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Rockford, Illinois Painter Awarded $1.9 Million for Injuries Sustained in 2003 Accident

Rockford, Illinois Painter Awarded $1.9 Million for Injuries Sustained in 2003 Accident

A jury in Jo Daviess County, Illinois has awarded $1.9 million to a painter who was injured in a 2003 accident. The personal injury settlement is believed to be the largest in the county’s history.

Bridge Construction Accident Sends Workers Tumbling Into Louisiana Lake, Kills 1

One man is dead after a girder gave way and fell from a 30-foot piling into Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain from a new bridge under construction on Interstate 10.

14 Injured in Idaho Bridge Construction Collapse on Interstate 84

14 construction workers were injured Monday afternoon in Nampa, Idaho when an bridge under construction collapsed under them while they were in the midst of pouring concrete for the structure.

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Massachusetts Construction Lift Collapse

A construction worker was killed and another seriously injured when a hydraulic lift platform became unstable and toppled to the ground on the campus of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Workplace Injury Damages

Injured employees can be awarded monetary compensation for their workplace injury claim; an attorney can help you build a strong case to increase your chance of obtaining a favorable verdict.

Workplace Injury Statutes of Limitations

Statutes of limitations in workplace injury cases require that injured employees file their lawsuit within a set time period. Consult an attorney in your area for information about the statutes of limitations in your state.

Workplace Injuries – Who Can File a Claim?

Not everyone is eligible to file a workplace injury claim. Speak to an experienced workers' compensation attorney to find out who can file a lawsuit.

Workplace Injuries – Do I Need a Lawyer?

Have you been injured on the job? If so, it is important to contact a workplace injury lawyer as soon as possible for a case review.

Types of Workplace Injuries

Workplace injuries can include broken bones resulting from falls, carpal tunnel syndrome, and even death in the most tragic of accidents. Consult a lawyer if you have been injured while on the job.

Common Causes of Workplace Injuries

Causes of workplace injuries can include repetitive motions, defective equipment, and dangerous materials. Talk to an injury attorney if you have been injured while on the job.

Workplace Injury Statistics

Thousands of workers are killed or injured as a result of accidents or events that occur at their place of employment. Read workplace injury statistics by industry.

Notable Workplace Injury Settlements

Read about big workplace injury settlements awarded to injured employees. If you have suffered a work-related injury, speak to an attorney as soon as possible.

Workplace Injuries: Proving Fault in Your Claim

If you have been seriously injured at work, it is in your best interest to hire a workers' compensation attorney that can help you prove fault in your injury claim.

OSHA Issues $313,500 in Fines to Construction Firms over March Crane Collapse

OSHA has fined three construction firms a total of $313,500 for alleged safety violations leading to a March crane collapse which killed seven people.

16 Injured by Collapse of San Diego Construction Site Pedestrian Walkway

A covered, wooden pedestrian walkway collapsed at a construction site in downtown San Diego Thursday and injured 16 people, three critically.

Maryland Labor Board Proposes Strict New Crane Safety Regulations

Three months after the death of a worker in an Annapolis crane accident, an advisory board of Maryland's Occupational Safety and Health program has recommended sweeping changes be made to state rules for crane operations.

Asbestos Problems Force Albany Elementary School To Close For School Year

The entire staff and student body of The Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology will be sent elsewhere this year so that a serious asbestos problem can be corrected.

Crane Accident in Houston is Area's Second Within Four Days

A 150-ton crane fell over in Houston Monday while operators were attempting to remove a sign marking the entrance to Kingwood planned community.

Construction Accidents

Construction accidents cause thousands of injuries and deaths each year – to both workers and passerby. Consult an attorney if you, a loved one, or a friend has been injured or killed in a construction site accident.

Natural Gas Explosion Injures 14 at San Diego Hotel Construction Site

A San Diego waterfront hotel under construction was rocked Monday afternoon by a natural gas blast that damaged four floors and injured 14 people, five critically.

Mannsville, New York Man Killed in Quarry Bulldozer Accident

A Mannsville man died Monday when a bulldozer he was operating dropped eight feet down a partially constructed ramp, ejecting him from the tractor and causing him to be run over by the bulldozer's track.

Frustrated NYC Contractors Complain Over Cost of Construction Safety Crackdown

The number of stop-work orders issued for New York City construction projects has risen nearly 80 percent since January, upsetting contractors who say delays over minor safety infractions are costing them millions of dollars.

Workplace Injuries

Workplace injuries can lead to costly medical bills and missed days of work. Fortunately, U.S. and state laws protect workers injured on the job. Learn how workers' compensation and an attorney can help you obtain damages.

Staten Island Construction Worker Critically Injured as Construction Safety Week Kicks Off

A construction worker was critically injured when he slipped from a front-end loader and fell beneath its wheels, an incident that ironically occurred on the first day of New York’s Construction Safety Week 2008.

1 Dead, 3 Injured In Wake of Dallas Cement Truck Accident

A cement truck traveling southbound on Highway 183 in Dallas, Texas crashed through a median barrier, crossed to the other side of the road and collided with oncoming traffic, killing one and injuring three.

2 People Killed, 5 Injured in Miami Construction Crane Collapse

In the country's second fatal crane accident within 10 days, a seven-ton section of construction crane being used to build a 46-story Miami high-rise condominium plunged 30 stories Tuesday, killing two and injuring five.

NYC Buildings Department Inspector Charged With Lying in Wake of Crane Collapse

New York City Buildings Department inspector Edward J. Marquette has been arrested and charged with lying to city authorities after admitting he did not inspect a crane that later collapsed and killed seven people.

Children of Construction Accident Victim Awarded More Than $50,000

The two children of a Missouri construction worker who died while working on a rail line will each be given $26,694 when they turn 18, according to a wrongful death lawsuit settled last month.

Jury Awards $750,000 to Victim of Deck Collapse

A jury has awarded $750,000 in damages to a Montana woman who suffered serious injuries in a deck collapse at a night club.

Missouri Supreme Court to Decide Fate of 2005 Workers' Compensation Law

The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday heard a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's 2005 workers' compensation law.

Playground Injury May Prompt Lawsuit

The parents of a third-grader injured at a Colorado school playground have filed a notice indicating their intent to sue the school district and the builders of the playground equipment.

Nuns Settle Personal Injury Suit

Two nuns who received extensive injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath them have settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.

Carbon Monoxide Suit Settled for $575,000

A Washington man will receive a $575,000 settlement after carbon monoxide poisoning allegedly left him disabled, according to court documents released last week.

Texas Woman Sues City after Fall

A fall from a sidewalk that resulted in two broken legs has prompted a Waxahachie woman to sue the city for negligence.

$101 Million Settlement Reached in Lawsuit over Fatal Parking Garage Collapse

A $101 million settlement has been reached by the families of the construction workers who were killed or injured in the October 2003 collapse of Tropicana Casino’s parking garage in Atlantic City.

Family of Explosion Victim Receives Settlement in Wrongful Death Suit

The family of a man killed in a 2004 pipeline explosion in Walnut Creek, California, has settled a lawsuit for more than $8 million.

Jury Begins Deliberation in Construction Accident Case

A jury in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, has begun deliberations in a lawsuit alleging that a Lafayette general contractor is liable for injuries sustained by a worker who was permanently disabled after a 12 foot fall.

Settlement Reached in Crane Collapse

Attorneys for a construction worker who was injured two years ago after a crane collapsed at a job site have reached an undisclosed settlement with the owner of the crane.

Kentucky Miner’s Widow Files Wrongful Death Claim

The widow of a coal miner killed in an underground accident has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the mine’s owners, claiming they had prior knowledge of workers’ drug abuse.

Suit Filed in Falk Explosion

Following the deaths of three men in the December explosion at Falk Corporation, relatives of the victims filed suit on Wednesday alleging that employees of contractor J.M. Brennan prevented an evacuation shortly before the blast.

Romanian Worker Brain-Injured at Pennsylvania Construction Site Gets $2.2 Million Settlement

Gheorghe Teglas, now 34, fell 15 feet from a mezzanine at a construction site in Upper Macungie, Pennsylvania, in March 2001. A Romanian citizen, Teglas had been working at the site as part of an exchange visitor training program.

Massachusetts to File Lawsuit against Big Dig Contractors

In July 2006, a partial ceiling collapse in Boston's Big Dig highway tunnel killed a woman. The attorney general announced Massachusetts will file a civil lawsuit against several companies involved in the tunnel's construction.

Construction Worker Shot in Head by Staple Gun

A construction worker was accidentally shot in the head by the staple gun he was using while working on a new home in Colorado.

Home explosion kills construction worker

One construction worker was killed and two others were injured when an attempt to waterproof a basement and install a ritual bath caused an explosion.

Construction accident victim sues. OSHA, police investigate

The survivor of a fatal construction accident at a Florida high rise is suing his employer before initial investigations have been completed.

Scaffolding collapse kills 3; Incident mirrors 2003 tragedy

The recent scaffolding collapse in Boston that killed three people is the second of its kind for the manufacturer. Fraco Products Ltd. is already facing a $6 million lawsuit for a similar 2003 incident in New Jersey.

Families of workers killed in plant explosion file lawsuit

Unsafe conditions and negligence were the causes of a plant explosion that killed five workers in April 2004, according to lawsuits filed by the families of the slain workers and by two injured workers.

Contractor settles in wrongful death suit

The family of a man who was killed in a construction site fall has reached a settlement agreement with the contractor.

$17.5 million settlement in deadly construction accident

The families of two men involved in a construction accident have reached a settlement agreement with the contractor, building owner, and two other companies.

Construction company reaches settlement

Sanders Construction, a Nevada-based company, has reached a settlement agreement with more than 55 homeowners to pay for property damages caused during a blasting accident.

Mother Sues Property Owner Over Son's Death

The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was crushed by a cement slab has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a Lake Erie property.

Families sue over dangerous work conditions in construction deaths

The families of two construction workers who died after falling from a scaffold at a malt plant have filed suit against International Malting Co.

Foreman sues Bay Bridge builders

SAN FRANCISCO -- A Bay Bridge foreman who was an FBI informant in an investigation into concealed bad bridge welds has filed whistle-blower suit against the construction company.

Michigan Road Worker Files Lawsuit Against Contractors for Crash Injuries

Bill Hattan has filed a lawsuit against C.A. Hull and NES Work Safe for severe injuries he sustained when a car hit him and a co-worker as they worked along the shoulder of I-95.

Construction accident suit settled for $1.65 million

LOCKPORT, NY -- A man who was permanently disabled in a construction accident at Roswell Park Cancer Institute agreed to settle his case out of court for $1.65 million, his attorney said.

Gas Explosion in Missouri Pork Processing Plant Kills 1

A natural gas explosion in a St. Joseph, Missouri Triumph Foods' pork processing plant killed one and injured fourteen others, days before production was to begin.

Husband of drowned kayaker sues construction firm over dam grate

BANGOR, Mne. -- The husband of a woman who drowned two years ago after being pinned to a grate in an open dam at the mouth of Sebasticook Lake has filed a lawsuit against the firm that designed and installed the grate.

Construction company sued over steamroller accident

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. -- The family of a woman killed when she ran into a steamroller that was moved into the middle of traffic is suing the construction company.

Case against city in porch collapse suit will go forward

CHICAGO -- A judge denied the city's request to be dropped from a wrongful death lawsuit Friday over a 2003 porch collapse that killed 13 people.

Wrongful death suit filed in girder collapse case

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The family of a man killed in a bridge collapse at a construction site last week has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the construction company.

California motorcyclist sues Yukon Territory over road conditions in accident

A California man electronics engineer who lost control of his motorcycle and broke his leg last summer is suing the Yukon government, claiming poor road conditions led to his accident.

Wrongful death suit in construction accident case thrown out

HELENA, Mont. -- The Montana Supreme Court Tuesday threw out a lawsuit filed against the city of Missoula by the family of a construction worker who died in a scaffolding collapse while working at the University of Montana.

Lubbock family gets $3.1 million settlement

A wrongful death lawsuit over a 2003 construction death was settled Tuesday before testimony could begin.

Jury selection begins in wrongful death case

LUBBOCK, Tex. -- Jury selection has begun in a $13 million wrongful death lawsuit against three construction companies involved in a worker's death.

Family of construction worker seeks compensation

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The estate of a Chicago man who was killed at a Wheaton construction site filed suit seeking compensation for his seven children Thursday.

Immigration Officers Pose as OSHA Officials to Entrap Immigrant Workers

In a scam operation set up by the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, ICE officers posed as safety instructors to round up documented and undocumented construction workers in North Carolina.

Companies Fined in Conjunction with Church Collapse

Two companies have been cited and fined $11,800 for alleged safety violations at a church construction site in Elkview. Five workers were injured at the site when trusses they were installing collapsed.

Companies Fined $39K in Steel Death

Two companies were fined $39,000 in conjunction with the death of William "Bill" Maffit, a contractor at Beta Steel who died while working on May 6.

Construction Accident Victim Identified

A worker killed during a construction accident Tuesday has been identified as Rudolfo Dionisio Perez-Deleon, 18, of Brookesville.

15-year-old Killed in Construction Accident

A 15-year-old boy died after the structure he was working on collapsed this afternoon.

Construction Worker Injured in Front-end Loader Accident

A construction worker was injured when a small front-end loader fell on him while he worked in a foundation trench this morning.

Milton Construction Worker Injured in Accident

Timothy Thamert, 31, was injured Monday when the boom of a crane fell onto his head at a construction site.

Construction Worker Killed by Power Line

A construction worker died Friday morning when the boom he was operating touched a power line.

Investigation Finds Immigrants and Workers on Scaffolding at Greatest Risk

An analysis of more than 2,500 OSHA construction site inspection records in New York from 2003 found that violations of OSHA's scaffolding or fall protection requirements made up one-third of all OSHA construction violations in the state.