The construction industry is likely one of the more dangerous occupations around the world. It is a job that requires hands on effort, often in very hazardous locations. Without this industry, however, there would be no expanding world; architectural masterpieces would never exist if it weren't for people risking their lives in order to accomplish a job. Perhaps in the olden days, like during the time the Egyptian Pyramids were created, there were no regulations and safety standards in order to protect the workers. We have historical monuments such as the Great Wall of China that while today we enjoy, we realize that there were potentially 3 million lives were lost during the construction of the wall; buried within the stones in order to prevent having to notify the families of the deaths. We have the creation of the Panama Canal that took the lives of 22,000 workers, or the Hoover Dam in the state of Nevada that took the lives of 100 workers during the construction and many more due to health complications years down the road.

While these accidents may be rare occasions, they have been discussed in order to see the large picture of the dangers of the construction business throughout history. Where the people during these times likely did not have any measures of protection while on the job, we can rest assured that in our modern society construction jobs in America are to be much safer for the worker. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 were passed for this very reason by OSHA in order to ensure that workers were protected and cared for. This act listed very specific regulations and guidelines for the companies in order to promote safety; this also includes frequent inspections as well as safety awareness programs. The workers need to be provided with a safe environment as well as receive the proper training in order to accomplish their job well and prevent injury for themselves as well as those around them.

When an accident and subsequent injury or death occurs at a construction site, there is the possibility of a personal injury lawsuit being filed against the parties who are responsible. Determining liability in a situation like this can be a complicating process, and even more so when proving it before the court. For this reason, having the help of a skilled injury attorney on your side is absolutely crucial. In many cases, there are many parties that will be held responsible for a construction site injury. This could include: another employee, the employer, site owner, architects or engineering professionals, construction managers, contractors, or the equipment manufacturers. This list is extensive, and in many cases it can involve some or all of these parties. Discuss your case with your attorney in order to determine the liable parties.

As a construction worker, it is in your right to receive workers compensation when injured on the job. These laws were originally established in order to protect employees from expensive lawsuits after their employees were hurt while under their watch. These laws are to help provide the workers with the funds in order to receive the proper medical treatments, therapy, and lost wages during their time of recovery. Within this law, these injured workers are not only entitled to payment for the short term care of their injuries and lost wages, but also when they are injured permanently and are forced to receive long-term care or stop working indefinitely. Unfortunately, there are many cases that an injured worker does not receive enough or any at all. Even if your employer is agreeing to the terms of workers compensation, you will still need to appear before the court and the judge will deem whether your case is worthy of repayment or not. Having an attorney to fight for workers comp is essential as well; your medical recovery could rely on these funds!

Depending on the type of construction worker you are (or the contract agreed upon with your employer) could have an effect on the eligibility you have for workers' compensation. In some cases, employers will find ways to skirt around the system in order to prevent from having to pay for your coverage, as well. While this is neither legal nor ethical, it happens. Whatever the case may be, if you have been wrongfully injured on the job due to the negligent or careless acts of another person or entity, contact a personal injury attorney near you to fight for the compensation you deserve!.