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The Chicago Personal Injury law firm of Morici, Longo and Associates has long represented construction workers injured or killed in falls from heights. Falls have long been one of the most frequent causes of work-related injuries in construction. Whether it be from a rooftop, scaffold, or unprotected floor opening OSHA 1926 promulgates standards, regulating worker protection.
This rule applies not only to new construction, but also to maintenance work and roofing. We recently filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County on behalf of a roofer injured in June 2024 when he fell through a skylight in a roof surface in Countryside, Illinois. Incidents like his are not uncommon in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs, where many rooftops are not properly maintained, and skylights have become outdated, and their protective coverings deteriorate. In addition, many skylights are not protected by netting or barrier guards to prevent men from falling onto them, breaking through, and falling to the surface below.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Chicago or suburban Cook County fall from heights in Park Ridge, Rosemont, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, or Palatine, call us today. Consultations are always free, and no legal fees are charged unless we recover. Our Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation attorneys are standing by to talk with you.
Morici, Longo and Associates, when you can't afford to settle for less, call (312) 779-0366.