Power Tool Accidents

Atlanta Power Tool Injuries

A construction site is, statistically, one of the most dangerous places one can work. Building materials are heavy and cumbersome, and the tools used to cut, shape, and fasten them are dangerous when misused or functioning improperly. Power tool injuries happen for a number of reasons, and in some cases, another individual or entity may be liable for any resulting damages in a third-party claim. If you or a loved one was injured in a construction power tool accident, complete our free case review form today.

Power Tool Defects

One potential cause of power tool injuries is defects in the tools themselves. In such cases, the maker of the power tool may have put a product with design flaws or manufacturing defects on the market. There are product liability laws in place to prevent such occurrences, and if a company released a dangerous product into the marketplace, anyone injured as a result may be entitled to compensation.

Following is a list of items, which, if defective, could cause a serious power tool injury:

Table saws
Handheld circular saws
Drills
Nail guns
Torches
Power sanders
Grinders and polishers

Georgia Construction Site Negligence

Just as manufacturers have a duty to keep consumers safe from unreasonable harm, general contractors, land owners, construction site owners and other individuals have an obligation to ensure that:

The proper Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations are being followed
Power tools are properly maintained
Workers are properly trained to operate the tools they are given to use

A lack of oversight, proper maintenance, or enforcement of safety regulations can lead to potentially dangerous working conditions on a construction sites, especially for those working with or around power tools. This could amount to construction company negligence, which may be grounds for a construction accident lawsuit.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a power tool accident on a Georgia construction site, contact our experienced power tool injury lawyers by filling out the simple form on the right. If legal recourse is available, our lawyers will investigate your power tool injury claim and the relevant safety regulations and Georgia construction site laws to build a strong case, seeking maximum compensation on your behalf.

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