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Did You Know?    
 
 
Construction accident injuries may be covered by workers compensation.
Most are. The workers' compensation system is designed to provide benefits to injured workers no matter whether an injury is caused by the employers or employee's negligence. But there are some limits. Generally, injuries caused because an employee is intoxicated or using illegal drugs are not covered by workers' compensation.

 

Construction work can be very rewarding. Construction workers earn good money for a hard day's work, and they get good benefits. Construction yards can be among the most dangerous places to work, though. Toxic materials can contaminate the air around you, and heavy loads are constantly being moved around. If you've been injured while working on a construction site, Utah construction accident lawyers can help you recover damages to pay for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering.

 
Utah Data for the Construction Sector    
 
 
The installation of prefabricated building equipment and materials, such as elevators and revolving doors, is classified in the Construction sector. in Utah
Value of business done ($1,000) 8,524,538
Value of business done % of U.S. 0.99
Annual payroll ($1,000) 1,578,334
Paid employees 55,801

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2002 Economic Census Industry Series Reports
 

Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Utah construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our Utah construction accident attorneys today!

 
Utah Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Utah family receive judgement of $305,291 in accidental death case (5/28/2004)
This is an appeal from a summary judgment for the plaintiffs in a diversity suit arising from a dispute over the scope of an accidental death insurance policy. The defendant insurance company denied the plaintiffs' claim under the policy on the groun
 

Not surprisingly, more than 2,100 people died in 2003 as a result of serious construction accidents. Another 400,000 people suffered construction accident injuries so severe that they were forced to miss work that same year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

With the help of a Utah construction accident attorney, you may be able to recover damages to pay for doctor’s visits and for pain and suffering. A lawyer who specializes in Utah construction accident injuries can even help you petition OSHA, the government agency that deals with workplace safety, to help make you job site secure.

The most common construction related injuries include:

  • Crane accidents
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Scaffolding accidents
  • Welding rod accidents
  • Dangerous or defective equipment accidents
  • Electrocution
  • Hazardous waste exposure
  • Hearing loss

The principal way to get money for your injuries is to take those responsible to court. Depending on the size of the project, many people can be held responsible. They range from the construction site owner, the contractor, architects and engineers, and even the manufacturers of construction equipment.

While the prospect of going to court might bring up images of long trial periods and frightening cross-examination, a Utah construction accident attorney will protect your rights. And if your case is especially strong, you may be able to settle your lawsuit and avoid a messy court battle.

Your Utah construction accident lawyer will prove that your injuries could have been avoided if the construction company acted carefully, with safety in mind. He will also help protect you on the witness stand.

Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Utah construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our Utah construction accident lawyers today!


 
Utah Audio & Video    
 
  Cement Shortage Hits U.S. Construction Industry
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 4:00, 7/31/2004

The U.S. is short on cement, which means that some driveways and pools may go un-poured this construction season. Who's to blame? China. NPR's Scott Simon gets the story from Ed Sullivan, chief economist for the Illinois-based Portland Cement Association.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Utah External Sites    
 
 

Labor Commission of Utah
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OSHA Hazard Communication Standards, State of Utah and all current MSHA ... contributes to an accident or injury. Upon __________ Construction's

 


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Latest news about construction cases in Utah and nationwide:

Fatal Atlanta Construction Accident Leads to $76,000 OSHA Penalty For Archer Western
ATLANTA, Ga. -- The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Archer Western Contractors and proposed penalti...
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OSHA Cites Contractors Following Fatal Accident at Construction Site Agency Proposes Penalties Totaling $67,900 For Three Companies
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited three building contractors following...
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Construction Terms

 


Today's Terms

Risk Identification

Definition:
Recognizing that a hazard exists and trying to define its characteristics.

Hazard

Definition:
A condition or physical situation with a potential for an undesirable consequence, such as harm to life or limb.

Inspections

Definition:
Periodic audits of the workplace environment, including equipment, chemicals, building structure, documented procedures, records, and employee knowledge of job requirements and hazards.

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Construction Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Construction:

  • Crane Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Scaffolding Accidents
  • Welding Rod Accidents
  • Electrocution Shock

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Utah Construction-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need a Construction-Accident attorney you should contact our Construction-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

American Fork
Bountiful
Brigham City
Cedar City
Clearfield
Draper
Kaysville
Layton
Lehi
Logan
Magna
Midvale
Ogden
Orem

Pleasant Grove
Provo
Riverton
Roy
Saint George
Salt Lake City
Sandy
South Jordan
Spanish Fork
Springville
Tooele
Vernal
West Jordan

 


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