Construction Accidents
Bay Area construction site injury attorney serving Santa Clara County
Working at a construction site is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Each year, hundreds of thousands of workers are killed or injured in construction site accidents. Back injuries are the most frequent kinds of injuries on construction sites. Arms, legs, and hands are the next most frequent kinds of injuries. Falls are the greatest cause of deaths on construction sites. If you have been injured on a construction site and are having trouble getting the compensation you deserve, please contact the San Jose construction accident attorney Geoffrey Nwosu. He will go through get lengths to provide you with the representation you deserve, in order to recover damages such as lost wages, incidentals, and medical bill expenses.
To help you get just compensation, you need an attorney who is experienced in dealing with construction accident injuries and occupational fatalities. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us today for a free consultation with a professional attorney.
Contractors Responsibility:
The general contractor and all subcontractors are responsible for providing the appropriate safety provisions to ensure that the construction site is reasonably safe. It is their obligation to warn of possible hazards on the site, to hire employees who will use caution while working, to coordinate job safety, and to check that appropriate safety specifications are being followed. Manufacturers of construction equipment may also be responsible for designing and maintaining safe products. Dangerous or defective equipment may be at fault in a construction accident including:
- Scaffolding
- Cranes
- Power tools
- Ladders
- Heavy equipment
If you have questions or concerns about injuries suffered on the job or at a construction site, please contact San Jose Attorney Geoffrey Nwosu. He offers complimentary initial consultations and work on a contingent fee basis.
He accepts most types of construction accident cases including but not limited to:
- Crane accidents
- Scaffolding accidents
- Compressed gases
- Skylight installation falls
- Roof crush accidents
- Floor opening falls
- Logging accidents
- Welding accidents
- Mesothelioma and asbestos disease
- Benzene cancer
- Work-related auto accidents
If you or a loved one has been injured on a construction site or for a construction company, you need an attorney who is experienced in dealing with construction accident injuries and occupational fatalities. Contact San Jose injury lawyer Geoffrey Nwosu for a complimentary and private consultation at 408-912-5983.