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Injured Near a Demolition Site? Here’s What You MUST Know

Demolition is part of construction work, and this is one of the most dangerous jobs one can perform. Bystanders or pedestrians are also not spared because of the possibility for shrapnel to come flying into their field of view, causing catastrophic injuries. Demolitions must be done in a controlled manner, and the public must be provided with ample notice so they can take preparatory steps in order to protect themselves. Demolitions are a very common means of getting rid of or bringing down dilapidated or abandoned buildings for the purposes of clearing up the space for other buildings. Workers that provide their services in such environments are protected by OSHA government regulations, and should anything happen to them, chances are the event occurred due to contravention or not following said regulations. If you or a loved one got injured at a demolition site, you have every right to file a claim in order to recover money damages, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for a demolition injury attorney? Please call us NOW at (773) 985-5139 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. the experienced construction and demolition injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience helping individuals just like you get their due compensation. What sets us apart is the fact that we have extensive litigation experience which is sometimes the necessary course of action to take, especially if the insurance company is acting in bad faith, or the defendant is not amenable to negotiations. In addition to having a bilingual staff (hablamos Espanol), all claims are personally handled by seasoned attorneys, and not paralegals, as is common in most injury firms. We handle cases on contingency fee basis, which means that there are NO UPFRONT FEES when we accept your claim, as our fees are levied at the very end of the claims process, and only if and when we recover compensation on your behalf. Regardless of where you are in the country, please give us a call NOW at (773) 985-5139 to learn more about your rights to compensation if you were injured on account of negligent demolition.

The risks and injuries associated with demolition sites are due to:

  1. Improper or unauthorized use of explosives
  2. Lack of notice given out to the public during such events
  3. Chemical exposure from the liquid spewed out during demolitions
  4. Falling debris due to not sectioning off the demolition site and building in a proper manner
  5. Workers lacking overhead protection and helmets

The most common demolition injuries include:

  • Traumatic brain injuries due to falling debris
  • Back and neck injuries
  • Ear injuries due to the explosion
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Torn ligaments
  • Amputation of limbs
  • Scarring
  • Loss of life

Experienced Demolition Injury Attorneys – Call Us Now!

Even if you have workers’ compensation as an employee, chances are it won’t cover specialized treatment, and long-term treatment as well as things like lost wages. In addition, if you are a civilian who suffered demolition injuries, you must determine that there was negligence at the site and that this is the proximate cause of your injuries. For both instances, you will need the services of a seasoned demolition injuries attorney: call us NOW at (773) 985-5139 for expert legal help into your options for compensation. Thanks, and we look forward to helping you.