When You Need a Phoenix Construction Accident Lawyer?
by Phoenix Construction Accident Lawyers - Mark Breyer
At Breyer Law Offices, we represent Phoenix construction accident victims when they have sustained serious injury or a loved one has been killed as a result of the negligence of another party. Mark Breyer, is an expert and injury and wrongful death law. Most recently, he got a $1,900,000 verdict on an Arizona construction accident injury claim.
Alexis and Mark Breyer understand construction accident claims and will be dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for your construction accident claim in Arizona. Construction accident claims are throughout Arizona since construction is statewide.
Arizona construction accident statistics
This year there will be many construction accident injuries in Arizona. Construction accidents are a leading cause of injury for laborers. This year there will be one in ten people who work in construction who will sustain some sort of injury. Working in the construction industry can be very dangerous. Often times the job site itself is very dangerous and there are different subcontractors coming and going and at times, no one is paying attention to the safety standards that are necessary to have in place at a job site. Many times general contractors and subcontractor may take extensive safety precautions but there still may be a negligent act that results in a fatal construction injury in Arizona.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration have reported that the construction industry is one of the most dangerous occupations. Many times construction sites are hazardous just waiting for an accident to happen and workers do not realize the dangerous conditions of the site. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration although there are many aspects of a construction site that is dangerous, there were three things that were most likely to cause injury:
- Parts at an Arizona construction site
- Materials at an Arizona construction site
- Equipment at an Arizona construction site
The above were the things that were most likely to cause or contribute to injury at a construction site. Construction workers in Arizona should know as well that reports show that the construction injury has one of the highest rankings for fatal injuries. Last year there were 751 fatal injuries from construction accidents.
Top causes of construction site injuries
- Falling from a different level results in construction injuries
- Being struck by a nail causes injuries and fatalities
- A fire or explosion at a construction site causes fatalities
- Structure collapse such as collapse of scaffolding contribute to serious injuries for construction workers
- Being struck by an object or wall causes construction injuries
Things You Should Know About Construction Accidents
Hundreds of workers each year in construction accidents are killed. Construction workers fall from scaffolds, cranes, elevators shafts, and building floors which can cause serious injury or fatal injury. Construction workers should beware of falling items. When items fall workers at construction sites can get away with minor scrapes and bruises but other times they may sustain broken bones, head injuries or even injuries that are fatal due to something hitting the worker with excessive force.
Do you need an Arizona construction lawyer?
Despite extensive regulations and standards, many times safety precautions are not taken on construction sites and workers are injured or family members have to have the heart break of dealing with a loved one's fatal injuries as a result of an Arizona construction site accident. If you or your loved one has sustained a serious injury or a fatal injury, you need to contact construction lawyers in Phoenix Arizona who understand the laws. Arizona construction injury lawyers, Alexis and Mark Breyer, can help you. We have experience in construction accident law. We are experienced Arizona construction lawyers and can help you understand your legal right. If you have been injured in a construction accident you may be entitled to lost wages, medical bills, future lost wages and medical expenses, loss of income present and future, and pain and suffering. Understanding the statute of limitation is also important in a accident on a construction site as the statute of limitation is not like a car accident. Statute of limitations while you are working is much different than many workers understand. It is important to understand your legal rights and make sure that you do not miss your statute of limitations. Call Breyer Law Offices today for your free consultation on your Arizona construction accident case.
