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Like most other thriving cities in the United States, Salt Lake City has a great deal of ongoing construction at most times of the year. Although it’s not always evident on the surface, construction workers are often pushed to meet tight deadlines while having to deal with delays in receiving materials and other issues. This hurried pace can sometimes lead to unforeseen accidents caused by falling objects.
If you were involved in one of these accidents—whether as a worker or a bystander—a Salt Lake City construction falling object injury lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can help you seek compensation for what happened.
Companies who want to keep their insurance rates low go out of their way to comply with the standards that OSHA provides. There are many accidents that happen at no fault of the construction company, however. Sometimes other contractors are to blame, and sometimes the property owner is at fault for some form of premises liability.
There are also falling object accidents that happen due to faulty equipment. For example, if a crane manufacturer produces a faulty model, the crane may drop its load and hurt those below.
It can be difficult to determine who was at fault when an accident is caused by a falling object. If you need help identifying the cause of your accident, a construction accident lawyer from our office will be able to assist you.
The list of injuries caused by falling objects begins with minor bruises and scrapes and extends all the way to fatalities. Bruises are the most likely result if the object falls from a short distance, but since the first thing any falling object will encounter is the highest point below it, severe head and neck injuries are extremely common.
Depending on the distance the object falls, the result may even be death. In many cases, falling object injuries end up being head and brain injuries that can affect you for the rest of your life.
The true cost of your injuries is dependent on where the object struck, from what distance, and many other factors. And then the losses you face from being unable to work or carry out your everyday duties at home and work need to be factored in.
In any case, you shouldn’t be the one who is held responsible if the injury was caused by someone else.
When it comes to injuries resulting from falling objects, you will need an experienced legal team to help determine just who or what was responsible for your accident. The lawyers of Craig Swapp & Associates can get you the compensation you need and deserve.
If you have been injured in a construction accident involving a falling object, you are entitled to financial compensation for the resulting injury and damages. Our attorneys are experienced and knowledgeable; we know what it takes to make sure the right person or entity is held accountable. Please feel free to contact our attorneys by completing the form below or calling our office at 1-800-404-9000 to schedule your free consultation.