Causes of Workplace Ceiling Collapse
Around the nation, office workers head to their places of employment unaware of potential dangers that may lurk above them. Ceiling collapses are a common cause of injuries to workers, and preventative maintenance and inspection measures must be taken to help ensure that they do not occur.
Workers who are injured in ceiling collapses may suffer serious injuries that could take weeks, months, or years to recover from. Employees who are injured in ceiling collapses at work may be eligible for worker’s compensation from their employer. Worker’s compensation can often help provide financial support during recovery and rehabilitation. If you would like to know more about worker’s compensation benefits, contact the Philadelphia worker’s compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.
Factors in Ceiling Collapse Accidents
Ceilings and roofing may weaken and collapse due to a number of factors including:
- Weakened support beams
- Damaged roofing materials
- Standing water pooled on top of the roof or in ceiling panels
- Excessive weight placed on support panels
- Weather-damaged support beams and panels
- Defective construction materials used in the construction of the ceiling or roof
- Electrical or plumbing system issues that cause ceiling damage
It is important that employers and building owners establish a routine inspection and maintenance plan to properly protect their employees from hazardous conditions.
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If you or someone you know has been injured in a ceiling-collapse accident, contact the Philadelphia worker’s compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to discuss your legal options.