It is estimated that there are a little over 400,000 pipefitters and plumbers in the country working to keep our homes and offices fully functional. We never really think about it, but pipefitters and plumbers alike are exposed to a multitude of dangerous situations and hazards that can negatively affect their lives and health, sometimes permanently. These individuals work in enclosed spaces filled with noxious gases, and have to crouch or get under locations for so long that they develop a number of musculoskeletal disorders. Pipefitters and plumbers in Illinois belong to worker unions whose job it is to advocate for the rights and the proper and safe treatment of these individuals. As an injured pipefitter or plumber, you rights to compensation are outlined in workers’ compensation programs: that said, a third party claim may make it possible for you to file a personal injury lawsuit for more substantial compensation.
Are you an injured pipefitter or plumber that got hurt on the job due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness? Please contact us NOW at (773) 322-1855 to learn more about your legal options for compensation. The experienced Chicago workers’ compensation attorneys for injured pipefitters and plumbers. Our plumbing injury attorneys have over 90 YEARS of combined experience helping injured pipefitters and industrial workers such as you. We take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which means that you don’t pay us a single cent for the duration of your case, and that we only charge you our fees once we recover compensation on your behalf. The number to call for your FREE legal consultation into pipefitter injuries is (773) 322-1855. Representing injured plumbers and pipefitters across Illinois and countrywide.
Here are some of the safety regulations put down by OSHA for pipefitters:
- Electrical hazards must be clearly marked
- Scaffolding must be properly inspected and erected when placing elevated piping
- Any compressed gas must steer clear of any welding areas
- All flammable material must have proper warning signs
- All work surfaces should have no open flames, dangerous chemicals and naked electrical wiring
- Crane operators placing large pipes must be adequately trained and provided with adequate support
Injuries experienced by pipefitters and plumbers include:
- Neck injury
- Back injury
- Electrocution
- Being crushed by a weight
- Hearing loss
- Broken bones
- Shoulder injury
- Brain injury
Lawyers for Injured Plumbers and Pipefitters – Call Us Today!
Your company has a responsibility to keep you safe as well as provide proper training and safety harnesses, hardhats and other safety equipment in order to prevent injury. It is possible to file a workers’ compensation claim when injured as a pipefitter or plumber if the injury was caused by the actions of your employer. That said, don’t rely on your employer or union to do the right thing. Chances are, your injuries will be downplayed you may not receive sufficient compensation to fully take care of your injuries. In addition, injuries caused by a third party such as the actions of a contractor hired by another company will require that you file a pipefitter injury legal claim so you can get maximum compensation. Need more information? Call us NOW at (773) 322-1855 to learn more about your legal options for compensation. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you.
