Construction Worker Killed in Scaffolding Accident
Phoenix construction fatal accident attorneys are extremely concerned about the increasing number of construction worker fatalities involving loose or unsafe scaffolding. Recently, another worker died in a construction accident after he fell from scaffolding while working inside an elevator shaft on the third floor of the building site. According to a news report, the 51-year-old worker went into cardiac arrest after the fall and died shortly afterward.
The causes of a construction accident could range from falls, explosions, electrocution or defective equipment. Sometimes, these tragic accidents occur because of the worker's error or because he or she is not following proper safety procedures. However, in many cases, these fatal construction site accidents occur because of negligent general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, employees, or manufacturers of defective or malfunctioning products and equipment used in construction sites.
The injuries caused by falls from scaffolds can be significant, as we saw in this particular case. Usually, falls can result in serious head injuries, spinal cord injuries and broken bones. Many of these are catastrophic injuries, meaning the worker will be affected for the rest of his or her life. That also means that he or she may not be able to return to a construction job every again.
When a worker is seriously injured or killed, it is not only the worker who is affected, but also his or her family who goes through the emotional strain of it all. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Phoenix construction accident, please contact Breyer Law Offices P.C. to find out how we can help you file your personal injury claim against the negligent parties that caused your accident. Please contact us today for a free consultation and comprehensive evaluation of your case.
Source: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/jax_heights_worker_falls_to_death_zi3YgUC7HyCLuQbCJm1ZSM
