Construction Accidents

Construction is the largest industry in the United States and one that has consistently reported high rates of workplace accidents. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has had little success in reducing injuries and fatalities among construction workers despite the fact that it channels a large portion of its resources into the enforcement of health and safety standards on construction sites.

Although injury and fatality rates in many industry sectors have declined significantly in the twenty-three years since the OSHA came into being, the construction industry rates have not declined. Construction workers face a greater risk of work-related injury or fatality than employees in any other U.S. industry and are exposed to a wider variety of hazards. In 1992, according to the most recent annual Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the lost-workday case rate for the construction industry was 5.7 per l00 full-time workers, the highest of any major economic sector.

The following accident types are common on construction sites:

  • Roof Related Falls and Accidents
  • Crane Accidents
  • Scaffolding Accidents
  • Run-Over by Operating Equipment
  • Lifting Equipment Failure
  • Falls from Ladders

Rich & Rich will closely examine the details of your construction accident and determine the best legal strategy to recover the maximum amount of compensation for you or your loved one. Often it is found that the general contractor, subcontractor, building owner or construction company was negligent in implementing and maintaining the required training and safety programs and standards. Sometimes equipment manufacturers may also be found liable for defective equipment, tools and machinery.

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