Arizona Construction Accident Lawyer Blog

Construction accidents in Arizona on highways and freeways are a major problem, as it is the case elsewhere in the country. Some of the most common types of construction accidents at freeway construction zones are those involving vehicles and heavy equipment. The resulting injuries can be devastating or even deadly to the construction worker. Such accident can be avoided by training workers properly to follow safety procedures and making the construction site secure.

According to a recent news report, a 57-year-old construction worker died recently at a bridge construction site. Apparently, the worker was operating an asphalt roller moving along a slope on the roadway. Suddenly, the operator hopped off the roller. The machine toppled on its side and landed on the worker. The victim was working for a contractor or subcontractor on the bridge project, the news report stated.

In construction accidents, it is very important to look into whether the incident was caused as a result of a dangerous or defective product. If a vehicle or piece of equipment/machinery was involved, then that product must be carefully examined by an expert for any evidence of malfunction or product defects. It would be in victims' best interest to preserve the vehicle or equipment in its current state so it can be carefully examined for defects. If it is determined that a defective product caused the construction accident, then the victim's family may be able to file a third-party claim against the manufacturer of the defective product.