Tag Archives: construction accident
Construction Site Accidents Involving Heavy Machinery
The machinery used on most construction sites can be very dangerous, particularly when it is used incorrectly. When an accident happens involving heavy machinery, the resulting injuries are usually devastating and at times life-threatening. As a result of this, many victims are left unable to return to work for some time. In extreme cases,… Read More »
How to File a Case after a Scaffolding Accident in California
Scaffolding accidents cause nearly 5,000 injuries and deaths every year. When a person is injured while on scaffolding, he or she may be able to file an injury claim for monetary compensation. Depending on the specifics of the case, the claim may provide monetary compensation for a loss of wages and benefits, medical expenses,… Read More »
The “Fatal Four” in Construction Accidents
In the State of California, construction accidents are very common, and they frequently cause catastrophic injuries. Workers who are injured while on the job can typically find coverage under their company’s Workers’ Compensation insurance. When the injury is catastrophic, however, workers can seek other legal remedies. If the construction accident was the result of… Read More »
Injuries Caused By Falling Objects in California
Every year, many people are injured as a consequence of objects falling on them from buildings, stores, or even construction sites. An injury caused by a falling object can be catastrophic, especially if the object falls on a person’s head. If you or a loved one was recently hurt by a falling object, you… Read More »
Types of Compensation for Construction Workers
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Whether a person is working at a construction site or is simply visiting one, being at a project site can be incredibly dangerous. When an accident happens, it is important to take immediate legal action to ensure the party responsible for… Read More »
Obtain Financial Compensation After a Construction Accident
Construction accident cases are unlike other types of accident cases that happen when the victim is at work. Based on the state’s workers’ compensation laws, most injured workers must file a claim through their employers’ insurance to receive compensation for their injuries. When a worker is injured while on a construction site, however, there… Read More »
What You Should Know After a Construction Accident
If you work in the construction industry, the risk of serious injury is a reality every time you enter a worksite. Following an accident, you may face mounting medical expenses and a loss of work time. While your employer can cover some expenses through workers’ compensation insurance, it may not cover all expenses incurred…. Read More »
Construction Accidents: What You Should Do After a Workplace Injury
The construction industry is incredibly dangerous. Sadly, the risk of injury while on a construction site is greater than in any other workplace industry. Every moment a worker spends on a construction site, he or she runs the risk of serious injury. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration, or OSHA, reports that one in… Read More »
Common Types of Construction Accidents and How to Obtain Compensation Following an Injury
Even as there are multiple state and federal regulations implemented that help minimize the risk of construction site accidents, construction accidents still remain too common throughout the State of California. Unfortunately, too many workers suffer serious, yet avoidable injuries each year. A construction accident has the potential to cause devastating, life-changing injuries. Fortunately, victims… Read More »
After Suffering a Construction Accident, Fight For Your Right to a Fair Settlement
Every year, hundreds of workers are severely injured as a result of construction-related accidents. Unfortunately, construction workers are routinely exposed to hazardous work environments where accidents can occur at any moment. Under California law, construction companies are obligated to carry workers’ compensation insurance for employees that are injured while on the job. While workers’… Read More »
