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Degloving Accidents: No Wedding Rings Beyond This Point

June 22, 2021
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Construction Accident, Work Injury, Workers Comp,

When you first donned your wedding ring, you hopefully didn’t put much thought into when and if you were going to have to remove it again. After all, most people don’t get married with the intention of one day needing to take their wedding ring off. However, ring avulsion and degloving accidents are certainly some of the reasons why you might want to consider removing your wedding ring, particularly if you work in a profession where there’s a higher likelihood of sustaining such an injury.

The Dangerous Forklifts Accidents In Warehouse

Warehouse Accidents: The Dangers of Forklifts

September 15, 2020
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Construction Accident, Workers Comp,

There are more than one million active forklifts in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, nearly 100 workers are killed and another 20,000 are seriously injured in forklift-related incidents each year. Statistically, that means that approximately 11% of forklifts will be involved in some type of accident each year.

Defective Scaffolding Can Caused Construction Accidents

Construction Accidents Caused by a Defective Scaffolding

August 25, 2020
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Construction Accident,

Construction sites are a hotbed for serious injuries – especially sites that have scaffolding erected on them. Most employees accept the risk of suffering injuries in construction site accidents. However, what happens when these accidents occur due to third-party negligence? One common type of construction site accident involves defective or improperly stalled scaffolding.

What are My Options After a Construction Accident?

June 19, 2020
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Construction Accident, Personal Injury Claim, Workers Comp,

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.

Common Causes of Construction Accidents

October 21, 2019
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Accidents, Construction Accident, Orange County Personal Injury, Personal Injury Claim, Workers Comp,

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 […]

What To Do After a Construction Accident

January 5, 2019
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Construction Accident,

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, […]