Roof Falls and Personal Injury Liability in New York
According to statistics, three-fourths of all deaths in the roofing industry are caused by falls. Roof falls account for one-third of all fatalities caused by falls within the overall construction industry. In 2014, nearly 40% of all construction industry fatalities were a result of falls. 647 fatal falls to a lower level occurred in 2014. Of these, there were 340 falls from 20 feet or less. These numbers reflect only fatalities. When serious injuries are added in, the result shows that roof falls are a serious accident. Injuries Caused by Roof Falls Accidents that involve falls from roofs can cause some of the most serious