The types of construction accidents that can lead to brain injuries include falls and falling objects, among others. Any incident that results in blunt force or repeated stress on the head or neck can lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Falls are common causes of TBI, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …
How long you have to file a claim after a construction accident in New York depends on who was responsible for your injuries. New York enforces some of the strongest worker protection laws in the country. If your accident was the result of failures to provide a safe workplace by another party who was not …
Construction accidents can be prevented by implementing consistent, non-negotiable standards for safety. Property owners and construction managers are responsible for the safety of a construction site. They must take measures to ensure that people working on the site and people who enter the site as non-workers are safe from injury or death caused by a …
Unfortunately, many people die in construction accidents. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 1,008 people died in construction accidents in 2018. Death is the worst possible consequence of a construction accident. If you lost a loved one in a construction accident, you can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against any liable parties …
Various circumstances cause accidents in construction. Negligence, unsafe work conditions, failure to provide adequate safety equipment, improper use of equipment or tools, and lack of safety precautions are common examples of what causes accidents in construction. Construction work can be an unsafe and dangerous industry. For people who work in construction, the likelihood of getting …
The construction industry is a dangerous field. Each year, about 1,000 construction workers die due to work-related causes. According to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2018, 1,008 construction workers died while performing tasks within the scope of their job. Additionally, falls cause the highest number of deaths in the construction …
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