The construction site is one where everyone must work together to avoid accidents. After all, construction accidents can be devastating, if not fatal, when someone does not perform their duty correctly. Job-related fatalities are too common. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that there were 4,693 fatalities in private industry in 2016...
Read MoreWhat are the Causes of Crush Injuries at Construction Sites?
A crush injury on a construction site occurs when a worker’s entire body, or a part of their body, is caught between two components and crushed. These injuries can be fatal. Even when they are non-fatal, the victim can suffer from a lifetime of disabilities and complications. Workers injured on the job have rights,...
Read MoreWhat is a Construction Defect Lawsuit?
A construction defect lawsuit is one that typically involves a breach of contract. It can equally involve a breach of warranty, negligence by one party or another, and strict liability.
Common Examples of Construction Defect Claims and Why They Happen
Construction defects happen in the commercial and residential sector. They typically are found after the... Read MoreConstruction Site OSHA Violations
Dangers Of OSHA Violations On Construction Sites
MARYLAND, VIRGINIA AND WASHINGTON, D.C. CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR WORKPLACE INJURY CLAIMS
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal government agency tasked with investigating and issuing citations for alleged violations of the Occupational Health and Safety...
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Scaffold and Ladder Falls at Construction Sites
Injured In A Scaffold Or Ladder Accident?
EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING MARYLAND, VIRGINIA AND WASHINGTON, D.C. CONSTRUCTION SITE FALLS
By law, building owners and contractors must secure any ladders, scaffolds, corresponding equipment and other objects to prevent them from falling and causing construction accidents. Workers who are injured byÂEmployer Responsibilities for Preventing Construction Site Accidents
Why Employers Must Prevent Construction Site Accidents
WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
Falls are the number one cause of preventable death at construction sites, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Besides falls,...
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Construction Accidents
Washington DC Construction Accident Lawyer – Hurt On Worksite?
AN EXPERIENCED WASHINGTON DC CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT ATTORNEY FOR JOB INJURY CASES
Construction workers face some of the most dangerous working environments. From using cranes, forklifts and commercial vehicles, there is also the...
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What Caused This Virginia Trench Collapse That Killed A Construction Worker?
Construction Accident Attorneys Helping Injured Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Last month, a man was killed when a trench collapsed during a construction project in Virginia. According to a report from the Sheriff’s Office, the worker was digging a trench for a...
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Three Injured In A Northwest D.C. Construction Accident
Construction Accident Lawyers Serving Workers in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia
A brick and concrete wall collapsed on a building in Northwest Washington in a construction accident earlier this month, injuring three construction workers. Of the three, two were critically injured. According to EMS workers, the...
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Two Workers Sustain Serious Injuries in a Construction Accident
Construction Site Accident Lawyers Helping Workers Across Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Last month, two workers were injured in a construction accident while working on a building in the Southeast area of Washington, D.C. Both workers were struck by a concrete pump while on a 15-foot-high...
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