David Marsh settled a case where a man died from an on-the-job fall through a rooftop. The laborer, who was an undocumented immigrant, was helping to put up a metal building in Huntsville when he fell through an opening for a skylight, landing on concrete 14 feet below. He did not know the opening was there; moreover, the opening was covered by a roofing membrane so it created a trap-door effect. The key issue in the case was the lack of fall protection equipment provided at the job site.
Alabama Landlord Liability for Rental Injuries
You expect your rental home to be safe. That's not asking too much. When you pay rent every month, part of what you're paying for is a property that won't hurt you or your family. Unfortunately, not all landlords take this responsibility seriously. Some property...
