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No profession deals with as many on-the-job accidents as construction workers, with close to two-thirds of all workplace accidents occurring in the construction industry. While construction has brought towns like Hauppauge new commerce and new recreational fields, it has also brought with it increased danger of construction accidents. Sadly, many of these accidents could be avoided, if not for the negligence of contractors and site owners who fail to uphold their legal responsibilities.
That is why, if you or someone you love has been injured in a construction accident, you should call the personal injury lawyers at the Fox Law Firm.
Free case evaluations. No fees unless we win. Call 631-779-3400 any time.
Types of Construction Accidents
There are many types of construction accidents, but four are identified as the most commonly seen issues, which OSHA refers to as the "Focus Four." These are as follows:
- Falling accidents
- Resulting from people falling, either due to tripping or falling off a building.
- Struck-by accidents
- Resulting from getting hit by falling, rolling, swinging, or flying objects.
- Caught-in/between accidents
- Resulting from getting trapped between heavy machinery or objects, or from getting caught in cave-ins.
- Electrocutions
- Resulting from contact with exposed electronics or live wires.
Causes of Construction Accidents
While there are many reasons that construction accidents can occur, they can often be traced to a set of common issues. These include, but are not limited to:
- Inadequate or broken safety equipment
- Lack of training
- Lack of safety inspections
- Failure to secure scaffolding or ladders
- Failure to signpost hazards
- Exposure to toxic, caustic, or flammable chemicals
- Failure to use lockout/tagout systems
Potential Injuries From Construction Accidents
Construction accidents can result in a variety of potentially serious injuries, regardless of their cause. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Broken bones
- Muscle strain or sprains
- Internal organ damage
- Spinal injuries
- Severe burns
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Psychological trauma
What You Can Be Compensated For
If you have been injured in a construction accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm you have suffered. This may include:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation costs
- Psychological therapy costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
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Fox Law Firm, PLLC is a New York personal injury law practice serving clients throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. For more information or to ask for a consultation, call our Hauppauge office at 631-779-3400 or visit our contact page.
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