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Five Common Accidents that Lead to Florida Construction Injuries

A Florida construction accident tends to be devastating by nature, as the injuries are often life changing. Every day on the job for a construction worker is a day full of dangers and potentially life threatening hazards. Below is a list of five types of construction accidents that typically lead to permanent injuries and lengthy recoveries.

1. Construction Falls: You would think that such things as nail guns, toxic chemicals, defective equipment and heavy machinery would be the greatest threat to construction workers, but the reality is that the biggest hazard is gravity. Construction workers suffer some of the worst injuries from falls. During a construction project, workers regularly perform tasks at significant heights and if the proper safety measures were not put into place, construction falls become inevitable.
2. Crane Accidents: Cranes are important aspects of the construction process, but they can also be a factor in serious accidents on construction sites. Cranes have been known to collapse due to mechanical failure and defective parts. The outcome of a crane accident is not good.
3. Falling Objects: A falling object can result in significant head injury or death. When debri falls onto a worker below, even a hard hat can’t provide enough protection.
4. Scaffolding Accidents: Scaffolding has been around since ancient times, yet, it is still a factor in many Florida construction accidents. If planking and supports give away, it can result in a traumatic construction injury.
5. Electrical Accidents: Construction workers occasionally find themselves victims of electric shock or electrocution, which may result from power lines or other dangerous conditions.
   

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Florida construction accident, there may be compensation available. You should contact an experienced Orlando workers compensation attorney at the Francis Law Group at (888) 521-2721 for legal assistance regarding your Florida construction injury case.

Attorney Tony Francis has authored the book, Surviving your Florida Workers Compensation Injury, which covers vital information about dealing with a workers' compensation claim.