Construction Site Accident on High Rise
A recent article describes a tragic construction site accident. An ironworker was crushed and killed by hundreds of pounds of rebar. The man suffered massive head injuries in the 9:45 a.m. accident.
“He had been trying to set a rebar form — which had just been released from a crane — into concrete when it toppled onto him,” the police officer said. “The man was tied to the form and was near the top of it when one of the supports at the bottom gave way,” he said.
Another ironworker who was helping guide the rebar into place was not injured.
Construction on the new office building began in late summer, Beaudoin said. Workers are in the midst of installing the rebar supports on a lower level of an underground garage.
Construction site accidents in Arizona and other parts of the country are an all too frequent occurrence. Inexperienced workers from other companies on site, lax safety standards with certain companies, and the inherent dangers involved in construction can contribute to accidents that claim innocent workers’ lives.
The extremely complicated nature of construction accidents includes issues like comparative fault, multiple layers of insurance coverage, and other issues. It is recommended that injured workers consult with a skilled Phoenix personal injury attorney to help determine the best course of care and legal action. It is not necessarily vital that a lawsuit or claim be made, but it is almost always a good idea to speak with a lawyer that can provide answers to all of the questions families have after these types of tragedies.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a construction site accident, contact the experienced Arizona construction accident lawyers at Breyer Law today at 602-978-6400 for a free consultation of your case.
