Construction Worker Accidents: High-Rise Falls
There is no doubt that construction workers commit to some of the most dangerous duties on the job. One of the greatest threats to construction workers are high-rise falls or falls from buildings of significant height. Victims of falls and their families may be eligible for compensation after a work-related accident.
For more information on workers’ compensation eligibility due to a high-rise fall, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.
Construction Safety Precautions
Unfortunately, many construction companies and foremen do not exercise proper precautions that will keep workers safe from falls. Proper precautions include:
- Proper safety and procedure training
- Proper equipment use training
- Maintenance of equipment and materials
- Maintenance of grounds and other environmental factors
If a construction worker becomes injured or disabled due to a fall on the work site, he or she is eligible for workers’ compensation. Sadly, many workers are not as fortunate. Each year, hundreds of workers fall to their deaths due to poor working conditions or improper training. Such cases often involve falls from:
- Rooftops
- Ladders
- Scaffolds
- Cranes
- Walkways
- Elevator Shafts
- Unsecured Floors
Contact Us
A fall can be debilitating and devastating. A fall that claims a life and forever damages a family is worse. If you or a family member has been injured or worse in a construction accident, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 215-238-1130 for more information regarding your case.