New Jersey Construction Accident Lawyer

Construction workers must deal with some of the most dangerous working conditions faced by employees in any industry, and serious work-related injuries at construction sites occur with an unfortunate frequency.

Construction workers know how dangerous construction sites are. The environment can be somewhat chaotic, and workers are asked to undertake risky operations as normal part of their jobs. When accidents occur as a result of faulty equipment, negligence on the part of a contractor or subcontractor, or OSHA violations, the contractor or property owner may be held liable for the cost of workers' medical bills, lost income, and other expenses. Attorneys like Jeffrey I. Amtman can help you recover compensation for your construction accident injuries.

In addition to being dangerous places to work, construction sites can be hazardous to passersby. Falling debris that should have been secured, or holes that should have been fenced or guarded, injure people every day. If you have been injured in a construction site accident caused by the negligence or carelessness of someone else, contact our knowledgeable construction site accident lawyer today. Call (201) 308-5304 or (866) 592-4136. Visit our Construction Accidents Practice Center below for more information about construction accidents.

Construction accident attorneys serving the Englewood, New Jersey, and Bergen County area, including Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Teaneck, Leonia, Palisades Park, Tenafly, New Milford, Dumont, Closter, Demarest, Bergenfield, Cresskill. Also serving the five boroughs of New York City.

Construction Accidents - An Overview

Construction workers face some of the most dangerous working conditions in the country on a daily basis. Although there are regulations, statutes, ordinances and industry standards that mandate employers must provide a reasonably safe working environment, construction workers still suffer serious injuries at an alarming rate.

The sheer number of hazards on a construction site makes it virtually impossible to prevent all injuries from occurring. These hazards include falls from scaffolds and other elevations, being struck by moving or falling machinery, electrocution, health hazards resulting from exposure to asbestos and chemicals, injuries caused by defective or unsafe equipment, and lifting and repetitive motion injuries.

If you have suffered or if one of your family members has suffered injuries as the result of a construction accident, an experienced construction accident and injury litigation attorney can help you understand your rights.

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Construction Accident Resource Links

OSHA - Employee Workplace Rights
From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. What to do if you question the safety of your workplace. Lists addresses and phone numbers for more information.

OSHA - Construction Scaffolding
Overview, press releases, links, OSHA standards and regulations, and a "Scaffolding eTool", which provides illustrated safety checklists for specific types of scaffolds and identifies hazards.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury.

Department of Labor

Resource for workers, including information on each state's workers' compensation laws, whistleblower protection and health and safety guidelines.

National Safety Council - Workplace Safety Compliance
Statistics on workplace injuries and training materials for preventing injuries, such as scaffolding, ladder, and other falls, electrical injuries and more.

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