Fatal Washington Construction Accident
A construction worker died in Redmond, Washington, after he fell about 30 feet from the roof of a house, according to a Fox News report. The man sustained severe head injuries after he fell off the home that was being built on 161st Court Northeast. He was taken to a Seattle hospital. He initially survived the fall, but died hours later in the hospital. It is not clear how or why this fatal construction site accident occurred.
A fall from a higher elevation can cause devastating injuries or death to a construction worker including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones and other types of back or neck injuries. Such serious personal injuries could prevent the worker from returning to his job for an extended period of time causing tremendous financial strain.
According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the leading cause of deaths in the construction industry. An average of 362 fatal falls occurred each year from 1995 to 1999, a trend which is on the rise. In fact, falls from a higher elevation account for one-third of all construction accident deaths. These are accidents that can be easily prevented by following federally-mandated safety standards. In such cases, negligent contractors or sub-contractors who failed to maintain a safe working environment can also be held liable. Workers who are injured on-the-job are usually entitled to receive state worker’s compensation benefits.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington construction accident, please contact the skilled Seattle personal injury lawyers at The Bernard Law Group. Please call us at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail us at info@bernardlawgroup.com. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure about Washington construction accident cases, which has educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his experienced legal team today.
Source:http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-122209-fallfromroof,0,4821996.story?track=rss
