New York Actor Will Sue Employer after Suffering Major Injuries at Work

Actor Charles Buckley, 57, and his personal injury lawyer have filed a notice in New York State Supreme Court, Queens County of Mr. Buckley’s intent to sue the producers of the cancelled ABC show “The Unusuals,” Topanga Productions and Entertainment Partners. Mr. Buckley allegedly complained to the director and producers about his injury after being slammed to the floor by an actor playing a New York SWAT officer but they just ignored his complaints and insisted on doing more takes.

According to Mr. Buckley, the set safety director had called in sick and no one else put pads out on the ground during the body slams. The producer, unhappy with six earlier takes, called for one more take. On the seventh time, Mr. Buckley was thrown down so hard that his chest bounced off the concrete.

Mr. Buckley has suffered with major injuries from this accident, including a torn right shoulder, back pain and a left knee that requires surgery. When an employer sacrifices the safety and well being of the employee for their own benefit, the result of is never positive for the employee. Employees injured on the job have a right to see a personal injury lawyer.