Category: Construction Accidents

As a review of recent news shows, construction sites can be very dangerous, particularly when they involve the use of one or more cranes to move equipment and supplies into position high in the air. While regulations created and enforced by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration should protect the people who work in and around cranes and prevent accidents from happening, crane accidents still occur with alarming frequency.…

According to statistics by the Federal Highway Administration, 576 people were killed in automobile accidents involving road construction zones in 2010. The largest numbers of fatalities were in Florida and Texas; two states with very busy roadways and road work occurring year-round.…

Elevator accidents are a common concern on construction sites, particularly when the project involves the construction of a high-rise building. Empty elevator shafts pose a risk to those working on the site, since falls are one of the most frequent types of injuries seen.…

If you work in the construction industry, you probably already know how dangerous it can be. You may have witnessed co-workers hurt in an accident at the construction site or even been hurt yourself. Construction accidents account for almost 20% of all workplace fatalities every year.…

Construction accidents are a relatively common occurrence, with many hazards lurking on the job site. If you are injured in a construction accident, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help with your injuries. It can be confusing trying to figure out what to do after a construction accident.…