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Construction is by nature a danger-fraught industry involving working with heavy and sharp equipment, working from heights, and using toxic substances. Sadly, many construction accidents are preventable if only those involved follow industry safety regulations and take all reasonable care. If a worker experiences a serious construction accident with economic and non-economic damages, they have legal options to recover compensation.
A New Haven personal injury attorney will pursue financial compensation for the injuries you sustained.
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Construction site managers and supervisors have a legal duty to follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and implement safety training and proper procedures to prevent injuries, yet OSHA issues an average of 70,399 annual citations for construction site safety violations.
Common causes of construction injuries in New Haven and elsewhere include:
The above construction accidents are avoidable and preventable when all involved parties practice due diligence and adhere to safety standards.
The construction industry has seen more worker deaths than any other industry since 2008 and hundreds of thousands of injuries. These injuries range from mild, fully recoverable injuries to catastrophic injuries with life-long consequences or wrongful death. Common construction accident injuries in Connecticut include the following:
Even a single mild injury can cause financial hardship when a construction worker isn’t able to return to the job at the same time they’re getting billed for emergency medical treatment. More serious injuries can be life-altering, with adverse effects on earning ability and daily routines. No matter the level of injury, the victim of a construction accident in New Haven is entitled to compensation.
All construction employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance. Most construction accident claims recover compensation for medical expenses and lost wages through a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation also protects the employer against lawsuits; however, in some cases, it’s possible to recover compensation through a personal injury claim against a third party, such as a negligent contractor, property owner, or driver. A personal injury claim allows injury victims to recover compensation for their pain and suffering and other non-economic damages, like diminished quality of life, that aren’t available through workers’ compensation.
Despite the availability of workers’ compensation for injured construction accident workers, workers’ compensation is a private insurance company that often disputes claims to protect their profits. Hiring a construction accident lawyer in New Haven gives you the experienced guidance you need to obtain the maximum compensation available to you.
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