Client: Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton
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Construction Accidents
In Jacksonville, Florida
Injury rates on construction sites are on the average much higher than other OTJ (on-the-job) injuries. The main causes for the majority of construction accidents are:
� Unsafe working conditions
� Poor safety in the workplace
� Lack of sufficient training for employees
� Unsafe equipment
With all of the new construction jobs in the world today that involve higher and more dangerous construction situations, such as high-rises, hotels and tourist attractions, more dangerous circumstances are going to lead to more accidents. A construction site can never be completely accident proof, even with the most cautious and careful processes set into motion.
The nature of this type of work is that a major factor in how a typical day is played out relies heavily on weather, temperature and wind. None of these factors can be controlled on a construction site, but they all affect the safety of the workers on the job.
The majority of injury cases that arise from construction accidents only enable the injured party to seek workers� compensation benefits. Other accidents involve defective equipment or products or negligence of people other than the employee, their employer or their co-workers.
Still other construction accidents may be caused by:
� Falls from scaffolding
� Falls from unsecured ladders
� Injuries caused by debris or other falling objects
� Accidents involving a crane
� Electrocutions
� Defective and malfunctioning equipment
� Contractor or subcontractor negligence
It is in your best interests to seek professional legal advice for any construction accident you may have been involved in. Your injury may have been caused by the negligence of a subcontractor�s employee to secure a ladder properly. It may have been caused by the malfunction of a table saw or some other reason.
A qualified attorney will thoroughly investigate the facts surrounding your accident. He will also work with a skilled medical specialist to accurately evaluate the extent of your injuries and recommend the best care available to you. Then he will prepare your case down to the smallest detail in order to seek the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to.
If your case goes to trial, your lawyer will work with a variety of experts who are skilled at demonstrating exactly why and how the accident happened. With state-of-the-art technology at his disposal, your lawyer will prove your case beyond any reasonable doubt and make sure you are able to recover physically and monetarily from your accident.
Consult with a lawyer who is experienced in trials and litigation involving accidents on the construction site. You should find out what your legal rights are and what options are available to you.
To learn more about construction accidents in Jacksonville or anywhere in Florida, please contact the law firm of Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton, P.A. today.