Construction Accidents
One of the most dangerous jobs a person can have is construction. With constant exposure to heavy equipment, dangerous work environments, and harmful toxic chemicals, these workers encounter serious hazards every day. The federal and state governments regulate these jobs to protect workers, but some employers choose to ignore these rules to cut costs and save time. Those choices often lead to deadly results.
Unlawful procedures and other circumstance put people at risk unfairly, and the Charlotte construction accident lawyer you want fighting at your side are at Burts Law, PLLC.
What are the Common Causes of Construction Site Accidents?
1. SLIP & FALLS
Most onsite injuries are the result of falls. A large portion of work completed must occur at great heights, using scaffolding, cranes, roofs, ladders, bridges, and more. Inadequate safety gear, crane operator error, or other forms of negligence on site could lead to an injurious fall.
2. FALLING OBJECTS
With so much gear and equipment moving around, workers face risks of object hitting them – inflicting brain injuries and more. Workers or even clients may set down tools or construction materials down improperly or before they properly secure them.
3. FAULTY OR POORLY MAINTAINED EQUIPMENT
Operation of large equipment requires extra precautions, especially in areas where people are working. Inadequate safety measures or unsatisfactory operation procedures put people at risk of injury or death.
4. FIRE/EXPLOSION
Construction sites involve many dangerous and explosive or combustible components, including exposed wiring, chemical storage, leaking pipes, and more. Some projects actually have explosives on site.
5. STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE
Workers digging trenches or tunnels face risk of the structure collapsing. New buildings under construction may have structural weaknesses that extreme weather could cause to fall. Demolition projects often place workers on a site where a known collapse is imminent. All of these factors increase the risk of injury.
6. OVEREXERTION
Workers often must push their bodies to the limits to get work done. They also may have to do the same task over and over. Their work conditions could put them in extreme heat or cold. All of this requires heavy exertion on the body, exposing them to injury risk.
7. RESPIRATORY DISEASE
Construction sites are home to dust and dirt, as well as chemicals and other materials. When workers inhale these substances, leading to minor infections or much more serious diseases; some are even fatal.
What are the main types of Injuries from Construction Accidents?
These dangers can lead to many medical conditions, including:
- Amputation
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Cuts/lacerations
- Death
- Eye/ear injury
- Joint injury
- Loss of hearing/sight
- Paralysis/other spinal injuries
- Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder (PTSD)
- Respiratory damage
- Head/brain trauma
Because of these dangers, construction sites are heavily regulated by federal and state law. But in an effort to save money, some employers routinely ignore those safety regulations — with tragic results. Other construction accidents arise out of simple carelessness. But in either case, more responsible or careful behavior could prevent the vast majority of construction accidents. If you’ve lost someone or been seriously hurt at a construction site because of someone else’s carelessness, you’re facing a personal physical, emotional and financial catastrophe. You have the right to hold careless people and companies responsible for the results of their actions.
If you sustained injuries on a construction site, workers’ compensation should cover your injuries and lost wages; however, each situation is different. It’s in your best interest to consult with a Charlotte construction accident lawyer at Burts Law, PLLC, and have your case reviewed. We can help you seek compensation! Discuss your case with our experienced team of award-winning attorneys in a free consultation.
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