Savannah GA Construction Accident Accident Lawyer
On the Job Injury Attorney Savannah Georgia
If you or a loved one have been injured due to a construction accident near Savannah Georgia, then call our Savannah Georgia workplace injury lawyers at (phone).
Construction Accidents
Georgia Construction Accident Attorneys
Construction industry has one of the highest rates of occupational injury and death. Construction workers perform one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. There are safety laws for construction workers but they are often at great risk for serious injury. Many workers are injured and even killed in construction accidents every year.
Some of the most common types of construction accidents include injuries related to falling from scaffolding structures, platforms, roofs and ladders. The major cause of such accidents is the lack of proper preventative safety equipment such as nets, safety barriers, guardrails, safety harnesses and belts. Other common construction accidents involve workers or bystanders being run over or hit by operating equipment, heavy equipment or being struck by falling or flying objects.
Electrical hazards, such as overhead power lines also result in fatalities which can be prevented by proper safety regulations. Cave-ins involving trenches and tunnels are another far too common occurrence that is preventable with proper use of trench box supports and other safety measures. Welding accidents, fires and explosions can be completely avoided with the use of effective safety measures. Other types of construction site injuries include floor collapses, or fall-through accidents, as well as crane accidents.
Common construction accident injuries include:
Head injuries
Burn injuries
Severe wounds
Spinal cord injuries
Traumas
Dislocations
Blinding injuries
Hearing loss
Traumatic Injuries
Death
Injured workers are eligible for compensation under workers’ compensation laws. Injured workers may also be eligible for compensation from the employer under certain circumstances. Passers by who are injured in construction accidents can also seek compensation from the construction company. In case the construction accident results in death, the family members of the victim can seek compensation for wrongful death.
Construction accident suits require specialized skill and experience. Our Georgia construction accident attorneys have what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. We will investigate and identity all sources of compensation. We will get you the compensation you deserve. You may be eligible to pursue a significant financial award to cover your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and more.
Our construction accident lawyers are based in Savannah Georgia. Our lawyers fight to get construction injury victims the compensation they are entitled to.
Our Georgia personal injury lawyers represent clients in Savannah & throughout Coastal Georgia including Richmond Hill, Hinesville, Chatham County, Bryan County, Glynn County, Liberty County, Bulloch County, Effingham County, Toombs County, Tybee Island, Statesboro, Swainsboro, Valdosta and Waynesboro. Call for a free consultation.
