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Construction Accidents

Baltimore Construction Accident Attorney:

According to the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA):

  • Nearly 6.5 million people work in construction
  • There are approximately 252,000 construction sites around the U.S. on any given day
  • The fatal injury rate for the construction industry is higher than in other industries
  • Potential hazards for construction workers:
  • Falls from heights
  • Trench collapse
  • Scaffold collapse
  • Electrical shock and arc flash
  • Failure to use proper personal protective equipment
  • Repetitive motion injuries

Construction site injuries are often completely avoidable. Many injuries are due to the lack of proper oversight and care. Negligent actions or omissions that result in injuries or death are often the complete responsibility of:

  • Management, and/or
  • Company, and/or
  • Subcontractors, and/or
  • Ownership

If you were injured in a construction accident that was a result of another’s negligence, contact attorney Dwayne A. Brown for a free case evaluation.

Construction Accidents and Hazards:

  • According to OSHA, there are ten frequently cited violations that remain consistent throughout the years:
  • Scaffolding
  • Fall protection
  • Excavations
  • Ladders
  • Head protection
  • Hazard communication
  • Fall protection – training requirements
  • Construction – general safety and health provisions
  • Electrical – wiring methods, design and protection
  • Improper equipment

Every year, falls consistently account for the greatest number of fatalities in the construction industry. These may be avoided and deaths can be prevented by using:

  • Guardrails
  • Fall arrest systems
  • Safety nets
  • Covers
  • Restraint systems

Most injuries and deaths are completely avoidable. If you were injured on the job and the injury resulted from an unsafe condition that could have been avoided, the negligent party may be liable for your injuries. Attorney Dwayne A. Brown has successfully represented thousands of cases during his 40 years of practice and has obtained individual court awards or negotiated settlements in excess of $10 million. Whatever your case may be, it is wise to retain an attorney with a successful track record. Attorney Brown handles cases throughout the state, including Baltimore, Annapolis, Arnold, Severna Park, Cape St. Claire, Crownsville and Crofton. He also practices in Washington D.C.

Complimentary Case Evaluation with Baltimore Construction Accidents Attorney Dwayne A. Brown:

Attorney Dwayne A. Brown offers a complimentary consultation to discuss your case. This will give you the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. Construction accident cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis, which means that there are no upfront legal fees or expenses at all unless we win your case. Our fees and expenses are deducted from your insurance settlement or court award. To schedule your free case evaluation, call the Attorney Dwayne Brown, at (410) 539-6855.