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July 29, 2010

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Workers Compensation

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 set forth a series of regulatory guidelines for all construction companies and agencies to follow. These regulations are meant to ensure the safety and health of construction workers or anyone working on a construction site. But sometimes these safety guidelines and regulations are not followed. When these precautionary measures are not taken into account in work environment, people get injured. It's that simple.

Have you been injured on the job and are seeking information regarding workers compensation? If so, contact one of our construction injury attorneys in your area today!

When somebody gets hurt at a construction site, the first question that should be asked is, did this person get hurt because the contractor, sub-contractor, or construction company were negligent in enforcing OSHA's guidelines? If so, that person has reason to bring a lawsuit to those liable and responsible for their injury.

Workers Compensation laws facilitate the arrangement of care and funds if and when an individual gets into an accident or is somehow injured, whether by disease or physical harm, while employed. If you have been injured while working in a construction site, you are legally required to receive compensation to for your injuries. Apart from the safety regulations OSHA requires on construction sites and construction jobs, there are safety guidelines, rules, and regulations set by the company, contractor, or sub-contractor.

Have you been injured on the job and are seeking information regarding workers compensation? If so, contact one of our construction injury lawyers in your area today!

Workers Compensation funds usually are not adequate enough to cover all of your injuries and time off. It is, therefore, of importance to find third party negligent for your case. Third party negligence is simply tracing back to the manufacturer of the product, utensil, or tool that may be truly responsible for your injury or accident.

Since Workers Compensation laws vary from state to state, you may need the assistance of an attorney that focuses on the field of Workers Compensation due to Construction Injuries to assess the full liability and culpability of your case. Please contact one of our construction injury lawyers in your area for further assistance.

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Did You Know?

Compared To Other Industries, Construction Tends To Be More Dangerous.

The rate of injury for workers in the construction industry is approximately 60 percent higher than the overall average for all workers. Recognizing that hazards exist and planning ahead to properly control or eliminate them, helps protect the working men and women of the construction industry and saves businesses time and money.

Construction has the third highest rate of death by injury.

The death rate in the construction industry is about 15.2 deaths per 100,000 workers. The leading causes of death among construction workers are falls from elevation, motor vehicle crashes, electrocution, machines, and stuck by falling objects. The only two industries that have a higher death rate include mining and agriculture.

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