Construction Accidents
Construction accidents could increase as projects rise.
The severity of work-related construction accidents should not be taken lightly.
Due to the hazardous nature of construction sites, construction accidents can result in severe personal injury. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) records, thousands of construction workers in Florida are involved in accidents on the job every year, far too many of them fatal.
You might be asking yourself: what are the major types of construction accidents in Miami-Dade County?
Injury or death from falling from a rooftop or tower
Being struck by a beam, vehicle or construction equipment
Being injured by unsupervised machinery
Cranes collapsing
Electrocution
Contact Larry today if you feel you may have been the victim of personal injury while onsite during a construction job.
Learn more about construction accidents
As mentioned above, construction accidents can be caused by various factors, including falls from heights, being struck by falling objects, equipment malfunctions, electrocution, scaffolding collapses, trench collapses, chemical exposures, and unsafe working conditions. The following information will help to better understand your rights if injured:
Responsibility and Liability: Determining liability in construction accidents can be complex. Multiple parties may share responsibility, including construction companies, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, equipment manufacturers, and property owners. The responsible party or parties may be held liable for the injuries sustained in the accident.
Legal Basis for Personal Injury Claims: Personal injury claims in construction accidents are typically based on negligence or premises liability. Negligence claims arise when a party fails to exercise reasonable care, leading to the accident and injuries. Premises liability claims focus on the duty of property owners to maintain a safe environment for workers and visitors.
Workers' Compensation: In many jurisdictions, injured workers on construction sites are covered by workers' compensation insurance. This provides medical benefits and wage replacement regardless of fault. However, workers' compensation generally limits the injured party's ability to sue their employer for additional damages.
Third-Party Claims: If a third party (other than the employer) contributed to the accident, injured workers may pursue personal injury claims against that party. This could be a manufacturer of defective equipment, a subcontractor, or another entity whose negligence caused or contributed to the accident.
Damages: In personal injury claims, the injured party may seek various types of damages, including medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and in some cases, punitive damages if the responsible party's conduct was particularly reckless or intentional.
