Any travel around Atlanta confirms the city’s recent boom in development projects. Construction is everywhere and with so much—largely-outdoor—specialized manual labor and heavy machinery operation, accidents and injuries are bound to happen.

Every day on the job, construction workers face a very serious threat to their health and safety with extreme exposure to dangerous situations, hazardous equipment, and harmful weather conditions. While there are typically several preventative precautions put in place to curb accidents, these safety standards can sometimes be disregarded due to poor management, time constraints, budget restraints, and general negligence. 

Construction-site accidents include the following:

• slips and falls
• crush injuries
• finger, hand, arm, and shoulder injuries
• toe, foot, knee, leg, and hip injuries
• head and brain injuries
• hearing or vision impairments
• repetitive motion injuries
• heat-related injuries (heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat rash, heat cramps)
• cold-weather-related injuries (frostbite, illnesses)
• fatalities

While this list is not exhaustive, it does indicate the sheer number of risks for construction workers associated with their day-to-day activities. Not only are the injuries catastrophic, but so too is the aftermath. Oftentimes a construction worker may be temporarily disabled, leaving them with lost wages and rising medical bills. Even after recovery, mobility may be limited and returning to their former jobs may not be a possibility. In severe cases, the injury might render the victim permanently disabled. 

Construction workers should always be aware of the pressing safety concerns their occupation entails. Supervisors and subordinates alike should practice extreme caution at the workplace. All safety standards should be followed and any ignorance of rules and regulations should be reported immediately. 

With the environment and equipment, the nature of construction work is very dangerous. If you or a loved one suffers from an on-the-job injury, it is important to make sure you have the right lawyer in your corner who knows how to fight for your rights. Poirier Law Firm has over 20 years of experience handling all types of claims and injuries, including those specifically related to the construction industry. Contact us today to make sure you’re getting the most out of your benefits.