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Floor Collapse Accidents

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

 

Construction accidents often occur because contractors are attempting to meet deadlines or cut corners to keep costs down. Unfortunately, when a contractor uses poor materials, ignores required safety procedures, or skips important steps, construction workers can be seriously injured or killed.

Ensuring that floors are stable, properly supported, and fit to endure the stresses of construction is an important part of keeping employees and anyone else in the area safe from floor collapses. When this isn’t done, lives are endangered.

If you have been injured in a floor collapse accident, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, Mike Agruss Law is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

Causes of Floor Collapse Accidents

When constructing a floor, it is important to consider gravity and the force of a load on the structure. If a floor isn’t properly supported, or it is prematurely constructed, the floor could collapse.

Common causes of floor collapse accidents include the following:

  • Failure to use safety equipment – Employers are required to provide personal protective equipment to their employees, including safety helmets and harnesses. If a worker is involved in a floor collapse without this important safety equipment, they could be seriously or fatally injured.
  • Lack of supports – If the supports used in floor construction are not adequate or they are nonexistent, the floor may not be able to bear the weight of the concrete.
  • Constructed floors are too heavy – Many floor collapses occur during or shortly after the concrete is being poured to create the floor. This occurs because the concrete is too heavy for the shoring or temporary supports that are in place.

Following a floor collapse accident, it is important to determine who may be at fault. If the accident is due to negligence, many parties could be found liable for your injuries and damages, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and wrongful death.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to negligence on the job site or a defective product, an experienced personal injury lawyer can review your claim and determine if there were unsafe working conditions, potential OSHA violations, and other hazards that may have existed at the time of your accident. They will also determine who may be liable for your injuries and damages and what compensation you may be entitled to.

We at Mike Agruss Law are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at Mike Agruss Law, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at [email protected], or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

 

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