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Construction accidents can range from minor to catastrophic, and frequently result in death. The types of injuries one can sustain from these accidents include: amputations; blindness; deafness; broken bones, back; burns; coma; concussion; paralysis; severed spinal cord; Traumatic Brain Injury; and much more. These accidents can result from the negligence of others, faulty construction equipment; defective products; defective machines; inadequate safety or equipment training, as well as negligent or reckless co-workers. |
| The reason for this level of inequity and increased danger for Construction Workers is because of the type of work required in construction. |
| Activities such as: |
1. Heavy machinery
2. Manual Handling
3. Hydraulic Lifting Devices
4. Working at heights
5. Working above Dangerous Machines
6. Some Poor Safety Standards -due to time restraints.
7. Non-employee motor vehicles still within the area posing a significant threat to construction workers. |
| Workers’ Compensation |
In many cases, a state requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, securing payment for lost wages and medical bills that result from construction-site injuries. Workers’ compensation laws were established to avoid litigation when a worker is injured on the job and to allow injured workers to receive medical treatment and lost wages without having to prove their injuries occurred because of employer negligence. |
| Injured employees are entitled to workers’ compensation for costs related to: |
- long- and short-term injuries
- total or partial permanent loss of any body part
- vocational training that allows an injured employee to perform another type of work if the injury prevents the return to construction work
- physical therapy
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Several people choose to hire a construction accident lawyer to handle their case because they can help them earn the money they need to pay for the pain and suffering they underwent. A construction accident lawyer is considered a personal injury attorney. They will investigate the entire accident and can get to the bottom of the questions to determine who is legally responsible for the damages. The construction lawyers can find answers about the insurance policy of the company, including the policy limits. Once the construction accident lawyer understands the insurance policy limits, they are in a better position to negotiate for more money. |
We here at John Anderson’s Law our California Construction Accident Attorneys will use their years of experience in handling construction accident cases to investigate every possible factor that would cause your accident, and to ensure that you will receive full compensation for your injuries. |
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