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THE DEADLY POSSIBILITIES IN CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

28 Apr 22

The locations such as Riverside or Temecula in the State of California experience construction accidents more significantly. Workforces who are injured while on the job can typically find coverage under their company’s Workers’ Compensation insurance. When the injury is disastrous, nevertheless, workers can seek other legal remedies. If the construction accident was the consequence of a workplace safety defilement or happened as a consequence of third-party negligence, legal recourse may be obtainable. When you or someone in your close acquaintances has been injured in a construction accident, obtaining the swift support of a knowledgeable attorney is crucial. Attorney Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer, with numerous years of legal experience, can advocate on your behalf.

Construction accidents are usually critical accidents, and workers’ compensation reimbursements may repeatedly fail to justify full coverage for the injuries and immaterial losses. Attorney Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer understands this and also understands how challenging it can be to acquire maximum compensation after an accident. Attorney Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer is prepared to provide aggressive representation in order to achieve a substantial case settlement or even jury award. To assure you attain proficient legal representation in your construction accident case, consider contacting Attorney Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer. Call to schedule your no-obligation case evaluation today.

FOUR CRITICAL CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS FROM OSHA’S

It is unavoidable to experience certain hazards when working in the construction industry. In fact, the industry is known as the most dangerous job industry in the nation; there are certain dangers that have been deemed particularly dangerous by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

The following four hazards have been recognized as the foremost causes of fatalities in the construction industry.

Accidents caused due to serious falling

Accidents due to falling down are by far the most common type of accident that is evident across most construction sites in the State of California. Unfortunately, they also recurrently outcome in the death of construction workers. Falls account for a projected 38 percent of construction accident-related deaths. Workers can be in danger of a critical fall when working on a ladder, while scaffolding, on crossbeams, on roofs, or on other heights.

Critical injury due to struck-by-object

A person can suffer a serious injury when a tool, equipment, or other construction material has not been properly protected. When a heavy or sharp object falls from a great height, it can strike any worker standing below and even take its life.

Serious trapped accidents

This can be a situation when the worker is caught by or has been trapped in between machines, equipment, or under a collapsing structure. These accidents account for almost 7 percent of all mortalities on construction sites.

Electrocutions resulting in death

These accidents are frequent on construction sites since workers are usually exposed to wires while on the job. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has specific regulations when it comes to electrical work safety. Irrespective of the strict regulations, approximately 8 percent of all mortalities in the industry are the direct consequence of electrocution.

CONTACT A SKILLED CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYER

Construction sites are extremely dangerous, and they are heavily regulated by OSHA. Inappropriately, disastrous accidents continue to happen, leaving workers critically injured or even dead. If you or anyone in your close circle was recently hurt in a construction accident, it is imperative that you seek for instantaneous support of a well-established construction accident attorney. Through the right legal support, gaining a fair settlement award is conceivable.

The Law Office of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer is one of the finest law firms in California, with convenient locations in Riverside and Temecula, allowing us to serve all the inland empire cities including you Riverside, Perris, Sun City, Corona, Temecula, Moreno Valley, San Bernardino, Hemet, Victor Valley, Beaumont, Banning, Yucca Valley, Palm Springs, Palm Desert.

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