Atlanta Construction Accident Attorneys
Construction jobs and job sites can be incredibly dangerous even with proper safety standards in place. Each year, hundreds of thousands of workers are injured on construction sites, resulting in serious and life threatening injuries.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a construction accident, it can be devastating for your family. You may be wondering how your family will make a living, pay for medical bills and more.
If your employer has behaved negligently and failed to keep up with proper safety protocols which has resulted in a serious injury, Powell & Associates can help. Our team has successfully recovered losses for those in Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Atlanta, Marietta and the surrounding areas following a construction accident.
Causes Of Atlanta Construction Accidents
There are numerous reasons for a construction accident and many of these construction site accidents involve:
- Fires and explosions
- Falling objects
- Dangerous chemicals
- Falls from ladders, scaffolding, roofs
- Weather conditions
- Crane accidents
- Heavy machinery
- Dangerous tools
- Trench collapse, wall collapse and cave-ins
Who Is At Fault For My Construction Accident?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have put different regulations and protocol in place to keep construction workers safe. Unfortunately, some employers choose to ignore the safety codes or neglect to set safety standards in the workplace.
Employers have a duty to follow certain safety protocols on construction sites. When that duty is breached, one of more parties may be found negligent. Property owners, employers, architects, manufacturers and insurance companies may be held responsible for:
- An unsafe working environment
- Failure to provide safety equipment
- Negligent management
- Explosions or fires
- Exposure to toxic fumes
- Inadequate training
- And more
All of these behaviors can lead to devastating injures on construction accidents.
Contact An Experienced Atlanta Construction Accident Attorney At Powell & Associates
At Powell & Associates, we know how devastating a construction accident can be. In some cases, they can even be fatal. You may be wondering how you are going to pay for medical bills, make up for the loss of income and other financial obligations.
If you or a loved one have been injured on the job, it’s important to seek an experienced legal team to get the compensation you deserve. At Powell & Associates, we understand the OSHA safety codes and regulations and have a proven track record of getting our clients compensation for medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering, and more. We will fight to help you receive the money you deserve beyond worker’s compensation.
Contact our team at Powell & Associates to review your case by calling us at 404-240-4104 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation today.