Dangers Of Construction Work

Construction work of any type is inherently dangerous work; in fact, according to statistics, over twenty percent of all fatalities suffered by workers in the course of their employment are in the construction industry. A significant percentage of workers in the construction industry are contractors and, coincidentally, a high percentage of all worker deaths are among contractors. It is not difficult to understand why construction work is so dangerous and why the rates of fatalities and injuries alike would be so high in this industry; indeed, working with heavy equipment, performing heavy manual labor, often in dangerous and precarious work environments is almost a recipe for disaster.

Options For Recovery From A Workplace Incident

For those injured on construction sites, workers compensation is often not a sufficient or complete solution. For those who have suffered injury, speaking with an attorney experienced in construction accidents is an important first step in determining the best way to proceed to obtain the compensation you are entitled to receive. If your accident was the result of negligence, there may be more than one party who is at fault, and a careful assessment of your accident case is necessary to determine from whom compensation should be sought. In the case of a workplace death, a wrongful death action may be appropriate to help the survivors cope with the financial impact of their loss. As is the case with so many different types of complex and complicated legal matters, looking at all of your options first, and then making a decision about how to proceed, can make the difference in the outcome of your case – whether it is a personal injury or wrongful death matter.

Alan Goldfarb, P.A. –  Help For Your Construction Site Accident Case

If you or a loved one have been injured or killed as a result of a workplace accident, the attorneys at Alan Goldfarb, P.A. can help. You are entitled to compensation for your losses, and our experienced Miami attorneys will review your case with you to determine a case strategy to get the best possible results for you.  Important legal matters demand that you have the best working on your side; don’t settle for less than you deserve. Contact us now to schedule your initial consultation at no cost or obligation to you.

Resources:

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osha.gov/oshstats/commonstats.html

The Fatal Four

Construction work is inherently dangerous; in fact, one out of every five deaths suffered by workers claims the life of someone in the construction industry. Out of all the types of fatal accidents, falls are one of the most common causes of death among construction contractors. In 2014, this category alone accounted for seventeen percent of all fatalities among all workers. Falls are one of the four categories that make up what is known as the Fatal Four, which lead to more than sixty percent of all construction worker deaths. Besides falls, electrocutions, being struck by an object, and being caught in or between something round out the top four categories of construction worker deaths.

Scaffolding Statistics

Working on scaffolding is a common activity in the construction industry, and well over half of all construction workers find themselves performing this kind of activity as a regular part of their workday. Preventing accidents associated with this activity by providing better training or safer work conditions would doubtlessly save thousands of injuries and needless deaths. In many, if not most, workplace accidents that occur while working on scaffolding, the worker is injured either as a result of the scaffolding support giving out, after slipping from the scaffolding, or by a falling object striking them.

Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury Matter, Or Wrongful Death Action?

While employers are required to provide workers’ compensation to those injured on the job while performing their job functions, this may not be the best option for those who have themselves suffered a workplace accident or who have lost a loved one in this manner. Depending upon the circumstances of your case, you may be able to achieve a better result by filing a lawsuit for personal injury or pursuing a wrongful death action. Speaking with an attorney experienced in construction accidents is the best way to know all of your options and which is best for you.

Have You Been Injured In A Construction Accident? Contact Alan Goldfarb, P.A.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction site accident, you are entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. Whether you need money for your medical bills, to replace wages from lost time from work, or even for pain and suffering stemming from the accident, the legal professionals at the office of Alan Goldfarb, P.A. can help you to receive everything you are entitled to. Our Miami attorneys will work with you to review the facts of your case and help you decide the best way to work towards getting the best possible results. Contact us now to set up your initial consultation today.

Resources:

osha.gov/SLTC/scaffolding/construction.html

osha.gov/oshstats/commonstats.html

local10.com/news/construction-worker-falls-off-scaffolding-at-south-beach-condo