Construction Injuries
Construction Accident Law FIrm
Serving Salt Lake City and the entire Wasatch Front
Construction sites are commonplace for on the job injuries. In fact, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, three of the ten most common safety violations occurred on construction sites. Individuals who have been injured at their place of work can have many obstacles to go through. Part of fully recovering from an accident means seeking legal representation to help recover financially from medical bills, time lost from work, pain, and suffering, and how the injuries will affect your future ability to work.
Attorney Roberto Hernandez and his legal team have years of experience serving both the English and Spanish speaking communities with their personal injury representation needs. Their experience leads them to understand laws and regulations that may be violated and thus negligent by part of a third party. We know how to find these violations and hold any negligent construction site owners, general contractors, sub-contractors, manufacturers of faulty equipment responsible.
Common construction site injuries in Utah
- Head injuries: People who build things for a living are more prone to injuries when compared to other carriers. Head injuries can happen when heavy objects such as tools or building materials fall from above on workers down below. They can also occur if someone was to fall in a dangerous area that was not properly marked or quarantined off.
- Burns and scars: Construction sites use many hot and combustible materials for various reasons. One of the most common injuries happens when a worker has been burned while performing their job duties. Examples include fires, explosions, exposed wires, chemicals, or other dangerous materials that can burn when it comes in contact with skin.
- Loss of fingers or limbs: Workers can lose their limbs from various accidents that can happen. Perhaps an arm has been crushed because a heavy object or wall has fallen. In other cases, a finger has accidentally been cut off or must be amputated because it has been severely mangled.
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It is important to speak with an experienced injury lawyer if you or a loved one has been injured while either working or visiting a construction site. This is especially true if you believe your injuries were a result of the negligence of another. Contact our office today to speak with a legal professional and request a consultation. During this meeting, you will be able to have your questions answered, putting you in a place where you better understand your legal rights.
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