What is a construction accident?
Construction accidents, which can range from property damage to personal injury, occur as a result of actions to build, improve, repair, clean, demolish, or generally construct. Construction is a dangerous industry with workers performing difficult physical labor, often at extreme heights or in dangerous areas, and with heavy equipment, putting themselves and bystanders at-risk for serious injuries and death.
If you have been injured in a construction 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.
Types of Construction Accidents
There are two primary types of construction accidents. These include:
- Accidents involving construction workers – These accidents involve workers who have been hired to perform construction duties. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 60% of construction worker deaths are due to one of the “Fatal Four”, which consist of falls, electrocution, “struck by an object”, or “caught-in-between”.
- Accidents that involve private citizens – Construction workers are not the only people who can be injured due to construction accidents. When safety protocols are not followed or proper warnings are not in place, bystanders can be seriously injured or killed in construction accidents.
Causes of Construction Accidents
Construction accidents are often due to negligence, however other causes of construction accidents include:
- Lack of fall protection for workers
- Lack of training
- Lack of protection for bystanders
- Tripping hazards
- Missing guards or protections
- Unsafe and/or defective equipment
- Lack of precautions when working around power lines
- Lack of protection in trenches
- Unsafe property conditions
- Lack of signage, warnings, borders, fencing, protective gear, and/or improperly maintained guards
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to negligence on the job site or a defective product, an experienced personal injury lawyer can review your claim and determine if there were unsafe working conditions, potential OSHA violations, and other hazards that may have existed at the time of your accident. They will also determine who may be liable for your injuries and damages and what compensation you may be entitled to.
We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
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