Why do you need a construction site accidents lawyer?
Construction sites are inherently risky, and severe accidents can occur, even with stringent safety measures designed to safeguard workers and the general public. While often referred to as construction site accidents, these significant injuries can happen at your home, a business location, or an industrial property. It’s not just construction personnel who are hurt in these accidents; dangerous conditions can also cause injuries to bystanders or residents.
Causes of construction site accidents
- Trips and falls
- Roofing incidents
- Improper tool usage
- Falling materials
- Crane incidents
- Trench collapses
- Accidents involving being hit
- Malfunctions or operator errors with heavy machinery
- Electrical incidents
- Misuse of safety equipment
- Power tool accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Scaffolding incidents
- Welding accidents
Construction site accidents frequently arise because of carelessness from those in charge of safety, such as contractors, supervisors, or property owners. Although safety inspectors routinely assess sites for potential dangers like risky materials, surfaces, and equipment, they might miss certain problems, permitting construction to continue at a site that endangers workers and anyone nearby. Some construction firms are inclined to ignore safety protocols to increase their profits. This practice endangers their employees and the public, possibly leading to severe injuries or fatalities.
- Wrongful Death
- Product Liability
- Premises Liability
- Negligence
Construction Site Accident Injuries
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord damage
- Deformity/Limb loss
