The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) categorizes four fatal construction accidents. The accidents are: falls, electrocutions, striking by objects, and getting caught or stuck between objects. These are the main causes of death among construction site workers. Other causes of construction site accidents include injuries from parts and materials, such as pipes, nails, and screws; overexertion because of working long hours; and being caught in collapsed trenches, among many others.
The Scope of the Problem in San Francisco
These accidents are problematic given that when a construction worker is injured, many aspects of their lives are affected. The greatest…
According to one report, over 400 people die, and over 2,000 are injured in road accidents in the San Francisco Bay Area each year. It is important to take precautions to increase the chances of staying safe on the road. In reality, there is only so much you can do to prevent another car from crashing into you.
If you are involved in an accident in San Francisco, you need to take the right steps to get compensation. A San Francisco car accident attorney can help you to navigate the process. You could get compensation for your injuries, lost…
A collision with a large truck, whether a transport truck or an eighteen-wheeler, can have devastating consequences. Usually, with the truck being thousands of pounds, it’s a miracle if anyone survives. If anyone does survive the collision, then they can be met with injuries that will last a lifetime. Of course, as with any devastating accident, one question is apparent: who is at fault? In any kind of truck accident personal injury case, the liability can extend to either the driver, the truck owner or the driver’s employer. Although each of these scenarios is likely in a truck accident, the…
Personal injuries can be devastating. Not only do you have to suffer the therapies and procedures required to overcome your injury, but you’re also stuck with the bill. If the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, then it is only natural to seek compensation for your injuries. However, many victims of personal injury cases forget that the defense will have their own persuasive argument to ensure that they receive little to no compensation.
San Francisco is a “pure comparative negligence state” which enables California courts to reduce your total possible compensation based on how much you are at fault…
When you are walking along the streets of San Francisco, you are facing the risk of having a pedestrian accident. Like any other city in the United States, San Francisco drivers can be aggressive and are not always watchful of those who cross the street.
Pedestrian accidents are no trivial matter – the repercussions can be serious, even fatal. If you or a loved one have been in a pedestrian accident, it is important to act now. The key to a successful case will be to understand how negligence factors into your unique case. With the help of a pedestrian…
