Residential Job Site Accidents 

Residential job sites can be dangerous, especially if contractors take risks and cut corners to save time and money. When proper protocols and OSHA-mandated regulations aren’t followed on residential job sites, construction workers are exposed to similar hazards seen at industrial and commercial construction sites. 

It is the responsibility of employers to ensure that the worksite, no matter where it is located, is safe and that employees are following OSHA safety protocols. If you have been injured in a residential job site accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice. 

Causes of Residential Job Site Accidents 

Residential construction sites often have multiple contractors working on the same project. Negligence on the part of any contractor can lead to a number of accidents, including:

• Falling accidents
• Scaffolding collapse
• Falling debris
• Electrocution
• Defective products
• Unmarked holes and/or drop-offs 

In addition, construction workers and contractors often ignore OSHA-mandated standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) usage to reduce costs or complete their work in a timelier manner. When safety harnesses, hard hats, safety nets are not used and other PPE is not provided or used, it puts workers at-risk for serious and deadly injuries. 

Subcontractors and Third-Party Claims 

Your employer is required by law to provide workers’ compensation, regardless of who is at-fault for the accident. However, workers’ compensation only provides for medical bills and partial compensation for lost wages. In exchange for this compensation, an injured employee is typically unable to bring a legal claim against their employer. This often leaves an injured worker with a financial burden due to the gaps in compensation they will receive. 

Because residential job sites have many different contractors working at any given time, a third-party claim may be possible if negligence can be proven. Third-party claims are against parties that are not the workers’ direct employer, such as another contractor, a manufacturer/distributor of a defective product, or another driver in the event that a construction worker is injured while performing work-related driving in a work vehicle. Third-party claims can be complicated, but the experienced personal injury lawyers at 844 See Mike can review your claim and determine who may be at-fault for your injuries and damages and help to secure you the compensation you may be entitled to.

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Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 1,000 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 135 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.