$800,000
Personal Injury
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Case Details
Settlement for a Greenville, Illinois operating engineer who suffered multiple injuries after a fall from a ladder in Brazos County, Texas near Texas A.M University. Ronald Knerrer’s employer sold a concrete silo to Knife River Corporation and Knerrer was on-site to assist in the installation of the silo at the Knife River plant. Knerrer was injured when he attempted to descend a fixed ladder on the silo. Unbeknownst to Knerrer, a Knife River employee, who was tasked with removing a ladder cage that was in the way, also removed the bolts from the ladder, but left the ladder in place. As Knerrer began to climb down the ladder, the ladder fell away, causing Knerrer to fall over 13 feet to the concrete pad below. Knerrer suffered multiple injuries, including a Grade 1 open right tibial shaft fracture and a left shoulder SLAP type II tear. Both injuries required surgery.
Additional Notes
Matt Chapman, working with John Padilla of the firm Padilla & Rodgriguez, LLP, obtained the settlement. A mediation took place in August 2019 that paved the way for the settlement in September. Knife River agreed to pay $800,000 and all of Knerrer’s medical bills were paid. Several legal hurdles in Texas had to be overcome. Other attorneys believed the case was too difficult.