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Construction Accidents and Legal Options

Over the last few years, the building business has exploded. Everywhere you look, there appear to be construction projects. If you or a loved one has been injured on a construction site, it is critical that you understand your legal options.

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Construction Accidents and Legal Options

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  1. Construction Accidents and Legal Options

  2. Before you can determine what your legal options are after a construction accident, you need to determine what actually caused the incident. Construction accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. The top causes of worker injuries, commonly referred to as the “Fatal Four”, include: Potential Causes of Construction Accidents

  3. Falls • Struck object • Electrocution • Caught-in/between

  4. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), these “Fatal Four” were responsible for nearly three out of five of construction worker deaths. Other common types of construction accidents include: • Scaffolding accidents • Ladder accidents • Slip and falls • Power tool and machinery accidents • Vehicle accidents

  5. Legal Options After a Construction Accident Laws vary by state and apply differently to various injuries, but injured victims of construction accidents have three main legal options: • Worker’s compensation claim. • Personal injury lawsuit. • Products liability lawsuit.

  6. To determine what options are available to you or an injured loved one, it is best to immediately consult with an attorney. Some common types of damages that you may be entitled to include: • Past and future medical bills. • Loss of wages. • Loss of earning capacity. • Pain and suffering. • Out of pocket expenses.

  7. If you or a loved one is a victim of a construction site accident. Visit: www.habbaspilaw.com

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