Injured Illinois Workers Should Prompt Construction Safety Changes,Says Construction Accident Lawyer

LipsigLawyers.com’s Thomas Moverman stated recently that the critical injuries of two Illinois men who were injured in a construction accident should open the eyes of those who can promote change.

Reports from WQAD8 stated that the two men had been installing a roof when the lift they were using tipped over and knocked them to the ground. Authorities said both men sustained serious injuries and were treated at the scene before being transported to the hospital. As of May 2, authorities were still investigating the accident.

These types of incidents are common among construction workers throughout the country. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), more than 20 percent of all work-related fatalities in 2013 were employed in the construction industry. Among the most frequent accidents that occur on construction sites are slips, trips and falls, scaffolding injuries and ladder falls. The OSHA states that multiple injuries can result from these types of accidents including broken or fractured bones, impalement, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries.

The attorneys at Lipsig, Shapey, Manus, & Moverman, P.C. have been representing injured construction workers since 1989 and have obtained compensation for thousands of clients. The firm stands behind the idea that clients should receive the maximum amount of compensation to which they are entitled. Moverman has been successful in this endeavor in many cases, even winning one construction accident victim $2.6 million for injuries to his knee and back after a fall from defective scaffolding. The firm is currently offering free consultations to those parties who have been injured in a construction accident. Qualifying individuals may be entitled to legal action and significant financial compensation.

For information on options for injured workers, or to schedule a consultation, contact an attorney at Lipsig, Shapey, Manus, & Moverman any time by calling (646) 846-4496.