Arizona Construction Accident Lawyer Blog

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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According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 969 fatalities involving construction accidents in the country in 2008. There is no question that construction accidents cause numerous deaths and serious injuries in the United States. There are several reasons why construction accidents occur. There are also many ways by which workers can get injured while at a construction accident site. However, there are a few types of commonly occurring construction accidents. These are accidents that can be entirely prevented, but usually take place because of some type of negligence or failure to follow safety procedures.

These are some of the most common types of construction accidents:

• Falls are the most common types of accidents that occur at Arizona construction sites and are responsible for the most number of fatalities in the construction industry as a whole. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one-third of all construction accident fatalities are caused by falls.


• Trench collapses can also be extremely hazardous to workers. A trench collapse can be caused by improper shoring, lack of supervision or large vehicles parked near the excavation.


• Electrocution accidents in Arizona can occur as a result of overhead or buried power lines at a construction site.

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Three construction site workers were hospitalized with critical injuries after they were electrocuted on the job. According to a news report, the workers were doing roof work on a commercial storage building. A ladder, which they were using to haul shingles up to the roof, fell backwards into a high tension power line. One worker sustained serious burns. The two other workers suffered cardiac arrest. All three were rushed to a local hospital. Police officials as well as investigators from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are examining this accident.

According to the Center for Injury Sciences in Alabama, electrocution is the fifth leading cause of occupational injury deaths in the United States. It is particularly a danger faced by those who work near electrical lines such as electricians, utility workers and those employed in the construction and manufacturing industries. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reported that among 224 fatal electrocution incidents that were evaluated over a 12-year period dating back to 1994, workers did not follow proper safety procedures. In some cases, proper protective equipment was not worn. In some other cases, workers or supervisors were not provided with proper safety training. In a majority of the incidents, there was a failure to comply with OSHA and other federal safety regulations.

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Electrocution is a common occurrence in construction sites and a leading cause of construction site accidents in Phoenix and elsewhere in Arizona and the United States. Sometimes these construction site accidents occur as a result of the workers' error, but often these electrocutions, which can sometimes be fatal, also occur as a result of someone else's negligence.

According to a recent news report, two construction workers are in the hospital after they were shocked at a Phoenix work site. Fire officials say one of the men was in a 35-foot deep trench and was using a radio to give directions to a crane operator who was lowering a load into the trench. Both workers were shocked when the load swung into some power lines. The man who was operating the crane suffered several second- and third-degree burns. The man, who was working in the trench, also sustained injuries, but they were not as severe. Both were transported to an area hospital.

In Arizona construction site accidents, it is very important to conduct a thorough investigation and determine how or why the workplace accident occurred. The following questions are also critical to any construction accident investigation. Did the accident occur as a result of the workers' error? Did it happen because they did not receive sufficient training to do the job? Was the site properly secured? Did someone else's negligence cause the accident? These are questions that usually need to be answered in any construction accident case.

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Arizona construction accident attorneys, such as those at the Arizona personal injury law firm of Breyer Law Offices P.C., must keep a balanced perspective at all times no matter how difficult the circumstances. When someone has been hurt or killed on the job and their family turns to lawyers for help, it is the lawyers’ job to carefully explain the family’s options so that they can make the choices that are best for them. When the accident victims’ family is traumatized in the days and hours following the accident, the attorneys must help them through this difficult time by investigating the accident and basing their legal counsel on the facts, not emotions.

According to report, a 32-year-old construction worker collapsed recently at a construction site. The man was working at a pumping station undergoing renovation when he collapsed on a sidewalk. Co-workers initially thought the man was experiencing a heart attack, seizure or stroke, but an investigation by the coroner’s office and the State’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health found that the worker was electrocuted after touching a live wire. The investigation of the electrocution accident is expected to continue until the source of the electricity has been found.

Construction workers in Arizona face risks on the job every day. While some risks are inherent in the job, others are preventable. If you or a family member have been injured or killed on the job at a construction site, the Phoenix construction site accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices P.C. can help. To schedule a free consultation with their experienced Arizona construction accident lawyers, call them today at 602.978.6400.

Arizona construction lawyers help families of loved ones lost in deadly construction accidents in Phoenix on a regular basis. Many times, these unfortunate situations are caused by the neglect of another party. Too many people look only to workers compensation as a source of restitution after an on-the-job accident in Tucson, Arizona and throughout the state. Many times, more remedies are available, something a top Tucson construction accident lawyer can determine for the family who has lost someone.

According to this report in the Arizona Daily Star, a 61-year-old construction worker was electrocuted on Tuesday, February 10, while setting up a utility pole. Authorities have not yet released the man’s name, but investigating officials say that the man was working for a private firm located in the East River Road/North Dodge Boulevard area when the pole came into contact with overhead power lines.

Anne-Marie Braswell, a Rural/Metro spokeswoman, said that the electrocution accident in Tucson was reported just before 10:30 a.m. by someone near the accident site. After being taken to University Medical Center in Tucson, the man was pronounced dead. According to officials, the man was working on the Dodge Transportation Enhancement Project taking place from East Fort Lowell Road to East River Road, reported Annabelle Quihuis, a Pima County Department of Transportation spokeswoman.

At the time the report was issued, Ms. Quihuis did not know if he worked for a subcontractor or not, but the accident is being investigated by the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Construction accidents and other work-related accidents are the third-most common causes of death in Arizona each year. Many of these Arizona construction accidents could be avoided with proper safeguards in place and preparation.

If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed in a work-related accident, Arizona's skilled construction accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C., may be able to help. It can be difficult to know what to do after someone close to you has been injured at work. But the Arizona construction accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices, P.C., can help victims or their loved ones receive compensation to offset steep medical costs and other expenses after a work-related accident. For a free consultation with experienced Arizona work-related accident attorneys, call the Breyer Law Offices, P.C., today at 602.978.6400.