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Orlando, FL (January 8, 2019) - A construction site worker suffered critical, life-threatening while working on a project along Garland Avenue. The incident took place on Monday, January 7th.
According to officials with the Orlando Police Department, the man was working on an elevated roadway near Pine Street when he suddenly fell between 50 and 60 feet to the ground below. The Orlando Fire Department responded and rushed the man to Orlando Regional Medical Center. He was conscious while on the way to the hospital.
The man, who has not been identified, was working at a subcontractor for SGL Constructors. A spokesperson for SGL says that they are looking into the fall. There is no further information available at this time.
While the risk of on-the-job injury is minimal for many people, some professional carry a high chance of being hurt while working. The construction injury is among those sectors where workers are most likely to be involved in serious accidents that have devastating consequences. There are many rules, regulations and safety standards that govern construction sites. Companies in charge of construction projects are required to follow these standards to minimize the risk to workers and others who are at the site. In some cases, however, the company or other entity in charge of the project fails to follow the proper safety protocol and injuries result.
If you or a loved one have suffered a construction site injury, our experienced construction accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here to help. We have assisted those hurt on the job and at construction sites since 1988. For your free consultation, please contact us any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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