The construction profession is naturally among the most dangerous occupations in Dearborn. Every year there are countless worker injuries and deaths in Michigan due to construction site accidents. Construction injuries can be some of the most painful and intense. Further, with a long road to recovery, you and your family may require substantial compensation from those at fault. There may be a loss of income, medical costs, pain and suffering, and more. If you or a family member sustained an injury in a construction accident in Michigan, contact the Dearborn Construction Accident Attorneys at Marko Law for a free case consultation.

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The construction profession is naturally among the most dangerous occupations in Dearborn. Every year there are countless worker injuries and deaths in Michigan due to construction site accidents. Construction injuries can be some of the most painful and intense. Further, with a long road to recovery, you and your family may require substantial compensation from those at fault. There may be a loss of income, medical costs, pain and suffering, and more. If you or a family member sustained an injury in a construction accident in Michigan, contact the Dearborn Construction Accident Attorneys at Marko Law for a free case consultation.What Are the Fatal Four of Construction Accidents?Out of 4,674 employee casualties that took place nationwide in 2017, approximately 1,000 of them (or about 20%) took place in the construction industry. To put it another way, 1 in 5 job-related fatalities every year occur on a construction site. These are frightening statistics and they indicate a serious problem when it involves construction accident injuries and death.The leading causes of employee deaths in the construction industry are:

• slip and falls
• struck by object
• electrocution
• caught-in between

These common causes of construction accidents and injuries are referred to as the Fatal Four. These causes are responsible for nearly 60% of employee deaths in the construction industry.Additionally, while not on the list of four, work zone freeway accidents are also quite common. There are numerous safety initiatives to address this ongoing problem. In addition to criminal penalties, when a driver hits a worker, there will generally be a civil case as well.Do Construction Accidents Cause Serious Injuries Often?In some circumstances, the true effects of an accident may take time to reveal themselves. Some injuries get progressively worse as days and even weeks pass. What might appear minor while on the job might in fact be a severe, potentially life-long injury. Sometimes adrenaline masks injuries or they simply take a while to develop.In other instances, a routine injury might be exacerbated or worsened throughout the course of treatment. For instance, an infection developing during or after surgery, or a greater muscle tear occurring during rehabilitation. Injured workers are protected in these events by the laws of Michigan but they are required to actively seek relief from their injuries. Speaking with a personal injury attorney early can help protect your rights and enable you to recover your damages.That being said, construction accidents can cause severe or catastrophic injuries, such as:

• Fractures requiring surgery
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries that result in a worker to become a paraplegic or quadriplegic
• Electrocution
• Burns
• Eye injuries that result in irreversible vision impairment or loss of sight
• Death

Our construction accident attorneys in Dearborn are here to help you get compensation and we provide our services at no cost unless we win.What Are the Top 10 Most Frequent Safety Violations at Construction Sites?The following is a list of the most common health and safety infractions on construction sites. These violations can cause accidents and injuries that put employees' health and lives in danger. Commonly these violations are discovered after an assessment of the worksite by OSHA.OSHA releases this type of information to help avoid injuries, illnesses, and fatalities on work sites. These accidents are easy to prevent when you adhere to safety regulations.The ten most common construction infractions are:

• Failure to utilize fall protection equipment
• Failure to communicate hazard material information
• Dangerous scaffolding
• Absence of respiratory protection
• Dangerous power or energy supply on site
• Unsafe ladders
• Industrial trucks not complying with guidelines
• Not following fall protection guidelines
• Disregarding machinery protection standards
• Absence of proper eye and face protection

Should You Request a Free Construction Accident Case Assessment?Under Michigan legislation, an injured worker has the right to file and collect workers compensation benefits for injuries on the job.Along with workers' compensation benefits, an injured construction worker can also have a third-party negligence claim. The claim could be against a contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or other person or business. There can be a third-party claim as long as the at fault party is not the employer or co-worker of the injured or deceased individual. Typically, these types of claims include either general negligence in preserving safe working conditions, or products liability for negligently maintained or designed equipment or vehicles.If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a construction accident, an accident attorney needs to be consulted with as promptly as possible to review your case and to protect your rights. Your Dearborn construction accident attorney will examine the cause of the accident, the extent of injuries and the responsible parties.If the facts of your construction accident case do not call for a third-party negligence claim, you or your family still have a right to collect workers' compensation benefits.Contact Us Today to Get a Free ConsultationIf you are ready to start your case or need more information about construction accident lawyer in Dearborn, Michigan, contact Marko Law Firm today. Let us represent you as you seek justice and compensation for your pain and damages. Call (313) 777-7LAW today to get a free consultation or visit our website: MarkoLaw.com to get more information.