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While most construction companies and their workers… Continue reading What Are the Different Types of Construction Accidents?<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2018-10-22","dateModified":"2026-05-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Samer Habbas, Esq","url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/328046d5a3bfc49c9999e96862d136a3f4bc810c33ae5a18d4d702bce2c20ecf?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/328046d5a3bfc49c9999e96862d136a3f4bc810c33ae5a18d4d702bce2c20ecf?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Samer Habbas & Associates","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1241504_HabbasLogoUpdates_Logo1_Op1Black_060822-scaled.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1241504_HabbasLogoUpdates_Logo1_Op1Black_060822-scaled.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bigstock-189725248-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bigstock-189725248-1.jpg","height":600,"width":900},"url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/what-are-the-different-types-of-construction-accidents\/","about":["Construction Accident"],"wordCount":430,"keywords":["Construction Accident","construction accident attorney","Construction Injury"],"articleBody":"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 \u2013 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 are careful in operating construction sites, accident still happen. And when construction accidents happen, the resulting injuries can be catastrophic or even fatal.If you or someone you know has suffered a serious or fatal construction site accident, you should immediately contact an experienced Los Angeles construction accident attorney to protect your legal rights and get knowledgeable advice that you and your family need.Common Types of Construction AccidentsThe leading causes of construction site accidents and fatalities are falls, followed by struck by object, electrocution, and caught-in\/between. These \u201cFatal Four\u201d were responsible for approximately 64% of the construction worker deaths in 2016. Eliminating the Fatal Four would save 631 workers\u2019 lives in the United States every year.Other common types of construction accidents include:Crush injury accidentsExcavation accidentsTrench, crane and scaffolding collapsesLadder accidentsAccidents due to the failure to use proper protective equipmentAccidents due to safety violationsAccidents resulting from defective equipmentForklift accidentsSlip and trips accidentsDrilling accidentsRegardless of what type of accident you have suffered at a construction site, you should consult with a Los Angeles construction accident lawyer as you may have a claim against the responsible parties for financial damages.Getting Compensation For Construction Site InjuriesIf you or a loved one was injured in a construction site accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Depending on the specific facts of your accident, you may be entitled to different types of compensation, such as:Past and future medical expensesLoss of wagesLoss of earning capacityPain and sufferingLoss of enjoyment of lifeLoss of consortiumYour Los Angeles accident construction accident lawyer will need to look at the details of your case to determine the types of damages you can seek. An experienced attorney will know how to maximize your case to get the full compensation that you deserve.Call a Los Angeles Construction Accident Attorney Today!The legal team at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas is dedicated to helping our injured clients reach the best monetary settlement when they are involved in any type of accidents. Our experienced Los Angeles construction site accident attorneys are available to personally review your case. Call us at 1-888-848-5048 to schedule a free, complimentary consultation with our legal team today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"What Are the Different Types of Construction Accidents?","item":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/what-are-the-different-types-of-construction-accidents\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]