Worker Paralyzed From Headfirst Fall Down Steps Gets TTD Award

A New York appellate court upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits to a worker paralyzed after a headfirst fall down a set of steps. Case: In the Matter of the Claim of Mondesir v. Allied Universal, No. CV-24-1910, 03/26/2026, published. Facts: Gregory Mondesir worked for Allied Universal as a security professional. On March 20, 2022, Mondesir was walking down to a basement to change into his uniform before his shift when he slipped on wet steps and fell headfirst. Mondesir was discovered approximately an hour later at the bottom of the stairs, unable to walk. He was ta...