East Hampton Stonemason’s Fatal Head Trauma, Prompts Comments From Construction Accident Lawyer

June 09, 2016 – – Thomas Moverman of LipsigLawyers.com has commented on a recent development that outlines the death of a stonemason who was working in East Hampton, New York. Moverman indicates that slips, trips, and falls are not uncommon for construction workers but nonetheless sympathizes for the victim’s family. He claims that further safety regulations issued by OSHA accompanied by employer-provided efforts to increase the safety and well-being of employees are essential to a safer construction industry for the future.

As reported by The East Hampton Star, the victim was doing work on the record three-lot located at 62 Further Lane, which, when purchased in 2014, was the most expensive residential property in U.S. history. Police reports indicate that the victim and a co-worker were on the second floor, laying down cinder block. Police believe that they were utilizing rebar, which is steel used as a tension device in reinforced concrete. Village Police hypothesizes that the victim was attempting to manipulate the rebar, when it snapped off, which in turn propelled the victim off the roof.

A local detective indicated that 12-foot falls aren’t rare, but since the victim fell directly onto his head, on concrete, he sustained fatal injuries on impact. The site had a valid building permit, and all inspections were up to date. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration has been called in to investigate the incident. Police reports also indicate the victim was not wearing any safety devices.

There were 94 more slips, trips, and falls in 2014 than there were in 2013 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Construction worker deaths accounted for an estimated 19% of all work-related fatalities in 2014, which emphasizes the need for further regulations and safety precautions.

Lipsig, Shapey, Manus, & Moverman are extending all victims of construction accidents the opportunity to evaluate their complete legal rights. The firm is offering free complimentary legal consultations to all construction accident victims and their families. Attorney Thomas Moverman and the law firm have had supreme success representing victims of construction accidents, for example, they represented a victim who was awarded 2.5 million dollars in compensation for the injuries he sustained after falling off a ladder.

For more information on construction injuries, or for a consultation, contact an attorney with Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman at (646)-846-4496.

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