National Work and Construction Injury Statistics

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Accidental injuries are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.

On average, there are 11,200 disabling accidental injuries every hour during the year. One out of every 10 construction workers is accidentally injured every year.

The most common accident at construction sites is falls, either on the same level or from height. More fatalities occur from falls than any other construction activity.

Ironworkers are the construction trade with the greatest likelihood of being injured on a construction site. More ironworkers are injured during decking operations than any other ironworking activity. Through personal injury litigation and personal injury lawsuits, these workers can retain the compensation they deserve for being injured on the job.

Why do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

In 1995, there were 6,500,000 construction workers in the United States. Among these workers, there were 1,040 deaths and 350,000 disabling injuries. This represents a 4 percent increase over the previous year.

The back is the part of the body most frequently injured at work accounting for nearly 25 percent of all work-related injuries. Injuries to the legs, arms and hands are the next most frequent bodily injuries.

If for any reason you suspect an injury has been caused by negligence of another, you do not need to suffer financially and or mentally anymore, contact a personal injury attorney in your area now. Gain the advice for your personal injury case.

  • If you are considering filing a Personal Injury Claim, Submit your Case for a Free Review from a Personal Injury Lawyer in your area. This website is for informational purposes only, and nothing stated here should be taken as legal advice.

 

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