Types of Construction Accidents

Atlanta Construction Accident Lawyers

The accidents that can occur on a construction site are numerous and dangerous. The nature of construction work is such that it causes more fatalities and catastrophic injuries than most other professions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 1,000 people die each year due to accidents on construction sites. The construction site accident lawyers at Morgan & Morgan are experienced in dealing with all types of jobsite accidents, including:

Electrocution
Crane accidents
Forklift accidents
Mechanized equipment accidents
Slip & fall accidents
Falling object accidents
Fires and explosions
Trench collapse
Equipment malfunction
Scaffold failure

Georgia Construction Accident Law

The standards and guidelines that OSHA and Georgia state laws outline for construction sites are intended to prevent accidents. When someone violates one of these laws in bad faith or negligence, the resulting construction accident injury could be their legal responsibility. For example, all operators of mechanized equipment should have the proper training to do so, and most machinery must have specific maintenance performed on a regular basis to be considered safe enough to use. If the individuals in charge of the jobsite do not ensure that these measures are taken and an accident occurs, they may be considered negligent third parties.

Construction Accident Lawyers

Hiring a construction accident lawyer is your legal right if you have been injured. You deserve competent representation to fight for your rights and your ability to provide for yourself and your family. Experienced attorneys in the construction accident field will know personal injury law, OSHA standards, and state laws, as well as how to handle the Atlanta legal system. Our attorneys will investigate the site of the accident, preserve evidence and build a strong case, ready to go all the way to trial if necessary.

Morgan & Morgan’s experienced Atlanta construction accident attorneys always offer free case evaluations to injured workers. Find out if pursuing a construction accident lawsuit is in your best interest by contacting us today.

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