Falling Objects

Falling Object Accident

Workers on an Orlando construction site face peril on a daily basis – whether working from a hazardous height or handling dangerous and heavy equipment, the dangers are many. Yet one of the most unexpected – and deadly dangers on a construction site is being hit by a falling object.

Common Falling Objects in Construction Sites

Orlando construction sites have a number of situations in which heavy objects can fall from significant heights and cause serious injury.

The following are among the most common construction site components that can fall:

  • Hoists
  • Stays
  • Slings
  • Hangers
  • Block
  • Pulleys
  • Braces
  • Irons
  • Ropes

Falling object construction injury cases require substantial knowledge of the New York construction industry and New York’s legal principles. The Orlando construction accident lawyers at Katzman, Wasserman, Bennardini & Rubinstein, P.A., know that in order to win a falling object case, we must clearly establish that the object fell because of a lack of safety measures or defective equipment or materials. We work with qualified industry experts to demonstrate what caused the accident and who was responsible. We carefully examine the facts surrounding the accident scene to determine if a contractor skipped over safety guidelines or failed to provide instructions, or whether key equipment components failed to function properly.

Falling object accident claims can result in payment of compensation for your injuries that includes:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Additional wage loss benefits beyond what workers’ compensation will pay
  • Medical bills
  • Loss of relationship – This assigns a monetary cost to the activities and services you are no longer able to provide to your immediate family due to your injuries.

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