The construction profession is naturally one of the most dangerous professions in Pasadena. Every year there are countless worker injuries and casualties in California due to construction site accidents. Construction injuries can be some of the most painful and severe. Additionally, with a long road to recovery, you and your family may need substantial compensation from those responsible. There could be a loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. If you or a family member sustain injury in a construction accident in California, contact the Pasadena Construction Accident Lawyers at Mendez & Sanchez for a complimentary case assessment.
What Are the Fatal Four of Construction Accidents?
Out of 4,674 employee deaths that happened nationwide in 2017, nearly 1,000 of them (or roughly 20%) took place in the construction industry. To put it another way, 1 in 5 job-related deaths annually take place on a construction site. These are scary statistics and they point to a significant problem when it pertains to construction accident injuries and death.
The leading causes of worker fatalities in the construction industry are:
These common causes of construction accidents and injuries are known as the Fatal Four. These causes are responsible for nearly 60% of worker fatalities in the construction industry.
Further, while not on the list of four, work zone highway accidents are also quite common. There are numerous safety initiatives to address this recurring issue. In addition to criminal charges, when a driver hits a worker, there will typically be a civil case too.
Do Construction Accidents Cause Serious Injuries Often?
In some circumstances, the true effects of an accident might take some time to reveal themselves. Some injuries become progressively worse as days and even weeks pass. What might seem minor while on the job might actually be a major, potentially life-long injury. Sometimes adrenaline masks injuries or they simply take a while to develop.
In other situations, a routine injury might be exacerbated or worsened during the course of treatment. For example, an infection developing during or after surgery, or a greater muscle tear occurring during rehabilitation. Injured employees are protected in these events by the laws of California but they are required to actively seek relief from their injuries. Speaking with a personal injury attorney early can help secure your legal rights and allow you to recoup your damages.
That being said, construction accidents can result in severe or devastating injuries, such as:
Our construction accident lawyers in Pasadena are here to help you receive compensation and we offer 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 infractions on construction sites. These violations can result in accidents and injuries that put workers' health and lives in danger. Usually these violations are found after an evaluation of the worksite by OSHA.
OSHA releases this kind of information to help avoid injuries, illnesses, and deaths on work sites. These accidents are easy to prevent when you follow safety guidelines.
The ten most common construction violations are:
Should You Request a Free Construction Accident Case Assessment?
Under California law, an injured employee has the right to file and receive workers compensation benefits for injuries on the job.
In addition to workers' compensation benefits, an injured construction worker may also have a third-party negligence case. The case could be against a contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or other individual or business. There can be a third-party claim as long as the guilty party is not the employer or colleague of the injured or deceased person. Typically, these kinds of claims include either general negligence in maintaining safe working conditions, or products liability for negligently managed or designed equipment or vehicles.
If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed as a result of a construction accident, an accident attorney needs to be consulted as quickly as possible to evaluate your case and to protect your rights. Your Pasadena construction accident lawyer will investigate the cause of the accident, the extent of injuries and the accountable parties.
If the facts of your construction accident case do not require a third-party negligence claim, you or your loved ones still have a right to collect workers' compensation benefits.
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