Construction accidents injure or kill thousands of Americans every year. There are large pieces of equipment and major forces involved in what happens at construction sites. These injuries are significant and common on construction sites. Many of these injuries are caused by poor safety standards or procedures, the negligence of somebody involved, faulty equipment, or …
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What Is Third Party Negligence In Construction Site Accidents?
If you’re ever injured as a worker on a construction site and your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, your next inquiry should be whether or not a third party is to blame for your injury. Workers’ compensation insurance usually blocks lawsuits from injured employees. However, if a third party is to blame for your injury, …
7 Common Types of Construction Accidents
Common types of construction accidents include events like falling off scaffolding equipment and ladders, equipment failure, and sometimes even harness protection issues that may lead to serious injury or even death. The key to these construction injury cases is investigating them quickly. Many times, they will involve the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and …
Who Is Liable for Construction Accident Injuries?
When attorneys evaluate construction accidents, they look at whether the general contractor or sub-contractor followed safety standards. Oftentimes, when somebody has been injured, the general contractor or sub-contractor has violated some form of safety standards. Because of the many parties involved, it is imperative to determine liability in construction accidents. Zinda Law Group’s lawyers work …
What Happens if You Hit a Construction Barrel?
Construction barrels in roadway work zones are visible reminders that highways and infrastructure need constant updating. These ubiquitous work zones are, at best, inconvenient for drivers and, at worst, dangerous to construction workers and motorists alike. Roadway work zone injuries happen more often than you might think. It is possible to be injured after you …
Separating Cream From Crop: Identifying Strong Cases and Signing Them
Summary In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about identifying and choosing the right cases for your practice.Discussed in this Episode: The initial phone call The screening process The pillars of evaluation Be personable How to say no When you say yes The next level of investigation Appointment only The …
How Defective Construction Scaffolding Causes Accidents
If you have been injured in a workplace accident that you think may have been caused by defective scaffolding, then it is important that you take the right steps to get the compensation that you deserve for your injuries. As construction workers, you should be able to trust your employer to provide you with equipment …
What to Do If You’re in a Work-Related Auto Accident
Millions of people get behind the wheel for work every day, ranging from truck drivers passing through Austin to business professionals meeting with clients in Dallas. Unfortunately, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States. In 2020, 1,038 employees died during work-related crashes. Even if the accident is minor, it …
Robot Lawyer? The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
What was once a concept confined to science fiction novels, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a reality that has permeated various industries, including legal practice. It’s already indelibly impacting how people live, work and interact. An article by Darrell M. West and John R. Allen highlights AI’s significant impact across industries. In finance, it changes decision-making, …
Laws About Pets That All Dog Lovers Should Know
Many dogs and their owners are social creatures. They want to meet other pups and make new friends throughout the day. Two dogs can play together at the park while their owners also get to know each other. However, not all dogs are friendly and eager to play. Some dogs experienced trauma in their past and …
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