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Did You Know?    
 
 
Construction accident injuries may be covered by workers compensation.
Most are. The workers' compensation system is designed to provide benefits to injured workers no matter whether an injury is caused by the employers or employee's negligence. But there are some limits. Generally, injuries caused because an employee is intoxicated or using illegal drugs are not covered by workers' compensation.

 

Construction work can be very rewarding. Construction workers earn good money for a hard day's work, and they get good benefits. Construction yards can be among the most dangerous places to work, though. Toxic materials can contaminate the air around you, and heavy loads are constantly being moved around. If you've been injured while working on a construction site, Maryland construction accident lawyers can help you recover damages to pay for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering.

 
Maryland Data for the Construction Sector    
 
 
The installation of prefabricated building equipment and materials, such as elevators and revolving doors, is classified in the Construction sector. in Maryland
Value of business done ($1,000) 21,100,484
Value of business done % of U.S. 2.46
Annual payroll ($1,000) 4,367,541
Paid employees 141,469

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2002 Economic Census Industry Series Reports
 

Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Maryland construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our Maryland construction accident attorneys today!

 
Maryland Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Jury awards Maryland man $25,867 in damages for 3 car accident (7/8/1999)
On November 17, 1995, plaintiff William Butkiewicz was injured in a three-car lane change accident involving automobiles driven by Robert J. Matty and Dr. Asresu Masikir, an epidemiologist with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. At
 

Not surprisingly, more than 2,100 people died in 2003 as a result of serious construction accidents. Another 400,000 people suffered construction accident injuries so severe that they were forced to miss work that same year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

With the help of a Maryland construction accident attorney, you may be able to recover damages to pay for doctor’s visits and for pain and suffering. A lawyer who specializes in Maryland construction accident injuries can even help you petition OSHA, the government agency that deals with workplace safety, to help make you job site secure.

The most common construction related injuries include:

  • Crane accidents
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Scaffolding accidents
  • Welding rod accidents
  • Dangerous or defective equipment accidents
  • Electrocution
  • Hazardous waste exposure
  • Hearing loss

The principal way to get money for your injuries is to take those responsible to court. Depending on the size of the project, many people can be held responsible. They range from the construction site owner, the contractor, architects and engineers, and even the manufacturers of construction equipment.

While the prospect of going to court might bring up images of long trial periods and frightening cross-examination, a Maryland construction accident attorney will protect your rights. And if your case is especially strong, you may be able to settle your lawsuit and avoid a messy court battle.

Your Maryland construction accident lawyer will prove that your injuries could have been avoided if the construction company acted carefully, with safety in mind. He will also help protect you on the witness stand.

Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Maryland construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our Maryland construction accident lawyers today!


 
Maryland Audio & Video    
 
  Cement Shortage Hits U.S. Construction Industry
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 4:00, 7/31/2004

The U.S. is short on cement, which means that some driveways and pools may go un-poured this construction season. Who's to blame? China. NPR's Scott Simon gets the story from Ed Sullivan, chief economist for the Illinois-based Portland Cement Association.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Maryland External Sites    
 
 

Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program Case Hist
Type of Event: Construction equipment crushed a moisture density gauge Location: Montgomery County, Maryland (Germantown) Date: 12/1/98 Time: 11:00 A
Program Review of the Highway Safety Improvement Progra
Maryland uses accident costs developed by FHWA, which the State updates each ... this goal should also include a requirement for early construction o

 


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Latest news about construction cases in Maryland and nationwide:

Project CAR Targets Unsafe Drivers in Construction Areas
NASHVILLE, Tenn., --- The Tennessee Department of Safety announced today the Tennessee Highway Patrol is continuing efforts to reduce accidents in ...
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OSHA Cites Contractors Following Fatal Accident at Construction Site Agency Proposes Penalties Totaling $67,900 For Three Companies
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited three building contractors following...
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Double Fatal Construction Accident Results In OSHA Citations & Over $27,000 In Proposed Penalties For Brooklyn, NY, Employer
NEW YORK -- Exposing employees to fatal safety hazards at a Manhattan construction site has resulted in a Brooklyn, N.Y. employer being cited and f...
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Construction Terms

 


Today's Terms

Hazard Control Procedures

Definition:
Specific guidelines or step-by-step instructions, which must be followed to control a particular hazard or to comply with health and safety regulations which, apply to that hazard.

OSHA

Definition:
Occupational Safety and Heath Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal agency with safety and health regulatory and enforcement authorities for most U.S. industry and business

Backhoe

Definition:
An excavating machine with a bucket rigidly attached to a hinged stick on a boom that is drawn toward the machine in operation.

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Construction Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Construction:

  • Crane Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Scaffolding Accidents
  • Welding Rod Accidents
  • Electrocution Shock

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Maryland Construction-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need a Construction-Accident attorney you should contact our Construction-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

Annapolis
Baltimore
Capitol Heights
Catonsville
Columbia
Cumberland
District Heights
Dundalk
Elkton
Ellicott City
Essex
Fort Washington
Gaithersburg
Germantown
Glen Burnie
Gwynn Oak

Hagerstown
Hyattsville
Lanham
Lutherville Timonium
Middle River
Nottingham
Owings Mills
Parkville
Pasadena
Potomac
Rockville
Silver Spring
Sykesville
Temple Hills
Upper Marlboro
Westminster

 


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