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The construction industry has boomed over the past several years. It seems as though there are construction projects everywhere you look. Although the projects provide a big economic support, they can also be a hotbed for serious construction accident injuries and fatalities.
The construction industry has grown exponentially over the past several years. It seems as though there are construction projects every street you turn onto. Although the projects provide a big economic support, they can also be a hotbed for serious construction accident injuries and fatalities. These dangers are present for both workers and bystanders at […]
The construction industry is one of the world’s largest sectors of the economy with $10 trillion spent on construction related goods and services each year. It was also deemed as one of the top ten most dangerous jobs in 2018. According to the Bureau of Labors Statistics, there were 18 fatal injuries per 100,000 workers, […]
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs. Construction sites are hotbeds for dangerous and potentially fatal accidents. In 2016, 5,190 workers were killed on the job – equivalent to 3.6 per 100,000 full time construction workers. On average, about 14 workers die every day at construction sites. While most construction companies and their workers […]
As the economy gets better, construction projects start to increase – especially in large cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. Although this may be financially great, there is a price to pay for all the construction projects in our cities. When a construction site accident happens to either a worker or a passerby, different […]
Construction sites can be a hotbed for serious accidents and injuries. When an accident happens, employers generally cannot be sued. Instead, injured workers have to seek benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation provides for payment of certain losses, including medical bills and disability income. It does not, however, pay for punitive damages. If […]
