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Falling Can Lead to a Severe New Mexico Construction Accident

Many people have been injured on- the- job by falling. Whether there was an obstacle on the floor, liquid spilled, or a fall from a great heights occurred, injuries can happen in any situation. When a fall occurs in a New Mexico construction accident, dislocations and injuries to the joints are common, and severe injuries or even deaths can also occur, depending on the kind of fall involved. Typically, fall -on-the-job can be grouped into one of two different categories of falls. These are "same level falls" and "elevated falls."

Same -level falls are commonly known as "slip and falls," and they can occur in an office setting, or on a construction site. They may produce sprains, bruising, or broken bones. These falls are generally less severe in nature and often produce minor injuries. However, fall from heights involving scaffolding, ladders, or other equipment typically found on a New Mexico construction site are considered to be elevated falls.

Elevated falls can seriously hurt New Mexico construction workers as there is a greater chance for serious injuries to occur, including neck injury, back injury, knee injury, head trauma, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, or even death.

Unfortunately, not every New Mexico construction accident can be prevented; however, most falls are preventable if equipment is inspected, safety gear is worn, and the right procedures are followed. If you have been injured in a construction accident contact the law firm of Keller & Keller, experienced New Mexico construction accident attorneys, at (505) 938-2300 for a free legal evaluation today.