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Construction Accidents

When an employee is seriously injured on the job, workers' compensation may not fully compensate the worker for all losses. If the accident was due to negligence of a third party contractor, engineer, architect or a manufacturer, there may be grounds for a personal injury claim also.

Based in Peachtree City and Atlanta, Georgia, construction site lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC has obtained significant jury awards and insurance settlements for victims of negligence in Fulton, Dekalb, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta and Fayette counties. If you or a loved one have suffered serious or catastrophic on the job construction injuries, such as roofing and scaffolding falls, work vehicle accidents, forklift and machinery accidents, highway worker accidents, and all types of work zone injuries. Contact Jason R. Schultz PC for a free consultation, including evenings and weekends, by appointment.

Construction Accidents - An Overview

Construction workers face some of the most dangerous working conditions in the country on a daily basis. Although there are regulations, statutes, ordinances and industry standards that mandate employers must provide a reasonably safe working environment, construction workers still suffer serious injuries at an alarming rate. The sheer number of hazards on a construction site makes it virtually impossible to prevent all injuries from occurring. These hazards include falls from scaffolds and other elevations, being struck by moving or falling machinery, electrocution, health hazards resulting from exposure to asbestos and chemicals, injuries caused by defective or unsafe equipment, and lifting and repetitive motion injuries.

If you have suffered or if one of your family members has suffered injuries as the result of a construction accident, an experienced construction accident and injury litigation attorney can help you understand your rights.
According to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry accounts for the highest number of worker fatalities of any industry. Hazards posed by construction sites include exposure to noise, dust and other chemicals, working from high elevations and in confined spaces, working with power tools and other mechanical equipment, exposure to electricity, and performing excavations.

Workers' Compensation

If you have been injured while working at a construction site, your financial recovery may be affected by workers' compensation laws, depending on your employment situation and the degree of liability on your employer's part. Keep in mind that parties other than your employer may be legally responsible for your injuries (such as third-party contractors, property owners or equipment manufacturers) and your recovery from those parties will not be affected by workers' compensation laws. If you or your loved one has suffered injuries as the result of a construction accident, consult a workers' compensation attorney to learn if you qualify for benefits.