Failure to Follow Safety Procedures

Holding Companies Accountable for Failing to Meet Safety Measures

Working in the construction industry is dangerous enough, let alone working on a site where companies fail to follow proper safety procedures.  Every day, innocent workers are injured and killed when employers and contractors ignore work site safety rules and regulations.  The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has developed strict standards to protect workers from workplace hazards and injuries.  OSHA also inspects construction sites and responds to complaints regarding violations of OSHA standards.  Upon finding a violation, OSHA will cite the company and issue appropriate penalties.

In addition to the federal OSHA standards, companies in the construction industry must also comply with a host of safety laws and regulations at the state and local level.  Despite these stringent rules, workplace safety violations are a regular occurrence in the construction industry, putting workers at risk for catastrophic accidents and injuries.  If you or a loved one has been the victim of a construction site accident stemming from a company’s failure to follow safety measures, you need to speak with an experienced Florida construction accident law firm.  At The Florida Law Group, our attorneys have substantial experience handling complex construction accident cases and we will fight to help you get the full relief that you deserve.

Common Types of Construction Injuries Resulting from a Failure to Follow Safety Procedures

An employer or contractor’s failure to follow safety protocols and procedures are often to blame for some of the most serious accidents occurring on construction sites in Florida and across the nation.  In many cases, companies simply ignore well-established rules and regulations to curb costs and speed up the progress of the building project.  When this occurs, workers can sustain all types of injuries, including:

• Broken bones
• Neck, shoulder and back injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Electrocutions
• Eye injuries, including temporary or permanent vision loss
• Spinal cord injuries, including quadriplegia and paraplegia
• Illnesses associated with exposures to toxic chemicals and materials
• Wrongful death

In many construction accident cases, the injuries could have been prevented if the employer, contractor or other responsible party had taken appropriate measures to help ensure the safety of the individuals working at the site.   Companies that are negligent or reckless in abiding by workplace safety standards need to be held legally accountable for their behavior.

Schedule a Free Evaluation of Claim with Our Florida Construction Accident Law Firm

If you or someone you care about has been harmed because of dangerous work conditions at a construction site or a potential violation of required safety procedures, you may have a right to recover compensation from the responsible parties.  At The Florida Law Group, our attorneys are well versed in these types of injury cases.  Depending upon the facts and circumstances surrounding your case, you may be entitled to recover monetary relief beyond the benefits provided by Florida’s workers’ compensation system, including filing a third-party personal injury lawsuit or a product liability claim.  Our Florida construction accident law firm will carefully investigate your case and aggressively pursue all avenues of relief available to you.  You can reach us by calling our offices at 833-260-0943.