Construction Accidents

Construction accidents deal with the personal injuries and wrongful deaths resulting from an accident that occurs on the construction site. The law involved deals with the safety, regulations, and standards governing the construction industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the governing regulatory body for construction site safety. As well, most states have also adopted some form of safety regulations.  Construction accidents can range from minor to catastrophic and frequently result in death. The types of injuries one can sustain from these accidents include amputations, blindness, deafness, broken bones, back, burns, coma, concussion, paralysis, severed spinal cord, and traumatic brain injury. These accidents can result from the negligence of others, faulty construction equipment, defective products, defective machines, inadequate safety or equipment training, as well as negligent or reckless co-workers.

   If you have suffered from a construction accident, you may be limited by law to receiving only workers’ compensation for your injuries. However, in many cases, workers can also recover damages from partially or completely responsible parties, who are not their employer, for causing their injuries, based upon theories of negligence and product liability. If a worker is hurt due to factors other than job safety, such as defective tools or equipment, the injured worker may be able to file a personal injury claim against the manufacturer. They also may be able to recover damages from the owner of the site and the general contractor. The responsible party may be held liable for damages, including medical bills, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

   It is important to understand that various entities may be liable for construction accidents. They include the construction site owner, architects and engineering professionals, contractors, construction managers, and manufacturers of construction machinery or equipment. In some states, if an injury results from an OSHA regulation violation, the construction company is negligent and liable for injuries. If you happen to be the victim of a construction accident, please consult a trusted and experienced attorney for a consultation to determine your best course of action.

If you happen to be the victim of a construction accident, please Call John K. Zaid & Associates, PLLC today, or simply stop by our office to set up your free initial case consultation.