Suffolk County Water Authority Worker Secures a $250,900 Workers’ Compensation Settlement | April 2026

McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson & Riordan, LLP. is proud to announce that we have successfully secured a $250,900 Workers’ Compensation settlement for a dedicated water authority employee in Suffolk County. This significant recovery comes after a grueling period for our client, who faced not only a severe workplace injury, but an unexpected medical complication that extended his road to recovery.

Our client was employed by the local water authority, where his daily duties require consistent physical labor, including heavy road construction and the handling of massive pipes. While working, he was lifting a 150lb road saw when he suffered a debilitating injury to his neck and back. The severity of the injury required immediate attention and left our client in need of surgical intervention before returning to back to work.

As our legal team began navigating the Workers’ Comp claim, a routine MRI and CT scan revealed a life-altering discovery: our client had cancer. This diagnosis created a significant legal and medical obstacle, leaving our client ineligible for surgery until his cancer treatments were completed.

This delay left our client out-of-work and in physical pain for a much longer than anticipated. During this incredibly difficult time, attorneys Richard Donohue and Timothy Finnegan were helping throughout the case, working tirelessly to ensure our client remained protected. They successfully helped him secure an Ordinary Disability Pension, and we fought to ensure his Workers’ Compensation payments were awarded in addition to his pension, providing him with the financial stability needed to focus on his health.

Through lengthy and aggressive representation, attorney James Accardi was able to settle the case, successfully securing the $250,900 award on behalf of our client. This settlement provides vital compensation for the long-term impact of his injuries, the extended period of lost wages caused by the surgical delay, and the medical care required for our client’s recovery.

With over 70 years of experience, McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson & Riordan, LLP. is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured workers throughout Long Island and New York State. Our attorneys understand that a workplace accident is often just the beginning of a complex journey. Whether you are facing a disputed claim, navigating a disability pension, or dealing with medical complications that stall your recovery, MDASR, LLP is here to help.

Contact our office today at (866) 557-7500 to schedule a free consultation. We are here to ensure that New York’s workers receive the justice and compensation they deserve.