Nashville Workplace Fall Lawyers

What are the causes of a workplace fall in Nashville?

Your employer has a duty to keep your job safe for workers. When a workplace is unsafe, violates OSHA safety standards, or violates local building codes, your chances of sustaining a serious injury increase. We represent workers in all industries who are injured due to a fall at work. Some of the many causes of workplace falls include:

• Ladder and scaffolding accidents.An improperly placed ladder can shake or wobble and may not support the weight it claims to handle. A poorly weighted scaffold can fall, and defective chains can snap.
• Failed safety gear. If your harness fails to support you, or if your hard hat cracks, you can suffer broken bones or brain injuries. If your employer or manager failed to erect guardrails or stanchions or if your equipment was not properly inspected, your employer or manager may be responsible for your injury.
• Unsupported construction material.Unsupported building pieces such as beams, pipes, and concrete blocks can easily knock you off a ladder or cause your ladder or scaffold to become unbalanced.
• Unclear walkways.Wherever you work, you need unobstructed paths to get from Point A to Point B. We have successfully assisted a client who slipped because of oil on the floor, as well as a client who tripped and fell into an assembly line.
• Weather hazards.Your employer is responsible for ice, snow, and water that may collect in or around your workplace. If you fall on a patch of ice or misjudge a step because of snow or standing water, we can help you file for workers’ compensation.
• Spills and debris. The floors, parking lots, and workplace grounds should be kept clear at all times. Workers have the right to focus on their jobs instead of constantly checking where they’re walking. Employers should regularly inspect their premises for slippery conditions and objects that may cause a slip and fall or a trip and fall. For example:

• • Restaurants and grocery stores should check for spilled liquids.
  • Manufacturing sites need to check for sand, dirt, residue, and many other types of debris.
  • Professional offices and virtually every workplace should check for loose wires and cables.
• Other causes. Other reasons workers may fall include unlevel ground; lack of education on how to use machinery and equipment; and failure to wear slip-resistant shoes.

Employers, in addition to conducting routine inspections, should have safety protocols in place that the supervisors and workers can follow. The workplace should have the proper lighting. If a dangerous condition exists such as broken tiles or spilled liquids, the employer should place a warning sign at the dangerous location. Many workers should wear helmets.

No matter what caused your fall, we stand ready to protect you. Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is known throughout Tennessee for our fierce litigators, aggressive negotiators, and successful track record. We have a wide array of resources at our disposal to help us build your case.