Philadelphia Construction Accident Law Firm

With 11 out of 100,000 workers dying each year in a construction accident, it's clear that on-the-job injury is a major concern for construction sites. Construction accidents in Pennsylvania don't just cause physical destruction: they can temporarily or permanently damage a victim's ability to work, participate in day-to-day life, earn money, and spend time with the family.

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a government agency that exists to protect worker safety and enforce safety and health regulations. OSHA heavily regulates the workplace, concentrating on health hazards concerning the method in which toxic chemicals must be stored, used, and disposted of, use of machinery, and more. Although OSHA rules are strict, all too often employers are lax in their enforcement. Whether through ignorance, laziness, or an intentional effort to save money, too many employers fail to protect their workers and force them to perform their duties in unsafe conditions. The consequences of these violations can be tragic - in a split second, an occupational injury due to an unsafe workplace can strip a worker of his or her job, dignity, health, financial security, and in the worst of situations, their life.

Given the many risks involved in construction work, it's not exactly surprising that the field is one of the riskiest in the country. Construction accidents can happen anywhere on a construction site and can involve slips, trips, and falls, exposure to toxic chemicals, machinery malfunctions, accidents while operating heavy machinery or driving, and even electrocution. These causes can vary, and so can the effects, ranging from minor cuts and scrapes to broken bones, disfigurement, paralysis, long-term chronic illness, and even death.

Though construction sites are heavily regulated with an eye to safety, too many contractors and employers neglect their duty to their employees, allowing them to work on dangerous construction sites or operate equipment without proper training. When a construction accident occurs on the job, the contractor or site owner can be held accountable for negligence that contributed to the victim's injuries. A construction accident victim can claim funds related to the costs of current and future medical care, vocational rehabilitation, even pain and suffering and psychiatric treatment.

If you're injured on the job, don't let your legal rights slip away. Instead, fight for the compensation you deserve and allow the skilled Philadelphia construction accident attorneys at Cherry, Fieger and Marciano help you in the process. We have dedicated many years protecting the rights of construction injury victims and ensuring that they get the compensation that they deserve. Call Cherry, Fieger and Marciano today for a free consultation.