The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the construction industry has the second highest number of deaths compared to all others.  Falls and contact with equipment are the 2 most common causes of construction accidents contributing to the statistic that 1 out of every 10 construction workers will  suffer an accident this year.  

Federal and State law set strict safety guidelines for construction sites.  Despite this, over 1000 deaths happen on contruction sites every year.  In 2003, the average number of days missed from an onsite injury was 31 days.  Property owners, construction companies, contractors, equipment manufactureres, inspectors, and/or architects can be held liable for any  negligence or inadequate safety provisions that caused your accident.

Were you injured by the negligence of another work crew on the jobsite?  Did  defective or poorly designed equipment, such as defective scaffolding or a nail gun, cause your injuries?  Did the construction company fail to follow all safety guidelines?   If you are dealing with the devastation of a construction site injury you need an experienced personal injury attorney that can help guide you through the legal maze of insurance.  The Law Offices of Reese Harvey will be your legal advocate and get the most money possible for your medical bills, loss of income, lost earning potential, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.  Call us today for a free, no obligation consultation at (561) 691-4511.

CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENT FAQs

• I was injured while working at a construction site.  What type of claim do I have?  The type of claim you have depends on the specific facts and circumstances surrounding your case.  If your construction site injury resulted from an accident or hazardous working condition that you, a coworker, or your employer caused then you may have a worker's compensation claim.  If your injury was caused by the negligence of a property owner, construction company, contractor, equipment manufacturer, inspector, and/or architect then you may also have a personal injury claim. 
• What are common accidents that happen at construction sites?  Back  and spinal injuries due to falls from scaffolding or rooftops can happen during elevation work.  Falling debris or equipment can cause head injuries.  Electrical wiring can lead to severe electrical burns, electrocution, or even death to laborers and subcontractors who are not aware of its dangers or how it should be handled.  Delivery trucks bringing supplies onto the job site can cause vehicle collisions or hit onsite workers.  Pedestrians and outside drivers can  be injured after unknowingly entering a construction site that isn't properly guarded, have the proper signs, or come in contact with dangerous parts or materials.
• What type of construction site accidents does The Law Offices of Reese Harvey handle?  We handle a variety of construction site accident cases including slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, falling object accidents, roofing accidents, trench collapse or falling structure accidents, scaffolding and ladder accidents, forklift and heavy machinery accidents, nail gun accidents, electrocution accidents, fire and explosion accidents, power line injuries, gas line explosions, welding accidents, crane and derrick accidents, car and truck accidents, and wrongful death worker accidents.

* The answers to these questions are not legal or medical advice and should not be relied upon or used as a basis for any particular course of action.  Feel free to call The Law Offices of Reese Harvey.  We will be happy to answer your questions and explain your rights.