Construction Worker Injured in Tempe 32-Foot Fall Accident
A 40-year-old worker was injured in an Arizona construction site after he fell into a 32-foot deep hole. According to a news report in The Arizona Republic, the construction accident occurred on East Southern Avenue near Priest Drive in Tempe. The worker fell into the hole, which had been drilled for the construction of a building. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and had to be rescued by a co-worker with a crane.
According to the 2009 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary, of the 4,340 fatal workplace accidents in the United States, 617 were fall-related. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that about half of all workplace fatalities relating to falls occur on construction sites. Many of these fatal falling accidents could have been prevented if proper training was provided, warning indicators were used and safety protocols were followed.
Like all employers, Tempe construction companies are required to have workers compensation insurance for their employees. If an accident occurs, the injured worker can seek compensation for their medical bills and lost earnings.
Arizona workers compensation cases can become complex. It is common for such claims to be denied. It is also common practice for insurance companies to blame the worker for the accident. If you have been injured in a Tempe construction fall accident, please contact the experienced Arizona construction fall accident lawyers of the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. Our firm serves the workers of Arizona. We help injured workers obtain fair and full compensation for all injuries, damages and losses. Call us today at 602-978-6400 for a free consultation and case evaluation.
