causes of construction accidents and legal options
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The construction industry has grown exponentially. Although the projects provide a big economic support, they can also be a hotbed for serious construction accident injuries and fatalities. Here are some potential causes of construction accidents and legal options.TRANSCRIPT
Before you can determine what your legal options are
after a construction accident, you need to determine
what actually caused the incident. Construction
accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. The top
causes of worker injuries, commonly referred to as the
“Fatal Four”, include:
Potential Causes ofConstructionAccidents
According to the Occupational Safety & Health
Administration (OSHA), these “Fatal Four” were
responsible for nearly three out of five of construction
worker deaths.
Scaffolding accidents
Ladder accidents
Slip and falls
Power tool and machinery accidents
Vehicle accidents
Other common types of construction accidents include:
Most of these accidents can be attributed to some type
of negligence and may involve unsafe work site
conditions, improper use of tools and/or equipment, and
lack of protective safeguards.
Laws vary by state and apply differently to various
injuries, but injured victims of construction accidents
have three main legal options:
Workers compensation claim
Personal injury lawsuit
Products liability lawsuit
To determine what options are available to you or an
injured loved one, it is best to immediately consult with
an experienced Los Angeles construction accident
attorney. They can review the specific facts of your case,
help you hold the right parties liable and get you the full
compensation that you deserve. Some common types of
damages that you may be entitled to include:
Past and future medical bills
Loss of wages
Loss of earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Out of pocket expenses.
Falls
Struck object
Legal Options After a Construction Accident-
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