General contractors must provide workers a construction site that is reasonably safe, and they have a legal duty to warn of any defects or hazards at the site, including any hazards inherent in the work being performed. If you have been injured at work due to unsafe working conditions, contact a skilled construction injury attorney to learn more about your legal options for recovering compensation for your injuries.
Learn About All of Your Rights After a Work Accident
You know that workers' compensation will provide benefits after a construction accident. But when the injuries are serious, you also need to know about other benefits you may be entitled to. An experienced law firm can investigate a construction accident and determine if there are third-party liability claims.
Contact the law firm of Robert Montgomery, Attorney at Law, for a free consultation. An experienced lawyer can explain your rights. The firm represents clients in Lake County, all of northwestern Indiana and in the Chicago area.
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Construction accidents can cause serious injuries. Make sure you know all your compensation rights. Contact Robert Montgomery, Attorney at Law, in Lake County, Indiana.
When someone other than your employer caused your on-the-job accident, you may have additional claims that will help you make up for your losses. Contact Robert Montgomery, Attorney at Law, in Lake County, Indiana.
Construction Injuries at a Glance
According to the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry accounts for the highest number of worker fatalities of any industry. Hazards posed by construction sites include exposure to noise, dust and other chemicals, working from high elevations and in confined spaces, working with power tools and other mechanical equipment, exposure to electricity and performing excavations. More information on the specific types of injuries suffered by constructions workers is provided below.
If you or your loved one has suffered injuries as the result of an accident at a construction site, consult an attorney to learn about your rights to compensation.
A lawyer experienced in construction site accident litigation at Robert Montgomery Attorney At Law in Munster, Indiana can help you explore your options for pursuing a construction accident case.
What Types of Injuries?
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Falls
Falls are the most common source of injury and death for construction workers. While the greatest number of falls occurs from ladders and scaffolding, construction workers also suffer serious injuries and die in falls from roofs, buildings, openings in structures, and stairs and steps. -
Electrocution
Construction workers also are at risk for injury and death from electrocution or other electric injuries, such as electric shock and burns. These types of injuries are not only caused by contact with power lines and other sources of high voltage. Construction workers also can be injured by contact with faulty wiring, broken light bulbs or other equipment in contact with an electric source, like a ladder. -
Cave-Ins
Construction workers involved in excavation work face the possibility of cave-ins. General contractors should take precautions before the excavation project begins to limit the possibility of a cave-in from occurring. For example, OSHA standards require employers to create a support system designed to protect workers from the hazards created by the specific type of excavation work, the environment of the site, such as soil type, water flow, climate, and other factors. -
Other Injuries
Construction workers also face injury from a number of other sources, such as defective machinery and tools, bodily and head injuries from falling objects, and illnesses from ingesting silica-based dust, asphalt fumes and other chemicals, among others.
An attorney experienced in handling construction site accident cases from the firm of Robert Montgomery Attorney At Law can help you determine the best type of action to take in your construction accident case.
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