Construction worker accidents
In the United States, a considerable portion of public and private spending is invested in various construction projects. This means the construction industry works to strict standards to protect those involved.
Have you been injured in an accident as a construction worker?
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Workers in the construction industry are at a high risk of injury, both due to negligence and to the hazards of the job itself.
How do construction accidents happen?
Generally speaking, accidents involving construction workers are caused by a combination of factors and can have severe consequences for the worker's health, from physical to emotional. Accidents can occur on residential, commercial, and industrial premises. Most are caused by negligence or inexperience in operating heavy machinery such as cranes, excavators, jackhammers, power saws, and others.
Not only builders are affected but also electricians, plumbers, window fitters, structural engineers, and bricklayers, among others.
Importance of a lawyer specialized in construction worker accidents
Hiring a construction accident lawyer can help protect injured workers' rights and ensure they receive fair compensation for their injuries. Our referral lawyers will assess your case and review the details of the accident to gather evidence for a personal injury claim. Your referral lawyer will represent the victim until the administrative hearing with the employer and will seek fair compensation.
What types of injuries can be the subject of a construction accident claim?
These are some of the most serious injuries people can face as a construction workers:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injury
- Disfigured or severed limbs
There are many other possible injuries, but these are the most common injuries to workers that can result in permanent disability. If you have been injured in one of these ways, you should consider hiring a specialized lawyer.
How do accidents in the construction industry happen?
These are some of the ways that fatal accidents can occur in the construction industry:
- Falling from roofs, scaffolding, hoists, ladders, and similar
- Large, heavy objects falling on the worker
- Improper use of tools
- Working in trenches
- Incorrect installation or electrical accidents
- Improper use of cranes
- Misuse of safety gear
- Fires and explosions
- Welding accidents
Getting Workers' Compensation
Common Injuries