Construction Accidents Law Blog

Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Working in close proximity to heavy machinery, toxic chemicals, electrical wires, and open trenches on a daily basis puts workers at constant risk of serious injury or death. Due to the many different trades within the construction industry, construction accidents can take many forms, however, some accidents are more common than others. Some of the more common types of construction accidents are:

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The construction industry is one of the largest industries in the United States. Because there are many different trades within the construction industry, there are many different types of construction accidents. Accidents involving heavy machinery, scaffolding, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations, and equipment are some of the more common types of construction accidents.

Heavy machinery accidents

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Trench work is one of the most hazardous trades in the construction industry. Digging several feet below ground can expose workers to many dangers, including cave-ins, toxic fumes, and flooding water. Due to the inherent hazards of trench excavations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set strict safety standards, however, when OSHA standards are not followed, tragedy can strike. Excavation workers have a 112 percent higher fatality rate... Read More

Hundreds of construction accidents occur every day in the U.S. Sadly, many construction accidents end in tragedy. The unexpected loss of a loved one in a construction accident can be emotionally and financially devastating for surviving family members. Not only must family members deal with the pain, grief, and sadness associated with a tragic loss, but many must also deal with the financial
burdens associated with a loss. Without the income of the deceased,... Read More

Construction workers injured in an accident caused by the negligent or careless actions of another
individual or corporation can file a personal injury claim to obtain financial compensation for injury expenses. It is important to note that injured victims only have a certain amount of time to file a claim.  In California, the law allows a victim two years from the date of injury or when the individual became aware of the injury to file a personal injury... Read More

Recovering compensation for a construction accident injury is not an easy task, which is why injured workers should seek the assistance of a skilled California construction accident lawyer. For an injured worker to recover compensation for injury-related expenses, the worker must prove that the defendant failed to exercise reasonable care, and as a result of the defendant’s negligent, careless or reckless actions, the worker suffered harm. A reputable... Read More

Whether you fell several feet from an unprotected scaffold or injured yourself operating heavy construction machinery, you may be entitled to further compensation in addition to your worker’s compensation benefits. In cases where construction workers suffer catastrophic injuries with damages exceeding the benefits guaranteed under worker’s compensation, a professional El Centro construction accident lawyer may be able to recover additional compensation.... Read More

Construction workers can suffer serious injuries in a fall accident, electrocution accident, forklift accident, crane accident, trench accident, welding accident, nail gun accident or equipment accident. Construction workers can also suffer severe injuries from exposure to asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, and other types of toxic chemicals. Injuries and illnesses associated with short and long-term exposure to toxic chemicals, include:

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