Construction is a high risk industry and accidents resulting from them can be fatal. Construction work sites can be hazardous due to a variety of work related equipment such as heavy machinery, loose power tools, ladders, lifts, toxins, exposed wires, falling objects and/or miscellaneous construction debris lying around. A construction accident often leads to a long road of recovery, lost wages, expensive mounting medical bills, along with pain and suffering. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction related accident, Folsom personal injury lawyers, Aiken & Jacobsen want to protect your rights as the victim and help you get on the road to recovery without the added worry and stress of financial ruin.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration otherwise known as OSHA, one out of every 5 working related fatalities are attributed to the construction industry. Construction related fatalities totaled 796 or 20.3% of all work related fatalities in 2013. The leading causes of construction related fatalities are commonly referred to as the “Fatal Four” and include falls from extraordinary heights, falling objects, electrocution, and getting caught in-between work equipment. These “Fatal Four” were responsible for more than half (58.7%) of the construction worker deaths in 2013.
Injuries that are non-fatal are still extremely painful and can wreak havoc on one’s life. Other incidents that can cause injuries at a construction site include but are not limited to:
- Ladder accidents
- Electrical accidents
- Crane accidents
- Forklift accidents
- Scaffold accidents
- Demolition accidents
- Toxic exposure(s)
- Construction vehicle accidents
- Trench collapse
- Overexertion
What should you do if you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident?
First and foremost we recommend you seek the proper medical treatment as accidents of this nature can cause long term effects and/or damage. Then call us. Our experienced legal team, Aiken & Jacobsen, want to help protect you and your rights. We will work aggressively to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, pain, and/or suffering. We take pride in our work and always fight to get our clients every penny they deserve. We offer free consultations and guarantee we will not collect any monies or fee’s unless you do. Do not delay; call us today.
