No one ever really expects a construction site accident to happen to them. One minute they may be swinging a hammer and the next a heavy piece of metal falls from above, or maybe they’re operating heavy machinery and suddenly something goes wrong. Accidents happen every day on construction sites and — quite often — it is not the fault of the person who receives the injury. Have you been injured in a construction zone of some kind? If so, the experienced personal injury attorneys at The Musgrove Trial Firm in Norcross and Peachtree Corners, Georgia want to help.

Different Types of Accidents on Construction Sites

Many people don’t realize how often accidents happen on construction sites. Construction workers must continuously remain cautious, as potential accidents surround them. Potential causes of construction site accidents include:

• Car and/or truck collisions
• Malfunctioning forklifts and other defective machinery
• Defective products
• Sudden collapses or unsecured flooring
• Explosions
• Dropped objects
• Loose or ineffective wiring
• More

Common Injuries on Construction Sites

A worker who is hurt on a construction site can face any number of injuries, from losing an arm, finger or leg to getting a concussion to being paralyzed. Catastrophic accidents can even lead to the untimely death of a construction worker.

These injuries are often due to serious falls, being hit by an object of some kind, being electrocuted, or from being caught inside or between objects, such as heavy equipment.

The personal injury Norcross attorneys at The Musgrove Trial Firm in Norcross, GA want to help if you or a loved one has been harmed in a construction site accident.

What to Do Following a Construction Site Accident

If you’ve been injured at a construction site, we hope the very first thing you do is seek professional medical care. Next, report the accident at your place of work, which may require filling out an incident report. Try to jot down any details you remember about the accident as soon as you can.

Soon after the accident, call the Norcross attorneys at The Musgrove Trial Firm. Our team is ready to hear your story, and we offer free consultations so you can call without fear of paying a fee.

Contact Construction Accident Lawyers in Norcross, GA

Our experienced attorneys are ready to help you in any way needed following a construction accident in Georgia. Let us help you recover just compensation today!