A job in construction can be dangerous. Construction is a very high risk industry and accidents resulting from them can be fatal. According to 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. Construction injuries can painful and severe due to the nature of the job. A construction accident often leads to a long road of recovery, lost wages, expensive mounting medical bills, not to mention pain and suffering. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction related accident, Sacramento, personal injury lawyers, Aiken & Jacobsen want to protect your rights as the victim.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more workers die in construction accidents than in any other type of workplace accident. In 2013, there were a total of 796 fatal construction accidents. Accidental falls are reported as the number 1 cause of fatal injuries for construction workers. Falls represent 24 percent of all claim volumes and 35 percent of all claim costs. The other dominant accident categories in construction are overexertion and falling objects. 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)
- Falling objects
- Construction vehicle accidents
- Trench collapse
- Overexertion
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a construction related accident seek medical treatment immediately. Then call Aiken & Jacobsen for your free consultation.
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At Aiken & Jacobsen, our attorneys want to help you get through any devastating events that have taken place in your life due to a construction accident. 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 unless you do. Don’t wait and let the statute of limitations dictate your future. Don’t delay call us today!
