Pennsylvania Construction Slip and Fall Accidents
Despite the general perception that slip and fall accidents are minor incidents that do no real harm, they are consistently among the leading causes of disabling injuries and workplace deaths throughout the United States. On construction sites across Pennsylvania, the potential severity of each slip and fall accident is greater than in most working environments for a variety of reasons.
The Pennsylvania slip and fall attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., understand that your family relies on your ability to work, and a slip and fall accident at work could compromise your earning capacity indefinitely. A slip and fall in a grocery store may injure an individual, but on a construction site where sharp objects abound and exposed wiring is part of the trade, the hazards are exponentially greater.
If you have been injured by a fall on a construction site where you were working, contact the Pennsylvania slip and fall attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-329-3511.
Potential Injuries from a Slip and Fall Accident
There are a variety of injuries that may result from a slip and fall on a construction site, and these may include:
- Contusions
- Strains and sprains
- Bone fractures
- Concussions
- Lacerations
- Impalement
- Brain injury
- Spinal injury
The most common injuries from falls are strains and sprains, which often occur as you involuntarily attempt to stop the fall when you sense that you are losing your balance. Not only are these injuries painful, but they can limit your ability to perform the tasks associated with your position, and due to the nature of construction work, there may be no reduced duties or lateral opportunities available to you.
Contact Us
To ensure the financial security of your family in the wake of a construction slip and fall injury, it is important that you retain the services of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. Contact the Pennsylvania slip and fall attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-329-3511.