Arkansas law requires that an employer provide compensation for employees who are injured under certain circumstances on the job, otherwise known as worker compensation. When a worker is injured while operating in a construction job, worker compensation laws prevent financial recovery from the employer. The public policy of worker compensation serves to further efforts in workplace safety compliance. Most work activities are reasonably safe when proper procedures are followed. This is the case with construction work. Sometimes, however, other parties involved in the construction site may have legal responsibilities for construction accidents or injuries. While the nature of the work seems to be risky, it is not usually considered inherently dangerous, thus, victims of construction site accidents and injuries should seek legal advice for guidance in order to obtain the best remedy of financial recovery.
Large pieces of construction equipment, like cranes for example, should be inspected and maintained regularly because they pose a high risk for injury. Construction workers are exposed to the outdoors constantly so weather can also cause safety concerns. There is an undeniable risk of injury when it comes to construction work. A fall from a ladder or scaffold or other elevated platform, being hit by falling or moving machinery, forklift accidents, electrocution and burn accidents, exposure to toxic components such as asbestos, repetitive motion and lifting, and crane accidents are just some of the causes of construction site accidents or injuries.
A construction project can involve many different people. Project managers, general contractors, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, equipment and suppliers of the material are all parties that could be responsible for a construction injury on the job site. Any of the third parties involved in the project could be responsible for faulty gear, or faulty operation of a piece of equipment, or failure to comply with work safety standards. It is a good idea to
Sometimes immediately after an accident, injuries do not appear as serious as they really are. Nevertheless, the impact of construction site injuries can have a long lasting effect on health and finances. Be sure to collect information from witnesses and seek medical attention immediately if you or a loved one has been hurt while working on a construction site. You should not hesitate to call our office if you have questions or need legal counsel.