Construction accidents happen daily, not only to construction workers, but also to bystanders who happen to be near the construction site. The construction industry has one of the highest injury rates in the country. Power tools, heavy equipment and working in very high areas can lead to serious injuries or even death. In addition to the various types of machinery and working conditions that can cause accidents are the workers themselves and their lack of training. The construction industry doesn't have formal training and degrees that many other industries have. It is up to the individual companies to make sure that employees are trained on the use of equipment and safety measures. OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, oversees some of the safety practices in the construction industry, an effort which does help reduce the number of construction accidents. When accidents do happen in construction, the employee may feel that they have to rely solely on workers compensation to help them with medical bills and lost wages. They don't realize that there could be others responsible for compensating them for their accident or that the construction company probably carries construction accident liability insurance. A consultation with an attorney who specializes in personal injury can help with this process.