Pennsylvania Elevated Fall Lawyers
In some fields, most notably construction, workers are often exposed to the threat of an elevated fall. Such a fall is far more dangerous than an incident that is confined to one level, because the potential severity of an injury increases exponentially with each additional story. Because of the dangers involved, there are standards and guidelines that must be followed to ensure that the lives of employees are not unnecessarily threatened. When these standards are not followed, the consequences may be fatal.
If you are coping with the wrongful death of your loved and his or her passing was the result of an unsafe work environment, contact the Pennsylvania elevated fall lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.
The Dangers of Elevated Falls
Most of us understand that falling from an elevated position is extremely harmful. Many individuals feel sick or otherwise uncomfortable when they are high above the ground, and some people even suffer from acrophobia panic in such conditions. Although those are physiological and psychological quirks, they are not without merit. Due to the nature of gravitational acceleration, a person who is falling gains speed at a greater rate with each passing second.
At a certain point, fatality is virtually guaranteed, with the following injuries often contributing:
- Heart attack
- Brain/head injury
- Severe fractures and blunt force trauma
- Extensive damage to internal organs
Contact Us
To learn how an experienced and sympathetic attorney can help in the aftermath of your loved one’s wrongful death, contact the Pennsylvania elevated fall lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.