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Injured by an Air Compressor Explosion at a Construction Site – Start HERE First

Air compressors are commonplace in the construction industry, and they are used not only to provide power to other equipment, but they can also be used to help drills break up rock and the ground underneath in preparation for building. These are portable, useful tools that are in almost every construction site, but the danger that lurks in these equipment is something that most people do not anticipate. Compressor explosions are catastrophic events that can leave workers with severe burns, broken bones, internal organ injuries, traumatic brain injury and other life-changing injuries. It is for this reason that the government work safety body has laid down rules in the OSHA handbook about how to operate, care for and maintain construction work air compressors. This means that should an accident involving an air compressor at a construction site takes place, chances are that the negligence of one or more individuals was the proximate cause of such accidents. To this end, if you were injured at a construction site on account of a compressor explosion, you may not get the best help from your supervisor, or the appropriate compensation.  In order to make sure that all your financial needs are met after a construction work injury involving an air compressor, you may need the help of experienced construction injury lawyers, and this is where we come in.

Are you looking for a best construction work injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (773) 825-3651 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. the experienced construction injury lawyers at McCready Law have over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience helping individuals just like you get the compensation they are duly owed on account of the negligent actions of individuals and corporations alike. What makes us different is our extensive litigation experience where we may be able to get you so much more in compensation compared to what the insurance company may offer in bad faith negotiations. On top of the fact that we have a bilingual staff (hablamos Espanol), all cases are personally handled by top construction injury attorneys, and not paralegals. Lastly, we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which means that there are NO UPFRONT FEES whatsoever during any point in the processing of your claim, as these are levied AFTER we’ve successfully recovered compensation on your behalf. Regardless of where you are in the country, please call us NOW at (773) 825-3651 for expert legal advice on compensation for construction site injuries: the call is 100% FREE!

Here are some of the reasons why air compressors explode and injure construction workers:

  1. The accumulation of rust in the machine due to the collection of condensation within it.
  2. Poor maintenance and constant use of the compressor may wear some parts out, causing it to collapse and explode
  3. Airline puncture which is not remedied in a timely manner will later on lead to an explosion
  4. Lack of proper construction worker training on how to use the machinery
  5. The buildup of static electricity in dry climates may make it collect enough charge to explode in flames
  6. Failure to relieve the machinery of built-up pressure may cause it to explode.

Experienced Construction Worker Injury Attorneys – Call Us NOW!

It is important to understand that workers’ compensation may not cover all your bills as well as provide you with things like lost wages and pain and suffering. As long as you suspect that someone not doing their job is what caused the air compressor explosion, you may be liable for compensation. Simply call us NOW at (773) 825-3651 and we’ll advise you on the next legal steps to take. Thanks, and we look forward to helping you.