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Roofing work represents one of the more hazardous construction jobs, as roofers must work on uneven surfaces, which increases the risk of serious accidents. Roofing accidents can occur in many ways, just a few examples are:

  • Falling off
  • Falling through
  • Struck by materials or equipment

If you have been hurt in a roofing accident, the experienced construction accident attorneys from Levin, Riback & Adelman will fight for your rights and interests as you seek financial compensation for your injuries. Contact our firm today for a free initial case evaluation.

Why Choose a Construction Accident Attorney from Levin, Riback & Adelman?

When you have a roofing accident, your choice of legal representation for a personal injury or workers’ compensation claim can make a difference in the course of your recovery. Let the legal team at Levin, Riback & Adelman advocate on your behalf: 

  • Our lawyers possess extensive experience with construction and roofing accident  
  • We have recovered millions of dollars in settlements for workers injured in roofing and construction related accidents.

If you have been injured, we will fight to get you Worker’s Compensation benefits for the following: 

  •  Medical Expenses – Workers’ comp benefits can pay for the cost of all reasonable and necessary medical care that a worker needs to treat work-related injuries.
  • Lost Wage Benefits– Workers who miss more than a few days of work can receive lost wage benefits that provide partial reimbursement of their average wages for the time they miss from work.
  • Permanent Partial Disability Benefits– When work injuries cause permanent impairment, workers may receive financial benefits based on the nature and severity of the individual’s partial disability.
  • Permanent Total Disability Benefits– Workers who become completely disabled may obtain permanent benefits that provide partial replacement of their average wages.

If you have been injured through the fault of another, we will file a personal injury claim and we will fight to get you compensated for:

  • Costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation, including emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, medications, or physical/occupational therapy, and subsequent medical treatment
  • Long-term disability care expenses, such as home health services or disability accommodations
  • Loss of wages/income after taking time off work to recover from accident injuries
  • Loss of future earning potential due to prolonged or permanent disabilities
  • Pain and suffering from injuries 
  • Disability and loss of normal life
  • Loss of quality or enjoyment of life due to physical disabilities or severe, visible scarring and disfigurement

Common Causes of Roofing Accidents

Some of the most frequent causes of roofing accidents during construction or renovation projects include:

  • Slippery surfaces on the roof, such as spilled liquids, rain, ice, or snow
  • Clutter or obstructions
  • Loose or broken roofing materials
  • Improperly constructed scaffolding
  • Improper use of ladders, such as placing ladders on uneven or unstable ground
  • Lack of safety equipment, such as harnesses, railings around open parts of the roof, or fall protection systems like nets
  • Adverse weather conditions, such as precipitation or high winds
  • Debris, roofing materials, or equipment knocked off the roof
  • Working near energized power lines
  • Inadequate safety training
  • Overexertion, which can lead to dehydration and fatigue that increase the risk of mistakes or passing out

What Injuries Occur in Roofing Accidents?

Roofing accidents can cause a wide range of life-altering injuries, such as:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Back and spinal cord injuries
  • Broken bones or compound fractures
  • Torn or sprained ligaments
  • Muscle or tendon tears
  • Internal organ injuries or internal bleeding
  • Severe lacerations and permanent scarring
  • Traumatic amputations or limb loss

Options for Financial Compensation After a Roofing Accident

People hurt in roofing accidents may pursue various avenues to recover compensation for their injuries. Legal options for financial recovery after a roofing accident may include workers’ comp and personal injury claims. Roofing contractors who get hurt in accidents on the job may have a claim against an employer for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp law entitles workers injured on the job to defined financial benefits without the need to prove fault for their injuries.       

Accident victims may have personal injury claims after a roofing accident under certain circumstances, such as when a bystander gets hurt by objects falling off a roof or when an accident occurs due to negligent maintenance by the property owner.

Roofing contractors who suffer injuries in an accident on the job may recover various workers’ compensation benefits such as:

  • Medical Expenses – Workers’ comp benefits can pay for the cost of all reasonable and necessary medical care that a worker needs to treat work-related injuries.
  • Lost Wage Benefits – Workers who miss more than a few days of work can receive lost wage benefits that provide partial reimbursement of their average wages for the time they miss from work.
  • Permanent Partial Disability Benefits – When work injuries cause permanent impairment, workers may receive financial benefits based on the nature and severity of the individual’s partial disability.
  • Permanent Total Disability Benefits – Workers who become completely disabled may obtain permanent benefits that provide partial replacement of their average wages

In a personal injury claim, a roofing accident victim might recover compensation for various financial and personal losses resulting from their injuries, such as:

  • Costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation, including emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, medications, or physical/occupational therapy
  • Long-term disability care expenses, such as home health services or disability accommodations
  • Loss of wages/income after taking time off work to recover from accident injuries
  • Loss of future earning potential due to prolonged or permanent disabilities
  • Pain and suffering from injuries and subsequent medical treatment
  • Loss of quality or enjoyment of life due to physical disabilities or severe, visible scarring and disfigurement

What Steps Should You Take After Getting Hurt in a Roofing Accident?

If you sustain injuries in a roofing accident, contact an attorney from Levin, Riback & Adelman today for a free consultation!!   Let our firm support you as you put your life back together after a devastating roofing accident by:

  • Thoroughly investigating your roofing accident claims to obtain the evidence needed to support your right to financial benefits or compensation, including accident reports, accident scene photos, and witness statements
  • Documenting your injuries and losses to determine what financial recovery you may deserve to recover
  • Evaluating the legal avenues available to you to obtain compensation or benefits and preparing you for what to expect in your case
  • Filing your claims and handling communications or negotiating with employers, insurers, and opposing legal counsel
  • Fighting for the maximum compensation you need and deserve, even if that means pursuing formal workers’ compensation hearings or taking personal injury claims to court and trial

How Can an Attorney Help You with a Roofing Accident Claim?

A roofing accident can leave you with catastrophic injuries that require you to focus your time and energy on healing. An attorney from Levin, Riback & Adelman can help with your recovery by handling the details of pursuing your legal claims to secure the financial resources you need. Let our firm support you as you put your life back together after a devastating roofing accident by:

  • Thoroughly investigating your roofing accident claims to obtain the evidence needed to support your right to financial benefits or compensation, including accident reports, accident scene photos, and witness statements
  • Documenting your injuries and losses to determine what financial recovery you may deserve to recover
  • Evaluating the legal avenues available to you to obtain compensation or benefits and preparing you for what to expect in your case
  • Filing your claims and handling communications or negotiating with employers, insurers, and opposing legal counsel
  • Fighting for the maximum compensation you need and deserve, even if that means pursuing formal workers’ compensation hearings or taking personal injury claims to court and trial.
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If you’ve suffered injuries in a roofing accident, don’t wait to talk Levin, Riback & Adelman about your claim. Contact Levin, Riback & Adelman for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more about your options for seeking financial recovery for medical bills, lost wages, and more!!!