Accidents happen every day at Georgia job sites, especially where construction is occurring. Construction sites are inherently dangerous – there is often heavy machinery in use, work being done many feet in the air, multiple laborers and contractors getting in each other’s way, and potentially hazardous materials strewn around the jobsite.
Contractors in charge of a jobsite have a duty to keep things safe for workers and for anyone else that might come on the site. If a contractor fails this duty and a person is injured, that person may have a negligence claim. When workers are injured, their claim will most likely be for workers compensation benefits.
COMMON CAUSES OF CONSTRUCTION JOBSITE INJURIES
- This is the most common cause. Falls happen every day from ladders, rooftops, scaffolding, and other types of structures.
- Falling objects. Whenever work is being done on multiple levels, there is a chance that something will fall down and hit someone.
- Dust inhalation. There are many particles, irritants, and chemicals that are released into the air at construction jobsites, like asbestos, that are dangerous to continually inhale.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning. At jobsites that are using a lot of gasoline powered equipment, if there isn’t proper ventilation, workers can get carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Workers are sometimes electrocuted by live wires or metal objects that have come into contact with those wires.
- Machinery or power tool accident. Often these accidents are caused by operator error, but in other cases a jobsite is simply too busy or noisy, and a person unwittingly walks into the path of harm.
OSHA REGULATIONS
Workers at private sector construction sites in Georgia should also be aware of OSHA regulations. These federal workplace safety regulations are intended to prevent workplace accidents by implementing certain safety standards. At construction sites, OSHA rules work to prevent the types of accidents listed above. If workers feel that conditions are unsafe, they have a right to request an OSHA safety inspection. Employers are forbidden from retaliating against employees or contractors that request OSHA safety inspections or otherwise make a safety complaint.
CALL JOEL WILLIAMS LAW TODAY TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE
If you have suffered an accident on a jobsite, it is imperative that you understand your rights and get the compensation that you deserve. These types of cases can raise complicated legal issues and often involve hotly contested questions of fact. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, can help. The attorneys at Williams Elleby Howard & Easter can investigate your case, explain your legal rights, and give you an approximation of the amount of damages you may be entitled to.
Williams Elleby Howard & Easter is dedicated to getting justice for their clients in every case. If an opposing party or insurance company is disputing a claim or failing to offer fair compensation, the attorneys at Williams Elleby Howard & Easter will take them on in court. Attorney Joel Williams is consistently recognized as one of the best trial lawyers in Georgia. Williams Elleby Howard & Easter is based out of Cobb County and serves clients throughout Georgia. If you would like to discuss your case, call Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, for a free consultation today at 833-LEGALGA.
