Falls from heights are one of the most common causes of serious and catastrophic injuries in the workplace, particularly in the construction, roofing, and home repair industries. There were 124 roof-fall deaths in 2022, up from 115 the previous year. Falls from heights result in serious injuries, ranging from simple fractures to catastrophic injury or wrongful death.
Working from heights presents some innate dangers to those in roofing-related industries, but employers have a duty to ensure that all safety measures are in place to prevent accidents and injuries, including meeting industry standards and providing regular training and education to employees.
If you or a close loved one suffered serious injuries in a fall from a roof, an essential aspect of your physical and financial recovery depends on the results of your claim for compensation. Reach out to the Los Angeles roof fall accident attorneys at Grey Law for a free case consultation.
Why Choose Us for Your Roof Fall Case in LA?
The attorneys at Grey Law have over 35 years of experience in personal injury cases, including navigating workplace accident claims with notable results, such as a recent $1 million win for a client injured by falling through a ceiling. Our Los Angeles work injury attorneys proudly offer the following advantages to your roof-fall accident case:
- Aggressive client advocacy seeking the best possible outcome through individualized strategies in every case
- A strong local reputation for success to put a powerful voice behind your claim
- Fast action with a free consultation and no fees until we recover your compensation or win your case
Founding attorney, David Grey, has a 96% success rate and has navigated California injury law since 1986, earning the respect of his peers in the legal community.
Common Injuries in Roof Falls
Falling from a roof causes serious physical trauma. Accident experts compare falling from a three-story roof with being hit by a 3.5-ton elephant. Injuries in falls from heights commonly include any of the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones, including of the limbs, hips, ribs, and pelvis
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Internal organ injury
- Soft-tissue injuries to shoulders, knees, wrists, and ankles
- Bruises, lacerations, and abrasions
Injuries range from mild to severe, but most injuries in roof-fall accidents cause temporary or permanent immobility, and difficulty returning to work and accomplishing daily tasks. Some roof fall accidents cause catastrophic injuries or death.
What Are the Options for Compensation After a Roof Fall Accident?
Depending on the circumstances of an accident, when the injury occurs while on the job—like a fall from a roof—the injury victim may file a workers’ compensation claim to cover their medical costs, and lost wages, and to provide an ongoing income to the injury victim while they recover. Workers’ compensation also provides long-term benefits when a roof fall causes paralysis or other disabilities, and wrongful death benefits to family members after a fatal workplace accident.
In some circumstances, a roof-fall accident victim could file a lawsuit against an egregiously negligent employer or fellow employee, or against a contractor or property owner who failed to address a safety hazard. An experienced Los Angeles roof fall accident attorney can help you file a claim.
Call the Los Angeles Roof Fall Accident Lawyers at Grey Law
No one should take on a complex compensation claim while trying to recover from the physical pain and suffering of a traumatic fall from a roof. Reach out to the Los Angeles roof fall accident lawyers at Grey Law today for a free case consultation so we can take swift action and guide your case to the best possible outcome. Call (323) 857-9500.
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