On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 31, 2019 | construction accidents
Work zone car accidents are very dangerous for everyone involved: Drivers, passengers, workers and pedestrians. Work zones often cause backups and delays, and this can then lead to serious accidents. In some cases, workers themselves cause accidents while using...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Nov 26, 2019 | construction accidents
If you work on ladders frequently, you may already think that you know how to set them up properly. Perhaps you do, but a little refresher never hurts. Ladder falls are one of the main reasons for serious work site accidents, and they often happen because people rush...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Nov 1, 2019 | construction accidents
If you’re new to your job, the odds are simply higher that you could get injured while doing it. That’s a fact you have to take into consideration every time you switch jobs or switch careers entirely. How much worse is that risk? According to one study, a...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Oct 11, 2019 | construction accidents
As we move into the colder half of the year, with the late fall and winter months fast approaching, it is important to note that construction workers — and all those who work outside — face some increased risks. Working in falling temperatures can lead to...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Jul 25, 2019 | construction accidents
Few things are more frightening for construction workers than getting caught in a trench collapse. It’s a very sudden accident, it can absolutely be fatal and it may be difficult or even impossible for workers on the surface to render assistance after the...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | May 22, 2019 | construction accidents
Using pickup trucks, dump trucks and other types of heavy machinery is something you cannot always avoid on a construction site. As helpful as these vehicles are, they also pose some fairly significant threats to workers — especially when they are backing up....
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Mar 14, 2019 | construction accidents
Year after year, falls continue to plague the construction industry. They are the biggest reason for life-threatening injuries and fatalities. They’re the greatest risk to workers. For instance, if you look at the statistics from 2016, you’ll find that 991...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Jan 8, 2019 | construction accidents
One of the most dangerous elements of working on a construction site is being around vehicles and machinery that are backing up. Those in charge of construction sites have a responsibility to ensure that workers who are operating these vehicles and machinery exercise...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 24, 2018 | construction accidents
People who work in road crews doing construction on interstates and tollways around Chicago have some of the most dangerous jobs there are. Aside from the usual dangers involved in working in any construction area, they face the threat of distracted, impaired and just...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 10, 2018 | construction accidents
Electrocutions are the third most common reason for construction worker deaths — accounting for 10 percent of them. Many are the result of live wires around and above construction sites. As with most on-the-job injuries and fatalities, they’re often...
