Last week, a worker was injured in a construction accident at Center City in Philadelphia. Reports indicate that the accident occurred at around 2:15 p.m. outside of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at Race Street and 17th Street.

The construction worker fell when the crane he was operating suddenly tipped over. Witnesses say he fell about 50 feet. Paramedics took the injured worker to Hahnemann University Hospital for treatment of a fractured femur. Officials did not report the condition the man was in at the hospital, but he was said to have been conscious after the fall.

Investigators have been at the scene of the accident in order to determine what caused the crane to fall. Although they are currently unsure, authorities say uneven pavement or wind could have factored into the accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured performing construction work, contact the Pennsylvania construction accident attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to discuss your case with one of our experienced injury lawyers today.