CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENT: FALL THROUGH ROOF, SKYLIGHT OR FLOOR CAN CAUSE DEATH AND SERIOUS INJURY. CONTACT A CALIFORNIA LAWYER.
Construction site workers on rooftops or upper floors are at risk for severe injuries and even death from falling through a roof, skylight or floor. Work-related fatalities resulting from falls is one of the leading causes of death on the job according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, and “fall-thru” events continue to be a serious problem for construction sites across the country. Poor safety and management are usually to blame for these terrible falling incidents, almost of which could be prevented by proper safety installations. If you or a family member has been the victim or a work-related fall through a roof, skylight or floor, please contact an attorney to learn your rights.
Each year more than 600 construction workers die from falls, many falling from flooring or roofs at lower levels. About 10% of these falling fatalities occurred when employees fell thru a floor, roof, sky light, or other existing opening, such as an elevator portal. The non-fatal injuries reported from these fall-throughs are consistently severe due to the traumatic nature of the accidents and include head injuries, brain injuries and spinal injuries. Not surprisingly, the treatment and recovery required for injuries sustained from fall through a roof are extensive and result in an extremely high number of days of work missed.
By following the safety guidelines set forth by government agencies, nearly all of these construction fall injuries could be prevented or at least minimized. These guidelines include education of workers, the wearing of personal protection equipment and rail and netting apparatus set-up prior to worker engagement on floor and/or rooftops.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a fall at a construction site, please seek the advice of a lawyer. If you are located in California, please call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). We will provide you with a confidential consultation to help you learn your rights and seek compensation for your losses. Let us help.
