$2.7M
Construction Accidents
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Case Details
A union laborer suffered debilitating orthopedic injuries when the sidewall of a 14-foot trench collapsed on him during a storm pipe installation in Aurora, IL. An 8-foot trench box had been placed at the top of the deep trench exposing the bottom 6 feet without any cave-in protection. The side wall failed, pinning and burying the plaintiff up to his shoulder. Our client sustained neck, back, shoulder and leg injuries requiring multiple surgeries.
Additional Notes
Settlement of $2,700,000 + waiver of workers compensation lien of $642,000. A lawsuit was brought against the general contractor for failing to competently inspect, supervise and coordinate the work in violation of OSHA and their contractual obligations. Our client received workers compensation benefits from the day of the accident to the date of the settlement that paid for all of his medical bills and temporary total disability benefits.