The law firm Fasig Brooks announced a $5.1 million settlement for a client who suffered catastrophic injuries due to a negligent forklift operator on a construction site. The settlement concludes litigation that lasted over two years in federal court, involving multiple witnesses and experts from across the country.
Attorneys Carrie Roane and Ryan Molaghan, who led the case, emphasized the firm's role in securing justice for clients harmed by others' carelessness. "It is deeply fulfilling to watch the lives of our clients significantly improve when we force companies and their insurance carriers to do the right thing and justly compensate our clients for everything they have been through with their injuries, pain and suffering, and other losses," Roane stated. Molaghan added that while the client and family face lifelong challenges, the compensation will help ease their future burden, noting, "This is why we do what we do."
The case underscores the severe consequences of workplace negligence and the complex, protracted legal battles often required to obtain adequate compensation for victims of catastrophic injuries. Roane and Molaghan bring a combined 35 years of litigation experience to such cases and were recognized as Super Lawyer and Rising Star, respectively, in 2025. For more information about the firm's work, visit https://fasigbrooks.com/.
This settlement matters because it demonstrates the financial and legal accountability that can be imposed on companies for safety failures, potentially influencing industry practices to prevent similar incidents. For individuals, it highlights the importance of skilled legal representation in navigating federal court systems and countering insurance tactics to secure meaningful restitution for life-altering injuries. The outcome may encourage other injury victims to pursue claims, while reminding employers and insurers of the substantial costs associated with negligence, thereby promoting safer work environments and fairer compensation standards in personal injury law.
