Construction Accidents

Prevalence of Construction Accidents in New Jersey Construction is a vital industry that drives New Jersey’s growth and development. With numerous projects underway, from road infrastructure improvements to building construction, this booming sector offers employment opportunities to countless individuals. However, this growth is accompanied by an inherent risk: construction accidents. The industry’s high accident rates, leading to severe injuries and…

Construction accidents unfortunately put workers as well as innocent bystanders or passersby at risk of serious injuries. Determining who could be held liable for a construction accident may depend on the fact and circumstances of the accident, including whether the accident occurred while construction was ongoing or after the project was finished. Common Construction Accidents Examples of some of the…

Those who work in warehouses, factories, or outdoors, are usually no strangers to high temperatures. If you are just starting to work in one of these environments, you likely have an increased chance of developing a heat-related illness. After all, between 50% and 70% of heat-related workplace fatalities occur in the first few days of employment. While acclimating to the heat may…

Many construction workers accept a certain degree of risk. They understand that by using heavy machinery and power tools, there is always the risk of injury. Understanding the most common construction accidents, as well as your options in the event that you are injured on the job, is important. Read more: Construction-Related Injuries and Legal Remedies Common Construction Accidents in New Jersey These…

Among the thousands of work-related injuries that occur each year, construction accidents are the most common cause. In fact, it is estimated that 20% of work-related fatalities are in the construction industry. Related blog: What You Must Know About Construction Accident Fatalities Common Construction Accidents In New Jersey Construction workers are at risk of many different types of injuries. Here are a few of…

Financial Compensation After a NJ Construction Accident Due to the dangerous nature of their jobs, workers on construction sites are more likely than the average employee to suffer injuries on the clock. Most of the time, the worker’s only option to recover damages in that accident is to apply for workers’ compensation coverage through their employer. But there are some cases where…

Construction is consistently one of the most dangerous and physically demanding industries. While steps have been taken to safeguard workers in these types of jobs, it remains inherently dangerous. In 2016, OSHA reported that about one in five employee deaths occurred in the construction industry. Construction’s fatal four, or the top causes of accidents, are responsible for over sixty percent…

Most people who work in or around construction sites are aware of the risks that they face on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the construction industry, despite strict regulations and safety tool improvements over the past several years, is home to far too many preventable accidents and fatalities. Between 2011 and 2015, accidents associated with being caught in or caught between items used…

The driver of a dump truck was tragically killed in a fatal construction accident in a work zone located in West Amwell, NJ. The truck accident occurred a short time after 10:30 a.m. at a private property along Wilson Road in West Amwell, New Jersey. According to investigators with the West Amwell Township Police Department and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office Forensic…