Tag Archives: Shoulder

Appellate Court Affirms Minimal Award to Construction Worker

By John Hochfelder on November 22, 2012 Posted in Back Injuries, Clavicle Injuries, Rib Injuries

On May 4, 2004, John Mescall, a 42 year old construction worker, was standing on top of a building’s exterior canopy when a crane dropped a 25 by 25 foot steel mesh causing it to fall 20 feet in the air and strike Mescall between his neck and shoulder. Here is the Ironworkers Building at… Continue Reading

$2,162,000 Verdict for Shoulder Rotator Cuff Injury

By John Hochfelder on January 13, 2009 Posted in Shoulder Injuries

Jurors in a recent shoulder trauma case tried to a verdict awarded $2,162,000 for pain and suffering involving a torn rotator cuff. Torn Rotator Cuff: In another late 2008 jury verdict, $1,100,000 was awarded for pain and suffering for a similar injury. These pain and suffering verdicts appear to be well above the norm… Continue Reading