Construction sites can be dangerous places. Falling debris, unsafe walkways and exposed wires can cause serious injuries. If you were hurt because of a dangerous condition at a construction site, you may be able to seek compensation from the property owner or another...
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Construction Site Accident Injuries
When outside professionals cause a construction accident
Construction site accidents can put workers in the hospital or worse. They can cause permanent injuries and lifetime medical challenges. Most of the time, those hurt in a construction site accident are eligible for workers' compensation. The rules in New Jersey...
Falling objects in construction are a risk to pedestrians
While many construction sites are private, fully secured and out of the way, this is not always the case. Construction also happens in the heart of the community, where people are going about their daily business. Most of the time, people will continue as normal...
When can an injured construction worker file a lawsuit?
Most of the time, when someone gets hurt at work, they turn to workers' compensation benefits. However, those aren't always an option. Additionally, workers' compensation only covers some of your losses, which might leave you with big gaps in your budget -- especially...
Protect construction workers against the “Fatal Four”
Workers nationwide, including Tennessee, risk an endless list of safety hazards, many of them unique to particular projects. However, across the board, construction sites pose four hazards that are called the "Fatal Four." Fortunately, after safety authorities have...
How to avoid accidents in work zones
Work zones in Tennessee can be dangerous for both the drivers and the workers. You're trying to navigate a cramped section of the road that's populated with construction workers and work equipment. Every year, hundreds of people lose their lives in work zone...
Tennessee worker killed in road construction site accident
Road construction sites pose an endless list of safety hazards, not only for the workers but also for the traffic moving through the construction zone. For that reason, employers nationwide, including Tennessee, must ensure that all known hazards are addressed. They...
Dropped objects pose significant risks on construction sites
Each industry in Tennessee has unique hazards that risk employee safety. However, some dangers are present in all workplaces, including dropped objects. Construction sites have many areas where employees work at different levels. Scaffold structures are one example of...
Concrete work on construction sites poses multiple safety hazards
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, employers in Tennessee and other states are responsible for employees' health and safety. Addressing known hazards can go a long way in preventing workplace accidents on construction sites. Concrete...
Construction site accident kills 16-year-old worker
A spokesperson for a Tennessee construction company reported the death of a 16-year-old employee in Nashville. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an investigation into this tragic construction site accident. Reportedly, the young worker was...

