Construction Accidents

    ORLANDO, FL, November 08, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Construction sites can be particularly dangerous places in which to work, especially compared to other working environments. Sustaining a work injury at a construction site can be difficult to understand from a legal perspective because of the number of people that may share responsibility for your accident.

Construction Accident Causes

The main causes of construction site accidents are:

- Equipment
- Inadequate safety measures
- Inadequate training

Equipment
Equipment on a construction site can be heavy, dynamic, and dangerous. The sheer mass of much of the equipment on construction sites means that safety and precaution are necessary to ensure everyone on site avoids injury. Faulty equipment can be highly dangerous on constructions sites.

Safety
Following the proper safety measures is essential to avoiding injuries on construction sites. Ignoring safety measures or cutting corners is a main cause of injuries that result in cases requiring more than just workers compensation.

Training
Proper training is crucial for ensuring the safety of everyone on a construction site. Implementing and adhering to rules and regulations is a key component to the continuing safety conditions on construction sites.

Workers Compensation or Personal Injury Claim?
Many construction accidents result in workers compensation claims. But some accidents may result in a personal injury claim. These construction accidents include:

- Defective equipment
- Electrocution
- Falls or falling objects
- Negligence

Workers' compensation laws prohibit lawsuits against your employer, but if someone other than your employer, such as an equipment manufacturer or another contractor at the site, then you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit. In these instances, it's important to have a lawyer who understands the nuances and complexities of construction site accidents. A lawyer must understand the immediate and long-term consequences of injury causing accidents and how workers compensation and personal injury awards can benefit a client.

Watching out for You

A construction accident can mean you are no longer able to work and earn money on top of extensive medical bills. If you or a loved one are looking for a lawyer after an injury in a construction accident in the Orlando, Florida area, please visit the website of the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. to learn more about your options and how workers compensation and personal injury awards can benefit you.

Website: http://www.themdjd.com

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