Working in construction comes with more than its fair share of risks. Individuals employed in the field are subjected to a large number of inherent dangers. It's always important to follow safety procedures, but unfortunately, accidents still happen. These are the most common injuries on construction sites and what you need to know about who may be held responsible.
Falls and falling objects
These are the two most common risks in construction. Roughly half of all safety procedures in construction across the nation were developed to mitigate these two kinds of accidents, and they still represent the biggest risk. To prevent injury, always follow safety procedures and use the appropriate equipment. When injuries happen despite safety efforts, workers' compensation is usually the first available resource for help. Make sure the incident is reported and documented. If, however, the scope of the injury exceeds the benefits of workers' comp, then additional liability may be pursued. Each case is handled on an individual basis, but the most common recipients of culpability are the individuals responsible for the injury and the injured worker's employer.