Industrial/Construction Accidents
Utah Personal Injury Lawyer
At the Salt Lake City Law Offices of Steven B. Smith, our personal injury practice includes helping clients injured in industrial disasters such as fires and explosions as well and every type of construction injury accident.
Across the United States, construction represents one of the nation's largest industries. With on-going growth and development in major cities and the expansion of suburban areas, some form of construction is evident at nearly every turn.
Large construction projects typically involve coordination among carpenters, plumbers, electricians, welders and masons, and other tradesmen. Cranes, scaffolding, steel beams, power tools and heavy equipment all play a role in getting a job done and present hazards. Despite every possible safety precaution, the pace of construction combined with the complex interplay of tasks, tools and equipment of every sort leads to injury accidents and death.
According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls represent the most common type of accident on construction sites. Falls are also the leading cause of fatalities. Among the causes of injury and death in the construction industry are:
- Falling objects
- Careless or improper use of equipment
- Defective equipment
- Machinery accidents
- Improperly constructed scaffolding
While workers' comp insurance may cover some portion of workplace injuries, other parties may bear responsibility if, for example, the harm you suffered was due to defective equipment or a negligent driver in another vehicle hit machinery, or a company vehicle you were driving.
If you are injured in a construction site accident, it is important to have an experienced personal injury attorney review your case. An attorney can protect your legal rights, investigate the source of liability and determine whether you have grounds for a claim beyond workers compensation. Parties liable for fires, explosions and accidents in the construction industry may include owners, developers, employers, sub-contractors and equipment manufacturers to name a few.
The Law Offices of Steven B. Smith regularly handle a wide variety industrial and construction site accidents. Eighteen years of experience with complex multiple and third party claims gives us insight needed to identify all possible sources of responsibility to recover damages for you.
Although we are often able to settle personal injury accident lawsuits through negotiations or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) such as arbitration or mediation, if necessary, you can rely on trial attorney, Steven Smith's expertise in the courtroom to obtain fair compensation for the harm you suffered.
When you need legal advice and guidance concerning an industrial or construction related injuries or death of a family member, call the Law Offices of Steven B. Smith at (801) 534-4443 to arrange an appointment at a time and place convenient to you. Home and hospital visits are available.
