Workers are not the only ones at risk for
injury on a construction site.
Settled two pending appeals of coverage disputes arising out of a serious personal
injury on a construction site
Last year 19 of the 42
injuries on construction sites were a result of falling from heights, with 581 people seriously injured as a result of an extreme fall without safety equipment.
Causes of Construction Accidents There are a number of ways for even safety - conscious workers to suffer serious
injuries on construction sites.
Many
injuries on construction sites fall outside of workers» compensation as well.
Injuries on construction sites can be caused by the negligence of contractors, subcontractors, property owners or the manufacturers of parts, tools or materials.
If you've suffered
an injury on a construction site due to inadequate safety procedures or another worker's carelessness, the resulting medical costs and lost income can become a burden.
If you or someone you love recently suffered
an injury on a construction site, do not procrastinate on assessing your grounds for building an injury claim.
These cases involve
injuries on construction sites, many of which were caused by crane defects or by the negligence of an operator.
A construction accident lawyer at Hepworth Holzer can pursue full compensation on behalf of clients who have suffered
an injury on a construction site, even if it requires going to trial.
Things like defective or old equipment, negligent subcontractors, or dangerous machinery can easily cause permanent or fatal
injuries on a construction site.
Not exact matches
The owners of a rigging and
construction business have been fined a total of $ 32,500 for failing to provide workers with a fall
injury prevention system
on a
construction site.
This page includes links to resources available
on work zone traffic crashes and fatal occupational
injuries at road
construction sites.
As mentioned before,
injuries which occur
on construction sites have complex circumstances.
In a recent Texas
construction case, the court considered
injuries arising from the collapse of a crane
on a commercial
construction site.
If another driver in a car or truck accident, a worker for a different company
on a
construction site, a slip - and - fall
on someone else's property or a dog bite caused your work
injury — you may be entitled to compensation over and above your workers» comp benefits.
Most masons and bricklayers work
on construction sites, which are some of the most dangerous workplaces with some of the highest incidences of workplace
injuries.
Construction site injuries are often covered by workers» compensation, a form of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured
on the job.
If you were injured while working
on a
construction site, there is a good chance the person who caused your
injury is not a co-worker or employer.
I have handled many
construction accident and unsafe job
site cases, seeking maximum compensation for
injuries or accidents caused while
on the work
site.
You may be
on a
construction job
site and suffer severe
injury when a crane malfunctions and you are struck by falling debris.
Many jobs can be dangerous, such as those
on construction sites or that require the use of heavy equipment, but even seemingly safe office work can cause
injuries like trips and falls.
Visit our verdicts and settlements page to read about numerous personal
injury case results, including a $ 1.73 Million we obtained
on behalf of an ironworker injured in a
construction site accident.
Injuries that result from falls on construction sites range from broken and fractured bones to serious brain and spinal injuries th
Injuries that result from falls
on construction sites range from broken and fractured bones to serious brain and spinal
injuries th
injuries that cause
Injuries that result from falls on construction sites range from broken and fractured bones to serious brain and spinal injuries that cause paralysis an
Injuries that result from falls
on construction sites range from broken and fractured bones to serious brain and spinal
injuries that cause paralysis an
injuries that cause paralysis and worse.
Spinal cord
injuries occur more often than we would like to think, over 10,000 each year
on average, in auto accidents, slip and fall accidents,
on construction sites, playing sports and sometimes during the birth of a baby.
Heavy equipment is an expected presence
on construction sites, as our
injury team knows.
Depending
on whether you were an employee or a bystander at the
construction site, if negligence was or was not involved, you may be entitled to financial compensation through workers» compensation and / or a third - party personal
injury claim.
As our Delray Beach
injury lawyers know, collapses of cranes and scaffolding constitute one of the most troubling types of dangers present
on construction sites.
Some of these
injuries occur
on construction sites, while others occur in office buildings.
Our
construction accident compensation practice covers not only
injuries suffered
on building
sites, but also claims related to road maintenance, infrastructure development, overhead or underground lines, or any other project.
If you have been hurt, or if a loved one has been killed because of someone else's negligence or reckless disregard
on a
construction site, the negligent party (or parties) may be liable for your
injuries.
If you have been the victim of an accident while
on a
construction site, you will greatly benefit from the legal assistance of an experienced personal
injury lawyer.
Our
injury attorneys represent clients in claims involving car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents, as well as dog bites, slip and fall cases, and workplace accidents occurring
on construction sites and oil refineries.
People
on construction sites wear hard hats and boots for a reason, even if they can't always prevent
injuries.
Employers of
construction workers are required by California state law to maintain insurance policies in order to cover employees or other persons
on construction sites in case of
injury.
If you were injured while working
on a
construction site, an experienced Hartford personal
injury lawyer can help.
The Managing Partner of our Fort Worth location is Bryan Pope, a personal
injury lawyer who focuses
on auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, and
construction site accidents.
Fall
injuries are unfortunately common
on construction sites.
While the answers to these and other questions
construction site injury victims typically ask may differ depending
on the unique circumstances of each victim's accident, the process through which all
construction accident
injury cases progress remains relatively constant.
If you have been injured
on a
construction site, it's important to contact an attorney to help with your
injury claim.
At Morgan & Morgan, we know how to handle cases involving workplace
injuries, especially those sustained
on construction sites.
The best ways to prevent
injury accidents from happening
on an Ohio
construction site are often the most basic.
As a top five state for
construction job employment, Indiana workers experience countless devastating
injuries each year
on construction sites.
Construction accidents almost always result in
injuries, and even when all safety guidelines and precautions are followed accidents can occur from poor planning, improper training, lack of communication and even failure to warn employees of pending dangers
on site during a project.
Electrocution
injuries can occur at any place using electricity, but they most commonly occur
on work and
construction sites due to the sheer amount of machinery and wiring used at those locations.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an incident involving falling debris
on a
construction work
site in Massachusetts, call the expert work
injury attorneys at Altman & Altman LLP today so that we can get started in securing you necessary financial compensation.
In the event of an electricity related accident
on a
construction site, it would be in your best interest to hire an experienced accident attorney who can ensure that you are given the compensation you deserve to recover from your
injuries.
If you have been electrocuted, possibly while working
on a
construction site or within another industrial field, you need to consider how you will be compensated for your
injuries.
The Bureau of Labor studies have shown that due to the dangerous nature of
construction work, many thousands of
construction workers are killed
on the job
site every year, while tens of thousands of others sustain serious personal
injuries.