Construction Accidents
According to a recent report by Centers for Disease Control, in 2009 construction workers in the U.S. suffered over 800 fatal injuries; more than any other industry. Construction sites are notoriously known as high-risk due to the inherent nature of the work. Personal injuries occur as a result of use of heavy equipment and machinery, explosions, exposure to asbestos and other lethal chemicals, scaffolds, electrocution, sandblasting and other similarly dangerous tasks.
While the cause of personal injuries may be clear, the process to determine which person or entity is liable is not. Typically, a construction job has one general contractor - the person or company in charge of the overall project. However, the general contractor usually hires sub-contractors to handle specific elements of the project. For example, on one construction job there may be the property owner, the general contractor, the architect, electricians, engineers, equipment manufacturer, etc. In the event you experience a serious personal injury as a result of construction site negligence, only an experienced personal injury attorney can help you to sort through the facts. Liability will be determined in the Courts.
If you are injured as a result of a construction site accident, here are some things to consider:
1. Make sure the accident is properly reported at the time and place it occurs;
2. Seek immediate medical care;
3. Gather the names of witnesses to your accident and the dangerous or unsafe working condition;
4. Seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney. Let your attorney do the talking for you. Contact The Noll Law Firm for a free consultation.