Construction Accidents

Employees on construction sites build homes, businesses, and entire cities. However, many construction zones are very dangerous places to work and each year many Minnesotans are injured at their construction jobs. Many assume that workers’ compensation will pay for time off and for medical costs, but many construction accidents are quite serious and in many cases workers are left without adequate compensation. Some are forced to return to work earlier than they should, and this can lead to re-injury and even fatalities. Do not allow this to happen to you or to someone you love.

On construction sites, the most common causes of accidents include:

• Inattentive drivers or drivers who are not certain about traffic directions on the work site
• Workers and drivers who work aggressively or too quickly in order to get more done in a short period of time
• Falls and tripping – usually caused by unsafe ladders, holes in the flooring, inadequate scaffolding, and other hazards
• Faulty equipment
• Improper use of safety measures
• Crane accidents
• Incorrect training
• Electrical problems, causing surges and explosions
• Inadequate clearance when working at high elevation, leading to contact with overhead power lines.
• Exposure to molds, asbestos, toxic fumes, smoke, and other dangerous toxins
• Incorrectly labeled work areas
• Not enough personnel to create a safe workplace and divert traffic

Each year in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota, construction workers are injured, disabled, and even killed on construction sites. In many cases, there are multiple parties involved in the accident and conflicting versions of how the accident happened. While you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits, you may also have the right to bring a liability claim against the person or company whose negligence caused the accident.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a construction accident, you need to speak to a qualified, experienced personal injury attorney. A good accident lawyer can inform you of your rights and work with you so that you get maximum compensation for your injuries. The attorneys at Lopez Law Firm, P.A. have successfully helped many construction accident victims and can help you or a family member.

Contact us online or call us at (612) 333-3319 to learn about your legal options so that you can make an informed decision.