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A Construction Site Accident Injury can be Devastating and Life Changing. Let us Help you Get the Compensation You Need.

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If you or a family member has suffered an injury or death arising out of a construction site accidentdue to the negligence of the property owner, architect or contractor, you are not alone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that there were 5,071 fatal work injuries in 2008 with almost 1/5 of those fatalities attributable to the construction industry. Nearly 10% of all construction workers experience an on the job injury.

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• How am I going to make up for the time I have lost from work?
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• What if I can't work?

• What if I am given light duty restrictions and my employer can't accommodate me?

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Blog for Construction Accident

• How to Avoid Scaffolding Accidents in Kansas City

  Description: Every year, thousands of construction workers are injured in scaffolding accidents, including in Kansas City.

• Crane Accident has Attention of Kansas and Missouri Construction Workers

  Description: If you have been injured on the job in Kansas or Missouri, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to help you and your family through this difficult time

• Overland Park Construction Project Will Cause Delays In Highly Traveled Area

  Description: A major construction project to widen Antioch Rd. in Overland Park is expected to create traffic delays in high traffic area over the summer.

• Kansas City roofer killed in on-the-job accident

  Description: Construction is a high hazard industry for all who work in it. Falls are one of the most common construction hazards. In fact, falls are the most frequent cause of fatalities at construction sites and account for one-third of construction-related deaths. If you have a loved one in a fatal construction site accident, contact the Roswold Law Group. Your family may be eligible for significant compensation for your losses. Call our at 1-888-348-2616 and let us help. The initial consultation is free and cases are taken on a contingency basis.

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• Dangerous Jobs: Common Kansas City Construction Site Injuries
  Description: Construction sites can be dangerous places to work, even when all safety rules are followed and the site is safely maintained. There are heavy materials, power tools, and large machinery , and while safety protocols can prevent many injuries, serious personal injuries or even fatal accidents are not uncommon on Kansas City construction sites. To learn more about your rights after a Kansas City construction site accident, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 1-888-348-2616 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your own construction injury claim with a Missouri construction injury attorney.
• Winter Is Here: Why Cold Weather May Cause Kansas City Construction Site Injury.
  Description: Construction work is often dangerous, but working in winter conditions create a larger variety of safety challenges for construction workers. Learn more in this library article from Rodswold Law Group. The Kansas City construction accident attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys represent Missouri construction workers injured while on-the-job. We help injured construction workers to get the worker’s compensation insurance claim that they are entitled to and can determine if they have a valid claim for any additional damages. To learn about your rights, contact our office at 1-888-348-2616 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your own construction injury claim.
• Say What?! On-the-job Noise At Kansas City Construction Sites May Harm Your Hearing.
  Description: Bricklayers, cement masons, electricians, insulation workers, ironworkers, masonry workers, sheet metal workers, tile setters, highway construction workers, roofers, general construction workers, machinery operators, construction engineers and other tradesmen who work at construction site are at risk of hearing loss caused by on-the-job noise exposure. Learn about these irreversible hearing injuries and how they can be prevented. If you have hearing loss due on-the-job noise at a Kansas City construction site, you may have a Missouri workplace injury claim. The Missouri construction accident attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys have helped construction site accident injury victims just like you to get fair compensation for their injuries and related losses. We understand the difficulties you are facing and are here to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. To learn more, contact our Kansas City law office at 888-348-2616.
• Kansas City Drywall Workers: Drywall Dust May Be Hazardous To Your Health
  Description: Construction workers who sand drywall joint compound or work on drywall demolition are often exposed to high concentrations of drywall dusts. These dusts contain minerals such as talc, calcite, mica, gypsum, and silica that have been associated with eye, nose, throat, and respiratory tract irritation and chronic health problems. Because symptoms may not develop until years after the exposure to drywall dust, drywall workers may need legal assistance when filing their claim. The Kansas City construction injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys can help. We understand the Missouri Worker’s Compensation process and we can help you determine if a third party is liable for your injury. To learn more and take the first step towards getting your medical bills paid, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616. To learn more about construction site injuries, download our free book: “How to Avoid Becoming a Work Injury Horror Story.”
• Dangerous Jobs: Demolition Workers Risk Serious Injury in Kansas City
  Description: Demolition work involves many of the same hazards as other construction work; however, demolition also involves additional hazards because of the equipment used and also because old buildings may contain harmful substances like lead-based paint and asbestos insulation that are no longer used. Learn more about the dangers of demolition work in this article. To learn more about construction site injuries, download our free book: “How to Avoid Becoming a Work Injury Horror Story.” To discuss your Missouri construction site injury claim with a Kansas City personal injury attorney, contact the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616.
• What Are The Top Causes of Construction Site Fatalities in Kansas City?
  Description: A construction site accident injury may be devastating and life changing. Often the injured worker requires significant medical care at a time when being unable to work is putting stress on the family’s budget. However, most construction site injuries can be prevented. Learn about the four causes of Missouri construction site fatalities. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a Kansas City construction site accident, it is important to have a qualified legal advisor who can answer your questions, and help you protect and pursue your injury compensation claim. The Missouri construction accident attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys have helped many construction site accident injury victims just like you. We understand the difficulties you are facing and are here to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. To learn more, contact our Kansas City law office at 888-348-2616.
• The Kansas City Construction Worker’s Guide to Personal Protective Equipment: What Equipment Should Your Employer Provide In Order To Prevent Injury
  Description: Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to safety equipment worn by a worker in order to supplement other safety measures. PPE include any helmets, goggles and clothing that protect a worker from heat, dust, chemicals, electricity, falling objects and other hazards. Learn about PPE and the hazards it protects from. What can you do if you were injured because of inadequate safety equipment? Call the Kansas City construction injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 1-888-348-2616. We can get you the worker’s compensation insurance claim that you are entitled to and help you determine if you have a claim for any additional damages. Call our office to schedule a free initial consultation with a Missouri work injury attorney. To learn more about construction accident injury claims, download our free book: “How to Avoid Becoming a Work Injury Horror Story.”
• Your Hard Hat: It Is Your Best Protection From Head Injury. How Do You Know If It Needs Replacing?
  Description: The hard hat is one of the most important pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) used on construction sites. Hart hats have saved many construction workers from serious injury or even death. But, the effectiveness of a hardhat is limited if it is not worn correctly, kept well maintained and replaced when needed. Learn when to replace your hard hat in this article. These tips are brought to you by the Missouri personal injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys. If you have suffered an injury at a Kansas City Construction site, we can help get you the worker’s compensation insurance claim that you are entitled to and can determine if you are entitled to any additional damages. Contact our Kansas City construction accident attorneys at 1-888-348-2616 to schedule a free initial consultation with a Missouri work injury attorney.
• Safe Operation of Heavy Equipment: Preventing Injuries on Kansas City Construction Sites
  Description: According to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) statistics, more than 90% of construction site deaths are vehicle or equipment-related. Learn how many of these deaths could be prevented if proper safety precautions were followed. If you have suffered a heavy equipment injury or lost a loved one at a Kansas City construction site, the Missouri construction injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys can help protect your rights. We can help you get the worker’s compensation insurance claim that you are entitled to and help you determine if you qualify for any additional damages. To learn more call our office at 1-888-348-2616 and schedule a free initial consultation with a Missouri work injury lawyer.
• Eye Injuries Are A Common Risk On Kansas City Construction Sites: How Can They Be Prevented?
  Description: Construction is one of the largest and most dangerous industries in the United States. Eye injuries are some of the most devastating injuries that commonly occur on construction sites. These injuries can result in permanent vision loss or even blindness, and can dramatically change the victim’s life. If you have suffered an eye injury in a Kansas City construction accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injury. Contact the Missouri construction accident attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 to make an appointment for a free consultation with a personal injury attorney who can help you determine if you have a claim.
• Kansas City Construction Site Injuries: Musculoskeletal Injuries and Ergonomic Hazards in the Construction Trades
  Description: Ergonomics is the science and practice of designing job tasks or workplaces to match the capabilities and limitations of the human body. When ergonomics are not taken into account in the workplace, musculoskeletal injuries can occur. Many construction workers suffer from back injuries, sprains and strains, wrist, shoulder, elbow, hip and knee problems because they exceed the limitations of their body on a regular basis. These musculoskeletal injuries are not caused by a specific incident, but are brought on over time by the repeated performance of their jobs. If you are a Kansas City construction site worker who has sustained a musculoskeletal injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical care, pain and suffering and lost wages. The Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys has helped many construction site injury victims to obtain fair compensation for their injuries. Contact our Kansas City construction site injury attorneys at 888-348-2616 to learn more.
• Electrocution Injuries on Kansas City Construction Sites
  Description: Electrocution is the fourth leading cause of injury and death among construction workers. An average of 143 construction workers are killed each year by contact with electricity. If you are injured by or have lost a loved one to a construction site electrocution accident in Kansas City, contact the Missouri construction site injury attorneys at the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys. We have helped many construction site injury victims and their families to get fair compensation after a worksite accident. Call 1-888-348-2616 to schedule a free legal consultation with a Missouri personal injury lawyer.
• Preventing Kansas City Forklift Accidents
  Description: According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH, nearly 100,000 injuries are reported each year as a result of forklift accidents. One hundred of these injuries result in fatalities. Learn how these injuries and deaths can be prevented. If you are injured while working at a construction site in Kansas City, contact the personal injury attorneys at the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616. Our Missouri construction accident attorneys have helped many injury victims just like you to get fair compensation for their injuries and lost wages after a workplace accident.
• Scaffold Safety
  Description: Thousands of construction workers are injured every year on scaffolds. Learn how to stay safe on the job site.
• The Kansas City Guide to Construction Zone Slip and Fall Accidents
  Description: Slips, trips and falls are some of the most common and most serious injury-producing accidents that occur to workers on a construction site. In fact, about 50 percent of all the work-related fall deaths involve construction workers Learn more about construction site slip and falls. When an employer or property owner fails to provide a safe work environment, workers suffers. The Kansas City construction accident attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys represent victims of construction site injury and death in Missouri and Kansas. Our Missouri personal injury attorneys work to make sure you and your family are not left unprotected after your accident. We will fight for fair coverage of your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and other damages. To learn more, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616. When you call, ask for our free guide, “How to Avoid Becoming a Work Injury Horror Story
• Highway Workers, Have You Been Injured in a Work Site Traffic Accident? You Have Rights.
  Description: Did you know that each year more than 20,000 highway workers are injured in road construction work zones? If you were injured or your loved one was killed in a Missouri construction zone accident caused by negligence, you may have a personal injury claim. The Kansas City construction accident lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys can help you determine if you have a case. Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 to schedule a free case evaluation. To learn more about on-the-job injury, request our free book “How to Avoid Becoming a Work Injury Horror Story.”
• Injured in A Kansas City crane accident? You have rights.
  Description: Cranes are often the most noticeable feature of a building construction or demolition site. Because of their size, cranes can also cause serious injuries. Learn more about crane accidents in this article. If you have been injured in a Kansas City crane accident, you should contact a Missouri construction injury attorney as soon as possible even if you are receiving Missouri Worker’s Compensation payments. To discuss your case, contact the Kansas City personal injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys. When you call us at 1-88-348-2616, ask for a copy of our free book, “How to Avoid Becoming a Work Injury Horror Story.”
• Scaffolding injuries can be deadly, but many can be prevented. Learn more about your rights after a Kansas City scaffolding accident.
  Description: Every year, thousands of construction workers are injured in scaffolding accidents. An average of 88 workers lose their lives. If you have suffered an injury caused by a Kansas City scaffolding accident, the construction injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys can help protect your rights. We can get you the worker’s compensation insurance claim that you are entitled to and help you determine if you are entitled to any additional damages. To learn more call our office at 1-888-348-2616 to schedule a free initial consultation with a Missouri work injury attorney. And don’t forget to request our free book, “How to Avoid Becoming a Work Injury Horror Story.”
• Who is liable for my Kansas City construction site injury?
  Description: The construction industry has one of the highest rates of worker injury. In general, when a construction worker is injured on-the-job, the injury is covered by state Workers’ Compensation. However, construction sites are busy places and it is possible that a construction worker may sustain an injury because of the negligence of someone who is not the employer. If this is true, the worker may be able to recover damages from those who are responsible. If you have been injured in a Kansas City construction accident and you want information about Missouri workers’ compensation, personal injury lawsuits, and your rights, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys. Our workplace injury attorneys can schedule a free consultation discuss your injury and talk about your concerns. 1-888-348-2616.
• Injured on a Kansas City construction site? Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys can help.
  Description: There are over 7 million construction workers in the United States. These workers have dangerous jobs. In fact, the construction industry accounts for more injuries than any other industry sector. If you have sustained an injury while working on a construction site, you are probably concerned about recovery, your finances and your future. The Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys can help. To learn more about your rights, call our Kansas City construction injury attorneys at 888-348-2616.

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Frequent Questions for Construction Accident:

• I'm a Kansas City construction worker who was injured on the job; I heard that I can't sue because of Missouri Worker's Compensation law. Is that true?
• Who is to blame when a worker is injured in a Missouri construction site accident?
• I’m not a construction worker, but a family member sustained a traumatic brain injury because a construction worker on a nearby site wasn't careful.  Do we have a Missouri injury claim?
• I was injured on a Kansas City construction site, but I’ll be getting Missouri Worker's Compensation benefits. Why do I need a lawyer?
• I was injured in a Missouri construction site accident. I've gone back to work, but I can't do the kind of work I was doing before because of my injuries.  Still, I need the money to support my family. Does this mean that I don’t have a Kansas City construction accident injury claim?
• I was seriously injured in a construction site accident. How long should I wait before contacting a lawyer?
• What does it mean to settle a Kansas City construction accident case?
• I was injured in a Kansas City construction accident. I need money to support my family. I’ve gone back to work, but I can’t do the work I was doing because of my injury. Do I still have a case?

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• Posted on 5/13/2011Kansas City Construction Crews on Alert after Two Workers Injured in Crane Accident

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Construction Accident

• I'm a Kansas City construction worker who was injured on the job; I heard that I can't sue because of Missouri Worker's Compensation law. Is that true?

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