Roof Falls
Falls during roofing work where edge protection or PFAS was inadequate or absent.
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Fall From Heights Attorney · South Florida
Miami Fall From Heights Lawyer
Roof, ladder, and elevated-platform falls are the leading cause of construction fatalities. Most violate OSHA fall-protection rules.
- OSHA Subpart M fall-protection analysis
- Third-party liability beyond workers' comp
- Free consultations in English and Spanish
Falls Are the Number One Cause of Construction Deaths
OSHA reports falls as the leading cause of fatal construction injuries year after year. The fall-protection standard, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, requires guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall-arrest systems whenever workers are exposed to fall hazards of six feet or more in construction. Compliance is uneven across Miami jobsites.
The Marin Law Offices builds fall-from-heights cases by auditing the project's fall-protection compliance against Subpart M. Roof and ladder cases also reach equipment manufacturers and third-party contractors whose conduct contributed to the fall.
Where Fall Cases Are Won
Specific levers in Subpart M claims.
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Fall-Protection Audit
Guardrail, safety net, and personal fall-arrest compliance audited against Subpart M's six-foot threshold.
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Training Documentation
Worker training records for fall-hazard recognition and equipment use reviewed for compliance gaps.
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Equipment Inspection
Ladders, harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points evaluated against manufacturer specifications and rated capacities.
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Multi-Party Liability
GC, sub, equipment manufacturer, and property owner each evaluated for independent exposure.
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Bilingual Service
Full case handling in English and Spanish.
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No Up-Front Cost
Free consultations and contingency-fee representation.
Fall Patterns We Handle
Common fall-from-heights scenarios.
Ladder Falls
Defective, improperly secured, or wrong-height ladders producing falls.
Aerial Lift Falls
Scissor-lift and boom-lift falls from operator error or equipment defect.
Open-Hole & Skylight Falls
Unprotected floor openings and unmarked skylights producing falls through.
Steel & Decking Falls
Falls during steel erection and decking work governed by Subpart R as well.
Tower & Antenna Falls
Communications tower work governed by tower-specific fall-protection rules.
How a Fall Case Moves
From first call through resolution.
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Free Consultation
We identify the project, the work being performed, and the height of the fall, and explain the workers' comp and third-party tracks.
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Preservation & OSHA
Equipment, scene conditions, and the OSHA inspection file preserved early. Citations issued for the project pulled.
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Subpart M Analysis
Compliance audited against fall-protection thresholds. Guardrail, safety net, and PFAS requirements each evaluated.
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Demand or Suit
Documented demand against every third party identified. Litigation alongside workers' comp coordination.
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Representative Workflow
How a Roof-Edge Fall Case Gets Built
The Problem
A roofer falls from the eave of a two-story Miami residence during a re-roof. There is no guardrail and no personal fall-arrest system in use. The injuries include a fractured pelvis and a moderate TBI.
Our Approach
The firm pulls the OSHA inspection report, the GC's site-safety plan, and the subcontractor's training records. Photographs show no edge protection at the work area. The GC's safety plan required PFAS use that was not enforced.
The Outcome
Third-party claims proceed against the GC for failure to enforce the safety plan and against the subcontractor for unsafe work practices. Workers' comp coordinates with the third-party recovery.
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Yes, multiple
OSHA citations on project
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GC + sub
Third parties identified
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$0
Up-front client cost
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English & Spanish
Languages of service
Fall From Heights Questions
What is OSHA Subpart M? +
Subpart M of 29 CFR 1926 is the OSHA standard for fall protection in construction. It requires guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall-arrest systems whenever workers are exposed to fall hazards of six feet or more, with specific rules for roofs, leading edges, and holes.
What is the six-foot trigger? +
Construction fall-protection generally activates at six feet above a lower level. Different rules apply to steel erection (15 feet), scaffold work (10 feet), and other specific operations. The threshold drives the duty analysis in every fall case.
What is a personal fall-arrest system? +
A PFAS consists of an anchor, a body harness, and a connecting device (lanyard or self-retracting lifeline) designed to stop a fall after it begins. Each component has its own rated capacity and inspection requirements.
Can the property owner be liable? +
Property owners can face liability for unsafe conditions and for failure to enforce safety provisions in their contracts with the GC. Owner involvement varies project to project, but the analysis is routine in fall cases.
What about ladder falls? +
Ladder falls often involve a combination of factors: wrong height, improper setup, missing tie-off, defective rungs, or aging equipment. Manufacturer specifications and OSHA ladder rules together create the duty framework.
What if I was working on a residential roof? +
Residential roofing falls under specific OSHA guidance after the 2011 directive eliminated the residential exception. The same Subpart M rules apply with limited slide-guard exceptions.
How are equipment manufacturers brought in? +
When ladders, harnesses, lanyards, or anchor points fail due to design or manufacturing defect, product-liability claims reach the manufacturer. Preservation of the failed equipment is essential.
What injuries do fall cases typically involve? +
Falls from elevation produce traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, pelvic and lower-extremity fractures, and internal injuries. Long-term care and lost earning capacity drive the damages picture. Spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries in particular generate substantial life-care planning costs and significantly altered employment prospects, both of which require expert documentation to translate into a recoverable damages number.
How long do I have to file? +
Workers' comp has short notice deadlines, often within 30 days. Third-party negligence claims under Florida law are generally two years from the date of injury for accidents on or after March 24, 2023.
Related Topics
Closely related construction-injury topics.
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