Arizona Construction Accident Lawyers Help Workers Injured by Falls
Falls are a common cause of Arizona construction accidents. These construction site accidents could occur because of slips, loose embankments or trenches, or as a result of loose scaffolds. Whatever the cause, a fall from a higher elevation can cause devastating, even catastrophic, injuries to a construction worker including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones and other types of back or neck injuries. Such serious personal injuries could prevent the worker from returning to his job for an extended period of time, thus causing tremendous financial strain. The sad truth is that most of these construction site accidents are entirely preventable.
A recent News 8 article reports a construction accident where a worker fell from the 31st floor of a hotel down to the 30th floor. The worker apparently fell more than 10 feet onto hard concrete. Rescue workers had to wrap the injured employee onto a backboard and carry him down three floors on a ladder because there was no elevator that went up to the construction site. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigates construction accidents that cause serious injuries or death. In such cases, investigators look for whether the contractor in charge of the site has followed all required federal and state safety procedures and whether the contractor has implemented all required safety standards. Construction companies and contractors can certainly prevent such tragedies from happening by following the required safety and training procedures.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a fall in a construction site, please contact the skilled Arizona construction accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices P.C. for a free consultation and evaluation of your construction accident case. If you have been injured in an Arizona construction accident, your time to file an injury claim is limited to one year in many construction cases. Please do not delay your claim. Call us today.
Source: http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=260788
