Death of 23-Year-Old Construction Worker Prompts Comment From Construction Accident Lawyer

June 05, 2016 – – LipsigLawyers.com’s Thomas Moverman stated recently that the death of a 23-year-old construction worker serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers construction workers face daily. Moverman noted that these accidents happen far too frequently and that the death of the young man should serve as a catalyst for change in the construction industry.

Kiro 7 reported last week that the construction worker, who was hit in December while flagging traffic spent a month in Harborview Medical Center and four months at a transitional facility following the accident. The man had suffered a broken leg and serious head injuries from the accident. He died of his injuries last week.

Overall, transportation incidents accounted for 40 percent of fatal workplace injuries in 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Within the transportation event category, 57 percent of the fatal work injury total in 2014 involved roadway incidents. The second largest number of transportation fatalities in 2014 involved pedestrian vehicular incidents, which totaled 17 percent. Other injuries common at construction sites include broken or fractured bones, lacerations, brain injuries and spinal injuries.

The attorneys of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman have been fighting for the rights of construction accident victims since 1989. In that time, the firm has successfully represented hundreds of clients involved in injury lawsuits. Moverman has even been responsible for representing one victim who was awarded $6.3 million after falling in a mall parking lot. Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman firmly believe that victims are entitled to the compensation they need and deserve and are currently offering free consultations to affected parties. Qualifying individuals may be entitled to significant compensation and legal action.

To explore legal options available to injured construction workers, or to schedule a consultation, contact an attorney at Lipsig, Shapey, Manus, & Moverman, P.C. by calling (646) 846-4496.

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