Harrisburg Elevated Falls Lawyers
It is remarkable how well designed the human body is. The bones, muscles, and tissues are capable of withstanding an impact at about a speed that is approximately the fastest that someone can run. Beyond that, the physical structures are able to cope with the vertical force of gravity and not much more without the risk of injury.
But in the modern workplace there are times when an individual is exposed to elevations from which a fall can have significant adverse effects and there is no effective defense mechanism for these accidents.
As the victim of a workplace injury, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits and in cases of extreme negligence, you might have a right to file suite. Contact the Harrisburg elevated falls lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to find out which course of action is most appropriate for your situation.
Dangerous Drops
Gravity is as reliable as it is unforgiving, and never is this more clearly demonstrated than when a worker falls from a great height. With each second of a fall, a person’s downward speed increases by roughly 22 miles per hour, so if you fall from a height sufficient to require a second, you will hit the ground or whatever object stops your descent with the force of an oncoming car. Obviously, higher falls create a greater the speed at impact and more serious injuries are likely to result.
Elevated falls in the workplace may produce:
- Severely Fractured Bones
- Extensive Muscle and Soft Tissue Damage
- Crushed or Otherwise Injured Internal Organs
- Brain Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Death
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It is crucial to your family’s financial stability that you receive all the benefits to which you are entitled. Contact the Harrisburg elevated falls lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to improve your chances of doing just that.