Road Construction Accidents Open New Risks
When most people think of construction accidents, they picture those accidents that happen in the construction of residential and commercial buildings. They imagine someone falling from a roof or being involved in a crane accident. But a good number of construction workers work on road projects. They are resurfacing our highways or fixing holes. Road construction presents many additional risks, aside from those commonly seen in traditional building construction.
When construction workers specialize in road work, they aren’t only at the mercy of the equipment they work with, the people alongside them, and their employers’ adherence to safety standards, but they are also at the mercy of drivers. While the speed limit may be reduced to lessen the likelihood of an accident, construction accidents happen all the time on the roads of New York and New Jersey.
Minimizing the risks of road construction accidents takes a multi-faceted approach. Employers must maintain proper equipment, ensure safety training and practices, and keep workers on their toes. Other precautions must be taken in regard to passing vehicles as well. Cones, reduced speed limits, and the use of protective clothing and flags are just a few things that are done to reduce these accidents.
Still, even with all of these precautions, accidents happen.
Just last week a man in Utah was killed when the “asphalt zipper” he was working alongside of caught him. He was killed immediately.
You don’t have to look far to see accidents like this, or those involving a distracted or speeding driver who clips construction workers on the side of the road. While sometimes these accidents result only in bumps and bruises, other times they can be far more serious.
Many people are under the mistaken assumption that workers’ compensation will cover all of their accident expenses. Usually this isn’t the case. Instead, the workers’ compensation insurance your employer carries will typically cover only minimal expenses; there are limits on how much you can receive, depending on a variety of factors. Rarely do workers’ compensation policies deliver enough to make you feel truly compensated.
Instead, injured construction workers can find additional compensation through contractors, site owners, and other third parties. The attorneys of Ginarte can help.
The New York and New Jersey construction accident attorneys of Ginarte help construction workers who have been seriously injured. This includes those who work on roadside construction and are hit by passing vehicles. Contact us today by calling (888)-GINARTE for a free consultation.
