New York Personal Injury Lawyer Obtains $400,000 Verdict for Injured Victim against Church

The New York personal injury law firm of Kenneth A. Wilhelm obtained a 100 percent verdict in a premises liability case against the church of St. Francis of Assisi in Manhattan. We represented a worker who suffered shoulder injuries after falling into a hole on the church’s property. According to court documents, the plaintiff, Winston Grant, was walking on the sidewalk in front of the church when he fell and injured his shoulder. He had to undergo surgery for his injured shoulder and incurred other expenses for treatment and lost wages.
Jurors returned their verdict August 2 in this case. Both sides agreed that the case was worth $400,000 only if there was a 100 percent verdict against the church. Since the law firm achieved the 100 percent verdict against the religious institution, the plaintiff will receive the $400,000 award.
Challenges in Suing Religious Entities
Suing a religious entity such as a church or a house of worship is often challenging because they are highly respected by members of the community. Plaintiffs, even when they are injured and suffering, hesitate to take a church to court because they fear something bad may happen to them or that they will be ostracized from their communities.
However, victims in these cases suffer considerable injuries and damages. The pain and suffering a person undergoes is no different from those experienced by say, a victim of a car accident. Victims still face the financial burden of paying medical bills and the cost of physical therapy. They may not be able to work until they fully recover from their injuries, which in turn means they lose wages for that period of time. If the management of a religious entity is found to have been negligent, they should be held liable for the injuries and damages they cause.
Compensation for Injured Victims
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as the result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options. Our skilled personal injury lawyers have a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses.
Please contact us TOLL FREE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). WE CAN EVEN COME TO YOU. There is no attorneys’ fee unless we recover money for you. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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