Success Stories
$3.5 million settlement for construction worker.
FACTS: The injured worker, Abbas, was a 55 year old operating engineer who was struck and killed by a pipe that fell from an excavator. The recovery was for his widow and three adult children.
$2 million settlement for family of deceased laborer
FACTS: A laborer fell from the second floor of a building under construction sustaining injuries which resulted in his death. The settlement was for his wife and teen age child.
$3 Million recovered in Workplace Injury case.
FACTS: While working as a driller's assistant on a harbor-dredging project on the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, 36-year-old Russel was struck by an undefined object. Russel was supporting two drilling towers when the object struck him. He is now suffering from epilepsy as a result of being struck in the head.
The jury found that Russel had grounds to sue under the Jones Act because the barge that he was working on was considered a "vessel" and it was considered unseaworthy. The case was decided in a U.S. District Court for Southern New York where he was awarded $3 million.
$2.4 million settlement for injured Laborer
FACTS: A cement laborer was injured as the result of falling through an opening in the floor. He sustained a fractured arm. The settlement was payment for lost earnings and pain and suffering.
$2 million settlement for laborer injured by falling plywood
FACTS: Ambrose is a 45 year old laborer who was loading 6'x4' plywood sheets onto an A frame dolly when the load shifted causing the plywood to fall on and fracture his left leg. The building owner and general contractor were held liable for failing to secure the dolly and in failing to provide Ambrose with a safe jobsite.
The case was settled before trial for $2 million.
$1.1 million settlement for workers who were burned in chemical explosion
FACTS: 2 workers at a sign shop were injured due to a chemical explosion. Landlord was held liable for allowing improper storage and use of chemicals.
"Jeff and his staff treated my case with the utmost respect, honesty, and professionalism.
I could not ask for a better person or firm to represent me and my family at one of the hardest times in our life."
Anthony T
"Let me start by saying I am a union carpenter, local 926 concrete carpenters. I was hurt badly on the job and refered to Mr. Shapiro by one of my union brothers. Thank God that he reviewed my case and handled it as if it were his only case! He became my lawyer and friend. He stuck by me and gave me the encouragement I needed to get healthy again as well as handle my case with the utmost care and concern. During a time when my family and I have been going thru some rough storms Jeffrey has stuck by us and done his best and then some to facilitate me and mine.
If I ever have another situation where I need legal advise or anything anywhere near it, he is the first person I would always call, and always will. I would not only recommend Jeffrey Shapiro as a lawyer,but also as a friend and confidant. His staff is very helpful and caring in matters where most wouldn't be! Plainly put, wouldn't ever use anyone else!"
Terrance Ray Rivera - Victim of a Construction Site Accident
Jeff Shapiro is a sincere, hard working attorney that is always there when I needed him. I trust that he always works in my best interests.
Robert K.
"My husband and I are really grateful and pleased to have used the firm of Jeffrey Shapiro & Associates , we feel that we were treated with respect and dignity in our very painful ordeal. The staff was very attentive and took everything very serious and made us feel better knowing that someone understands our violation and pain. They tried to see we were compensated for our pain . Thank you all very much!"
Virginia H.