Construction Worker Injury Attorneys
According to statistics reported by IMEC Technologies, 21 percent of all work-related deaths occurred in the construction industry. As of 2016, there were more than 10 million construction workers in the United States.
Other statistics associated with the construction industry include:
- The ninth most dangerous job in 2018 was a construction supervisor.
- The construction industry is growing every year.
- 43 percent of all construction workers will work well past age 65.
- If the construction industry adopted new technology (virtual reality, advanced tracking, and more connected job sites), the industry could be boosted by $1.6 trillion.
- The “Fatal Four” causes of fatalities in the construction industry are:
- Falls (38.7 percent of all construction deaths)
- Struck by an Object (9.4 percent of all construction deaths)
- Electrocution (8.3 percent of all construction deaths)
- Caught In-Between (7.3 percent)
- According to OSHA, if the “Fatal Four” were eliminated, 582 construction workers’ lives would be saved annually in the United States.
- In 2017, the most cited standards in the construction industry included:
- Lack of fall protection
- General scaffolding requirements
- Faulty ladders
- Lack of training
- Lack of eye and face protection
- According to the CDC, 90 percent of construction workers are male.
- Nearly half of all deaths on construction sites occur in companies with ten or fewer employees or among those who are self-employed.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a construction accident, call Palace Law at (253) 544-5935. We provide FREE initial consultations.
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- Jay R.
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- Former Client
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I highly recommend Palace Law for your work place injury. I would definitely use them again but hopefully I won’t have to.
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- John A.
I’ve spent the last 7 years working with them and it hasn’t been a easy ride but they work very hard to get the best outcome for there clients. Sandra has done an outstanding job keeping me informed of the process and keeping me feel safe and secure with my future. I couldn’t of asked for a better person and team to help me during this stressful time and working hard to get me what I deserved.
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- Chad F.
Exceptional legal representation! My experience with Kim was outstanding. She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated to ensuring I received the outcome I deserved. Kim’s communication throughout the process was clear and timely, providing me with peace of mind during a challenging time.
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- Kelly Y.
Aria has been working with me and she is very thorough. I don’t get good sleep at night because of my injury but knowing that Palace Law is on the job gives me peace of mind specially, when they have employees like Aria thanks for letting me give my feedback and putting me in a position to give feedback.
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- Jacob H.
They have been entirely helpful since they accepted my case. Thorough and informative every step of the way. When I had an IME and no gas in my car they arranged for a ride to and from. After fighting tooth and nail myself with little to no results Palace Law stepped in and immediately Sedgwick stopped dragging me through the mud.
Determining Liability in a Construction Accident
It can be difficult to determine who is liable for a construction accident due to the fact that there may be multiple potentially liable parties involved. Construction accidents can occur at a private residence or a commercial development and can range from a small incident to a catastrophic accident.
On any given construction site, there can be an intricate hierarchy of landowners, general contractors, subcontractors, and engineers, making it extremely difficult to sort it all out and determine responsibility. Generally speaking, the more responsibility a person or entity has over the everyday site operations, the more responsibility the person or entity bears should something go awry.
The primary liability for a construction site accident will be traced back to the person or entity directly responsible for the failure that caused the accident, but there can be other liable parties as well, including:
How Palace Law Can Help Following Your Construction Accident
At Palace Law, we handle construction accidents of all types. Perhaps you are an electrician, a laborer, a plumber, a carpenter, a roofer, or another type of craft worker. Regardless of your position on the job, we understand that your family’s livelihood can be wholly dependent on your job. Therefore, we are dedicated to helping you get the justice and compensation you need and deserve. Palace Law is built on the idea that you—and every client who walks in our door—deserve a competent team of legal professionals to handle every aspect of the case. We will work hard on your behalf to obtain compensation for your construction accident.
For legal guidance from an experienced construction worker injury attorney, call us at (253) 544-5935 today.
