Michigan Construction Accident Attorney

The Wayne County Michigan construction accident attorneys of Mayer B. Gordon & Associates are aggressive, creative and tenacious in helping the victims of construction accidents . They have received numerous multimillion dollar verdicts . They serve families in Macomb County, Oakland County, Genesee County & Washtenaw County which includes the following cities Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Westland, Grosse Pointe, Mt. Clemens, Warren, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield, Flint, Ann Arbor and throughout southeastern Michigan. They offer a free initial consultation.

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Construction Accidents - An Overview

Whether on a small project for an individual homeowner, or for a major commercial development, on a daily basis construction workers must deal with some of the most dangerous working conditions faced by employees in any industry. As a result, serious work-related injuries at construction sites occur with an unfortunate frequency. Regulations, specifications, inspection requirements, and job safety programs all seek to prevent construction site accidents and promote safety awareness on the part of all parties involved in a construction project. But despite these important efforts to deal with the challenge of construction site safety, accidents occur and will undoubtedly continue to occur, due to both the nature of the work itself and the variety of hazards faced by construction workers. These hazards can 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 unreasonably unsafe equipment, and lifting and repetitive motion injuries.

If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a construction accident, the first step in your legal recovery is to meet with a skilled attorney to discuss the situation. Issues in your potential case, including compliance with occupational and site safety standards and regulations, engineering issues, and liability and indemnity determinations, all require that your claim be handled by an attorney who is experienced in the area of construction accident liability.

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The Construction Industry At A Glance

An understanding of the facts and trends related to construction employment and on-the-job safety will help you understand the context in which your construction injury claim will be presented and considered. This overview of the construction industry will provide you with information and statistics as to employment and job injury trends in the trade nationwide.

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Workers' Compensation

If you have been injured while working at a construction site, your financial recovery may be affected by Workers' Compensation laws, depending on your employment situation and the degree to which your employer is found liable for your injuries. Following is a brief examination of the typical Workers' Compensation procedure, but remember that your attorney will determine the extent of your employer's liability. Keep in mind that parties other than your employer may be legally responsible for your injuries (such as third-party contractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers) and your recovery from those parties will not be affected by Workers' Compensation laws.

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OSHA & Employee Workplace Rights

OSHA safety standards and regulations apply to work at construction projects, so it is helpful to have a general idea of your rights under OSHA as an employee at a construction job site.

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