Workplace Injury Lawyer in Philadelphia

Serving Clients Nationwide

Negligence by contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and others responsible for workplace safety can result in life-altering injuries and death. The workplace accident lawyers in Philadelphia at Feldman Shepherd have secured numerous multimillion-dollar recoveries for victims of workplace and construction site accidents that could have been prevented with proper safety protocols.

Workplace Accident Overview

Common Causes Case Results How We Help FAQs

What Are the Leading Causes of Workplace Accidents?

In 2023, there were 5,283 fatal workplace injuries and 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported in the U.S. private sector, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). At Feldman Shepherd, we have deep experience representing employees in construction and workplace accident cases arising from the following conditions:

Structural Collapses
Equipment Accidents
Trench Collapses
Machinery Malfunctions
Crane Accidents
Refinery Explosions
Electrical Accidents and Explosions
Exposure to Asbestos
Open and Unguarded Holes
Lack of Fall Protection
Arial Lift Accidents
Forklift Accidents

We regularly handle cases in which violations of regulations, standards, and practices applicable to factories, plants, warehouses, construction sites, and other industrial workplaces have resulted in catastrophic injury, including spinal cord trauma, paraplegia or quadriplegia, traumatic brain injuries, chronic health conditions, and, in many cases, wrongful death. We additionally handle workplace injuries involving defectively designed and unreasonably dangerous heavy construction and industrial equipment.

Results Our Philadelphia Job Injury Attorneys Have Secured

$15 million recovery for a steelworker who sustained a partial arm amputation
$13.3 million settlement for a carpenter who fell 14 feet at a construction site after the roof truss he was installing collapsed.
$11.3 million settlement for a concrete pump operator who fell through an unmarked hole at a California construction site.
$7.75 million confidential product liability settlement in a case where the client sustained incomplete paraplegia and other catastrophic injuries.
$6 million settlement in a case involving product liability claims on behalf of a construction worker who was injured by construction equipment that he was operating.
$5.6 million settlement for a New Jersey construction worker who suffered a neck injury that left him permanently disabled when plywood and wood scraps fell off a roof and struck him as he was working on the ground.
$5.45 million settlement for the family of a machine operator who was crushed to death in an industrial accident at a paper products plant.
$5 million settlement for a worker at a Pennsylvania metal fabrication plant whose dominant arm was partially amputated in an accident involving heavy machinery that lacked guarding to protect workers from this exact mechanism of injury.
$4.5 million verdict for the family of a pallet truck operator who suffered a fatal abdominal injury after his vehicle’s brakes failed.
$4 million settlement for a construction laborer who was seriously injured at a job site along the New Jersey Turnpike when a dump truck backed up into him.
$3.15 million settlement for an industrial bridge painter who fell 25-30 feet while climbing a ladder to access an elevated plank.
$3 million settlement for an impaled worker.
$2.75 million settlement for the family of a worker who died when he fell through a hole in an elevated catwalk.
$2.5 million verdict for a cement mason who was injured when a cement truck suddenly lurched backward, throwing him from the concrete island on which he had been standing to a pavement subgrade approximately two to three feet below.
$2.4 million settlement for a worker who suffered serious burn injuries from contact with an overhead powerline.
$2.25 million verdict for a worker who was injured at a construction site in South Philadelphia as a result of another worker’s negligent operation of an excavator.
$2.2 million verdict for a railroad worker who was injured as a consequence of a malfunctioning hand brake.
$2.15 million settlement on behalf of the widow of a trucker who was catastrophically injured in a loading accident.
$1.6 million settlement, achieved during trial, for a painter who sustained a lower back injury that prevented him from returning to his trade after stepping into an open hole at a construction site.

How Does Feldman Shepherd Help Injured Workers?

Many workers who suffer job-site injuries face mounting medical bills, an inability to return to work, and a lifetime of pain and suffering. At Feldman Shepherd, we’ll help you get your life back on track. We explain what you can expect at every step of your workplace injury case and will take all necessary actions on your behalf, including researching the law, interviewing witnesses, collecting records, conferring with expert consultants, planning the legal strategy of your claim, negotiating with insurance companies and opposing counsel, and trying your case before a jury if a fair settlement cannot be reached. As experienced and compassionate workplace accident attorneys in Philadelphia, our first priority is always your best interest.

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Frequently Asked Questions Workplace Injuries

Can I file a claim if my injury developed slowly over time?

Yes. Many valid work injury claims involve repetitive stress or long-term physical deterioration. A Feldman Shepherd attorney will help you prove the connection between your job and your condition.

What if I was injured off-site while doing something for work?

You may still be eligible. A work-related injury lawyer from our Philadelphia team will examine whether your activity was part of your job responsibilities, even if it occurred away from your usual workplace.

Will reporting the injury put my job at risk?

Retaliation for filing a workplace injury claim is illegal. If your employer tries to punish you for speaking up, an attorney from Feldman Shepherd will hold them accountable and protect your rights.