Construction Accidents

Construction site accidents are a common occurrence in Fresno.  Construction companies are required to inspect each work site with the engineers and must implement safety programs, failure to comply with safety inspections and regulations can lead to serious injury or even death.  If you or a loved one is involved in a construction accident in Fresno the first thing you should do is contact an experienced accident lawyer who can assist you in holding the owners, architects, insurance companies and makers of equipment accountable for poor safety provisions.

Injuries Suffered During Unsafe Working Conditions

Many construction site injuries are preventable.  Accidents at the work place generally stem from unsafe work conditions or another employee's negligence.  For instance an employee may not know how to properly work a crane, causing injury to those around him.  Employers at construction sites are required to hire and train knowledgeable teams that understand the equipment that they use.  Failure to hire and train knowledgeable staff can result in liability against the employer.  In addition, if the construction site is not left in a safe condition then the employer may be responsible for damages that you incur.

When a general contractor creates unsafe working conditions at the site or fails improve the unsafe conditions on the site, he or she may be accountable for the injuries caused to the worker.  Likewise, when a subcontractor's employees cause the danger through their own negligent actions, they might be liable for the damages caused by that danger.  The general contractor and all subcontractors are expected to provide safe working conditions, to provide notification of any dangers inherent at the site, to employ employees who are knowledgeable and careful, to organize job safety measures and protocol, and to oversee compliance with safety stipulations. If the general contractor or subcontractor fails to maintain these provisions and you are injured you are entitled to recover.  Call our knowledgeable accident attorneys today.

OSHA Regulations

All workplaces, including construction worksites, are regulated by policies set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These are conventions and laws which apply to work safety. Whenever a contractor or property owner breaches these ordinances, the injured worker can be eligible to collect money from the contractor or property owner.

Construction Site Product Defect Accidents

It is also conceivable that construction site accidents and their related injuries can be the result of an unsafe or faulty product or piece of equipment. In these instances, a claim for money damages may be made against the maker or distributor of the product.  Manufacturers of construction equipment are responsible for designing and maintaining fail-safe products.  Faulty or unsafe products may include: tractors, boilers, power tools, scaffolding cranes, scrapers, derricks, hoists, winches, carpentry tools, ladders, back hoes, conveyors, graters, trucks, bulldozers, forklifts, and many other additional types of building equipment.

Contact Our Fresno Construction Accident Lawyers

If you have been injured due to a construction site accident in Fresno, contact our lawyers for a free case evaluation at 800-785-9924.