Every year, many people fall victim to injury, harm and even death through accidents on construction sites. On many sites, there may be great potential for damage; however, most sites follow strict health and safety rules to ensure that these dangers are not a threat to their workers. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, and they can result from a variety of causes. Contact Phillips Law Offices if you or a loved one has been involved in a construction site accident.

Construction site accidents may stem from:

• Negligence of supervisors or the general contractor
• Negligence of other site workers
• Inappropriate behavior of other site workers
• Defective machinery on site
• Mistakes and negligence caused by drinking or drugs taken by others
• Negligent supervision of workers on the jobsite in general
• Negligence in the coordinating of the work of subcontractors
• Failure to take proper safety precautions
• Negligent guarding of hazards
• Casual or careless implementation of safety programs

In some instances, the accident may have been caused by the injured party; however, in many cases, the accidents on construction sites are not the fault of the injured party, and under these circumstances you may be eligible to claim compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, pain, suffering, and any long term injuries sustained through the accident. Some of the dangers from which injuries could be sustained on construction sites include:

• Defective scaffolding, or improperly constructed scaffolding
• Defective forklifts or irresponsibly operated forklifts
• Falling loads due to improper loading/unloading or negligence
• Trips or falls due to material left lying around on the site
• Falling structures
• Harm caused by equipment used on site (welding rods, electrical devices etc.) through irresponsible use or negligence

The person or company held responsible for the accident will depend on the accident itself. It could be your employer, another worker at the site, a contractor, or a manufacturer depending on the cause of the accident. Your lawyer will be able to determine who is to be held responsible based upon the facts that you provide and the circumstances surrounding the accident. By contacting a lawyer, you can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that your case will be dealt with efficiently and quickly by a legal professional who is familiar with this sort of litigation.