Construction worker injury stories are not uncommon. In early August, six workers were hospitalized after a serious accident at a Brickell construction site. The accident happened as a result of…
read moreWorking in the construction industry opens an individual up to many potential injuries. Construction workers are often using heavy equipment, working more than twenty feet off the ground, or working…
read moreWorking a job in construction is very dangerous. Heavy equipment and other hazards are part of the daily work. Another hazard that must be taken very seriously is electricity. In…
read moreAs a construction worker in Florida, you take your safety very seriously. You work with heavy equipment in the heat and humidity, and you’re constantly exposed to risks. It’s possible…
read moreThe nature of construction work places it into a category of employment associated with injuries and deaths. The heavy equipment, power tools, scaffolds and electrical systems involved contribute to the…
read moreAlthough work zones can be inconvenient and frustrating on Florida highways, maintenance and repairs are important for ongoing safety on the roadways. Unfortunately, the work zones established for these temporary…
read moreIn July 2014, a 25-year-old Tallahassee construction worker was fatally injured while working on a six-story residence hall at Florida State University. This week, after concluding its investigation, the U.S.…
read moreFlorida construction workers are usually covered under workers’ compensation when they suffer on-the-job injuries. The severity of an injury and the impact on an employee’s ability to work are factors…
read moreA Florida construction worker lost his life as the result of a workplace accident. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. June 27 in Pembroke Park near the Hallandale Beach Boulevard…
read moreA Florida man lost his life in a Hallandale Beach accident while working at a construction site. The construction accident occurred on June 12 when a crane fell over on top…
read moreFor many, construction work is a way of life. The last thing you want to hear as a worker or loved one of a construction worker is about the dangers…
read moreMany Florida construction workers face dangerous conditions during the course of their workday. When employees work in construction zone, they put themselves in danger from vehicles who fail to slow…
read moreMany Miami construction workers are injured or killed while erecting buildings. However, serious accidents can occur while a building is being knocked down as well. One man was recently killed…
read moreMost Florida residents spent Thanksgiving spending time with family or getting ready for the big sales. Sadly, one family spent their Thanksgiving in mourning after a loved one died in…
read moreConstruction sites are subject to a variety of unfortunate situations, including accidents that cause serious injury. Sometimes these accidents can be avoided, while others are just part of the everyday…
read moreWhen many Florida residents think of construction accidents, they may imagine workers falling off roofs, power tool incidents or someone getting hit by a tractor. However, a construction worker was…
read moreCollege campuses in Florida and other parts of the country are expanding in order to handle the influx of students that are enrolling. These expansion efforts require skilled construction workers…
read moreAs Miami construction workers know, building structures is not the safest job around. The combination of materials, equipment and heights makes accidents common. In addition, many construction workers are not…
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