Confidential Settlement – Worker Loses Five Toes and Part of Foot in Accident due to Unsafe Work Enviroment

Our client sustained a serious injury in April 2020 when he was involved in a preventable workplace accident in Toledo, Ohio. As our client was assisting with crane operations, he was tasked with establishing a safety barrier around the crane as required by site-specific safety protocol. However, the crane operator failed to get an all clear from a spotter. As the operator lowered the crane, a portion of the crane lowered onto and crushed our client’s foot. Once freed from under the crane, our client was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital due to severe crush injuries to his foot. Unfortunately, the injury was so severe that our client was forced to have two of his toes amputated. Following the surgery to remove his two toes, gangrene and infection set in. To prevent further serious and potentially life-threatening consequences, doctors informed our client that they would have to amputate his remaining three toes and part of his foot. Following this horrific event, our client required extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. He additionally continued to experience significant pain, limitations, and mobility issues. Even though this accident happened in Toledo, Ohio, our client himself did not live in Ohio, which led him to originally contacting an out of state attorney. Charles E. Boyk Law Offices was contacted by this out of state attorney and retained as local counsel to assist them and the client with the legal aspect of the case. Through investigation and retaining an expert, it was revealed that the crane operator took an unapproved shortcut to save effort and failed to ensure that all safety precautions were taken when lowering the crane, making this a completely preventable accident. Our office worked seamlessly with the other attorneys on this case to accomplish a common goal, secure a settlement that would properly compensate our client for the life-altering injuries he sustained due to someone else’s negligence. A substantial settlement was secured on our client’s behalf and will go a long way to assist him with regaining his life back following this traumatic and life-changing incident.