Construction injuries/accidents are some of the most common work related personal injuries. Construction accidents can result from machinery failure which involves fork lifts, cranes, front end loaders and several other devices which are used at construction site. If the construction company does not follow safety guidelines, then it can also result in a Construction accident. Other causes of Construction accidents include falling debris, improper training for construction workers, scaffolding, structural collapse, electrical fires, electrocution and several others.
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) must ensure protection for those who work in the construction industry. OSHA's mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. This agency was established in 1971 which resulted in a steep decline in work related deaths. OSHA ensures a certain level of safety for any construction worker. Most of these workers work on high risk job sites and are frequently exposed to hazardous conditions.
As per the NY laws it is compulsory for employers to purchase insurance cover which provides workers compensation benefits to employees in case of an accident or injury. This insurance covers and provides all necessary medical care expenses. It also helps in recovering lost wages.
Construction is a risky profession and is associated with several hazards at the construction workplace. Most of the state and federal regulations offer small amount of comfort to construction workers and their families. In several cases, it is observed that construction workers were victims of irresponsible employers and were exposed to unnecessary risk while working at construction site. A construction accident can also result from third party members including contractors and subcontractors. These third party members sometimes create hazardous and chaotic conditions for the workers working at construction site.
It must be the top priority of your construction company to ensure safety of its workers. They must educate their workers on proper safety precautions and to ensure that the job construction site is meeting all safety regulations. Some of the most common types of construction injuries result from following:
• Workers pinned up against a wall by motor vehicles or machinery
• Motor vehicle injuries at the construction site
• Heavy machinery or falling objects hitting workers
• Scaffolding accidents at the construction site
• Work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the neck, back and upper extremities
• Workers caught underneath or inside a piece of machinery
• Slips or falls on ground level of the construction site
If you or somebody else close to you has been a victim of construction accident then you must get in touch with a well experienced and reputable personal injury attorney. Your injury attorney will help you receive justice and compensation from the negligent authorities or individuals.
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New York Personal Injury Lawyers - Frekhtman & Associates represents victims of personal injury. Contact New York Construction Accident Lawyer at 30 Broad Street, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10004, Phone:(212) 766-5656. Visit our Bronx Office at 20 East 205th Street, Bronx, New York 10468, Phone : (718) 733-9300.
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