St. Louis Construction Accident Lawyer

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Deaths in the construction industry account for over 20% of all occupational fatalities in the country, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

If you or someone you love has suffered injuries in a construction accident, you need to speak with an experienced attorney to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. At Jett Legal, our knowledgeable construction accident attorney has extensive experience fighting for injured victims and surviving family members.

At Jett Legal, we understand how serious construction accidents are, which is why we are committed to helping victims and families pursue fair and full compensation for losses in St. Louis, Missouri, and throughout Jefferson and Charles Counties.

Common Construction Accidents

Construction workers are exposed to a number of occupational hazards. Workers in the construction industry work with scaffolds, ladders, power tools, heavy equipment, machines, and other dangerous items. Unfortunately, carelessness and negligence are not uncommon on construction sites. These two behaviors increase the risk of a construction accident.

At Jett Legal, our team assists clients in the St. Louis area with cases including:

• Ladder accidents
• Scaffolding accidents
• Crane accidents
• Fall accidents
• Caught between accidents
• Vehicle crashes
• Roof and ceiling collapse
• Struck by falling hazards accidents
• Construction defects
• Equipment failure
• Exposure to chemicals and other hazardous substances

Our team at Jett Legal knows there are different causes of construction site accidents. Regardless of what causes yours, it is important to understand your legal rights to fight for the compensation to which you are entitled.

OSHA’s Fatal Four (Most Common Causes)

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are four leading causes of injury and deaths in the construction industry. OSHA refers to these leading causes as the “fatal four.” These four most common causes are:

1. Falls — Falls account for over one-third of fatal injuries in the construction industry (34%), according to OSHA. Construction workers fall from heights when working on scaffolds, roofs, ladders, and other heights.
2. Struck by objects — These accidents occur when improperly secured construction materials, equipment, or tools fall from heights and strike workers.
3. Caught between — Construction workers are likely to suffer severe injuries and die when caught in or trapped between collapsing structures, equipment, or objects.
4. Electrocution — Workers on construction sites are often exposed to wires, which may result in electrocution.

Regardless of the type of your construction accident, you need to work with an experienced attorney to help you with your workers’ compensation, personal injury, or wrongful death claim to obtain maximum compensation.