Construction Accidents

Construction is a large industry in Minnesota and in the United States, and one that has high rates of workplace accidents. The Law in the State of Minnesota imposes a duty upon contractors to protect the health and safety of those individuals engaged in building construction, demolition and repair work. If you have been injured in a construction site accident, Hancock Law, P.A. can help you get the justice you deserve.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has had little success in reducing injuries and fatalities among construction workers despite the fact that it channels a large portion of its resources into the enforcement of health and safety standards on construction sites. Although injury and fatality rates in many industry sectors have declined in the years since OSHA was established, the construction industry rates have not declined. Construction workers face a greater risk of work-related injury or fatality than employees in many other U.S. industries and are exposed to a wider variety of hazards.

Often it is found that the building owner, general contractor or a subcontractor was negligent in furnishing or maintaining scaffolding or other safety devices required for the performance of construction or renovation work such as hoists, stays, ladders, cranes, lifts, slings, hangers, blocks, pulleys, braces, irons or ropes. Sometimes, equipment manufacturers may also be found liable for defective equipment, tools and machinery.

The following accident types are common on construction sites:

1. Falling Equipment or Materials,
2. Roof Related Falls and Accidents,
3. Slip/Trip & Fall on Debris, Materials or Other Substance,
4. Struck by Roadway or Highway Vehicle,
5. Crane Accidents,
6. Scaffolding Accidents,
7. Falls from Ladders,
8. Lifting Equipment Failure,
9. Run Over by Operating Equipment,
10. Electric Shock,
11. Welding Accidents,
12. Trench Collapses,
13. Compressed Gases Accidents,
14. Fires and Explosions.

Hancock Law, P.A. will investigate the facts and circumstances of your construction site accident and determine the best legal strategy to recover the maximum amount of compensation for you or your loved ones.