The construction profession is naturally among the most dangerous occupations in Montebello. Every year there are countless worker injuries and casualties in California because of construction site accidents. Construction injuries can be some of the most painful and severe. Additionally, with a long road to recovery, you and your loved ones might need significant compensation from those responsible. There could be a loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. If you or a loved one sustain injury in a construction accident in California, contact the Montebello Construction Accident Lawyers at Mendez & Sanchez for a complimentary case consultation.
What Are The Fatal Four of Construction Accidents?
Out of 4,674 employee casualties that occurred nationwide in 2017, approximately 1,000 of them (or roughly 20%) occurred in the construction industry. To put it another way, 1 in 5 job-related deaths annually happen on a construction site. These are frightening statistics and they point to a significant problem when it concerns construction accident injuries and fatality.
The leading causes of employee fatalities in the construction industry are:
These common causes of construction accidents and injuries are called the Fatal Four. These causes are responsible for virtually 60% of employee fatalities in the construction industry.
Additionally, while not on the list of four, work zone highway accidents are also quite common. There are several safety initiatives to address this recurring issue. In addition to criminal charges, when a driver strikes a worker, there will usually be a civil case also.
Do Construction Accidents Cause Serious Injuries Often?
In some circumstances, the true effects of an accident might take time to reveal themselves. Some injuries get progressively worse as days and even weeks pass. What may appear minor while at work might in fact be a major, potentially life-long injury. Sometimes adrenaline masks injuries or they simply take a while to develop.
In other instances, a routine injury may be exacerbated or worsened throughout the course of treatment. For instance, an infection developing during or after surgery, or a greater muscle tear occurring during rehabilitation. Injured workers are protected in these events by the laws of California but they are expected to actively seek relief from their injuries. Speaking with a personal injury lawyer early can help secure your rights and enable you to recover your damages.
That being said, construction accidents can result in severe or catastrophic injuries, such as:
Our construction accident attorneys in Montebello are here to help you receive compensation and we provide our services at no cost unless we win.
What Are The Top 10 Most Frequent Safety Violations at Construction Site?
The following is a list of the most common health and safety violations on construction sites. These infractions can cause accidents and injuries that put employees' health and lives in danger. Typically these violations are discovered after an evaluation of the worksite by OSHA.
OSHA releases this kind of information to help prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities on work sites. These accidents are easy to avoid when you follow safety regulations.
The 10 most common construction violations are:
Should You Ask for a Complimentary Construction Accident Case Consultation?
Under California law, an injured employee has the right to file and collect workers compensation benefits for injuries on the job.
Along with workers' compensation benefits, an injured construction worker can also have a third-party negligence case. The claim could be against a contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or other individual or business. There can be a third-party claim as long as the at fault party is not the employer or co-worker of the injured or deceased individual. Typically, these kinds of lawsuits involve either general negligence in preserving safe working conditions, or products liability for negligently managed or manufactured equipment or vehicles.
For example, if a construction fatality or injury is because of a crane that was developed with faulty or recalled parts, the manufacturer of the crane could be responsible. Here, victims can seek reimbursement to pay for their injuries with a third-party lawsuit.
An additional example of a construction site injury third-party claim would be: a subcontractor erects scaffolding which another company's employee will use to perform his job. Further, the subcontractor fails to make sure that the screws holding the scaffolding are secure, causing the scaffolding to collapse. If the worker sustains an injury in this kind of construction accident, the subcontractor can be responsible for the employee's injuries. This, since the worker was not an employee of the subcontractor.
What Are the Statutes of Limitations on Construction Site Injuries in California?
According to California Law, there are time restrictions from the day of the accident to submit a construction negligence lawsuit. These time limits differ depending on who was responsible for your accident (like your employer or a third-party, as discussed earlier).
If a local government, like the city, county, or school district is responsible for your injury, the California statute of limitations is 1 year from the date of the construction accident.
When a private individual negligently manages a construction job and you suffer injury, the statute of limitations is 4 years from the date of the construction accident.
If the reason for your construction injury is more general, like dangerous working conditions, then the statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of the construction accident.
Usually, to be safe and prevent any issues, a construction injury lawyer in Montebello will submit a lawsuit within 2 years from the date of accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a construction accident, an accident attorney should be consulted as promptly as possible to evaluate your case and to protect your rights. Your Montebello construction accident lawyer will investigate the cause of the accident, the extent of injuries and the liable parties.
If the facts of your construction accident case do not call for a third-party negligence claim, you or your loved ones still have a right to collect workers' compensation benefits.
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