Preventing Injuries in Construction Accidents
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries in the world. Although the machinery and skeleton of buildings can be marvelling, there are numerous dangerous risks involved. Workers on the ground are subject to having things fall on them, and workers who are several stories high are at risk for falling off.
Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has numerous health and safety standards in place intended to keep workers safe, many of the regulations are ignored, and the majority of construction accidents are preventable.
If your employer pushed you to ignore safety standards, or if you were injured because of lack of training, we can help you receive the compensation you need. At Grazian & Volpe, P.C., our attorneys average more than 20 years of experience, and we can help you receive the compensation you need. Our Chicago construction accident attorneys represent individuals who were injured in a range of construction accidents, including:
- Trip-and-fall
- Structures collapsing on individuals
- Crush injuries
- People falling into holes
- Failure to barricade
- Machinery accidents
- Equipment failure
- Scaffolding and ladder falls
- Run over or crushed by forklifts
Accidents and Injuries Caused by Cranes
In the construction industry there are usually many different cranes available for a contractor to choose from, each with a different designs and size. There are also numerous cranes used for different types of building and construction needs. Like many construction accidents, many crane accidents could be avoided if employers chose the right crane for the job and demanded that OSHA standards be followed. Poor training as well as ignoring routine maintenance checks are two of the leading causes in crane accidents.
Contact Experienced Chicago Jobsite Injury Lawyers
If you were injured on-the-job because you did not receive the training you needed, your employer can be held liable. If you suffered from an accident at work, whether because of defective machinery or for another reason, we can help you receive the compensation you need. Learn more about the representation we provided by scheduling your free initial consultation. We can be reached online or by calling 773-309-4488 or 888-841-1210.
