Pedro Alvarez Killed in Gurnee Accident After Falling From Roof

Work Compensation - Wrongful Death - May 14, 2026

Pedro Gasca Alvarez, 41, Died After Being Critically Injured in Gurnee Workplace Accident After Falling From Roof of Home on Canyon Court

Pedro Alvarez Killed in Gurney Accident After Falling From Roof

GURNEE, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2026) – A 41-year-old worker identified as Pedro Alvarez died after falling from the roof at a home on Canyon Court in Gurnee.

Gurnee police officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:37 PM on April 22. Pedro Alvarez was working on the roof of the home when he reportedly fell 12 feet to the ground.

Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help the victim. Pedro Alvarez was taken in an ambulance to Advocate Condell Medical Center.

Despite life-saving measures, he later died due to the severe nature of his injuries. A full investigation by OSHA remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Gurnee Roof Fall Accidents

Falls remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death for construction workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In 2023, about 1 in 5 (20.8 percent) workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.5 percent of these deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. The construction industry accounted for 47.8 percent of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2023.” Construction companies should take several measures to prevent falls.

  • Fall Arrest Systems: Workers should be provided with personal fall arrest systems when they’re working at a height of 6 feet or more from a lower surface.
  • Training: Workers should receive adequate training to understand how to avoid falling in certain situations.
  • Guardrails: Worksites may need protective guardrails to help mitigate the risk of falling.

When a worker is injured in a fall in Illinois, they will typically have recourse through the workers’ compensation system. This is a no-fault insurance scheme designed to help injured workers. There is no need for an injured worker to demonstrate that one party acted negligently prior to an accident. In addition to workers’ compensation, an injured worker may be able to pursue some measure of accountability through a third-party liability claim. A third-party liability claim may be possible if an entity separate from a worker’s employer contributed to an accident. There could be numerous sources of third-party liability for roof fall accidents.

  • General Contractor: A general contractor could be liable for roof fall accidents if they failed to maintain a worksite in a reasonably safe condition.
  • Property Owner: A property owner could also be liable for an accident if a walking surface on their property were defective or dangerous in some way.
  • Equipment Manufacturer: The company that manufactured a piece of safety equipment may be liable for an accident if that safety equipment failed.

Roof falls tend to be highly preventable in the construction industry. They tend to be the results of overlooked safety measures. In particular, workers may not be provided with fall protection. Workers may be asked to work on surfaces that are slick. It is vital that construction companies adhere to all OSHA safety regulations designed to mitigate fall risk. The family of any person who died in a roof fall accident may be able to pursue some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.

Investigating Gurnee Roof Fall Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of Pedro Alvarez. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong so that other tragedies can be averted.

Do you need more information about a Gurnee workplace accident? Our team of workplace safety advocates is here for you. We care deeply that workers are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected through skilled advocacy. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into the unique circumstances of any incident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.