Construction Site Accident and Injuries (1)

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Construction Site Accident And Injuries
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Thousands of construction workers are hurt or
even killed while working at construction sites
on a yearly basis.  Despite the stringent rules
and regulations set forth by the government that
cover construction sites, many workers still get
injured when they fall from heights of more than
six feet all because they didnt have the
necessary fall protection in place. 
A construction accident  lawyer will tell you
that all such falls are preventable and those
employers (or contractors) who fail to utilize
the required fall protections should and will be
held accountable.
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• Common Types of Construction Site Injuries
• Severe burns and lacerations
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries, such as paraplegia and
  quadriplegia
•  Broken, fractured or crushed bones
•  Loss of limbs
•  Loss of hearing or eyesight
•  Stress injuries

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• Common Types of Construction Accidents
• Crush injury accidents
• Excavation accidents
• Trench, crane and scaffolding collapses
• Ladder accidents
• Accidents due to the failure to use proper
  protective equipment
• Accidents due to safety violations
• Accidents resulting from defective equipment
• Forklift accidents
• Falls from heights
• Slip and fall accidents
• Drilling accidents

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• The Responsibilities of Contractors/Employers
• In the U.S., Employers and general contractors
  have a responsibility, to abide by all of the
  OSHA guidelines and properly execute the required
  fall protection.  Your construction accidents
  lawyer knows that such protections include the
  setting up and use of guardrails and/or tie
  ropes, and the wearing of hard hats.
• Some typical construction site hazards that can
  end in either death or serious injury are
• Accidents due to faulty (or lack of) scaffolding
• Automobile collisions on the site
• Electrocution

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If you or a loved one has been injured at a
construction site, you need to make sure that you
have a New Jersey construction accidents
lawyer who can make sure that all contractors,
manufacturers, and property owners are held
responsible for the injuries incurred at the
construction site. Please contact the Law
Offices of Dan Matrafajlo at 908-248-4404 to
receive a free consultation Or Visit
www.dmlawyer.com
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