When most people in California think of dangerous jobs, the first thing that comes to mind is often police officers and firefighters who are required to run toward danger. In fact, almost all jobs hold some degree of risk. This is especially true for construction...
Construction Workers’ Accidents
Construction accidents commonly involve heavy machinery
When working on a construction site, it is common to use heavy machinery. Workers in California and across the country may feel comfortable jumping behind the controls of various machines they have experience using, but it is important to remember that construction...
California worker suffers construction injury from falling object
Construction sites are notorious for having hazards at almost every turn. Even if workers do their best to remain safe while on the job, a simple mishap could easily result in a construction injury. In some cases, an injury may not seem severe right away, but it is...
Workers’ comp often needed after construction accidents
Though most people have a plan for their day, predicting what exactly will happen is essentially impossible. Some days, a pleasant surprise may occur, and on other days, a harrowing and unexpected event could take place. For individuals who work in the construction...
Construction accidents can easily lead to traumatic injuries
Construction sites are almost always a flurry of activity. Workers may be on the ground carrying materials or building parts of a structure, and others may be working at height to carry out other necessary duties. Of course, these sites typically have various...
Falls are common construction accidents that lead to trauma
Construction workers have highly demanding and dangerous jobs. They need to ensure that they are properly carrying out their work-related duties while also trying to remain as safe as possible. Of course, construction accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, and...
A construction injury could occur when using new green methods
These days, many California residents and companies are adamant about going green. In fact, there is an entire sector known as green construction that focuses on using environmentally-friendly building materials and building practices. While these steps can go...
Equipment fall causes life-threatening construction injury
Any type of injury could have major impacts on a person's life. An injured party may need extensive medical attention and treatment, need time away from work, and could experiencing lasting repercussions from the injuries. Unfortunately, a construction injury can have...
Construction accidents: Hotel collapse proves catastrophic
Any building under construction is in a precarious position. Even if California workers do their part to ensure that they follow the proper procedures to secure the structure, unexpected construction accidents can occur. Unfortunately, these events are often...
Some construction accidents can happen quietly and prove fatal
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, and some could occur so suddenly and quietly that others may not even immediately realize what happened. Unfortunately, any type of incident could result in a person suffering serious injuries, and if others do not...