Phoenix Stairway Collapse Accidents Attorneys
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Arizona Stairway Collapse Accidents
On some occasions, construction sites have hidden dangers like unstable scaffolds and faulty stairways. But what happens when a stairway collapse accident causes injury or even death on a construction site? Read on for more information on construction stairway collapse accidents and your rights.
Construction stairways are often constructed piecemeal to serve as a temporary means of getting between floors on a construction site. Unfortunately, this can lead to shoddy workmanship and dangerous circumstances for workers who may climb the staircase multiple times per day. When insufficient rails are installed or the stairs buckle or collapse, workers can fall several stories, breaking bones, suffering contusions and scrapes, even suffering head trauma, paralysis, nerve damage, or death. Though some of these injuries can be treated easily, others can cause lifelong disability and impact an individual’s ability to participate in normal life activities, earn money, and contribute to their families.
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires that contractors and others in charge of construction sites maintain a safe workplace at all time for construction workers. Failure to provide a stable stairway can breach that requirement, causing liability for the general contractor or others whose negligence caused injury. Workers can file a civil lawsuit claiming compensation for the costs associated with the injury, both obvious costs related to treatment and ongoing care and hidden costs related to pain and suffering, lost wages, and the need for future vocational rehabilitation or job retraining in certain cases
At Breyer Law, we understand the devastating consequences of stairway collapses for our clients – and we can help. We combine our years of legal experience with excellent preparation, evidence collection, and representation of our clients. It is this attention to detail and commitment to our clients after an Arizona construction site injury that leads to favorable settlements and verdicts for our clients.
Do you think you may have an Arizona stairway collapse accident case but you have unanswered questions about what claims can be made and the best way to protect your rights and your financial future? You could be eligible to retain pursue a personal injury claim in some circumstances, which provides for greater protection to the injured construction worker than a workers compensation claim after a staircase collapse. How can you get started? It’s simple: call us at Breyer Law for more information and a free, confidential case evaluation.
