Tuesday November 22, 2011 at 7:34am
Nail gun accidents are mainly caused by either operating in the wrong trigger mode, using insecure hoses or the wrong compressed air, or equipment that in itself is faulty. Such accidents cause very serious injuries or even death.
If you have suffered injuries at a construction site due to faulty equipment or improper use of a nail gun, you may be able to claim compensation.
Claiming compensation is important in helping you get proper medical care you need to recover from your injuries but a
Monday November 21, 2011 at 8:41am
A lot of different types of machines are used at construction sites. If health and safety laws are observed, workers should be safe in using machinery.
However machines can be dangerous if not safely used. For example, a relatively small mistake involving a crane, logging machine, fork lift, punch press, compressor, manlift or other similar machine can cause serious injury.
Machine accidents may cause amputation of limbs, internal injury, spinal injury, brain injury, electrocution, and many
Wednesday November 16, 2011 at 7:16am
Workers at building sites are at constant risk of electrocution. Buildings that are in the process of being constructed frequently have exposed wires or cabling with a large amount of electric power passing through them.
Electricity poses substantial danger to building site workers in the following circumstances:
• Defective wiring • Power tools that are faulty • Bad weather (leading to precipitation-related shocks) • Contact between power lines and power tools or ladders
Tuesday November 15, 2011 at 6:09am
Falling objects at building sites can be hazardous. They can result in serious head injury or even death.
A piece of metal or timber falling from height may cause traumatic brain injury depending on the distance and weight of the item.
Large items can cause severe head injury even by falling from a short distance.
There are a lot of heavy and sharp materials at construction sites and they can be extremely hazardous especially when they accidentally fall from height.
Falling objects
Monday November 14, 2011 at 6:17am
Forklifts are among the most common causes of injuries at building sites with thousands of construction workers being injured or killed in forklift accidents each year.
Have you or your loved one been injured by a forklift while at a building site?
At Balinda & Co, we have been representing people who have suffered injuries in building site accidents for many years, and so we fully understand the dangers of working at construction sites.
We are also aware that injuries sustained at bui
Wednesday November 9, 2011 at 6:59am
Lift accidents may occur in many ways. Whether you are doing work on the lift, using it or simply standing nearby, injury may result from unexpected complications in its operation.
On building sites, including mining and excavating sites, lifts may stand within a somewhat open shaft or be newly or partially installed.
It may be that the lift cables have failed and the it falls with you in it or underneath it. You may fall into the shaft if sufficient barriers are not in place. If working on
Tuesday November 8, 2011 at 5:47am
Building site accidents that involve a fall from a roof can result in life-changing injuries, or even death.
The most common injuries in falls from roof incidents include broken neck, broken back, brain injuries, internal bleeding, and in very serious cases coma or death.
The majority of these accidents are preventable and are usually caused by the negligence of those in charge of the building site.
If you have suffered injuries in a fall from a roof, it is very important that you contact
Monday November 7, 2011 at 7:42am
Terrible accidents often happen at building sites as a result of the movement of people and equipment. Some of these accidents at construction sites occur when operating equipments run over site workers usually causing serious injuries such as fractured limbs, amputations, paralysis, brain injuries, spinal chord injuries or even death.
If you or a loved one has suffered such an accident, contact a building site accident lawyer immediately once you have attended hospital for emergency treatment
Tuesday November 1, 2011 at 8:41am
Workers at building sites are exposed to many risks when they are required to work with chemicals or other flammable substances that burn and cause a fire or explosions.
If you or your loved one suffered burn injuries in a fire or explosion at a building site , consulting an experienced construction accident lawyer can go a long way towards getting the compensation you deserve for your pain, suffering and other losses.
It is important to consult a solicitor as soon as possible in order for h
Monday October 31, 2011 at 6:02am
Building site workers often use various saws and cutting blades on a regular basis in their jobs.
Chain saws, table saws, power saws and band saws are typical tools of their trade. These tools are by nature dangerous, as such health and safety regulations governing their use must be strictly observed.
Despite the regulations, however, accidents sometimes occur and when they do, they often cause devastating injuries. It is common for a saw or cutting accident to result in the amputation of a
Wednesday October 26, 2011 at 6:09am
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a crane accident, a construction accident lawyer can help you claim compensation. You have the right to seek compensation.
Many serious injuries at building sites are caused by cranes. Crane accidents are commonly caused by: • Accidental turntable turning • Control confusion • Being hit by a moving load • Contact with power lines • Falls from or injuries within manlifts • Errors in assembly or dismantling • Side
Tuesday October 25, 2011 at 6:27am
The majority of building site work is done at heights with little or no safety protection. It is usually necessary for construction workers to stand on narrow scaffoldings or beams, with small handrails or belt harnesses in order to perform their work.
A lot of accidents at building sites are often as result of falling from height.
Sadly, in many cases adequate safety precautions are not taken by the managers of the construction project, which results in building site workers falling and sus
Monday October 24, 2011 at 6:14am
As many structures are built on a building site, they can be extremely dangerous if not safely and securely erected.
Dangers also exist when parts of a building are being demolished or rebuilt. Other parts of the building can be affected, if not sufficiently supported, can collapse.
As the use of heavy equipment and the amount of activity increases at the building site, the place becomes extremely hazardous.
Such conditions can, for example, easily lead to a collapse of a ceiling, stairway