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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, New Jersey construction accident lawyers can help you recover damages to pay for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering.

 
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
Value of business done ($1,000) 25,018,178
Value of business done % of U.S. 2.91
Annual payroll ($1,000) 5,189,675
Paid employees 143,627

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 New Jersey construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our New Jersey construction accident attorneys today!

 
New Jersey Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
New Jersey woman injured in car accident awarded $512,500 in damages by jury (7/9/1999)
Plaintiff, Heather Truchan sustained serious personal injuries as a result of an accident that occurred on December 10, 1993, at approximately 5:35 p.m. She was driving on Cheesquake Road in Sayreville, New Jersey at the time of the accident. As she
 

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our New Jersey construction accident lawyers today!


 
New Jersey 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
 
 
New Jersey External Sites    
 
 

National Transportation Safety Board
New. Jersey State Police assigned to the construction unit are authorized ... construction vehicles. Since the Jackson accident, the THP has worked w
New Jersey FACE 01NJ020
A second driver involved in the ensuing motor vehicle accident was treated at the local hospital ... click here to go back to the New Jersey FACE rep

 


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Latest news about construction cases in New Jersey and nationwide:

OSHA Cites Miami Roofing Company After Fatal Accident
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Aleluya Roofing Co., Miami, ...
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CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION WORKER KILLED IN ACCIDENT ON BROOKHAVEN LAB SITE
CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION WORKER KILLED IN ACCIDENT ON BROOKHAVEN LAB SITE UPTON, NY - A construction worker employed by Bi-County Con...
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OSHA Fines Mendon N.Y. Contractor $116,000 for Cave-In Hazards At Two Greater Rochester Worksites
Failure to supply cave-in protection for workers at two Rochester-area sewer installation sites has resulted in a Mendon contractor being fined $11...
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Construction Terms

 


Today's Terms

Injury and Illness Log

Definition:
Required by Federal and State regulations, this log documents injuries and illnesses caused by work-related activities that result in lost work time, fatalities, offsite treatment, and restricted work activity. Employers are required to maintain and post this information at the worksite.

Acetylene

Definition:
A colorless hydrocarbon gas, burning with a bright flame, used as a fuel in welding and soldering.

Backnailing

Definition:
In roofing, the practice of blind nailing (in addition to hot- mopping) all the plies to a substrate to prevent slippage on slopes of 1-1/2 inch or more for steep asphalt, 1/2 inch or more for coal-tar pitch and dead-level asphalt.

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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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New Jersey 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:

Absecon
Asbury Park
Atlantic City
Bayonne
Blackwood
Bloomfield
Brick
Bridgeton
Bridgewater
Clementon
Clifton
East Brunswick
East Orange
Edison
Elizabeth
Englishtown
Fort Lee
Freehold
Hackensack
Hoboken
Howell
Jackson
Jersey City
Kearny
Lakewood
Linden

Marlton
Millville
Monroe Township
Morristown
Mount Holly
Mount Laurel
New Brunswick
Newark
North Bergen
North Brunswick
Old Bridge
Passaic
Paterson
Perth Amboy
Piscataway
Plainfield
Princeton
Sewell
Somerset
Teaneck
Toms River
Trenton
Union
Vineland
Wayne

 


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