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Every day, construction workers are surrounded by risky situations that can result in severe injuries. In the worst cases, construction accidents can be life threatening and result in death. Construction accidents are considered to be one of the most commonly reported on the job injuries in Indianapolis, IN. When an injury occurs, it can cause […]

Construction sites are full of hazards that include heavy machinery, toxic chemicals, and dangerous debris. While there are many safety regulations in place to protect those working on construction sites, accidents still occur. Construction accidents can result in serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment, including the use of prescription medication. Prescription medication costs can […]

Construction injuries and heatstroke are a major problem in the summer months. With summer comes the longest days of the year, therefore construction workers will be subject to sweltering heat from sunrise to sundown, all while covered from head to toe in heavy protective gear. As a result of long hours in hot conditions, it […]

Power saws are an essential tool at most construction sites, but they can lead to serious hand injuries, most commonly finger amputation or finger injuries. Finger amputation and finger injuries often result in medical costs and loss of work. In addition, they can severely impact quality of life. Those who have been injured in construction […]

Construction sites are inherently dangerous for all construction workers, but they can be particularly dangerous for electricians. In addition to the usual array of construction accidents to which all construction workers are vulnerable, electricians are at heightened risk for electrical burns. Electrical burns are among the most potentially severe types of injuries that can occur […]

When a dump truck, tractor-trailer, forklift, or another construction vehicle backs into somebody, it is termed a backover accident. The stories of construction accidents and backover injuries, as you may imagine, tell a tale of avoidable tragedy. Because of the size and power of construction vehicles, injuries can be severe or even fatal. The skilled […]

Most people go to work every day with a feeling of safety and security. Unfortunately, for many others, the job carries a degree of risk and danger. This is especially true of construction workers, who work in one of the fields with the highest number of work accidents. A combination of a hazardous work environment, […]

For construction workers, falls are the most common on-the-job hazard. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA), falls accounted for 38.8 percent of construction fatalities in 2015 – the single biggest cause of construction worker death. Despite the alarmingly high number of falls, such incidents are actually easy to prevent. The […]

We are pleased to report the unanimous Indiana Supreme Court victory in a case John P. Daly, Jr. recently represented, Ryan v. TCI Architects/Engineers. This case is the first in the country to establish that the Design Build Institute of America Form 530 contract creates a duty on behalf of the general contractor for the […]

Although safety precautions should be taken to minimize the risk of falls and keep workers safe, falls are a common source of injuries on construction sites. When the necessary precautions aren’t taken, accidents on construction sites can lead to serious injuries or even death. Victims of construction accidents may be entitled to financial compensation for […]