Arizona Construction Accident Lawyer Blog

Arizona construction workers are in constant danger of cave-ins, crane accidents, falls and scaffolding collapses. According to a news report, this summer, Arizona laborers have another potential danger to be worried about -- heat. All workers who spend their time outdoors in the Arizona heat are at risk of heat stroke and dehydration.

The Arizona Department of Health Services reported that 110 people were killed in heat-related injuries in 2009. Workers in the summer heat must literally consume gallons of water a day to stay hydrated. The most considerate and cautious supervisors will create a system that allows a rotating break system to keep employees from being under the sun for too long.

Workers suffering from heat-related symptoms may first suffer from muscle cramps or spasms. They may then start to sweat heavily, suffer a headache or even begin vomiting. Heat exhaustion can quickly turn into heat stroke, which can cause permanent organ damage or even death.

In order to prevent Arizona construction accident injuries, employers must provide their workers with adequate rest, shade and water. Work hours should be adjusted so that work done in areas without shade can be done during early morning or late evening hours. Sun block should be used at all times and workers should be encouraged to ask for a break if they are beginning to feel the effects of being in the sun too long.

No amount of safety precautions can prevent all Arizona construction accident injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job in Arizona, call our experienced construction accident lawyers in Phoenix at The Breyer Law Offices P.C at 602-457-6222 for a free consultation. We can help you file for workers compensation benefits and even file a civil lawsuit if your injury resulted from someone else's negligence.

There are many causes of Arizona construction accidents. Construction workers are often exposed to falling hazards, cave-ins, crane accidents and scaffolding collapses. Such accidents can cause catastrophic injuries or death. There are a number of potentially defective products that can put Arizona construction workers in harm's way as well. Whenever a defective product causes a workplace accident, the injured victim may be able to seek compensation by filing a product liability claim against the manufacturer in addition to filing for workers compensation benefits.

Defective products on construction sites usually include machine parts, power tools, scaffolding, safety devices and construction vehicle parts. If a worker used a piece of machinery or equipment the way it was meant to be used and still suffered an injury due to a defect or malfunction, he or she may be able to file a product liability claim against the manufacturer of the defective product.

There are a number of governing bodies that regulate and research defective products. Sometimes searching a specific product online will show a history of complaints or even recall notifications. In such cases, compensation may be available for the injured victim through a product liability claim against the product manufacturer or through a class action lawsuit already in place.

The injured victim will have to prove that the product was defective, that the victim was injured by that product and that the defect directly resulted in the injuries suffered. Preserving the product that caused the injury can help prove that it was in fact defective. Having medical records can help prove the injuries suffered. Identifying and locating witnesses who saw the accident can help prove that the defective product caused the worker's injuries.

The skilled construction site accident attorneys in Arizona at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. help injured workers receive fair and full compensation for the injuries, damages and losses they have suffered. We have a long and successful track record of filing third party claims on behalf of injured workers and their families. If you or a loved one has been injured on an Arizona construction site, please call us at 602-457-6222 for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation.