Child Injured by Open Manhole
An open manhole caused a child’s injury — swift action led to a $90,000 settlement.
Overview
Nargiza, who works in a salon in Manhattan’s Chinatown, witnessed a frightening incident: while a father was getting a haircut, his young son fell into an uncovered manhole and broke his leg. The incident was captured on video.
She immediately contacted Michael Brook and shared the evidence.
Results
Michael Brook referred the family to one of Manhattan’s top-five personal injury attorneys.
The attorney quickly identified the maintenance company responsible for servicing the manhole. They had failed to replace the cover properly — a clear safety violation.
Result:
✔ Responsible company identified
✔ $90,000 settlement recovered for the injured child
Conclusion
Public safety failures can cause devastating injuries — especially to children. Video evidence and rapid legal action made all the difference.
If an accident happens, call immediately before evidence disappears.
