Slip and Fall Accident at Construction Site Injures Worker
Slip and fall lawyers in Arizona are not always considered when it comes to looking for a construction accident lawyer. However, there are times when negligence by one subcontractor or contractor leads to serious injuries for another on a construction site due to a slip and fall accident, trip accident, or fall accident.
A construction worker suffered critical injuries after he fell two stories while working on a new elementary school building, according to a report. The 30-year-old man apparently slipped on some wet concrete, which caused him to fall. The man suffered severe head and back injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Every time you hear about a construction worker who was seriously injured or killed in a construction accident, it breaks your heart because these mishaps occur as these workers are trying to do their job and put food on the table for their loved ones. These construction fall accidents especially affect the workers' families because very often, the injured victim is the primary breadwinner for their family.
Phoenix slip and fall accidents can be usually be prevented at construction sites. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict guidelines and safety standards for construction sites. If a contractor or sub-contractor has not followed these workplace guidelines and you are injured as a result, you may have a third-party claim. The term "negligence" in construction accidents, refers to the failure of an employer or a third party to protect the victim from injury. Arizona law does generally limit the claim against the employer to workers compensation and these benefits are hardly enough to compensate a severely injured worker or the family of a deceased worker.
A knowledgeable and experienced Arizona construction accident attorney will be able to tell you how a claim against a third party such as a general contractor or a sub contractor is often overlooked as a way to obtain fair compensation in an Arizona construction accident case. If you would like more information, please contact Breyer Law at 623-930-8064 to schedule a free consultation.
