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Falls from Height are the Number Reason for all Construction Fatalities
Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Worker dies from Scaffold Injury
While preparing for a concrete pour into forms, a laborer died. The laborer climbed up a ladder onto an unguarded scaffold. He was carrying supplies for the other workers. He slipped and fell. He hit his head on a concrete slab. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and later died.
Preventing Scaffold Accidents
These falls from height are the number one reason for all construction fatalities. They can be prevented when:
- Workers are trained to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with their work (OSHA, 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
- Scaffolds have standard guardrail and toeboards on all open sides and ends of platforms more than 10 feet above the ground or floor (OSHA, 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(4)).
Construction Site Accident Lawyer
With so many financial considerations on your mind, from medical bills to lost wages at work, you need a construction injury attorney that understands that you are looking for a way to make ends meet. We handle construction accidents on a contingency basis, so you do not pay a dime in attorney fees until you get the compensation you deserve.
You don't have to settle for worker's compensation benefits
Even if you are receiving worker's compensation, you may be able to make a claim beyond what you are currently receiving in order to ease the financial burden on you and your family during this difficult time, and help you prepare for your future.
You don't have to settle for worker's compensation after your construction site injury. You may have a viable case against another subcontractor, general contractor, owner, supplier or developer. An experienced construction site injury lawyer can guide you through the entire process to make sure your family gets the full and fair compensation they deserve.
Contact Us
If you or a loved one has been injured in a scaffold injury accident, you need an experienced construction attorney. Construction accident cases can be won or lost based on investigation conducted by your attorney. The sooner you hire a qualified attorney, the sooner we can start protection your rights. We offer evening, weekend, and off-site visits in order to better serve you. Call 317-375-7718 or contact us online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.
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