Construction sites, work zones, construction vehicles, and heavy equipment are rife with potential dangers that might lead to serious injuries or result in fatalities. That can make construction areas hazardous locations for the men and women who work in them and for passersby, passenger vehicle occupants, and others in and around these locations.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) research reported 158 fatal work injuries in Ohio in 2018. The injuries you incur in a construction accident can have far-reaching physical and financial repercussions. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data identifies the following ways injuries commonly occur in the construction industry:
- Being struck by objects or equipment in motion
- Being caught in or lodged between equipment
- Sustaining dangerous electrical hazards or burns
If you are ready to seek monetary recovery for your injuries, recoup the cost of your income losses, and explore your potential range of recoverable expenses, a Cincinnati construction accident lawyer might be able to help you explore your compensation options. Contact the personal injury team at the Fitch Law Firm LLC by calling (513) 407-4521 today.
Safety Violations That Lead to Construction Accidents
OSHA regulations strive to ensure safe working conditions for construction site employees by establishing safety guidelines and performing regular inspections. When these safety standards are violated, worker protections might be placed in jeopardy. According to OSHA research, the most frequently cited violations may include:
- Inadequate communication about potential hazards
- Faulty scaffolding and other equipment failures
- Lack of hazardous energy control
- Deficient, eye, face, and respiratory protection
- Poor industrial truck, machinery, and machine guards
If your construction accident injuries were the result of a safety violation, you might qualify for financial recovery by filing a personal injury lawsuit. You may also qualify for compensation if your injuries resulted from faulty or faulty equipment. Uncovering the safety violations, worker errors, equipment failures, or other factors that contributed to your construction accident may help prove its cause. It might also help identify the party who bears liability for the cost of your injuries and resulting expenses.
Accident- and Injury-Related Construction Accident Statistics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) research into the physical and financial impact of construction accidents puts the number of construction industry employees in 2017 at approximately 10.7 million. While the number of workers represented less than 7 percent of the total workforce, the construction industry accounted for nearly 20% of workplace fatalities.
CDC research also reports traumatic brain injuries (TBI) as a common injury suffered by construction workers. TBI can lead to severe physical impairments, significant treatment costs, and substantial losses of income. If you sustained a TBI, broken bones, electrical shock, severe burn, or other injury as the result of a construction accident, we might be able to help you recover from the financial impact of your physical injuries.
You might be able to recoup the financial damages of a construction accident with a personal injury lawsuit. A member of our legal team may listen to the circumstances surrounding your accident, examine your medical records, and assess any other forms of proof that help establish your right to financial recovery.
For a free legal consultation with a construction accidents lawyer serving Cincinnati, call 614-963-2808
You Might Be Eligible for Compensation After a Construction Accident
If you were injured in a construction accident that resulted from negligence, our client care team might be able to help you assign liability, value your lawsuit, negotiate a favorable financial settlement, and recover the financial expenses and losses that stem from the accident. According to Ohio Revised § 2315.18, your recoverable damages may include:
- The costs of your injury-related medical care
- Wage and other income loss related to your injuries
- Physical, mental, and emotional pain and suffering
- Loss of society, consortium, and companionship
- Physical impairment, disfigurement, and dysfunction
Calculating the financial damages of a construction accident might be confusing on your own. Our legal team may help you compile the evidence that proves the cost of the accident and helps establish the value of your potential compensation. To have a Cincinnati construction accident lawyer guide you through these complex calculations, contact a member of our team at the Fitch Law Firm LLC by calling (513) 407-4521 today.
Do Not Wait to File Your Compensation Lawsuit
The city of Cincinnati is governed by Ohio’s statute of limitations. Accordingly, when you are injured in a construction accident, you generally have two years to file your personal injury lawsuit, according to Ohio Revised Code § 2305.10. If you attempt to file your lawsuit after the statute of limitations has expired, one of two things may happen:
- You might not be allowed to file your lawsuit at all
- Your lawsuit may be dismissed without being heard
The sooner you involve our team in your potential lawsuit, the more time we have to comply with the filing deadline. The statute of limitations might change according to the age of injured parties or if the at-fault party is a governmental party. If these or any other circumstances of your lawsuit alter its timeline, our team will explain the correct timeline and how it may impact your lawsuit.
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You May Qualify for Financial Recovery After a Construction Accident
The aftermath of a construction accident can involve physical and financial recovery. Our personal injury team might be able to help you navigate the personal injury process while you concentrate on your physical recovery. Additionally, our client support team can help you assign fault to the appropriate party and pursue the monetary recovery their negligence entitles you to.
Contact the personal injury team at the Fitch Law Firm LLC by calling (513) 407-4521 to find out how a Cincinnati construction accident lawyer may be able to help you receive financial compensation for your injuries.
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