$455,000 Settlement – Construction Accident
Two construction workers were installing a traffic sign when they contacted "live" overhead ComEd power lines and suffered severe electric shocks. One worker sustained minor burns to his right foot, plus third-degree burns to his hands/fingers with significant soft-tissue loss, nerve injuries, tendon damage and scarring while the other also suffered third-degree burns to his right hand/fingers, left thumb, and left foot. Full workers' comp lien waivers were also secured.