Work Related Injuries

Construction Injuries

Information provided by the Orlando Workers Comp Lawyers at the William McBride Law Group, P.A.

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Construction sites are, by nature, busy environments filled with workers and machinery jockeying for position. With a great deal of activity taking place, construction sites are, unfortunately, places where accidents can and do occur. Some accidents do not result in serious injury, but others are quite serious - even fatal - and it is imperative that victims of on-the-job construction injuries consult with an Orlando personal injury lawyer who knows their rights.

Common Types of Construction Injuries

One of the most common types of construction accidents are falls, either on-site falls or scaffolding falls. Body trauma such as pulls and strains are also common, with lower back trauma accounting for 25% of all muscle injuries. Other construction injuries include:

  • Equipment runaways and run-overs
  • Crane accidents
  • Trench collapses
  • Fires
  • Explosions
Each of these accidents can have devastating consequences, but the most tragic fact is that the majority of construction accidents are preventable through the proper employment of known safety measures. Unfortunately, construction projects with accelerated timetables and unrealistic deadlines create working environments where employees are exposed to substandard safety protocols. Workers may be exposed to substandard materials or unhealthy environments. They may be encouraged to bypass safety routines in order to save time and money. They may even be knowingly put in harm's way by employers trying to beat the odds by hoping that nothing dangerous will occur "this time".

What to Do if You Have Been Injured

The first thing any injured worker must do is see a doctor. Your health, not your job, is your primary concern. The next step is to contact one of the qualified Orlando workers comp lawyers at the William McBride Law Group, P.A. who specialize in construction injuries. The Orlando injury lawyers at the William McBride Law Group have over 45 combined years of practice in the field of personal injury and know how to litigate your construction injury claim.

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If you have suffered a construction-related injury, don't wait. Delaying your claim may result in a loss of the care and compensation to which you are entitled. Trust in a professional Orlando personal injury lawyer when it comes to seeking recompense for your work-related injury. Trust in the William McBride Law Group.