Arizona Construction Accident Lawyer Blog

A worker was injured after a construction crane flipped over in a work site in Chandler, Arizona. According to a news report in the Southeast Valley News, the accident occurred near Alma School and Ray Road. The crane was reportedly being used to remove trees from a home's yard when the 100-foot arm of the crane snapped. The crane then slowly turned over. Thankfully, the driver of the crane did not sustain life-threatening injuries.

Arizona crane accidents in construction sites can cause catastrophic injuries or even death. Serious personal injuries can occur when materials are dropped from the crane, when the crane has defective parts or when the operator is negligent.

Workers injured on a construction job site are often eligible for compensation to cover medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, loss of wages, continued treatment and physical therapy that might be necessary for the worker to make a complete recovery. In cases where a third party was responsible for the accident – such as a contractor, sub-contractor or the manufacturer of a defective product – the injured worker can file a claim for compensation in addition to state workers’ compensation benefits.

If you are a construction worker in Arizona who has been seriously injured on the job, please contact the knowledgeable Chandler construction site injury attorneys at Breyer Law Offices P.C. to find out more information about pursuing your legal rights. Call us at 602-978-6400 for a free case evaluation. Workers’ compensation law in Arizona is complex. Please do not put yourself at a disadvantage by delaying your claim or settling for less. Call us today to find out how we can help.

Trench collapse accidents in Arizona or cave-ins are a common occurrence at construction sites. Almost always, when a trench collapses or caves in, someone gets killed. Workers who die in such incidents are usually asphyxiated by the dirt that falls on them. The sad fact is that these tragedies can be prevented by following safety procedures outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

A recent article in The Oklahoman reports that two workers were killed while digging a septic tank. The walls of the trench that they were digging collapsed and the workers fell in. The area remained unsafe as construction crew and emergency workers attempted to recover their bodies. In this case, it took emergency workers and the construction crew several hours to recover the bodies of the two deceased workers. The area where the trench collapsed was described as extremely unstable. OSHA officials are investigating this incident.

When it comes to trench cave-in cases, it is important to look into how such accidents occurred in the first place. For instance, was the trench shored up properly? Did the construction company secure the necessary permits for the excavation? Was there a foreman or a supervisor assigned to the project to monitor changing soil and weather conditions? Did the foreman or the supervisor make sure that no large vehicles were allowed near the trench or the excavation? If the trench collapse was caused by negligence or failure to adhere to safety procedures, the victims or their families can file a personal injury or wrongful death claim against negligent parties.

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As a certified specialist in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, I understand that sometimes people are not sure if they want to hire a lawyer. Instead, they just want honest answers to their questions so that they can make the decision whether to hire a lawyer. This can be particularly true when a type of injury that occurs is not a typical “car accident” case.

For instance, we have seen multiple cases of electric shock or electrocution due to faulty workmanship or construction site failures. When somebody has been injured as a result of improper wiring, they often have many, many questions. First, what rights do they have? Do they have a right to bring a personal injury claim, if they bring a personal injury claim, will experts be needed and how much will it cost?

Anyone who has these corrections as a result of any construction site or on the job injury, we are happy to provide answers. In some cases, the worker is limited to simply making a workers’ compensation claim. If that is the only thing that is available, our Phoenix electrocution accident lawyers are happy to give honest answers and advice and let those who contact us know the truth instead of trying to “sugar coat” the situation.

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Heavy equipment is simply part of the construction trade. Trucks, dozers, loaders, forklifts, excavators, drilling equipment, and back hose – along with many other pieces of heavy equipment – need to be utilized on a construction site. However, when these pieces of machinery are not operated safely, they can lead to the wrongful death or serious injury on the construction site of an innocent worker. Far too often, these injuries are preventable and are the result of careless or reckless use by other workers.

Many people who have suffered an injury on the job site do not know where to turn. How should they find a Phoenix personal injury lawyer with experience helping people after construction accidents?

We are always happy to provide honest answers to the questions people have when they have been injured as the result of the negligent use of heavy equipment on a construction site. In determining whether a personal injury claim exists, there are many factors that must be considered.

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A number of construction accidents in Arizona, especially those relating to falls, are entirely preventable. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lists specific guidelines about how workers should use scaffolds on constructions sites and what steps workers and their employers should take to prevent accidents and injuries.

Recently, a news article reported that a construction worker fell 15 feet from a scaffold at a building site. In this case, the worker did not sustain life-threatening injuries. It is indeed fortunate considering the height from which he fell. Hopefully, his injuries were not major. However, in many cases where workers fall from scaffolds, the injuries can keep them out of work for an extended period of time. As Phoenix construction accident lawyers, we have represented clients who have sustained severe back injuries as a result of a construction site fall. These injuries may require extensive treatment and therapy, which can also turn out to be very costly.

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