Category: Construction Accident

The construction industry is a necessary but dangerous business. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), falls represent the leading cause of construction deaths nationwide, resulting in 1,102 worker deaths in 2019 alone. In California, 79 construction workers lost their lives in 2021, based on the Department of Industrial Relation’s most recent figures. Thirty-three of those workers died because of slips, trips, and falls,

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Construction sites are notoriously dangerous places to work or even pass by as a pedestrian. You have rights if you suffered injuries due to a dangerous construction site. The California injury attorney at Henderson Law knows what a stressful time this is for you and your family. We also understand how the legal system works and the best ways to strengthen your construction injury claim.

There are numerous hazards at a construction site,

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It should come as no surprise that construction sites are dangerous. Workers and people passing by the location are at risk for injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 11.4 million people were employed in construction jobs in 2019. Thousands of these workers suffer injuries every year on the job. Numerous types of construction accidents can lead to injuries, but some are more common than others. Here is a look at the top 10 common construction accidents across the country.

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