Arizona Construction Accident Lawyer Blog

Structural collapse causes a number of Arizona construction accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries and even wrongful death. According to a news report, a roof collapsed at a school construction work site sending two workers to the hospital with injuries. The school was apparently undergoing a two-story addition and about 10 construction workers were on the job when the accident occurred. Workers were reportedly cutting the first floor. The front wall of the building basically pitched out and the roof collapsed. Both workers were carried out in stretchers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been called to investigate this incident.

In cases where structural or roof collapses are involved, the most important question to ask is why it occurred. Why were workers allowed to go into the site when the roof was not secure? Did someone inspect the roof before workers went into the area? Was there any negligence on the part of the inspectors or those who were supposed to secure the roof? These are important questions to ask, the answers to which will help determine the liability in such cases.