Common Injuries in Construction Accidents

Common Injuries in Construction Accidents

On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | June 25, 2024 | Workers' Compensation

While there are a lot of dangerous jobs out there, construction work tends to top the list. As a construction worker, you’re exposed to many risk factors, and while you can be injured in nearly any kind of dangerous accident, some are far more common than others. If you’ve been injured on the job as a construction worker, you’re not alone – an experienced Florida workers’ compensation attorney can help.

OSHA’s Fatal Four

OSHA has what is commonly referred to as the fatal four when it comes to construction accidents, and these refer to the most common and the most dangerous accidents on construction sites.

Falls

Falls account for the highest percentage of fatal construction accidents and falls from heights are the most deadly of all. OSHA standards require that all construction workers use fall protection whenever they are six feet or more above the ground.

Struck-By Accidents

When you work on a construction site, you’re at risk of being struck by falling or swinging objects. Construction work is complicated work that can become chaotic, and any of the following can lead to struck-by accidents:

• Loose or shifting materials
• Falling tools or debris
• Strikes that involve heavy machinery

Electrocution

Construction workers are exposed to a range of risks that can lead to electrocution, including all the following:

• Wet conditions with exposed outlets
• Exposed wiring
• Overloaded circuits, improper grounding, and other temporary fixes
• Overhead power lines
• Poorly maintained power tools

Accidents involving electrocution are often deadly.

Caught-In or Caught-in-Between Accidents

Rounding out the fatal four are accidents that involve being caught in or caught in between heavy and unyielding machines, walls, or equipment. These include workers who are caught in collapses related to digging excavations or trenches, are injured in accidents involving moving or rotating machinery, or are trapped in collapsing structures.

Workers’ Compensation

If you’re injured in your position as a construction worker, obtaining fair compensation that addresses your covered losses is key to your recovery, and for that, you’ll look to workers’ compensation, which covers the following:

• Up to a specific percentage of your lost earnings
• Your necessary medical expenses

If you’re unable to return to work for a considerable amount of time, you could also be eligible for permanent disability payments.

Discuss Your Claim with an Experienced Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney Today

Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs out there, and if you’re injured in the course of your work, you can face immense physical, financial, and emotional losses.

The practiced Florida workers’ compensation attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa appreciate how serious your situation is and are well prepared to harness the full force of our imposing experience in pursuit of a claim resolution that honors your damages in their entirety. We are on your side and here to help, so please don’t delay reaching out and contacting or calling us at 561-478-2500 for more information about what we can do for you today.