Construction workers are often required to work at heights. Roof work, wall work and other situations can have construction workers high above the ground as they complete their tasks. While many safety precautions are taken including the use of harnesses and other safety measures, construction workers still suffer serious or fatal injuries from falling from heights.
Common scenarios that lead to workers falling and being injured include:
Factors that can cause these injuries include:
These types of injuries can cause a wide range of serious injuries such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, broken bones and death. These are very serious injuries that can require extensive medical care. Paying for those medical bills and covering lost wages often require aggressively pursuing compensation. Having the right attorney can make all of the difference.
At Trapp & Geller, our firm brings three decades of experience and skill to the aid of our clients. We know the challenges that injured workers face and we work to help our clients secure the full compensation and benefits they will need to be able to move forward with their lives again. Our focus on personal injury has allowed us to develop a track record of success that includes having recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients over the years.
Our firm provides its exceptional representation to those who have been injured by a third party on the work site as well as those who are pursuing workers’ compensation claims.
Schedule a free initial consultation with one of our seasoned Chicago fall injury attorneys. Call 312-818-2591 or contact us online to talk to us about your case.
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