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Construction Accident Lawsuits - The Basics
When a construction-related accident occurs, start here to get a sense of the legal landscape.
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Construction Worker Injuries - Legal Options
An in-depth look at the main legal options for workers in the construction industry who have been injured on the job.
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Construction Injuries Covered by Workers' Compensation
If your construction injury is covered by workers’ compensation -- and many of these injuries are -- here's what you need to know.
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Construction Industry's Common Practices and Injury Claims
The reasonableness or unreasonableness of a contractor's action is often measured against accepted practices in the industry.
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Improper Safety Training and Construction Worker Injuries
Construction companies can be on the hook for inadequate training even when an injury is caused by a worker's own mistake.
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OSHA Regulation of the Construction Industry
This article identifies the types of safety standards passed by OSHA, as well as the consequences of violating OSHA regulations.
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Punitive Damages in Construction Injury Cases
In rare cases, an construction-related injury might trigger an order of punitive damages against the defendant. Learn more.
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National Construction Worker Injury Statistics
Construction is a dangerous industry.
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How Does a Construction Worker's Health Insurance Affect a Lawsuit?
An in-depth look at the interplay between an injured construction worker's insurance and payment of medical bills.
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A closer look at the kinds of injuries that occur on a construction site, and how a claim might be affected.
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Construction Worker Injuries Resulting From Asbestos Exposure
How asbestos impacts the construction industry, and what a claim over asbestos exposure might look like.
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For falls and other mishaps related to scaffolding on a construction site, special regulations often apply. Learn more.
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Construction Worker Electrocution Accidents
More deaths occur in the construction industry every year than in almost any other industry in the U.S., and electrocution is one of the top four causes of those deaths. It follows that electrical injuries are a significant reason for lawsuits by construction workers and their families.
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Construction Worker Fall Injuries
Options after a fall injury on a construction site, including workers' compensation and claims against manufacturers of faulty equipment.
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Construction Injuries Caused by Falling Debris
Key considerations when a worker is injured by falling materials at a construction site.
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Construction Worker Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Discussion of the complex body of law in cases airsing from the accidental death of a construction worker.
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Repetitive Stress Construction Worker Injuries
When most people think about construction worker injuries, they probably visualize sudden injuries, such as falls or electrocutions.
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Forklift Accidents, Injuries and your Legal Right to Compensation
Every year, thousands of workers in the United States are injured in incidents involving forklifts. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), some of the most common types of accidents include: