New Jersey Construction Accident Attorney

Construction sites are dangerous places where injuries and death occur on a regular basis. It is no wonder that construction is consistently reported as one of the most dangerous of occupations. In New Jersey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2008 there were 92 fatal occupational injuries. Data from the National Traumatic Occupational Fatalities (NTOF) Surveillance System show that falls from elevations were the fourth leading cause of workplace death from 1980 through 1994. The 8,102 deaths due to falls from elevations accounted for 10 percent of all occupational fatalities during this period and an average of 540 deaths per year.

Types of accidents

Some common accidents that occur at construction sites include the following:

Roof-related falls and accidents Crane accidents Scaffolding accidents Run-over by operating equipment Lifting equipment failure Falls from ladders Electric shock

Trench collapses Fires and explosions Hit by highway vehicle Compressed gases accidents Welding accidents Slip, trip, and fall on debris, materials, or other substance

OSHA and other issues

Injuries that occur at construction sites involve many types of laws and regulations. A skilled New Jersey construction accident lawyer understands how to examine the relevant laws that apply and knows the interplay among them. Building code and safety codes, such as those embodied in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, exist to protect workers. Violations of OSHA can result in costly penalties to site owners including stiff fines and possible incarceration.

A construction accident victim may be eligible for benefits under workers' compensation. However, workers' compensation limits recovery to lost earnings and medical expenses. A victim of a construction accident may be able to recover other damages, such as compensation for pain and suffering.

By filing a claim against other parties such as the owner of the property, or other persons or companies whose negligence may have caused the injury, a victim may recover significant injury-related damages. An experienced New Jersey construction accident attorney knows how to value your injuries and fight for the maximum amount of damages for you.

Speak to an experienced New Jersey construction accident lawyer

The NJ construction attorneys of Shebell & Shebell, L.L.C. understand how to value construction accident cases and know how to fight for the maximum amount of damages for your injuries. The firm has proven results in construction accident cases and is ready to provide the type of effective representation that you need. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.