Construction site injuries are a well-known hazard. Construction workers at all levels, including manual laborers, skilled laborers, supervisors and visitors to a construction site are normally warned of dangers. Safety precautions are well publicized in most cases. Nonetheless, carelessness does occur and people are often injured because of others' negligence.
One of the most common causes of serious and catastrophic injuries at construction sites is a fall. Falls may include the following:
- Fall from a roof without proper fall protection equipment in use
- Fall into a ditch or culvert
- Fall through an opening in a floor or flat roof under construction
- Fall through skylights and similar places where the surface is not strong enough to support the full weight of a person
- Falls from cherry pickers or similar types of equipment
A fall injury often includes one or more of the following aspects:
- A head injury
- A back or neck injury
- Broken bones
- A spinal injury
Some construction workers assume that a workers' compensation claim is their financial remedy after a fall injury on the job. However, a detailed investigation often identifies a third party other than the employer who is ultimately responsible. When this is the case, a third-party liability claim may be brought against the responsible party, such as an owner, general contractor, subcontractor or equipment manufacturer.
Schedule a Free Initial Consultation With Voorhees Work Site Injury Attorney Daniel K. Newman
After a Camden, Voorhees or Cherry Hill construction accident, lawyer counsel is critical. Talk to Camden, New Jersey, construction site falls attorney Daniel K. Newman about your case in a free initial consultation at our South Jersey law office. Contact the Law Offices of Daniel K. Newman by calling 856-282-0182 or 866-515-3761 or by completing our online form.
