Construction projects in the Hoosier State must be approved in advance by the Construction Safety Division of the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), which requires safeguards to be implemented to reduce harm. Nevertheless, physically and financially catastrophic construction injuries remain a persistent concern in major Indiana cities like Muncie, yet far too many take far […] The post The Hidden Costs of Delaying a Personal Injury Claim with a Muncie Const...| Hensley Legal Group, PC
The most common cause of injury and death on construction sites is a fall. Falls from heights like ladders, scaffolding, or roofs account for a staggering number of all construction-related fatalities each year. These incidents, along with being struck by an object, caught in-between machinery, and electrocutions, make up what the Occupational Safety and Health […] The post What Is the Most Common Type of Construction Accident? appeared first on Abels & Annes, P.C..| Abels & Annes, P.C.
After a construction accident, seeking legal advice is the best way to ensure you understand all your options for compensation. While your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance is the first line of financial support, it may not be the only one. You generally have two main avenues for financial recovery: However, the process of identifying a […] The post Should I Seek Legal Help After a Construction Accident? appeared first on Abels & Annes, P.C..| Abels & Annes, P.C.
When you’re hurt on a construction job in Illinois, two main legal paths may open up for you. The challenge is that while workers’ comp is a no-fault system, it has limits and doesn’t pay for everything, like pain and suffering. A third-party claim provides more complete compensation, but it requires proving someone else was […] The post What Happens If a Construction Worker Gets Hurt on the Job in Illinois? appeared first on Abels & Annes, P.C..| Abels & Annes, P.C.
You should hire a construction accident attorney if your injuries are serious or if someone other than your direct employer may have contributed to the accident. While your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance covers medical bills and a portion of lost wages, it does not provide compensation for pain and suffering. A construction accident attorney investigates […] The post Should I Hire a Construction Accident Attorney? appeared first on Abels & Annes, P.C..| Abels & Annes, P.C.
Here are some helpful insights from our Indianapolis construction accident lawyers for anyone with an Indianapolis construction injury.| Hensley Legal Group, PC
Learn the answer to the question “Should I talk to a Fort Wayne construction accident lawyer about common construction site injuries?”| Hensley Legal Group, PC
Understand your legal rights after a Las Vegas construction site injury, including workers’ comp and third-party liability claims.| The Cottle Firm
Personal injury attorney Melissa Wischerath obtained a $3.65 million settlement on behalf of her client, who was a construction worker injured in an on-the-job accident.| Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria
The Lipsig Firm proudly supports NYSTLA’s efforts to enact the Grieving Families Act. Statement from our NY State Trial Lawyers Association:Construction-related deaths in the city are at a 10-year high and Latino construction workers accounted for 25% of the lives lost. New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH) Executive Director, Charlene Obernauer, calls...| Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has recently updated the city’s building and construction safety regulations. These comprehensive updates include thousands of minor changes and more than 600 major amendments to help improve the city’s safety. These major updates went into effect in January 2022. These updates come as the DOB cracked down on construction...| Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman
If you are injured on the job, it can leave you facing serious damages and at a loss for where to turn for help. While you generally can’t sue your employer for the losses you experience, you can seek compensation that will help you move forward toward regaining your health and well-being with a workers’...| Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman
2022 is the most dangerous and deadliest year for construction workers working at heights. According to preliminary data from the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), as of November 2022, 482 construction accidents have occurred in NYC, which resulted in eight deaths and 496 injuries. Six of these deaths happened due to scaffold or sidewalk shed...| Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman
