Ceiling Collapse

Workers have the right to perform their jobs in a safe environment. One frequently overlooked source of danger for workers is the ceiling of the building in which they work. There are many ways for a worker to be injured while on the job, and one of the least expected, but still dangerous, is the risk of a ceiling collapse.

Most people assume that they are safe from such an accident because of the building codes and safety inspections that happen on a regular basis. While these do go a long way to preventing these types of accidents, the system is not perfect. Inspectors could miss something that they should see as a red flag, or the building owners may forget to have the building inspected when they should.

Also, in addition to ceiling collapse as a result of natural wear and tear on a building, ceiling panels can fall from brand new buildings. The panels that form the ceilings of most office buildings can be dangerous when they fall on a worker unexpectedly. They can cause serious head and neck injuries, or can cause the victim to fall, sometimes down a flight of stairs, causing further injury.

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If you or someone you love has been the victim of a ceiling collapse while at work, you may warrant compensation. For more information, contact the Philadelphia ceiling collapse attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 215-238-1130 today.