Construction Site Dangers
Construction sites are full of various dangers that have the potential to cause hundreds of thousand of injuries and a multitude of deaths each year. These sites are filled with heavy equipment and machinery, toxic substances, explosives, and other dangerous conditions, all of which can cause serious injury or even death. Construction sites are privy to injuries resulting from fires, explosions, and falls from high-rise buildings or scaffolding.
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Construction Accident Statistics
Out of the many workplace accidents that occurred in the year 2004, the construction industry accounted for more fatal workplace accidents than any other industry, according to new statistics released from the Department of Labor-Bureau of Statistics. It is estimated that there were more than 6 million people working in the construction industry in 2004. This large work force accounted for more than 400,000 construction site injuries. Recently reported 2004 statistics show that there were 1,224 fatal work accidents in the construction industry alone. Even though efforts have been made to reduce workplace injuries, the construction industry saw an increase in fatal accidents of 8% compared to statistics from the year 2003. Falls accounted for 36% of these fatal accidents while 12% of these accidents were the result of being struck by objects at the construction site. The reported fatal accidents broke down by category into: 285 fatal transportation incidents; 265 fatal contacts with objects and equipment; 441 falls; 169 cases of exposure to harmful substances or environments; and 34 fatal incidents of fires and explosions.
Questions and Consultations with Construction Accident Lawyer
If you or a family member has been involved in a construction accident and would like to discuss your rights, or are interested in more information on construction accident lawsuits, please fill out the short evaluation form below and a member of Seeger Weiss LLP's experienced staff will call you to discuss your potential rights concerning construction accidents. Attorney consultations incur no obligation on your part and all initial consultations are free of charge and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Seeger Weiss LLP has office locations in both New York and New Jersey and its attorneys practice in courts throughout the country.
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