Washington Construction Injury Attorney

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Q. How may construction accidents occur in the United States each year?

A. In 2000, approximately 16 workers were injured every day. This is in spite of OSHA and WISHA requirements. Close to 6 of these workers will die because of their injury.

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Q. Which construction site activities pose the greatest threat?

A. Many construction accidents involve electrocution. Welding activities are another common cause of accidents. Trenching is another of the highest risk activities. Recently crane injuries and fatalities have been noted.

Q. If I am injured on the construction site, can I get compensation?

A. If you are injured on the construction site, you must first file a claim with Labor and Industry. You should contact a construction accident attorney to make sure that you aren’t entitled to more than L&I.

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