Portland Construction Accident Attorneys

Protecting Your Rights: Oregon Construction Injuries Lawyers

When a construction company or anyone other than an employer (contractor, subcontractor, etc.) puts their financial interests ahead of the safety and health of workers or otherwise fails to provide a safe working environment, they may be held legally responsible for a worker’s injuries and related costs after an accident occurs on their construction site. An injured Oregon construction worker may be able to get money to pay for hospital bills, medical care, physical rehabilitation, time away from work, and other accident-related expenses with the help of a Portland construction accident attorney.

If you have been injured while working on a construction site in Oregon, contact the Portland construction accident attorneys at Shulman DuBois, LLC. Our lawyers can help you understand the legal process you will need to go through to get the money you need to cover your bills after your accident. Call 503-222-4411 to schedule a free consultation.

Construction is one of the most dangerous occupations a person can have.

 In 2009, the industry suffered the highest losses in fatal work injuries with 816 construction worker fatalities, which was about 19 percent of the total fatal work injuries for the year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the total of fatal work injuries in 2009 in the U.S. was 4,340. This is a decrease from the final count of fatal work injuries in 2008, which was 5,214. Based on this preliminary total, the rate of fatal work injury for U.S. workers in 2009 was about 3.3 per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, down from the final rate in 2008, which was 3.7.

Though they are regulated by both state and federal rules, Oregon construction sites present daily hazards to workers, all of which could cause them injury. A construction worker’s tasks usually involve many risks, such as digging trenches, lifting heavy equipment, working with a crane, dealing with electrical wiring, using complex and dangerous machinery, standing on scaffolding, and more. Construction workers also use power tools and other potentially hazardous objects, and are sometimes exposed to toxic chemicals. Often, construction sites are on busy highways or on a high building, creating even more chances for a worker to suffer injury.

Manufacturers of poorly designed or defective equipment, machinery, or tools can be held responsible if their products cause a construction worker to suffer serious injury or death. Construction companies sometimes cut corners and don’t supervise or train their workers as carefully as they should. Some companies, contractors, subcontractors, or managers do this so they can finish a project quickly to make more money. When this happens, all workers at a construction site are put in serious danger.

A construction accident injury can occur in the blink of an eye, and can change the course of a worker’s life forever. Often, a construction worker suffers a catastrophic injury and may not be able to work for a long time, if ever again. Unfortunately, the insurance companies that represent construction companies sometimes try to get out of paying workers the money they deserve for their injuries. This is why it is important for victims of a construction accident to get a Portland construction accident lawyer on their side.

Types of Portland Construction Accident Injuries:

The kinds of injuries a construction worker can suffer in an Oregon construction accident vary. Some common examples include:

• Loss of limb (hand, finger, foot, leg)
• Brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Burn injuries, including chemical burns
• Electric shock or electrocution
• Internal bleeding
• Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis.