Construction Accidents
Construction sites can seem to outside observers to be chaotic places, teeming with people, heavy machinery, and hazardous materials. The safety of every one on a construction site depends on every worker taking great care to avoid mistakes and follow OSHA safety regulations. Although construction workers are highly skilled laborers with advanced knowledge of safety regulations, devastating construction accidents can and do occur. Unfortunately, when they do occur, construction site accidents often result in serious injury and even death.
There were a total of 1,226 reported deaths as the result of construction site accidents in 2006. According to federal government reports, there are 6-7deaths per 1,000 construction workers in the U.S., and many more construction employees are seriously injured. Despite these statistics, construction work need not be unsafe. If all employees and supervisors would adhere to current OSHA regulations and remain mindful of the potential dangers that exist, most construction site accidents could be prevented. The following are the most common types of construction accidents that give rise to personal injury claims:
- Scaffolding Failure
- Electrocution
- Crane Accidents
- Heavy Equipment Malfunction
- Excavation Cave-Ins
- Improperly Labeled Hazardous Materials
Sadly, because of the inherent involvement of dangerous heavy machinery and potentially hazardous materials, construction accidents often leave workers with severe, debilitating injuries. Victims are left with brain injury, partial or total paralysis, burn injuries, and permanent physical scarring. They may require extended medical care, painful surgeries, and rehabilitative therapy for years to come. In addition, most workers who are injured non-fatally are usually injured beyond the ability to return immediately to work, so they are almost always faced with a loss of income for some period of time. In fact, most construction site injuries cause the injured worker to miss greater than 31 days of work. The worst construction site accidents result in death, leaving the deceased's family members to deal not only with the tragic loss of a loved one, but also with the loss of income and mounting debts.
The Law Offices of Joseph H. Graves, P.A. is here to assist you with your construction accident case. We are dedicated to helping victims and their families achieve the compensation and justice they deserve, so that others may not have to endure the same physical pain and emotional suffering. Contact our office today, so we can begin to investigate and review your case and help get you compensation for your physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial losses.
