Most of us would never think of vehicles running us over because the consequences for whoever is involves are catastrophic. We like to think that these things only happen in movies, but the truth is that they happen with frightening regularity in industries such as construction. There are a number of heavy machinery that are used in construction sites, so the potential for an individual to get hurt is pretty high. Thankfully, the work safety government agency OSHA has put in line an extensive safety regulations protocol which must be followed by all workers and enforced by foremen, construction site managers or supervisors. If you do get run over by heavy machinery at a construction site, you can bet that this was due to someone else’s negligence, and according to personal injury law, negligence leading to injuries is grounds for compensation by way of a civil suit. If you were injured, you have every right to file a claim in order to recover money damages, and we’re here to help you with that.
Are you looking for a best construction work injury attorney? Please call us NOW at (773) 362-2747 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. the experienced injured construction worker lawyers at McCready law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve helped individuals just like you get your duly owed compensation after getting injured by the negligent actions of individuals or large corporations. One of the main reasons why you should choose us is due to the fact that we have extensive experience litigating cases in front of Judges and jury, which many law firms do not have on account of their overreliance on insurance company negotiations which almost always net disappointing compensation amounts. On top of having a bilingual staff (hablamos Espanol), we take on cases on contingency fee basis, which means that there are NO UPFRONT FEES at any time during the processing of your claim. Regardless of your current location in the country, we can help get you compensated – simply call us NOW at (773) 362-2747 to learn more: the call is 100% FREE!
Some of the most common heavy equipment on construction site include:
- Backhoes
- Dump trucks
- Cranes
- Bulldozers
- Loaders
- Excavators
Construction Site Vehicular Accidents – What Causes Them?
These machines tend to be difficult to stop once started due to the fact that they have complex machinery and moving parts. In addition, due to the fact that the driver is sitting at such a height from the ground, it may be difficult for them to have a clear view of what is happening on the ground. Should someone who hasn’t been trained on the operation of these machines get on one and not practice due diligence, they may end up backing up and running a worker over, or turn a corner and mow into unsuspecting workers working on a particular section of the building. In addition, heavy equipment must be maintained on a regular basis, particularly the braking system in order to prevent a malfunction. Service appointments must be documented, and must be followed through in order to keep workers safe.
Experienced Construction Site Injury Attorneys – Call Us NOW!
If you got run over at a construction site, chances are some form of negligence caused it. To this end, we’d love to speak with you in order to fill you in on your legal options for justice and compensation. Need to learn more? Call us NOW at (773) 362-2747. Thanks, and we look forward to helping you.