Construction work is dangerous work. Whether he works on scaffolding repairing roofs or on the highway repairing roads, a construction worker is constantly at risk of injury. Nationwide, construction site accidents account for about 1,200 fatal work injuries each year. This is more than any other industry!

Causes of fatal construction injuries

• Falls (36%)

• Transportation injuries (23%)

• Struck by an object or caught in collapsing material (18%)

• Electrocution (10%)

All construction workers have dangerous jobs, but some jobs are more dangerous than others. Those most likely to sustain fatal injuries included:

• Construction laborers

• Carpenters

• Construction managers

• Roofers

Construction workers are also very likely to be hurt on the job. One out of every ten construction workers sustains an on-the-job injury. Injuries from construction work are often serious. They include life changing injuries such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, burns and disfigurement, and disabling neck and back injuries. However, back injuries caused by overexertion are the most common.

Common injury-causing events include:

• Overexertion

• Falls

• Electrical accidents

• Cave-ins from excavation work

• Lifting or handling injuries

• Street traffic accidents

• Heavy equipment accidents

• Falling objects

This is why it is so important that companies follow all safety regulations and provide proper safety training to all their workers. Safety regulations exist to protect workers. When they are not followed, workers get injured because of the company's negligence.

If you are a Kansas or Missouri construction worker and you have been accidentally injured while on the job, you are entitled to Workers’ Compensation. If anyone other than your employer is responsible for your injury, you may be eligible to recover additional compensation. Parties that may be partially responsible for an injury include equipment manufacturers, other contracting companies working on the same site, and property owners. An attorney that specializes in construction accidents will be able to determine who is responsible for your injuries and will advise you on the best way to get compensation.

If you have injured in a construction-site accident and you are concerned about how to pay the bills, the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys can help. Contact us at 888-348-2616 to get more information.

We’ve also written a book to help you get started on your injury claim. Request your own free copy of 10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim: The Ultimate Guide to Accidents in Missouri and Kansas.

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