Construction accidents are very inconvenient and often life-threatening for the injured person. Also, in addition to workers, passers-by or residents of the building where the work is being carried out can also experience an accident on the construction site. Unfortunately, accidents like this happen a lot, and they are caused by the negligence of the workers and the carelessness of the rest of the team. Victims who survive such accidents usually pay large medical bills and go without pay because they lose their jobs due to injury or a negligent employer.
Compensation after suffering an injury
If the victim of an injury or accident is a passer-by or a tenant of the building, depending on the extent of the injury and the free will of the injured person, he may or may not request compensation from the construction company. However, if a construction site worker is injured, he usually has to file a claim for compensation by law, which should be compensated by the company. If a worker is injured by another contractor, then the victim submits a claim for compensation against the contractor.
How often do accidents occur in construction?
What are the construction accidents that can happen and what can cause them?
Cranes
These are extremely important machines when it comes to construction. Unfortunately, in case of inexperience of the worker or a broken part on the machine, very dangerous injuries can occur.
Sliding
If the floor on which the workers work is slippery, leg, arm, or neck fractures can occur very often. Which can have fatal consequences.
Falling from a height
Accidents that occur when falling from scaffolding, from a ladder, from the edge of a building, through an elevator, etc. Unfortunately, these types of injuries usually end in death.
Accidents with substances on the construction site
These types of accidents are usually gas leaks, smelly gas explosions, carbon monoxide, etc.
Get electrocuted
All electrical equipment used on construction sites can be a potential hazard, as can the multitude of cables around workers.
Accidents on heavy machinery
These types of machines are really unavoidable, especially when finishing works are carried out. However, if the workers are careless or if the machine breaks down or the worker loses control. Many workers can be injured.
These mentioned types of accidents, as well as many others that are truly numerous, can result in extremely dangerous injuries and ultimately death. Unfortunately, things like this happen very often, and even every fifth construction worker dies on the job.
If you are injured or a loved one has been killed, it is important to seek help. As soon as possible. Contact an experienced construction site accident attorney today to ensure your rights are protected. And you receive the full and fair recovery you deserve.
Warnings on the construction site
In order to make construction sites at least a little safer for workers, there must be protective fences, borders, workers must wear equipment that protects them.
If the regulations exist and any damage occurs, including serious injuries, the worker or the construction crew who did not comply with the safety measures is responsible.
If these measures do not exist, of course, the situation regarding compensation changes accordingly.
How to make accident report in construction? Check out HERE.
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