What You Should Know About Construction Accidents
Common Questions
Q: “What rights do I have at work?”
A: You have a legal right to a reasonably safe working environment, even at a construction site. If you feel that there is a safety hazard at your job site, your first response should be a simple conversation with your supervisor or job site manager. Writing a note gives added weight to your concern, so explain your concern in writing, as well. If this does not correct the issue, file a complaint with your local OSHA office. You can find guidelines and helpful information on the OSHA website; http://www.osha.gov. If you are injured on the job, call a construction accident personal injury attorney immediately to protect your rights and increase your chances of receiving a fair settlement.
Q: “Are construction site injuries eligible for any kind of compensation other than workers comp?”
A: Some injuries sustained on a job site may be eligible for compensation from a third party. You might be able to collect compensation from a manufacturer who made or marketed the piece of equipment that caused your injury, the owner of the property on which you were injured, or a third party contractor who caused your injury. Under some very limited circumstances, you may be able to seek a personal injury case against your employer. For example, if you can prove that he or she caused you deliberate harm. Your construction accident lawyer can tell you more when you call for your free initial consultation.
Q: “What if I was struck by construction debris while walking on a public sidewalk?”
A: Construction companies are responsible for exercising due care when working around public traffic areas. They are required by law to place appropriate barriers, lamps, and signs to protect the public from accidentally walking through a dangerous area such as under a trash chute or into a deep hole. They are required to keep the area around a site safe as well. This means removing construction materials such as tools, cement blocks, wood pieces, bricks, and other such items from public walkways were they could cause a fall. If you have been injured around the area of a construction site, contact a construction accident personal injury lawyer as soon as you can to discuss your options for pursuing compensation.
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Construction workers must deal with some of the most dangerous working conditions faced by employees in any industry, and serious work-related injuries at construction sites occur with an unfortunate frequency.
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The construction industry is undeniably one of the most dangerous in our nation. Thousands of construction workers are injured or even killed each year due to work related injuries. Although almost all of these injuries are eligible for workers compensation, many require claims in addition to or in lieu of workers comp. Such instances include when an employer does not have workers compensation insurance, or when there is a third party who can be held responsible for the injury and who is not affiliated with the employer directly. If you are injured on a construction site, you need to contact a construction accident lawyer who can help explain the laws pertaining to construction accidents and how they relate to workers compensation laws in your state.
At the Wayne County, Michigan Law office of Mayer Gordon, the resident team of experienced construction accident attorneys pride themselves in tenacious and passionate representation of the victims of construction accidents. They have proven themselves to be superior construction accident lawyers both at the negotiation table and in the court room, winning numerous multimillion dollar verdicts on behalf of construction accident victims and their families. They serve the entirety of southeastern Michigan, including
Macomb County, Oakland County, Genesee County & Washtenaw County, an area that encompasses the cities of Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Westland, Grosse Pointe, Mt. Clemens, Warren, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield, Flint, and Ann Arbor.
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General Information About Construction Accidents
The construction industry is both dangerous and complicated. There are many laws and statutes that attempt to promote safety and awareness in the construction industry. Despite the many regulations, inspections, safety education and other programs, construction related personal injuries continue to abound. The hazards faced on a job site are dangerous and the circumstances involved in construction work are often unpredictable. A fall from a poorly supported scaffolding or ladder, a concussion, neck or back injury sustained from falling debris, a laceration from a runaway blade, a crushing injury from a piece of machinery or even electrocution can all be daily hazards on a construction job site, just to name a few.
The many individuals who contribute to a construction site may include the construction workers themselves, third party independent contractors such as artists or engineers, and the manufacturers and operators of machinery and equipment. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, you should contact a skilled construction accident liability lawyer to discuss your injury and who can be held accountable. A construction accident attorney will also be able to aid you in filing your workers compensation claim.
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Construction Industry Facts
Like any industry, the construction industry has many quirks and trends that only those involved in the industry may be aware of. As experienced construction accident attorneys, the skilled professionals at the Mayer Gordon Law firm are not only familiar with the construction industry, they are familiar with how the laws and statutes of personal injury law apply to construction injury accidents.
It is important for you to understand these connections as well. If you are familiar with how construction accident personal injury claims are presented in court and debated by a jury, you will be better equipped to pursue a settlement for your construction injury. Understanding the trends in construction industry employment and construction related on-the-job injuries will help protect your rights.
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Workers' Compensation and The Construction Industry
Thousands of construction workers are injured or even killed each year due to work related injuries. Although almost all of these injuries are eligible for workers compensation, many require claims in addition to or in lieu of workers comp. If your injury was sustained at work, chances are you will be eligible for workers compensation. A workers compensation lawyer can help you determine the extent of your employers liability, as well as identify any third parties who might be held liable in addition to your employer. The laws governing workers compensation vary from state to state. Workers compensation is not a lawsuit. Filing for workers compensation is more like filing an insurance claim, but the many laws and statutes that dictate the procedure of filing a workers compensation claim are so complicated that you may receive an unfair award if you do not have knowledgeable legal representation. If you are injured on a construction site, you need to contact a construction accident liability lawyer who can help explain the laws pertaining to construction accidents and how they relate to workers compensation laws in your state.
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OSHA Regulations
OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was enacted in 1970. The safety regulations that are detailed in this legal document have been accepted by most states. Whoever is in control of the job site or job activity at the time of the injury can be held responsible for compliance with OSHA regulations. Work at a construction site falls squarely under the OSHA act regulations, meaning that in many states, an OSHA violation will mean a quick and definite liability settlement. Your construction injury lawyer will be able to inform you if an OSHA violation constitutes strict liability in your state. If it does, it means that if your construction accident lawyer can show that an OSHA regulation was violated, and that this violation caused your injury, you will not have to prove anything else to establish liability and settle your claim.
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Construction Accidents Resource Links
OSHA - Employee Workplace Rights
From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. What to do if you question the safety of your workplace. Lists addresses and phone numbers for more information.
OSHA - Construction Scaffolding
Overview, press releases, links, OSHA standards and regulations, and a "Scaffolding eTool", which provides illustrated safety checklists for specific types of scaffolds and identifies hazards.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury.
OSHA Construction Resource Manual
Inspections, Reporting Injuries, Construction Safety Regulations, and more.
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