Monday, September 15, 2014

Construction and Industrial Accidents

There are many constructions sites along the Gulf Coast, which we are thankful for as they bring employment and economic growth for our community. In this month’s blog we want to discuss workers injuries, illnesses and fatalities on construction sites. 

First we wanted to share several statistics from 2012 with you:
  • BLS (Bureau of Labor Services) reported 4,628 workers were killed on the job.
  • OSHA reported that was an average of 89 a week or more than 12 deaths every day.
  • OSHA stated that of these deaths in 2012, 19.3% were in construction.
The leading cause of workers deaths in construction were from falls, being struck by an object, electrocution and caught in/between. If these types of accidents were eliminated we would have saved 437 workers lives (OSHA). 

We find these figures alarming as we all have a right to a safe workplace that neither jeopardizes our health or safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is a law that requires employers to provide working conditions that are free of known dangers to their employees.  

Many construction accidents are the result of unsafe working conditions which are often due to negligence, forgoing standard safety procedures, violating OSHA regulations, not providing appropriate safety training or equipment, using substandard materials and cutting corners. These misconducts or negligence acts can results in workplace accidents. The risk of serious injury or death is higher when the neglect or misconduct of employers and others is involved. These incidents can result in mental stress, long term pain, disability, suffering, an inability to work, loss of wages, as well as the accrual of medical costs. 

If you have been injured in a construction accident it is essential that you get prompt medical attention. If you were injured on the job then you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.  

If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident it is important that you understand your rights to any benefits and compensation owed to you under the law. Contact our lawyers at Hopkins, Barvié & Hopkins, P.L.L.C.  who have extensive experience in matters of construction workplace liability and focus on representing individuals and their family members to get compensation. Contact us and we will evaluate your case at no cost or obligation. With more than 66 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys offer clients throughout Mississippi the representation they need. 

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