It's a sad truth that construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. In 2019, the construction industry experienced by far the most work-related deaths with 1,061 -- the highest number since 2011 and a 5 percent jump compared with 2018. Every day, an...

Every year thousands of victims suffer from injuries from construction accidents. Oftentimes they are unable to work for long periods of time due to spinal trauma, brain injuries, or broken bones. Working on a construction site is a dangerous job, but knowing the...

Construction sites are among the most dangerous job sites of any industry. Even if a construction worker follows all regulations and protocols, they still might find themself suffering from a construction accident injury. Commonly considered to be the most dangerous...

Cement burns may not be the most common construction accident injury, but these chemical burns can pose a serious threat to workers. Wet cement is an alkaline substance that can rapidly cause second- or third-degree chemical burns on contact. Cement burns can be...

Justin Nance, 32, was killed in a construction zone accident on Wednesday while working for E&B Paving on US 31 in Anderson, Indiana. The accident happened when a semi rear ended one of the construction vehicles on the project, sending into Justin and fatally...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 150,000 construction site accidents occur each year, a number that should communicate the potential for harm in high-risk professions like construction work. Individual cases of construction accidents put those numbers...

One of the most devastating injuries that workers can suffer is an eye injury. Loss of vision, or even partial impairment, can drastically impact a worker’s ability to perform his or her job and earn a living.  Chemical eye injuries and construction...

Construction Worker William Brown Jr was killed while working on Swain Hall on the IU Bloomington Campus. According to news reports, he was struck by a large piece of limestone from overhead. Although Mr. Brown was wearing a hard hat, he was unfortunately fately...

Lift bucket accidents can occur in a variety of ways in a number of different types of jobs. Common injuries in lift bucket accidents include spinal cord injury and electrical burns. However, every case is unique. The type of work injury you or a loved one has...

Trench collapses are deadly hazards among construction workers. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 23 workers were killed and 12 workers were injured in trench collapse incidents in 2016. The lawyers in Golitko & Daly know how...