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Construction Site Accidents

January 25, 2024 Admin Comments Off

It’s common knowledge that construction sites are dangerous. Each year, countless employees and pedestrians are injured on or around construction sites. Those who suffer construction site injuries often face tremendous obstacles, including disability, pain, financial issues, and time away from work and family. Below is an overview of how liability for construction site accidents is determined in Florida. If you’ve been injured in a construction site accident, please contact a Florida personal injury attorney for assistance. 

If injured as a passerby, construction site and premises law liability come into play. Construction site management, general contractors, and safety inspection teams have an obligation to keep public sidewalks and roads clear of construction related hazards. What this means is that protruding temporary fixtures such as fences, barricades, cones, falling objects, equipment, or other construction related debris must be anticipated and prevented. Failure to do so wherein a pedestrian is injured could result in liability.

Common Construction Site Injuries

A high percentage of all workplace injuries take place on construction sites. Given the nature of the work performed at construction sites, resulting injuries can be serious. Common construction site injuries include: 

  • Traumatic brain injuries 
  • Lacerations
  • Paralysis
  • Severed limbs
  • Severed appendages
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Fractures
  • Burns
  • Death

Common Construction Site Hazards

There are many causes of injuries on construction sites. Common construction site hazards include: 

  • Elevated heights
  • Falling debris 
  • Heavy equipment 
  • Construction vehicles 
  • Chemicals
  • Fires
  • Explosions
  • Physical exertion 
  • Protruding Construction Fences and Barricades
  • Materials left out

Determining Liability For Construction Site Accidents

When determining who is liable for a construction site accident, courts consider several factors, including: 

  • The place the accident occurred 
  • Conditions at the construction site at the time of the accident
  • The equipment involved in the accident
  • Whether the equipment involved in the accident was used correctly
  • Whether management was present at the time of the accident
  • What preventative measures were taken
  • Whether the public and pedestrians were taken into consideration
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