Phoenix Construction Accident Lawyers
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Arizona Construction Accident FAQs
What is a construction accident?
An Arizona construction accident is a personal injury that occurs accidentally on a job site in a construction zone.
What causes construction accidents?
Phoenix construction accidents have a variety of causes. The existence of heavy machinery and equipment on a job site can cause hazards to workers, who may be injured due to slip and fall accidents, falling equipment, faulty scaffolding, electrocution, malfunctioning equipment, automobile crashes, OSHA safety violations of other workers at the job site, and many other factors.
What are the consequences of construction accidents?
Construction accidents can have a wide range of physical and financial consequences. Injuries can range from contusions, broken bones and lacerations to severe disfigurement, traumatic brain injury (TBI), paralysis, even death.
Who regulates workplace safety on construction sites?
In the United States, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is responsible for creating and enforcing rules and regulations that oversee worker safety. However, employers themselves are expected to maintain OSHA regulations, and these regulations may be further reinforced by state and local law. In Arizona, the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) is the state regulatory arm of OSHA.
The State of Arizona, under an agreement with OSHA, operates an occupational safety and health program in accordance with Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Initial approval of the Arizona State Plan was published on November 5, 1974 and, and final approval was published on June 20, 1985.
What factors make an unsafe construction workplace?
Construction zones are notoriously hazardous for workers who can fall victim to improperly maintained or cleaned workplaces, inclement weather, and the like. However, the most dangerous factor in an unsafe workplace is undereducation or lack of training in individuals who fail to maintain a safe workplace for others.
Who is responsible for a construction accident?
The victim's employer is usually responsible for paying medical bills and some lost wages for injured construction workers in Arizona in the case of an construction accident; however, depending on the circumstances involved and the number of contractors and third parties, multiple parties may bear responsibility. The term "negligence" refers to the failure of an employer or a third party to protect a victim from injury due to a construction accident. The negligent party may be sued in civil court to collect financial damages related to the costs of recovery and ongoing medical care. While Arizona law does generally limit the claim against the employer to workers compensation, the claim against other subcontractors, the general contractor, or others is often overlooked as a way to obtain fair compensation after a construction accident in Arizona.
I have been injured in a construction accident. Who can help?
Breyer Law is a reputable and experienced law firm specializing in personal injury law, including construction law in Arizona. We have the track record and the experience it takes to fight and win construction accident lawsuits - and we offer a free case consultation to anyone who thinks they may have a valid lawsuit. Contact us today for more information and a free case consultation. You can count on an honest evaluation. Good, bad, or somewhere in the middle, you can count on a fair and honest evaluation of the case. If we cannot help you or do not think you have a legitimate personal injury claim, we will tell you up front so you can always trust an honest evaluation from a law team with experience and integrity.
