Falling Objects

Los Angeles Construction Site Injuries from Falling Objects

Falling objects are a common source of injuries at construction sites, to construction workers as well as to visitors to these sites and passersby. A falling object may strike a victim in the head or anywhere on the body, causing serious injury at the site of impact or causing him or her to fall of scaffolding or a ladder and therefore become seriously injured. Depending on the particular event, a falling object may cause traumatic injuries or even the death of the victim.

Have you or someone you love been injured in a construction accident involving a falling object? Negligent safety measures or a similar situation may have caused this incident. By contacting a Los Angeles construction accident lawyer at Pacific Attorney Group, you can find out more about your particular legal rights and what you can do in the wake of an accident or injury caused by a falling object. Your initial case evaluation is free, and we will be happy to discuss your legal options with you in order to help you make an informed choice about your case.

Avoiding Falling Object Injuries at Construction Sites

There are specific safety precautions that any construction company should take at a residential or commercial construction site. However, because construction may involve altering an existing building or creating a new structure, there is automatically the possibility that an object may fall from any part of the site, even if safety regulations are followed. Even if workers are out of the way of objects that may potentially fall, equipment or exposed electrical wires may be impacted by an object and therefore cause a fire or other type of accident. Even with a hard hat or other safety equipment, a worker may still suffer injury by a falling object.