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Potential Causes of Construction Accidents

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The construction industry has grown exponentially. Although the projects provide a big economic support, they can also be a hotbed for serious construction accident injuries and fatalities. Here are some potential causes of construction accidents and legal options.

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Page 1: Causes of Construction Accidents and Legal Options

Before you can determine what your legal options are

after a construction accident, you need to determine

what actually caused the incident. Construction

accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. The top

causes of worker injuries, commonly referred to as the

“Fatal Four”, include:

Potential Causes ofConstructionAccidents

According to the Occupational Safety & Health

Administration (OSHA), these “Fatal Four” were

responsible for nearly three out of five of construction

worker deaths.

Scaffolding accidents

Ladder accidents

Slip and falls

Power tool and machinery accidents

Vehicle accidents

Other common types of construction accidents include:

Most of these accidents can be attributed to some type

of negligence and may involve unsafe work site

conditions, improper use of tools and/or equipment, and

lack of protective safeguards.

Laws vary by state and apply differently to various

injuries, but injured victims of construction accidents

have three main legal options:

Workers compensation claim

Personal injury lawsuit

Products liability lawsuit

To determine what options are available to you or an

injured loved one, it is best to immediately consult with

an experienced Los Angeles construction accident

attorney. They can review the specific facts of your case,

help you hold the right parties liable and get you the full

compensation that you deserve. Some common types of

damages that you may be entitled to include:

Past and future medical bills

Loss of wages

Loss of earning capacity

Pain and suffering

Out of pocket expenses.

Falls

Struck object

Legal Options After a Construction Accident-

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