Three Illegal Immigrants Injured At Work Receive $3.85 Million Settlement
Lawyers for three illegal immigrants injured while working on a construction site were awarded a total of $3.85 million over the last two weeks. The lawyers for the plaintiffs cheered the settlement saying that illegal immigrants should not be afraid to sue their employers if they are hurt on the job. (read more)
The largest reward was $2.5 million for a plumber from Mexico who was injured and scalded by an exploding pipe. Each of the other two plaintiffs were awarded settlements of $600,000.00 or more. The case was based in New York were a New York State of Appeals ruling in 2006 stated laborers who were illegal immigrants had the same rights as other workers.
If you or a loved one have been injured on the job or due to someone else’s negligence, please contact Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT or online at www.fightyourinjury.com to discuss the matter.
