CASE STUDY • PREMISES LIABILITY
$3.25 Million Settlement for Patron Struck by Forklift in Connecticut
Ganim Injury Lawyers secured a $3.25 million settlement for a patron seriously injured after being struck by a forklift at a commercial supply yard in Stamford, Connecticut.
Case Overview
Settlement
$3,250,000
Location
Stamford, Connecticut
Incident Type
Premises Liability / Forklift Injury
Client
52-Year-Old Patron
What Happened
In October 2024, a 52-year-old customer was lawfully visiting a commercial property in Stamford, Connecticut. While shopping in the supply yard, he was suddenly struck without warning by a forklift being operated by an employee.
According to the approved case materials, the forklift operator failed to maintain a proper lookout and failed to pay adequate attention to pedestrians in the area. The incident occurred in an active commercial setting where heavy machinery was operating around customers.
Injuries and Impact
The collision caused serious traumatic injuries that required substantial medical treatment.
Fractured Ribs
Serious rib fractures resulting from the impact.
Complex Leg Fracture
A significant leg fracture requiring orthopedic intervention.
Soft-Tissue and Structural Trauma
Additional trauma affecting multiple areas of the body.
Legal Strategy and Outcome
How Ganim Injury Lawyers Built the Case
By establishing liability under both theories, Ganim Injury Lawyers secured a $3.25 million settlement for the injured client.
Premises Liability
The legal team pursued the business owner for failing to maintain proper pedestrian-safety protections in an area where heavy machinery was operating around customers.
Vicarious Liability
The firm also pursued the company for the negligent actions of its employee while the employee was acting within the scope of employment.
Take Note
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What This Case May Mean for Other Injury Victims
If you were injured on someone else’s property or because of negligent equipment operation, you may have a premises-liability claim even if the incident happened at a business or worksite you were visiting as a customer.
Depending on the facts, responsibility may extend beyond the equipment operator to the business owner or employer.
Safe Premises
Business owners may be responsible for maintaining reasonably safe conditions for customers.
Employer Responsibility
Employers may be held responsible for negligent actions committed by employees within the scope of their work.
Serious Injury Claims
Forklift, heavy-machinery and industrial-equipment injuries can support significant compensation claims.
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