Flint Construction Accident Lawyer‍

The construction profession is naturally among the most dangerous professions in Flint. Every year there are countless worker injuries and fatalities in Michigan because of construction site accidents. Construction injuries can be some of the most painful and intense. Further, with a long road to recovery, you and your loved ones may require significant compensation from those responsible. There might be a loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. If you or a loved one sustained injury in a construction accident in Michigan, get in touch with the Flint Construction Accident Lawyers at Marko Law for a complimentary case consultation.

‍What Are the Fatal Four of Construction Accidents?

‍Out of 4,674 employee fatalities that happened nationwide in 2017, approximately 1,000 of them (or roughly 20%) happened 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 point to a major problem when it concerns construction accident injuries and death.The leading causes of worker fatalities in the construction industry are:

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

These common causes of construction accidents and injuries are known as the Fatal Four. These causes are responsible for nearly 60% of worker deaths in the construction industry.Additionally, while not on the list of four, work zone freeway accidents are also very common. There are many safety campaigns to address this ongoing problem. In addition to criminal charges, when a driver hits a worker, there will usually be a civil case also.

‍Do Construction Accidents Cause Serious Injuries Often?

‍In some circumstances, the true effects of an accident might take some time to reveal themselves. Some injuries get progressively worse as days and even weeks pass. What might seem minor while at work might actually be a severe, potentially life-long injury. Sometimes adrenaline masks injuries or they simply take a while to develop. In other cases, a routine injury may 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 employees are protected in these events by the laws of Michigan but they are required to actively seek relief from their injuries. Consulting with a personal injury lawyer early can help secure your rights and enable you to recover your damages. That being said, construction accidents can result in severe or devastating injuries, such as:

• Fractures requiring surgery
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spine injuries that result in a worker to become a paraplegic or quadriplegic
• Electrocution
• Burns
• Eye injuries that lead to long-term vision impairment or blindness
• Death

Our construction accident attorneys in Flint are here to help you get compensation and we offer our services at no cost unless we win.

‍What Are the Top 10 Most Frequent Safety Violations at Construction Site?

‍The following is a list of the most common health and safety infractions on construction sites. These infractions can result in accidents and injuries that put employees' health and lives in danger. Usually these infractions are found after an evaluation of the worksite by OSHA. OSHA releases this kind of information to help prevent injuries, illnesses, and deaths on job sites. These incidents are easy to prevent when you adhere to safety guidelines. The ten most common construction infractions are:

• Failing to use fall protection equipment.
• Failing to communicate hazard material information.
• Dangerous scaffolding.
• Absence of respiratory protection.
• Dangerous power or energy supply on site.
• Dangerous ladders.
• Industrial trucks not complying with guidelines.
• Not adhering to fall protection standards.
• Ignoring machinery protection standards.
• Absence of proper eye and face protection.

Should You Ask for a Free Construction Accident Case Consultation?

‍Under Michigan law, 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 may also have a third-party negligence claim. The claim could be against a contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or other individual or business. There can be a third-party claim as long as the responsible party is not the employer or co-worker of the injured or deceased individual. Generally, these kinds of claims include either general negligence in maintaining 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 assess your situation and to protect your rights. Your Flint construction accident lawyer will examine the cause of the accident, the extent of injuries and the liable 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 Consultation

‍If you are ready to start your case or need more information about a Construction Accident Lawyer in Flint, 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.