Construction workers face risks on the job. However, they should not be subjected to unnecessarily dangerous conditions, and they should always be compensated when they get hurt. The team at Cerussi & Gunn, P.C. is ready to get to work securing compensation when you need a Monmouth County construction accident attorney. We serve all areas of the county, including the townships of Middletown, Howell, Marlboro, Manalapan, and Freehold.
The professionalism, integrity, and honesty at Cerussi & Gunn, P.C. is unmatched. When you come to us, you are gaining experience that will bring your case to a successful conclusion.
Your attorney will be responsible for investigating all aspects of your case. This includes gathering all of the evidence necessary to prove what happened. Your attorney at Cerussi & Gunn, P.C. will be your advocate, handling all negotiations between you, the negligent party, and the insurers. Your Monmouth County personal injury attorney will not settle for less than what you deserve and will be ready to go to trial if necessary.
Construction workers face more risks on the job than those in other industries. Overall, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that there were approximately 2.8 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses during the latest year of data available. We can turn to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for information regarding construction incidents. In the latest reporting year, 20.7% of all workplace fatalities were construction workers.
OSHA says that the main causes of these deaths, as well as injury-incidents, include:
It is not uncommon for us to see the following injuries as a result of a construction accident:
However, we also know that there are other injuries that are not as immediately visible because they happen over longer periods of time due to certain workplace exposures. This can include:
Construction jobs around Monmouth County, including in Middletown Township, Howell Township, Marlboro Township, Manalapan Township, and Freehold Township all have risks for workers.
If you or someone you love has been injured while working construction, you may need to seek legal assistance. The team at Cerussi & Gunn, P.C. will get to work investigating what happened in your case in order to secure the compensation you truly deserve. This can include:
When you need a Monmouth County construction accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling us at (732) 936-9920.