Los Angeles Construction Accident Lawyers Fighting for Injured Workers

There are many different hazards on a construction site. The men and women who work in this industry are exposed to the dangers on a daily basis. However, accidents can also occur to an innocent passerby who is not warned of the construction site danger. Some of the common causes of injury on a construction site that can be cause for a construction accident claim to be put into action include:

• Fall injuries. Falls from heights are the deadliest type of construction accident. These accidents can kill a victim immediately. Survivors of falls often suffer severe and permanent injuries, including internal organ damage, paralysis, broken bones, and head injuries.
• Electrocution. Electrocution risk is present at every turn in construction. Working with machinery, wires, and operating equipment and cranes in the vicinity of overhead wires can all create a risk of electrocution injury or death.
• Machinery accidents. Tools, machines, and vehicles on construction sites all have a chance of malfunctioning, resulting in serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. These accidents can result in shrapnel wounds, crushed limbs, or death.
• Exposure to toxic substances. Asbestos, chemicals, smoke, and other natural or chemical agents can cause serious injury or illness when workers are exposed to them.
• Burns. Burns are a common injury on construction sites, caused by various sources such as open flames, hot surfaces, chemical spills, and electrical faults. Burns can range from minor to severe, leading to scarring, disfigurement, and significant medical treatment.
• Vehicle accidents. Construction vehicles can crash or malfunction, resulting in serious injuries to the operators or to pedestrians.

Injuries from these accidents can be catastrophic since most construction accidents are very severe. Common construction accident injuries include spinal cord injuries (SCIs), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), crushed limbs, vision loss, burns, amputated limbs, paralysis, hearing damage, back injuries, and other kinds of permanent disability.