Construction Accidents

Thousands of construction accidents happen each year, with the majority being falls from heights. Construction accidents can involve construction workers, bystanders or someone working on or near a construction site. Construction accidents can be devastating. They can result in serious injury or death. Types of construction accidents include:

· falls, resulting in broken bones and/or head and brain injury

· chemical burns

· fire burns

· items falling on top of you

· severed fingers or limbs

· amputation

Be safe while working in a construction zone:

Always wear a helmet.
If working at height, use a safety harness system that attaches you so you can’t fall.
Wear protective clothing and gear.
Know how to use the tools you’re working with, and follow all safety precautions.
Have first aid kits and chemical spill kits on hand.
Use gloves, masks, or whatever the job requires.
Securely attach all tools to your belt or to the platform to avoid dropping them on someone else.
Have a fire extinguisher handy and know your escape route.
Use caution when driving construction vehicles.
Any visibly damaged or worn tools and harnesses should be replaced immediately.

If you live or work near construction sites:

Obey all posted signs and rules.
Never enter a construction zone uninvited.
Watch out for stray nails, wire and other hazards.
Keep children away from construction sites and warn them of dangers.
Consider using a facemask if there is excessive dust or particles in the air.
Avoid any chemicals you find near the site and contact authorities to clean up the chemicals.
Watch out for construction vehicles.

If you are injured in a construction accident, contact a personal injury lawyer who specializes in construction accidents. It’s important to have a specialist help determine who is at fault and what compensation you are entitled to.

Recent construction accidents include:

One construction worker died and two were injured when a Manhattan building collapsed.
A construction crane collapsed, killing one man.
A man fell off a 20-foot forklift and died.
A trench collapsed, killing one man.
Scaffolding collapsed and killed one man.

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Construction Accidents Thousands of construction accidents happen each year, with the majority being falls from heights. Construction accidents can involve construction workers, bystanders or someone working on or near a construction site. Construction accidents can be devastating. They can result in serious injury or death. Types of construction accidents include: · falls, resulting in broken bones and/or head and brain injury · chemical burns · fire burns · items falling on top of you · severed fingers or limbs · amputation Be safe while working in a construction zone: Always wear a helmet. If working at height, use a safety harness system that attaches you so you can’t fall. Wear protective clothing and gear. Know how to use the tools you’re working with, and follow all safety precautions. Have first aid kits and chemical spill kits on hand. Use gloves, masks, or whatever the job requires. Securely attach all tools to your belt or to the platform to avoid dropping them on someone else. Have a fire extinguisher handy and know your escape route. Use caution when driving construction vehicles. Any visibly damaged or worn tools and harnesses should be replaced immediately. If you live or work near construction sites: Obey all posted signs and rules. Never enter a construction zone uninvited. Watch out for stray nails, wire and other hazards. Keep children away from construction sites and warn them of dangers. Consider using a facemask if there is excessive dust or particles in the air. Avoid any chemicals you find near the site and contact authorities to clean up the chemicals. Watch out for construction vehicles. If you are injured in a construction accident, contact a personal injury lawyer who specializes in construction accidents. It’s important to have a specialist help determine who is at fault and what compensation you are entitled to. Recent construction accidents include: One construction worker died and two were injured when a Manhattan building collapsed. A construction crane collapsed, killing one man. A man fell off a 20-foot forklift and died. A trench collapsed, killing one man. Scaffolding collapsed and killed one man.