Construction Site Accidents Caused by Machinery and Equipment
There are so many potentially dangerous situations that may arise in Arizona construction sites. Some sites have trenches prone to cave-ins. Some construction sites have poorly constructed scaffolding that is subject to collapse. Other construction zones are filled with employees who have not been provided the training necessary to perform their jobs safety. Even when the site is reasonably safe and the workers are properly supervised, a serious work injury accident can occur when the machinery and equipment used are defective or improperly maintained.
Construction sites use large and heavy equipment. It is common for serious injury accident to involve large cranes, forklifts, bulldozers, backhoes, skid steer loaders, and front end loaders. Whenever one of these machines is involved in an Arizona work injury accident, investigators have to find answers to a number of questions.
Was the machine defective and inherently dangerous? Did the contractor or equipment owner fail to properly maintain or repair the device? Were the employees provided adequate training before being allowed to operate the machines? The circumstances of the accident may affect how much compensation is available for the injured worker or a deceased worker's family.
All construction employees injured while working may pursue financial compensation for losses and damages including medical bills, lost wages and therapy costs by filing for workers compensation coverage. If the accident was caused by a defective product, then, the worker can also file a third-party claim against the manufacturer seeking additional compensation.
The Arizona construction accident attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. know how to get injured workers the compensation they need and rightfully deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, please contact us at 602-457-6222 for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation.
