at a job site in New York City.

The case 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 allegations in the lawsuit, the worker was performing his job duties at a construction site in New York, New York, 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, as well as multiple lumbar and cervical disc herniations. He also sustained 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.

"Construction workers have the right to expect that appropriate safety measures will be in place when they report to a job site," said Brett Zekowski, a partner at Parker Waichman LLP. "Our client suffered serious injuries while simply doing his job. We were prepared to present his case to a jury, and we are pleased that we were able to secure an $8.38 million resolution on his behalf following jury selection."

The $8,380,000 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.

About Parker Waichman LLP

Parker Waichman LLP is a national personal injury and mass tort law firm representing individuals and families who have been injured by the negligence or wrongdoing of others. The firm's attorneys handle construction accidents, workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability matters, defective products, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, environmental claims, and other complex personal injury matters.

Media Contact:

Brett A. Zekowski, Partner | Parker Waichman LLP

6 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050

516-466-6500 | [email protected]

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