Now that warm weather is here in Ohio, it not only means that more people will be outside enjoying it, but also that road construction season is here. Interstates, highways and residential areas will undergo construction to repair or even widen roads. In some cases,...
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Construction Workers’ Accidents
Construction worker accidents: falls at construction work sites
The construction industry plays a major role in Ohio and other states across the nation. Whether it is the construction of a road, home or building, construction workers are frequently tasked with working at great heights. While this is just part of the job, this...
Pursuing workers’ compensation after a construction site accident
It is hard to venture around without encountering a construction worksite. Whether it is a high-rise, office building, a store, an apartment complex, homes or road construction, individuals in Ohio and elsewhere are likely to travel by these sites, especially with...
Understanding forklift accidents on a construction site
Construction sites are frequently a work in progress. This means material, tools, machinery and workers are always coming and going. While plans and objectives are put in place for a project, this does not always mean that things go as planned. Although delays happen,...
Common causes of construction accidents
Risks and dangers are often associated with the things that we do, even if they are small. However, when working in an industry where these dangers and risks are prevalent, it becomes more likely that a serious and even debilitating accident will occur. One of these...
Helping injured construction workers seek workers’ comp
Going to work is a fairly routine activity for most individuals in Ohio and elsewhere. Many rely on the income derived from a job to pay for his or her basic needs. Thus, when a workplace accident occurs, making it difficult to continue working, it can be difficult or...
What are the top violations at construction work sites?
Construction work is considered to be an important industry in Ohio and other states across the nation. While it is a vital part of society, it is also a career path that could result in a large number of workplace accidents. Due to the dangers associated with...
What factors lead to falls on construction sites?
Construction workers understand that they are working in an industry that carries with it a wide variety of risks. From workplace injuries to work-related illnesses, construction sites can be considered unsafe work environments. Nonetheless, much has been done over...
Ohio construction worker killed by falling object
All around us we can see construction sites. Whether it is a new home, building, renovation or road construction, this means progress and improvements. It also means construction crews working long hours and in risky conditions in order for these projects to be...
What types of injuries are construction workers likely to suffer?
The construction industry is very vital to society. Without it, we would not have roads, buildings or homes built. While construction workers are aware that their job comes with a wide variety of risks and dangerous work conditions, regulations, inspection...