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Construction site employees are frequently subjected to hazardous work conditions, ranging from heavily congested traffic zones, working alongside potentially negligent coworkers, operating dangerous machinery, and/or being exposed to electrical lines, chemicals and high scaffolds. This dangerous combination results in a high number of construction site related injuries as compared to other work environments.

While some construction accident injuries occur due to human error, many injuries are due to construction companies failing to provide adequate safety precautions for their employees. When misconduct of this nature occurs, victims may be entitled to compensation.

Common Construction Site Accidents

Construction companies employ various types of mechanical equipment and place employees in numerous hazardous situations. Due to this, a wide-range of personal injuries can be sustained from these types of construction site accidents:

Highway Construction Accidents—Highway construction workers risk injury from a variety of factors including vehicles, equipment, falls, and collapsing material. It is estimated that construction zones on highways kill more than 1,000 people each year in the United States. Over 50,000 are injured in these zones annually.
Scaffolding Accidents— OSHA reports that 65% of the 2.3 million construction workers in the United States work on scaffolds frequently, but unfortunately, this is very dangerous work for obvious reasons. Each year, just under 5,000 construction workers are injured in a scaffold-related accident, and more than 50 workers die each year due to these accidents.
Crane Accidents—Crane accidents are one of the most common types of construction site injuries and often result in catastrophic injury or death. Mobile cranes are the backbone of our construction industry, but they are a hazard. It is estimated that cranes are involved in 25-33% of fatal injuries at construction sites. Injuries and deaths occur due to improper assembly or dismantling of the crane, rigging failure, working or standing within the swing radius, and being struck by a moving load.
Ladder Accidents—A fall from a broken or unsecured ladder can result in serious injury and/or death. We often see back injuries, neck injuries, and spinal cord injuries in our clients who have fallen from a ladder while working on a construction site. Our legal team will look at the condition of the worksite and of the ladder involved to see if a defect exists in the ladder or if safety precautions were not taken properly.
Roofing Accidents—Falling from a roof at a construction site will almost always often result in death or catastrophic injury. We have represented clients who have suffered broken backs, broken necks, and irreparably damaged spinal cords after falling from a roof. We have represented the widows of construction workers killed in a fall from a roof. Many falls from roofs are caused by not using rollouts, harnesses, lanyards and other mechanisms to prevent falls correctly. When improper fall protection results in injury or death, we can help.
Trenching Accidents—A trench at a construction site is a narrow excavation that is made below the surface of the earth. Fatalities in trenches occur due to cave-ins, falling objects, the presence of toxic gases, lack of oxygen, electrocutions, and explosions.
Collapsing Walls—Failing, collapsing walls on construction sites often cause serious injury and death. Employers who fail to comply with OSHA standards can be held liable for injuries that occur due to the non-compliance. However, it’s not uncommon for employers to deny any wrongdoing.
Electric Shock Accidents— Despite evolving technology and continual improvements in safety programs, the number of construction workers experiencing electric shock injury is on the rise. Electrical burns are caused by electricity flowing through tissues and/or bones and are the main reason for electrocution on construction sites. How severe the damage will be is determined by the type of voltage, the pathway through the body, and the resistance of the victim’s body.
Falling Accidents—Statistics show that approximately 1,000 construction workers die each year while on the job, and of these, over 300 will result from construction site falls. Workers may fall from roofs, scaffolding, cranes, elevator shafts, and through holes in flooring.
Construction Product Defects—Some of the most common construction defects involve failing or leaking roofs, inoperable windows, unlevel or cracked concrete, failing or cracking walls, and defective or improperly installed equipment.

OSHA has strict regulations that construction companies are supposed to adhere to in order to minimize accidents and ensure the safety of their workers. If a construction accident occurs, you need an experienced personal injury attorney that can navigate these regulations and investigate your case to determine if one was breached, in which case you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

Even if the victim was partially to blame for a construction site injury, he may still be entitled to compensation, as the contractor or another party’s negligence may have contributed to the accident.

Indiana personal injury attorney, Richard Truitt, understands the legal issues surrounding construction site related injuries and will fight for the full compensation you deserve for your damages.

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If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a construction-related accident, Indiana personal injury attorney Richard Truitt can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Please call us at 800-628-2904 or contact Truitt Law Offices online. We work on a contingency basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win an award for you and your family. Make your first call your only call.

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