Each year, thousands of Americans are killed on the job, and tens of thousands are injured. More than 20 percent of private sector workplace fatalities occur in the construction industry, highlighting a need for intensive safety protocols.
If you have been hurt or lost a loved one in a job site accident, a Maryland premises liability lawyer can help you get the compensation you need for maximum recovery.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than half of all construction accident fatalities result from only four types of accidents:
Although these four accident types make up nearly 60 percent of all construction deaths, falls alone account for nearly 40 percent of workplace fatalities in the construction industry.
Scaffolding accidents; ladder accidents; falling tools or building materials; defective or malfunctioning tools, equipment, or safety gear; and construction vehicle accidents are just a few of the causes of construction site injuries and deaths.
Most of these accidents and injuries are preventable if proper safety protocols are in place, equipment is properly maintained, and workers are provided the necessary protective gear and trained how to properly use it.
When a company fails to make safety a priority, accidents can cause significant injury or death. Working with a construction accident attorney can allow injured workers and their families to hold accountable those whose negligent practices compromised worker safety.
Not every construction accident is fatal, but construction injuries account for nearly 10 percent of the 3.3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses that occur each year.
Common construction injuries include the following:
These injuries frequently require costly medical treatment. As medical bills pile up, many injured workers are also confronted with an inability to work because of their injuries. A construction injury can bring with it significant financial and emotional stress in addition to the physical pain and suffering of a serious injury.
A free consultation with a construction accident lawyer in Maryland can help you determine the best way to fight for compensation for your injuries. Each case is unique, but common types of recovery include financial compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of earning potential, and more.
Finding out whether or not you may be able to obtain compensation for your construction injury and losses is only a phone call away. Call to schedule a free, confidential consultation with a Maryland construction accident attorney who can answer your questions and begin searching for solutions. Contact us today for help.
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