Falling Accident Lawyers

No matter if you are contemplating architectural marvels like the OneAmerica Tower or the homes of nearly 7 million Hoosiers, it is clear that Indiana would not be what it is today without the contributions of the hardworking men and women of the construction industry.

But despite all of the praise that construction workers deserve, the fact remains that they toil in one of the most dangerous professions in the private employment sector, responsible for more than 15 percent of Indiana’s on-the-job casualties in 2022. Falling is the top source of construction-related deaths by far, linked to approximately 36.4 percent of the lives lost in the construction trade, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even non-fatal falling accidents can inflict devastating injuries that few families could manage without assistance.

That assistance may be available if you pursue a personal injury case, though the inherent complexity of construction accident litigation can make full recovery challenging, which is why so many turn to the construction accident attorneys at Hensley Legal Group, who have been fighting for the everyday people of Indiana for more than 25 years.

You can call or text us at (317) 472-3333, chat with us online, or fill out our contact form for a no-cost case review with an accomplished Indiana falling accident lawyer now.

Common Causes of Falling Accidents on Construction Sites

Common causes of falling accidents on construction sites may include:

Insufficient fall prevention measures – Every job site needs to ensure that construction workers are not put in excessive jeopardy. That need is even more pressing when it comes to duties performed at significant heights, which may necessitate the use of fall prevention tools and equipment, such as harnesses, safety nets, and guardrails. If a site has not enacted sufficient fall prevention measures, or if those measures have not been implemented properly, workers may be susceptible to catastrophic falls.
Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall hazards – Numerous hazards on construction sites could make unsuspecting workers lose their footing and fall as a result, whether they be scattered tools and building materials, spills, or open trenches and holes. The subsequent slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents could be injurious at ground level, but they could end in tragedy when an individual falls from a loftier surface, with even a drop from as little as six feet above sometimes proving lethal.
Unsound roofs – Falls from roofs constitute 34 percent of fall-related fatalities on construction sites. Roofs that are unfinished or otherwise unsound may be rife with areas that workers could fall through, such as unreinforced sections and skylights, while falls along the edges of roofs under construction can be both frequent and deadly. Falling accidents on rooftops are often a consequence of errors by the contractors and foremen directing the work as well as a lack of protective gear.
Collapsing structures – Construction projects routinely make use of a variety of temporary structures like scaffolds and platforms. If these structures are not sturdily assembled, they may collapse under the weight of anyone standing on them, which could seriously injure both those who fall and those who are beneath them.
Unstable aerial lifts – Rather than erecting short-term structures for elevated work, construction crews sometimes prefer to deploy aerial lifts, which are heavy construction machines on wheels used to hoist workers towards locations that are difficult to access. While convenient, aerial lifts can easily become unstable. A lift that is positioned on uneven ground can sway or tip over, throwing a worker out of the bucket attached to the end of the boom, or a worker could fall from the bucket because of the jerky movements of an inexperienced lift operator. Moreover, an aerial lift could suffer a mechanical failure secondary to a design or production flaw that could precipitate a falling accident.
Defective ladders – Ladders may not take workers as high up as scaffolds, platforms, or aerial lifts do, but defective ladders could still subject them to grievous bodily harm. Ladders that have not been set up or manufactured correctly could collapse or tip over, while hidden weaknesses could make ladder rungs snap when workers step on them.

Regardless of the cause of your construction site fall, our Indiana falling accident attorneys are ready to analyze the circumstances leading up to your injury and determine if you have grounds for a case against the ones at fault.

Who Is at Fault for a Falling Accident?

Constructions projects are the undertakings of many professionals performing different tasks at the same time to achieve a larger goal. If their operations are not painstakingly coordinated, injuries could be inevitable.

In light of how much could be at stake, Indiana construction sites are strictly regulated by the Construction Safety Division of the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In order for any construction project in the state to meet the approval of the agency’s inspectors, those in charge of the project need to make every effort to keep workers safe, specifically by:

Conducting an assessment of potential risks.
Instituting a comprehensive safety plan.
Handing out protective equipment to curtail falls and mishaps.
Educating workers on the use of tools and machines.

Any developers and construction employers who neglect to take these precautions may soon have to deal with a disastrous fall – and Hensley’s Indiana falling accident lawyers will be there to hold them to account.

How Our Indiana Falling Accident Attorneys Can Help

A major fall can knock your world off its axis, saddling you with staggering medical bills while robbing you of your ability to go to work. To make the situation even worse, any attempts to obtain fair compensation for your injuries could be thwarted by obstinate insurance companies willing to do whatever it takes to limit their financial exposure.

You need attorneys with the compassion to support you during this troubling period and the skill to guide you past it. You need the Indiana falling accident attorneys at Hensley Legal Group. No feat is too daunting or adversary too intimidating to keep us from getting justice for our clients.

If you choose to hire Hensley, we will launch a thorough investigation into your falling accident and everyone who might be responsible for it, which could include the property owner and/or developer, the general contractor supervising construction, and any contractors and subcontractors hired to work on the project, among others.

These parties may all have differing legal and contractual obligations for which they may also have differing degrees of liability in the event of a work-related fall.  Fortunately, our Indiana falling accident lawyers have the deep familiarity with state and local construction laws and industry best practices required to identify actionable breaches of duty in a timely fashion. 

After putting together an airtight case against each of the defendants, we will negotiate with their insurers for a settlement that takes the entirety of your losses into consideration, including: 

Past, present and future medical expenses 
Lost wages
Diminished earning capacity 
Pain and suffering 
Mental and emotional trauma
Reduced quality of living
Mobility restrictions 
Loss of consortium
Punitive and wrongful death damages (if applicable)

And if we do not receive an offer that reflects the true worth of your claim, we are not afraid to go to trial for a verdict that does, unlike many of our competitors, who rarely, if ever, see the inside of a courtroom.

While no two falling accidents are exactly alike, we will always strive to maximize the value of yours. 

You Won’t Have to Pay Until We Win

We realize you may be reluctant to agree to more expenditures when you can least afford them, but you should know that our firm works on a contingency basis, so you won’t have to pay us anything until our Indiana falling accident attorneys win your case. 

You have enough to worry about merely trying to restore your health. Let Hensley worry about getting you the resources to do it.

Reach Out to Our Indiana Falling Accident Lawyers

Since 1998, Hensley Legal Group has devoted its practice to tireless advocacy for the innocent victims of negligence. If you have been hurt through no fault of your own, reach out to our Indiana falling accident lawyers to explore your legal options.

You can schedule a free consultation with a dedicated Indiana falling accident attorney by calling or texting us at (317) 472-3333, chatting with us online, or filling out our contact form at your earliest convenience.