Construction Accidents

Construction accidents happen thousands of times per year in the U.S., and many construction accidents are fatal or cause permanent disability. Construction — whether of buildings, roads, trenches, mines or other structures — is an inherently dangerous field of work, but some construction accidents are caused by negligence on the part of an employer, contractor, or others.

Severe or Fatal Injuries

Construction accidents may result in amputations, broken bones, third-degree burns, crush injuries, spinal cord and brain injuries, and essentially every other possible type of physical injury. Permanent disabilities are not unusual; nor are fatalities, despite the efforts of state and federal occupational safety agencies.

Some of the most common types of construction accidents include:

brazing, cutting, welding accidents
building collapse
crane accidents
electrical accidents
explosions
falls
fires
fork lift accidents
gas explosions
logging accidents
nailgun accidents
scaffolding accidents
structure failures
trench collapses
unsafe equipment accidents

Individuals hurt in any of these construction accidents may not only be eligible for workers’ compensation but may also be entitled to civil damages from a negligent third party.

Construction Accident Damages

The losses incurred by the injured and his or her family may include:

medical bills
permanent disability
loss of income, both present and future
funeral and burial costs in fatal construction accidents
pain and suffering

Discuss Your Construction Accident with an Attorney

If you have a question about a construction accident, you are welcome and encouraged to contact attorney Brett H. Oppenheimer. To discuss your circumstances in a free consultation, contact us today.