There is no other occupation more dangerous in the United States than working in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor of Statistics, the construction industry leads all occupations in total worker fatalities. In 2015, there were 937 worker fatalities in the field of construction – a 4 percent increase from 2014, and the largest number of construction deaths since 2008.
No matter how safe and secure you think you may be, construction accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. Some construction accidents are commonly caused by circumstances that could have been easily prevented. If you’ve been the victim of a serious injury or death due to negligence on a construction site, you may be entitled to compensation of all your damages, including pain and suffering.
If you have suffered injuries or property loss after a construction accident because of someone’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensatory damages for:
Construction zones are inherently dangerous places. Careful site management, use of proper safety equipment and supervision are required to protect workers and the public from serious personal injuries. When equipment is not properly maintained and safety measures aren’t followed, disaster can strike on the job.
Two of the most common causes of construction accidents are machine failures and scaffold falls.
Machine or equipment failure is usually caused by defective equipment, poorly maintained machinery, or negligence on the part of the contractor or owner of the machine. If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or even killed in Arizona as a result of machine failure, you have the legal right to pursue full compensation for the resultant damages. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to settle for the amount provided via workers’ compensation – especially if your injury or death occurred due to negligence. In such complex cases, it is imperative that you have legal representation to properly navigate all options and channels.
Falls from a scaffold are especially dangerous and can cause serious and injury, due to the extreme heights associated with scaffolds. Although workers’ compensation may be able to get you a financial respite from the damages, often it may not be enough for the lasting mental and financial damages.
Our team of construction accident lawyers are familiar with the unique needs of those who are suffering physically, emotionally, and financially at the hands of a devastating workplace accident. They have the experience and knowledge base to fight for your full recovery and ensure you get the compensation you rightfully deserve.