Seattle, Washington Construction Accidents Lawyer

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, private construction companies have the highest number of fatal workplace injuries, and the fourth highest number of non-fatal workplace injuries nationwide. The construction trade involves a broad range of heavy equipment and dangerous work areas. A Seattle, Washington area construction accidents lawyer at the firm of Phillips & Webster knows how to handle all types of these accident cases, even those resulting in wrongful death.

• Common Causes of Construction Accident Injuries
• Common Types of Construction Accidents

Common Causes of Construction Accident Injuries

Some of the most common causes of construction accident injuries include, but are not limited to:

• Falls from ladders or scaffolding
• Incidents involving construction vehicles
• Injuries from sharp or heavy objects
• Slips or trips and falls due to inappropriately placed wiring or other machinery
• Electrocution

Burns, brain injury, spinal cord injury, soft tissue damage, and foot and hand injuries are just a few of the painful results from such accidents. We know from experience that even the most minor of incidents can lead to permanent, life-changing damage. This is just one of the many reasons why a Seattle area construction accidents lawyer at our firm is committed to educating citizens throughout the state on the problem of preventable injuries.

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Common Types of Construction Accidents

Construction accidents are all too common, and they can happen in a variety of construction venues. Whether it be at a small residential construction site managed by a lone general contractor or at a large site overseen by a big construction company, construction accidents happen every day, and can have devastating consequences.

Some types of construction accidents are:

• Crane accidents
• Roof cave-ins
• Explosions/fires
• Vehicle collisions
• Collisions with heavy equipment
• Electric shock
• Falling debris or equipment (such as ladders)
• Trench collapses
• Welding mishaps
• Scaffolding collapses
• Compressed gas accidents

A Seattle, Washington construction accidents lawyer at our firm has experience litigating cases involving many different types of construction accidents. Despite the advent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction industry accidents still continue to be a common occurrence.

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Contact a Washington Construction Accidents Lawyer for Legal Help

Contact Phillips & Webster today to schedule a free consultation at our office in Bellevue, Woodinville, or Seattle, Washington. A construction accidents lawyer from our firm can help you achieve justice and obtain compensation for your suffering.

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