Philadelphia and its suburbs are in a never-ending construction boom with new buildings going up and old buildings come down constantly. The workers responsible for this progress give their sweat, muscle and expertise in keeping the Philadelphia area maintained and modern. Those efforts, through no fault of their own, can put our workers and pedestrians in harm’s way.
Navigating through Construction Accidents
Construction sites are well-known for being dangerous to both workers and passersby. In 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) labels the main causes of death and injury at construction sites the “fatal four.” The fatal four are:
- Falls
- Electrocutions
- Struck by Falling Object
- Caught-in/between
After a construction accident, there may be several ways to collect compensation for the harm you’ve suffered. The first is by filing a claim with your employer for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits might consist of :
- Medical benefits coverage
- Lost wages
- Death benefits for surviving family members
Seeking Compensation After a Construction Accidents
However, workers’ compensation benefits may not be enough to fully cover your damages. You may also need to pursue insurance or civil claims against other responsible parties.
Property owners, construction companies, and equipment manufacturers are legally responsible to make worksites and their equipment as safe as possible for their employees, subcontractors and visitors. That duty sometimes gets overlooked or goes neglected and that is when tragic accidents happen. In an effort to reduce death and injury as a result of construction site accidents, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted rules and regulations regulating all aspects of the construction industry.
Knowledge of these rules and regulations is necessary to properly investigate work place accidents. The Pennsylvania construction accident lawyers of Donaghue & Labrum are prepared to investigate these claims and protect workers’ and their families rights. If you or a loved one has been injury=ed as a result of a construction site accident, contact us to speak with one of our experienced lawyers.