There are a substantial number of serious injuries and even fatalities on construction sites every year that make construction a dangerous occupation. There are almost 150,000 construction accidents resulting in injuries with many of the injuries being the results of falls in slip and fall and trip and fall accidents. There are an enormous number of fall hazards on construction sites including equipment, uneven terrain, trenches, debris and many other tripping hazards. The experienced trip and fall construction accident attorneys at the Mississippi law firm of Barrett Law understand that construction projects are confusing places with lots of moving parts and a wide variety of entities that can make the investigation of a construction project accident complicated. We have successfully represented clients throughout Mississippi injured in falls on construction sites.
Litigation of a slip, trip and fall accident on a construction site is much different than a similar fall accident in a store or business. Construction projects are a whirlwind of activity with a variety of sub-contractors, trades and heavy machinery as well as tools, cables and wires on the ground. Because of the enormous number of slip, trip and fall risks on construction sites, construction workers and visitors are often injured in slip, trip and fall accidents. A construction accident involving a slip and fall caused by the failure to properly use warnings or barriers to prevent injury or make the hazard safe may be the basis for a personal injury lawsuit. However, construction project slip and fall accidents generally may only be the basis of a personal lawsuit if it is brought against an at-fault party other than your employer. The Mississippi workers’ compensation system is the exclusive remedy against an employer for injuries on a construction site.
Falls on construction sites are a much more common cause of injury than many people realize. They constitute the most common cause of fatal construction accidents. Falls on construction sites also account for a third of all construction site related fatalities. There are a broad range of hazards that may cause slip, trip and falls including the following:
- Falls from scaffoldings
- Slipping and falling of ladders
- Broken pavement on sidewalks
- Falls from stairs or ramps
- Trenches or holes that are not marked
- Spilled liquids like tar, water or grease that puddle
Passageways on construction sites provide an illustration of the variety of hazards that may cause slip, trip and fall accidents. Dirt and debris may build or other obstructions may cause a construction worker or visitor to trip. Sharp objects may also protrude into the passageway causing one to fall.
Our experienced Mississippi construction accident slip, trip and fall accident lawyers utilize construction industry experts and conduct a thorough investigation of construction accidents. We also engage in meticulous discovery to obtain evidence of OSHA violations or other safety regulations. We often identify multiple potential third party defendants for a personal injury lawsuit to supplement a workers’ compensation claim against an employer. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.