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Category: Construction Accidents
Accidents in Work Zones
April 22, 2020 | Category: Construction AccidentsApril 20-24, 2020 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. We want to remind everyone to always drive safely, especially around Florida work zones.
The Basics of Construction Site Liability
September 26, 2019 | Category: Construction Accidents, Personal InjuryHave you been injured on a construction site due to the negligence or wrongful misconduct of another? In Florida, you may be entitled to compensation under the law. However, construction site liability can be a bit confusing for first-time plaintiffs. Let’s briefly examine some of the basics.
5 Construction Zone Driving Tips
February 27, 2019 | Category: Construction AccidentsFlorida is experiencing growth that increases vehicle traffic on our roadways. Drivers need to be cautious when driving in construction zone areas and be aware they cannot drive the same way they did before construction began.
On-The-Job Accidents & Personal Injury Cases
April 11, 2018 | Category: Construction Accidents, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accidents, Wrongful DeathAccording to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job annually; that translates into about 99 per week or more than 14 deaths every day.
Cranes Top the List of Equipment Worksite Accidents
July 12, 2017 | Category: Construction Accidents, Personal InjuryThe largest pieces of equipment on Florida industrial worksites are the cranes. Cranes represent a danger to workers on the worksite as well as the operator.
Can Injured Workers File Personal Injury Lawsuits?
January 25, 2017 | Category: Construction Accidents, Personal InjuryEverywhere one looks there seems to be new construction from single-family to multiple-family homes. New strip malls and commercial construction are also on the rise. With this activity comes the opportunity for worker injuries.
Roadway Construction Presents Risks for Both Workers and Motorists
April 4, 2016 | Category: Construction Accidents, Truck AccidentsThe combination of traffic and active road construction work zones make our roads hazardous for drivers to negotiate and for the workers involved in building and maintaining our streets, bridges and highways to complete their jobs safely.
How To Prevent Construction Site Accidents
February 26, 2014 | Category: Construction AccidentsNearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The fatality rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average for all industries.
Injuries That Can Be Incurred At Construction Sites
August 26, 2013 | Category: Construction AccidentsFor many people, construction work can be a lucrative opportunity that can bring in a great deal of money for themselves and their families. However, there are very serious risks associated with construction work. Almost all Fort Myers personal injury lawyers will tell you that construction sites can be exceptionally dangerous places to work and it is not uncommon for very serious accidents to take place.
Construction is Booming - Construction Accidents May Increase
June 14, 2013 | Category: Construction AccidentsThe overall safety of construction projects under Florida law is the general contractor's responsibility. However, with contractors and sub-contractors involved in a project, determining who was responsible for the safety hazard can be a very complex process and requires construction accident experts.