Fall accident in construction

E. Zhang v. Grandland International Inc.

Consisting of $ 5,000,000
06/18/2015

Mr. Zhang had devoted his time to the workforce, and at age 51, was a maintenance supervisor for Grandland International, Inc. On April 4, 2012, he fell several feet from a ladder, sustaining injuries to his skull, back, neck, shoulders, and upper extremities. Instead of looking forward to retirement, Mr. Zhang’s severe injuries put into question whether he would even survive the next 48 hours.

Immediately after his fall, Mr. Zhang was taken to the hospital where he underwent an emergency craniotomy due to numerous brain bleeds. Following his two-week recovery in the hospital from the craniotomy, Mr. Zhang had to endure cervical spine surgery. His list of injuries included spinal cord hemorrhage, cord compression, drug-induced hyperglycemia, hypotension, epidural hematoma, urinary and bowel dysfunction, right arm weakness, right leg weakness, inability to balance and walk, as well as significant personality changes, cognitive deficits, depression, anxiety, and vestibular dysfunction.

Unfortunately, due to Mr. Zhang’s age and the severity of his injury, the defendants adopted a “wait and see” strategy rather than seeking a settlement, betting that Mr. Zhang would succumb to his injuries before long. They did not count on the retention of the Odjaghian Law Group. Tina Odjaghian and her legal team were able to obtain the assistance of experts in physiatry and neuropsychology to provide Mr. Zhang with the inpatient neurorehabilitation he needed. The Odjaghian Law Group tirelessly developed the medical history, despite significant resistance from the defendants, and was ultimately able to establish that Mr. Zhang required lifelong care in a structured living environment as well as treatment across multiple specialties.

Odjaghian Law Group secured a $5,000,000.00 structured settlement for Mr. Zhang, ensuring that he has the necessary care he needs to not only survive, but thrive.

Verdicts & Settlements

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Counsel for Applicant
Settled for $3,750,000
07/03/2019
Counsel for Applicant
Settled for $5,300,000
03/12/2020
Counsel for Applicant
Settled for $4,200,000
06/11/2020
Counsel for Applicant
Settled for $4,500,000
03/12/2020
Counsel for Applicant
Settled for $3,500,000
03/12/2020
Counsel for Applicant
Settled for $7,000,000
(indemnity)
06/14/2014
Counsel for Applicant
Settled for $6,000,000
02/14/2018
Counsel for Applicant
Settled for $3,432,805
03/02/2016
Counsel for Applicant
Settled for $3,150,000
12/20/2018
Counsel for Applicant
Settled for $5,000,000
06/18/2015
Counsel for Applicant
Awarded $2,750,000
01/15/2015