Birmingham Construction Accident Attorneys

Birmingham Construction Accident Attorney

Each year, roughly 1,200 people in the U.S. die following construction site accidents. While construction accident deaths are rare, injuries on construction sites are extremely prevalent – over 400,000 construction workers are injured on the job each year in the U.S.

Anyone injured on a construction site – including construction workers, architects or bystanders – should meet with one of our experienced construction accident lawyers to find out if they are entitled to compensation for their injuries and losses.

At Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C. we are experienced in dealing with the complexities of construction accident cases. We know how to deal with major insurance companies and fight aggressively to get the maximum compensation for our clients.

Causes of Construction Accidents

In some cases, construction site accidents are unavoidable, unpreventable and no one's fault. However, occasionally, someone's recklessness or negligence can cause another individual to be injured on a construction site.

Common causes of construction site accidents include:

• crane accidents (for example, a crane coming into contact with power lines and causing electrocution)
• defective or ill-maintained equipment
• exposure to toxic substances (Asbestos, benzene and other toxic substances may be in materials regularly used on construction sites. These substances are known to cause fatal cancers, including mesothelioma and lung cancer.)
• falling objects
• falls from scaffolding or ladders
• heavy equipment.

Such construction accidents have been known to cause wrongful death, brain injury and/or permanent disability.

How to Minimize the Risk of Construction Accidents

Individuals who work on or plan on visiting construction sites can take the following measures to minimize their risk of being injured (or dying) as a result of a serious construction site accident:

• Don't operate any machinery for which you haven't been properly trained
• Obey all warning signs
• Wear all necessary safety equipment, including helmets, goggles, etc.

Responsibility for Safety on Construction Sites

In Alabama, prime contractors hold total responsibility of overseeing workplace safety and compliance with OSHA regulations. Should a subcontractor be involved in a construction project, the prime and subcontractor will share the responsibility for ensure safe working conditions – regardless of who specifically hired particular employees.

Factors that prime and subcontractors need to oversee to optimize workplace safety include providing:

• essential and adequate training on how to use construction equipment
• proper safety equipment (such as helmets, goggles, gloves, etc.)
• instructions and training on what to do in case of an emergency

If you or your loved one has been injured or killed in a construction

accident, it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side. For aggressive and knowledgeable representation, contact Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C. today. Our attorneys will investigate the details of your accident and help you get compensation for your medical costs, long-term treatment and care, lost wages and any emotional pain and suffering.

If your accident requires that you or your loved one get long-term or institutionalized care we will help you get the treatment you need without being charged upfront.

Contact us to schedule a FREE consultation with an experienced Birmingham construction accident attorney today. We would be happy to help you.

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