Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa’s Greg Yaffa Responds to New York Times Story: “The Fight Often Begins After the Fall”
Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa shareholder Greg Yaffa responded to a New York Times story examining the long-term consequences an injured construction worker faced after a workplace fall and workers’ compensation settlement. The story follows Michael Wagner, who survived a 35-foot fall, lived with chronic pain, underwent two major back surgeries and spent years navigating workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits before his death in 2018.
Yaffa said the coverage highlights how the effects of a serious injury can extend far beyond the initial accident. Injured people may face ongoing medical treatment, insurance disputes, employment issues, paperwork and questions about the extent of their injuries.
The New York Times story also helped prompt Yaffa’s essay, “The Fight After the Fall: Why the Plaintiffs’ Bar Is Essential to America.” In it, he discusses the importance of understanding an injured person’s broader experience rather than reducing the consequences of an injury to financial calculations or legal claims alone.
Yaffa also emphasized the role of plaintiffs’ attorneys in investigating evidence, challenging disputed issues and helping individuals navigate complex systems involving insurers, employers and other institutions.
Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa continues its work advocating for individuals and families affected by preventable harm.
