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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Cable Worker Seriously Injured After Fall From Ladder
A civil lawsuit filed recently against the Comcast Corporation and several of its subsidiaries by a New Jersey worker could have lasting repercussions on the multi-billion dollar company and change the way they conduct business statewide, the plaintiff's attorney says.
Attorney Matt Jarve, who is representing Pennsville, NJ resident Joseph Callahan and his wife, Kim, in the suit, said he believes that if the suit is successful, Comcast would have to essentially rewrite the books for its safety standards.
"This is cutting edge stuff. My legal team's research has found there is no precedent in New Jersey for this type of suit," said Jarve. "It could have a resounding impact on the way this type of work is completed, making it safer across the board for the workforce."
Callahan, 48, of Riviera Drive in Pennsville, suffered from a traumatic brain injury, blood clots and a shoulder injury that would later require surgery after falling from a ladder on Aug. 16, 2005 while working on the cable lines on a utility pole. Comcast cable lines are required to be 19 feet or higher to clear any type of vehicle, and must be above all Verizon lines, according to the suit. It is unclear how high Callahan was when he fell.
Though he says he is lucky to be alive, Callahan claims that the quality of that life has dropped considerably since the accident. Jarve says he will attempt to prove in court that the accident was the result of alleged carelessness, recklessness and negligence on the part of Comcast.
The suit alleges that OSHA requirements and industry standards to protect workers require a secure and stable platform for the type of work being performed by Callahan, and that a bucket truck with a lift or comparable equipment should have been utilized. Callahan was using a ladder at the time of the accident.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured while working in Pennsylvania, please contact a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney at Pomerantz Perlberger & Lewis today to schedule your initial consultation.
Attorney Matt Jarve, who is representing Pennsville, NJ resident Joseph Callahan and his wife, Kim, in the suit, said he believes that if the suit is successful, Comcast would have to essentially rewrite the books for its safety standards.
"This is cutting edge stuff. My legal team's research has found there is no precedent in New Jersey for this type of suit," said Jarve. "It could have a resounding impact on the way this type of work is completed, making it safer across the board for the workforce."
Callahan, 48, of Riviera Drive in Pennsville, suffered from a traumatic brain injury, blood clots and a shoulder injury that would later require surgery after falling from a ladder on Aug. 16, 2005 while working on the cable lines on a utility pole. Comcast cable lines are required to be 19 feet or higher to clear any type of vehicle, and must be above all Verizon lines, according to the suit. It is unclear how high Callahan was when he fell.
Though he says he is lucky to be alive, Callahan claims that the quality of that life has dropped considerably since the accident. Jarve says he will attempt to prove in court that the accident was the result of alleged carelessness, recklessness and negligence on the part of Comcast.
The suit alleges that OSHA requirements and industry standards to protect workers require a secure and stable platform for the type of work being performed by Callahan, and that a bucket truck with a lift or comparable equipment should have been utilized. Callahan was using a ladder at the time of the accident.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured while working in Pennsylvania, please contact a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney at Pomerantz Perlberger & Lewis today to schedule your initial consultation.
posted by Lynn at 10:36:00 AM
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