Construction Accidents
Construction sites can be dangerous places for workers, particularly when employers ignore, or cut corners, on safety. And, while progress has been made to improve safety standards on job sites, the truth is no matter how stringent standards are regarding workplace safety, construction workers are at risk every day while on the job.
In a Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) study, 72% of workers injured in scaffold accidents attributed the accident either to the planking or support giving way, or to the employee slipping or being struck by a falling object. All of these can be controlled by compliance with OSHA standards. More...
When these standards are not met, Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm can help you seek compensation for your injruies.
