Construction Accidents

Types of Construction Accidents

There are a few types of construction accidents that can occur on a construction site:

• Falls
• Electrical accidents
• Gas explosions
• Exposure to toxic chemicals

Construction Accident Causes

Construction accidents can occur due to a variety of factors:

• Defective equipment
• Unsafe ladders: ladders that are too short or that are not opened all the way can contribute to construction accidents
• Holes in flooring: contribute to falls
• Improperly assembled scaffolding: contributes to falls
• Construction debris: such as tools and materials being left in workflow areas

Construction Accident Claims

If the victim of a construction accident is a bystander, he or she can file a personal injury claim. If the victim is a construction worker, he or she will usually have to file a workers’ compensation claim. The exception to this is when there are multiple contractors on a construction site and a worker is injured due to negligence on the part of another contractor. In this instance, the injured worker may be able file a personal injury claim against the contractor.

Consult a Construction Accident Attorney

If you or a loved one has been harmed in a construction accident, you may want to contact a construction accident attorney for more information.