Construction Accidents

It doesn't matter if you work on a construction site every day or are simply visiting, such as to make a delivery or complete a specific job, there are dangers everywhere. It's the steps you take that can be the difference between maintaining your safety and suffering...

Construction site brain injuries are some of the common worksite injuries in the industry. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reported that in 2016, the construction industry had the most nonfatal and fatal traumatic brain injuries when compared...

Construction has long been one of the most dangerous industries for people in Ohio and elsewhere to work in. Electricity is especially hazardous to work with, and electrical accidents make up a significant portion of serious and fatal workplace injuries each...

Over the years, there has been a stronger focus on mental health in Ohio and the rest of the United States. Many workers who battle with anxiety, depression, ADHD and other forms of mental illnesses have stepped forward to voice their experiences and raise awareness....

Ohio workers' compensation law limits the amount and type of damages you may receive if you sustain an on-the-job injury. In a typical workers' comp case, you might receive compensation to cover your medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and a portion of your lost...

People who have never been near a construction site are familiar with mesothelioma, a type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure. Often, a false belief exists that dangers saturating the news are on government radar. The government may enact laws, but...

If you work at an Ohio construction site, you may have some concern about the possibility of electrical accidents, and with good reason. According to WebMD, on-the-job electrical accidents account for most of the 1,000 deaths from electrocution that occur in the...

If you drive around the Cincinnati area oftenn, it is difficult not to notice the abundance of construction taking place throughout the city. While the growth is good and the economy oftenn benefits, it can also pose some new risks—especially for the workers who...

It's been several months since the tragedy last March, in which a bridge under construction near Florida International University collapsed, killing five motorists and one construction worker. You may encounter construction projects every day on your way to and from...

There seem to be no end to the types of risks workers in the construction industry in Ohio face on the job. Working around heavy materials and machinery, at great heights and near electricity are just some of these risks. Construction employes who work in trenches...