Blog: Construction Accidents

When an employee suffers an injury at work, he or she has the right to file a Workers’ Compensation claim to receive certain benefits including compensation for their medical bills and a portion of their lost wages. This is one of the advantages of being an employee rather than an independent contractor. Many individuals are […]

Construction is dangerous work, with construction accidents accounting for more than 22 percent of work-related deaths per year. This figure is particularly troubling, considering construction workers make up only 8 percent of the U.S. workforce. To add to this, it is 71 percent more likely for construction workers to suffer from nonfatal injuries compared to […]

Over four million employees, many in construction, are injured in work accidents each year in the United States. Construction workers may soon face a dynamic training program, designed just for them. The University of Exeter is working on virtual reality training technology to reduce construction accidents. Safety training plays a key role in reducing workplace […]

Nearly everyone has seen the signs to call a phone number before digging. This is because one of the biggest dangers when trenching or excavating an area is hitting underground gas, electric, or water lines. The potential for electrocution when digging in a construction site is serious. Yet, there are many other dangers associated with […]

Hand injuries, though almost always preventable, are one of leading reasons for emergency room visits and missed workdays. According to a 2016 National Safety Council edition of “Injury Facts,” more than 120,000 job-related hand injuries resulted in missed work days in a single year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also reports that more than […]

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) statistics, one in five worker fatalities in 2014 were in the construction industry. Of these more than half were caused by the so called “Fatal Four,” which include falls, electrocution, struck by object accidents, and caught in/between accidents. The circumstances surrounding falls and electrocution are widely […]

Every occupation has its unique injury risks. Some positions and fields are at a greater risk of work-related injuries than others, but none are completely devoid of injury risks. As an employee, it is in your best interest to educate yourself about the specific injury risks of your job and how you can avoid them. […]

Construction is regularly cited one of the most hazardous industries in the country. Working with heavy, dangerous equipment only adds to the risk factor. When that equipment is defective, construction accidents happen. Product designers, manufacturers, installers, or sellers can be held liable if defective equipment causes an injury. Construction workers operate heavy machinery and tools […]

When most Americans go to work each day, the possibility of losing life or limb in an accident is the last thing on their minds. But for some, the risk is just another part of the job. This is especially true for those working in the construction and farming industries. Philadelphia construction accident lawyers report […]

As winter approaches, it is necessary for workers who work outside to be aware of the potential dangers caused by cold weather. Cold weather can lead to multiple cold-related workplace accidents and occupational illnesses. One of the primary dangers is cold stress, which is any form of stress that extreme cold weather causes either physically […]