Construction Accidents PDF Print

Among other things, a construction site is governed by federal and state laws such as Occupational Safety & Health Administration Laws (OSHA). If the proper safety regulations are not in place a construction site can be a very dangerous place. These laws are put into place by the government to protect construction workers. If these regulations are properly followed, many accidents can be avoided.

A construction site injury can be extremely traumatic. In addition to the trauma of the accident you may be asking yourself, "What about my medical bills.?" Other considerations are your lost wages and getting your insurance company to pay for future treatment relating to your injury. The attorneys at Charlip Law Group, LC can show you what your options are and work with the insurance companies, and other parties involved, to made sure all your needs are met.

Some of the most common construction accidents are due to:

  • Collapsing of scaffolding
  • Unprotected edges
  • unstable flooring
  • Fires
  • Work site hazzards
  • Unsecured materials and equipment
  • Unmarked holes or ditches
  • Defective machinary
  • Poor oversite
  • Inattention to safety
  • Defective products
  • Lack of supervision

At Charlip Law Group, LC our attorneys will represent your matters with the full consideration and respect you deserve. The lawyers at our firm bring many years of training and experience to the practice of law. Our multi-lingual staff will deal with your issues promptly. We are conveniently located in Broward County. Our South Florida location allows us to serve our clients in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties; throughout Florida and the United States. Contact Charlip Law Group, LC at our Hollywood, Florida offices toll-free at 1-800-773-1955 or 954-921-2131. You can send us a confidential email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .