Florida Construction worker awarded $76 Million Verdict for On the Job Accident
All employees have rights to a safe environment while working. This includes construction workers. A Florida construction worker from Brevard County, was awarded a $76 million judgment this week, in a case involving an on the job fall back in 2003 at a construction site.
The construction worker is now a complete quadriplegic and is paralyzed as a result of the accident. Some may feel that the Jury's verdict is excessive; hence the Defense is appealing the verdict.
The Jury sent a strong message to the Construction Industry that they must provide a safe environment for their workers, otherwise, they will be held accountable for On the Job injuries.
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