Construction Accidents

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Common Types of Construction Accident

When working at a Philadelphia construction site, certain hazards can lead to serious injury. In fact, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) reports that the fatal injury rate for the construction injury is higher than the national average for all industries. The most common types of construction accidents include:

• Falls
• Trench collapse
• Scaffold collapse
• Electric shock (also arc flash or arc blast)

Other hazards for construction workers are repetitive motion injuries, which are injuries caused by repeated actions. For example, a job that requires a lot of heavy lifting can lead to back injuries and the constant strain of repetitively using certain tools can cause hand and/or arm injuries. Even prolonged standing can cause injuries.

When doing construction work, exposure to dangerous situations that can cause injuries is high. Other types of accidents that can seriously injure workers or result in fatalities involve:

• Welding
• Gas explosion
• Cranes
• Heavy equipment (forklifts, hoists, nail guns, compressors)

How to File a Claim After a Philadelphia Construction Accident

When you suffer a construction work injury in Upper Darby, Philadelphia or anywhere in the state, Pennsylvania law entitles you to receive workers compensation. It is easy to become frustrated when filing a claim, especially when employers or insurance companies want to deny you benefits. When filing a claim, be sure to keep the following in mind: 

• Be sure to notify your employer immediately after your injury or symptoms starts, in order to receive benefits from the date you suffered your injury;
• Employers must report your injury to their workers’ compensation insurance company.Tell them to report the injury to their insurance company immediately

Put an Experienced Lawyer on Your Side

If you have any problems with a construction accident claim ― delays, not enough compensation, and especially if you receive a denial ― consult with a lawyer. Employers and insurance companies often do not part with compensation easily and even less so for serious injuries.

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