Over $5 Million Recovered for Injured Elevator Trainee: A Hill & Moin Success Story

At Hill & Moin LLP, our mission has always been to stand up for the people who are too often overlooked — and that mission was never clearer than in our recent victory on behalf of a young elevator trainee who suffered a catastrophic injury on the job.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, our client — a newly hired apprentice in the elevator industry — was working at a job site when he fell from a ladder due to unsafe conditions. In an instant, a promising career and a young man’s physical future were jeopardized. He had been eager to learn, willing to work, and was showing up to a dangerous site in the middle of a global crisis — all in pursuit of a better life.

Instead, he faced surgeries, chronic pain, and mounting medical bills.

Hill & Moin LLP immediately took on the case, knowing that this client didn’t just need a lawyer — he needed advocates. Our legal team conducted a thorough investigation, bringing in top-tier experts in workplace safety, vocational rehabilitation, and orthopedic injury. Despite the pandemic disrupting court schedules, insurance timelines, and even medical access, we kept the case moving forward with urgency and precision.

We fought back against efforts to minimize his injuries and discount his future earning potential. We refused to let him be treated as expendable or “too inexperienced” to matter. Through aggressive negotiation and ironclad case development, we secured a settlement exceeding $5 million — a result that will allow our client to live with dignity and receive the care he needs for the rest of his life.

This outcome wasn’t just about money. It was about recognition — that an apprentice matters just as much as a foreman. That safety is a right, not a privilege. That when someone gets hurt because of negligence, we will hold the responsible parties accountable — no matter how large or well-defended they are.

What set this case apart was not only the result, but the way we approached it. At Hill & Moin, we take a personal interest in our clients’ recovery — not just legally, but emotionally. We knew our client was scared, in pain, and unsure of his future. We made sure he never had to wonder what came next.

This case is proof that you don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, we treat every client like family — because that’s what they deserve.

If you or someone you know has suffered a serious workplace injury, especially as an apprentice or trainee, contact Hill & Moin LLP today. Let us help you build a safer, more secure future.