A pedestrian bridge collapsed this morning at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. One person died and 18 others were injured in the accident. There were at least 30 people on the bridge when it collapsed at 9 a.m. this morning.
All of the people injured in the accident were construction workers who were building a new 600 foot, 45-foot long canopy walk. They were pouring concrete for the canopy walk at the time of the collapse. Four of the construction workers are in intensive care units, and two of these are still in critical condition.
The construction workers suffered brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and limb injuries. One worker damaged his liver in the construction accident. Investigators have not yet determined whether or not safety regulations were violated at the time of the accident. The bridge crashed into a ravine.
Many construction workers risk their lives on a daily basis. Due to the use of heavy machinery and working in precarious locations, construction accidents often lead to very serious injuries. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not always provide injured workers with fair workers’ compensation benefits for their injuries. It is important to consult an experienced construction accident attorney to make sure that insurance companies don’t take advantage of you in the event of a serious injury.
If you have been injured in a work-related accident in the Atlanta, Georgia area, please contact the law office of Robbins & Associates, P.C. today to schedule an initial consultation.
