A construction worker who fell two stories while working onthe exterior wall of a building has been awarded $9.36 million by a Bronx jury.The week-long trial centered mostly around the worker’s injuries.

The presiding judge, Justice Alan Sarks, had previouslyfound that the developer and general contractors of the building wereresponsible for their failure to provide the workers with any fall protection,as is required by New York’s worker protection law. At the construction sitethere were no lifelines, safety harnesses, nets or any other protection toprevent workers from falling.

The accident occurred in March of 2006. The worker fracturednumerous bones in both feet as well as a knee. He required several surgeriesand doctors testified that he will eventually require a wheelchair.

According to a 2008 report by the National Institute ofOccupational Safety and Health, construction is the number one occupation inthe United States for number and rate of fatal occupational injuries.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a workrelated accident, please contact the Philadelphia Workers’ CompensationAttorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more informationon your legal right to compensation.