Construction Accidents

More than 7 million persons work in the construction industry, representing 6% of the labor force. Approximately 1.5 million of these workers are self-employed. Of approximately 600,000 construction companies, 90% employ fewer than 20 workers. Few have formal safety and health programs. From 1980-1993, an average of 1,079 construction workers were killed on the job each year, more fatal injuries than in any other industry. Falls caused 3,859 construction worker fatalities (25.6%). Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. An average of 362 fatal falls occurred each year from 1995 to 1999, with the trend on the increase. 15% of workers' compensation costs are spent on construction injuries.

Roof-related falls, crane accidents, bridge accident, scaffolding accidents, run-over by operating equipment, lifting equipment failure, electric shock, trench collapses, fires and explosions, hit by highway vehicle, compressed gases accidents and welding accidents are types of accidents that happens in a construction site.

The back is the part of the body most frequently injured at work accounting for nearly 25 percent of all work-related injuries. Injuries to the legs, arms and hands are the next most frequent bodily injuries.

Weinstein, Chase, Messinger and Peters, P.C. represent Plaintiff's who have been injured in construction accidents. Our construction accident lawyer specialists offer aggressive representation to ensure that our clients are fairly compensated for their injuries and any other losses which can include:

• Pain and Suffering
• Compensation for psychological damage
• Loss of past and future income
• Medical expenses for the past and for the future
• Assistance for the future
• Loss of amenities of life
• Damage to your car or personal property