There are strict safety protocols and regulations in place designed to protect construction workers from on-the-job injuries. That said, while some injuries may occur on the job, whenever an injury arises directly or indirectly from a safety violation, the employer may be considered liable in a workplace injury lawsuit, even in addition to a
While age and eye disorders can cause or contribute to blindness, certain accidents and resulting injuries can also result in partial or full vision loss. Vision loss and blindness may or may not be reversible depending on the nature of the injury, but treatments and procedures do exist to restore sight either entirely or at least partially to accident victims, including cornea replacement, corrective lenses, and more. However, these treatments...
One of the biggest hazards that construction workers face when working on a highway or near a roadway is the risk of being hit by an oncoming vehicle. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), from 1982 through 2017, 27,037 individuals died in work zone crashes, drivers and workers alike. While construction workers have a personal responsibility to make safe choices, drivers in particular need to exercise extreme caution when entering...
Like any workplace, construction sites come with their own challenges; these challenges tend to be physically demanding and can easily endanger workers when safety is not a priority. However, with proper attention to and enforcement of industry safety regulations, in many cases it is possible to mitigate these risks and prevent bodily harm to construction workers on the job. However, if a construction worker is injured in the course of their...
Scaffolding plays an important role on construction sites, allowing workers to operate at elevated heights, constructing upper levels, and providing a place to store tools and materials for use. However, when scaffolds do not meet at least the minimum safety requirements for the industry, workers are put at increased risk of severe and even fatal falls. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has named falls as the...
Construction sites can contain inherent hazards that employers are required and expected to mitigate. By following industry safety protocol, a construction site does not necessarily have to be any more dangerous than another profession. However, this does not bar injuries from occurring. Whether an injury occurs on a construction site in the normal scope of work or as the result of negligence, a construction worker may have various options for...
Construction sites are generally considered as safe as the people involved choose to make them. Employers have a responsibility to ensure reasonably safe conditions for their workers, just as any third party that plays a role in the construction process has a responsibility to the basic safety of the construction workers. When an injury occurs in a construction accident caused or contributed to by a third party, the injured party may be eligible...
While every workplace carries its own risks, proper attention to and enforcement of safety protocol can mitigate any potential hazards. That said, some work environments have more hazards to guard against than others. For example, office workers likely face fewer physical risks in the workplace than those who work in fields requiring manual labor. Construction sites are particularly susceptible to failed safety oversight resulting in accidents...