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The importance of solid temporary bracing in preventing wall collapses

Old_brick_wallStructural collapse injury attorneys note that in both construction and demolition work, crews sometimes commence work without adequate preparation. And structural collapse and injury might be the result.

Before commencing work, it’s important to calculate anticipated loads and distributions, identify key structural supports, and plan for adequate temporary bracing of walls and other structural members while buildings are going up or being taken down. Cutting a key structural support without providing bracing can cause roofs and walls to cave in and collapse unexpectedly.

Solid temporary bracing is particularly important when working with masonry and brick walls. A recent injury accident in Westfield, MA reveals just what might happen.

In Westfield, MA this morning, a construction worker occupied in taking down an old building at 84 Elm Street was injured when a deteriorating brick wall suddenly came tumbling down. The construction worker had been operating a scissors lift to take down the wall. But workers might not have braced the wall adequately to ensure a controlled wall collapse.

Instead, bricks suddenly gave way and the wall collapsed with such force that it knocked the scissors lift away. The lift and the construction worker both fell and landed on a car. The worker received transport to a local hospital for his injuries. Better site preparation by the employer or crew head might have prevented this worker’s needless injuries.

The structural collapse injury attorneys at Denena & Points have dedicated their professional lives to helping workers injured in needless accidents when employers and supervisors have neglected their duty to ensure a safe work site. If you’ve been injured in a wall collapse or other accident at work, you might be eligible to win a full financial recovery for the value of your injuries and pain and suffering.

Contact our structural collapse injury attorneys for a free initial legal consultation. We could help you understand your legal options and eligibility for fair financial compensation.