Pennsylvania Construction Accident Attorney
Working in construction, often around heavy machinery and from great heights, can be an inherently risky job. Statistically, construction workers are injured more frequently and more severely than workers in almost any other field. However, none of these facts ease the responsibility construction companies bear for their workers’ safety; in fact, they only highlight the importance of safe workplace practices.
Every year over 1,000 construction workers are killed in on-site accidents, most of them fully preventable. If you have lost a member of your family because a construction company neglected to take every reasonable safety precaution, Pennsylvania construction accident attorneys Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can help. Call our offices at 610-667-7511.
Common Construction Site Accidents
Even though construction workers only compose about 8% of the US workforce, they suffer from 22% of reported workplace injuries. Some of the more common accidents that occur on job sites include:
- Falls from scaffolding or ladders
- Burn injuries from welding tools
- Falling or moving objects striking nearby people
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals without proper protection
- Fires and explosions
- Injuries caused by defective or misused machinery
- Motor vehicle collisions
At the offices of Pennsylvania construction worker death lawyers Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. we believe that employers are far more likely to take these dangers seriously if they know they will face severe consequences otherwise. Sometimes filing a legal claim is the only way to send a clear message.
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Pennsylvania construction site death lawyers Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. are committed to the principles of efficiency, compassion, and aggressive representation. To schedule a free case review, contact our offices at 610-667-7511.