Construction Accidents

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Construction workers are at greater risk of being injured in a fall accident because they often work at elevated heights. Any accidental slip can lead to catastrophic injuries. In fact, falls are the leading cause of construction site accidents and made up... Read More

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Jobs in the construction industry are some of the most dangerous occupations in the country. In 2015, 21.4 percent of private industry worker fatalities were in the construction industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration... Read More

Monday, February 13, 2017

When filing a claim for a construction site injury, it is important to understand who can be liable for causing the injury. The construction industry often exposes an employee to dangerous worksites that increase his or her susceptibility to being in a... Read More

Thursday, September 1, 2016

A FOX5 investigation discovered that a local construction company, Performance Builders, had been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) several times for “serious violations” prior to the recent death of one of its workers. If... Read More

Monday, August 29, 2016

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) grants construction workers the right to work in safe environments. The agency dictates that employers are obligated to take certain steps to ensure the safety of their jobsites as well as their... Read More