Notable Cases

Padberg Appelbaum Knepper has helped thousands of people who have been hurt or lost a loved one due to the carelessness or negligence of others get the justice and compensation they deserve.

$4,500,000 Settlement

Construction Worker Paralyzed by Falling Beam
Construction Site Injuries
For a construction worker who was partially paralyzed when a falling beam struck him in the head.

$4,000,000 Judgment

Two Men Died From Moving Grain Auger
Construction Site Injuries - Wrongful Death
For the wrongful death of two males who were electrocuted while moving a grain auger that struck a telephone line. The verdict was awarded to the families in St. Louis city courts.

$2,300,000 Judgment

Bricklayer Injured in a Fall
Construction Site Injuries
For a bricklayer who fell and was seriously injured on a job site due to the negligence of his co-employees.

$2,200,000 Judgment

Construction Spinal Injury
Construction Site Injuries
For a 56-year-old construction worker who was significantly injured after a large piece of equipment fell over the side of a flatbed truck owned and operated by the defendant. After being struck, pinned down and rendered unconscious by the construction equipment, the client sustained significant and permanent spinal injuries, numbness and long-term pain. He will most likely need additional surgeries in the future. The case went to arbitration where the Arbitrator found the defendant’s negligence caused the permanent injuries.

$1,000,000 Judgment

Man Falls From Forklift
Construction Site Injuries - Wrongful Death
For the wrongful death of a Jefferson County man who fell from a forklift due to the negligence of his co-worker.