Common Causes of Construction Site Injuries
August 30, 2012 by
One in ten construction workers are injured in onsite accidents each year. People who work construction take risks, whether they are working on a small office rehab project or a large-scale mall or a condo development.
On most sites, the heavy machinery and power tools, wiring of electricity, multiple stories-high scaffolding, and numerous subcontractors working on different parts of the job all contribute to an inherently dangerous workplace.
When a construction worker is injured, the injury is often serious, with a lengthy recovery time. If an accident is caused by someone else's recklessness, carelessness, or disregard for safety laws, the worker injured may be eligible to sue for compensation to pay for lost wages, medical treatment, pain and suffering, and other accident-related damages.