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Construction Site ACCIDENTS AND INJURY CLAIMS

Your Legal Rights

Construction workers build our homes, offices, schools, and infrastructure.

This is often at significant personal risk.

Despite safety regulations and precautions, Kentucky construction sites remain among the most dangerous workplaces in the Commonwealth.

When accidents occur, injured workers face physical recovery and complex legal and financial challenges that can overwhelm them and their families.

Hazardous Jobs

According to reports from the Kentucky Labor Cabinet and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

Construction accidents account for a significant percentage of all workplace fatalities in Kentucky

Falls remain the leading cause of construction fatalities.

Many Kentucky construction workers will experience a job-related injury during their careers.

Construction injuries result in more extended recovery periods than most other workplace injuries.

Common Injury Case Types

Our attorneys have extensive experience representing workers injured in various types of construction accidents, including:

Falls From Heights

Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, and other elevated work areas account for many of the serious construction injuries in Kentucky.

Common scenarios include:

Scaffold collapses due to improper assembly or overloading

Ladder failures resulting from manufacturing defects or improper placement

Roof falls caused by inadequate fall protection systems

Falls through unprotected floor openings or skylights

Stairwell accidents due to missing guardrails or improper temporary stairs

These accidents frequently result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, and fatalities.

Struck-By Accidents

Struck by moving, falling, or swinging objects represents one of the leading causes of construction fatalities.

These accidents typically involve:

Heavy equipment with limited operator visibility

Materials dropped from heights

Swinging loads from cranes or hoists

Flying debris from power tools or explosions

Vehicle accidents within work zones

The injuries from struck-by accidents range from concussions and fractures to fatal crushing injuries.

Our attorneys investigate whether proper safety protocols were followed, including spotters, warning systems, and protective zones.

Caught-In/Between Incidents

These devastating accidents occur when workers become caught, crushed, or compressed between objects or equipment:

Trench or excavation collapses

Equipment rollovers

Workers pulled into unguarded machinery

Compression between heavy materials

Structural collapses during demolition

Caught-in/between accidents often result in amputation, crush injuries, internal organ damage, and asphyxiation.

Kentucky’s construction regulations include specific requirements for trench protection, machine guarding, and demolition procedures that must be carefully evaluated in these cases.

Electrical Accidents

Construction workers face significant electrical hazards, particularly on renovation projects and sites with temporary power systems:

Contact with overhead or underground power lines

Exposure to energized equipment or wiring

Arc flash/blast events

Defective power tools or extension cords

Improper lockout/tagout procedures

Electrical accidents can cause burns, nerve damage, cardiac arrest, and electrocution fatalities.

Our attorneys work with electrical engineering experts to determine whether Kentucky’s electrical safety standards were implemented correctly.

Toxic Exposure

Construction workers frequently encounter hazardous substances that can cause immediate injuries or long-term health conditions:

Asbestos in renovation or demolition projects

Silica dust from concrete cutting and grinding

Chemical exposures from paints, solvents, and adhesives

Carbon monoxide from generators or heaters

Lead exposure in older building renovations

These exposures may result in respiratory conditions, chemical burns, neurological damage, or occupational cancers that develop years after exposure.

Our firm has experience handling these complex cases that often involve extensive medical documentation and expert testimony.

Understanding Your Legal Options

Construction injury cases typically involve more complex liability issues than other workplace accidents.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Kentucky workers’ compensation provides basic benefits regardless of fault, including:

Medical treatment coverage for work-related injuries

Temporary total disability payments (66⅔% of average weekly wage)

Permanent partial disability benefits based on impairment ratings

Vocational rehabilitation services

Death benefits for surviving family members

However, these benefits rarely cover the full financial impact of serious construction injuries.

Maximum weekly benefit caps and limitations on pain and suffering compensation often leave injured workers significantly undercompensated.

Third-Party Liability Claims

Unlike most occupations where workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy, construction workers often have additional legal options due to the multi-employer nature of construction sites.

These “third-party” claims can provide substantial compensation beyond workers’ compensation, including full lost wages and pain and suffering damages.

Potential third parties in Kentucky construction accidents include:

General contractors

Responsible for overall site safety and coordination

Subcontractors

Other companies working on the same project

Property owners

May be liable for unsafe premises conditions

Equipment manufacturers

Can be held responsible for defective tools or machinery

Rental companies:

May be liable for improperly maintained equipment

Architects/engineers

Potentially accountable for design defects that create hazards

Material suppliers

Can be liable for defective or wrongly labeled materials

Our attorneys analyze Kentucky construction accident cases to identify all potentially liable parties and available insurance coverage.

Determining the Right Legal Approach

The optimal strategy for your construction injury case depends on several factors:

Employment relationship

Different rules apply for employees, independent contractors, and day laborers

Project type

Residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects involve different regulations and potential defendants

Injury severity

More serious injuries justify more intensive legal approaches

Accident cause

Who controlled the hazardous condition or activity that caused your injury

Available insurance

The types and amounts of coverage that may apply to your situation

We conduct thorough investigations to determine which legal pathways will maximize your recovery.

How Attorneys Build Strong Cases

Successful construction accident cases require knowledge and investigative approaches.

Our attorneys employ proven strategies:

Immediate Investigation and Evidence Preservation

Construction sites change rapidly, with critical evidence often altered or removed within days or even hours after an accident.

Our team takes prompt action to:

Dispatch investigators to document the accident scene

Obtain photographs before conditions are altered

Identify and interview witnesses while memories are fresh

Secure relevant equipment before it’s repaired or replaced

Collect project documentation such as safety plans and inspection reports

Preserve electronic records including equipment logs and communications

This rapid response often captures crucial evidence that would otherwise be lost forever.

Comprehensive Regulatory Analysis

Multiple overlapping regulatory frameworks govern construction activities in Kentucky:

Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health (KOSH) standards

Federal OSHA regulations

Kentucky Building Code requirements

Industry-specific standards (electrical, scaffolding, crane operation, etc.)

Project-specific safety plans and specifications

Our attorneys thoroughly analyze these requirements to identify safety violations demonstrating negligence and strengthen your claim.

Expert Consultation and Testimony

We collaborate with leading construction safety experts to build compelling cases:

Safety engineers

Analyze regulatory compliance and identify violations

Construction managers

Explain industry standards and proper practices

Medical specialists

Document the full extent and long-term impact of injuries

Life care planners

Calculate future medical and assistance needs

Economists

Quantify lifetime financial losses from injuries

These experts help us clearly and persuasively articulate complex construction concepts to insurance adjusters, mediators, and juries.

Comprehensive Damages Calculation

Construction injuries often have financial impacts that extend decades into the future.

We ensure your compensation claim accounts for all current and future damages:

Immediate and long-term medical expenses

Lost wages and diminished earning capacity

Physical pain and emotional suffering

Permanent disability and disfigurement

Home modifications and adaptive equipment

Rehabilitation and therapy costs

Loss of consortium/relationship impacts

We document the full financial impact of your construction injury through detailed economic analysis and medical projections.


Why Choose Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers?

Construction injury cases demand attorneys with knowledge and resources. Our firm offers distinct advantages:

Proven Results Record

We’ve secured significant settlements and verdicts.

Expert Relationships

We work with respected safety experts who strengthen your case.

Resources for Complex Litigation

We have the financial strength to investigate and litigate against large companies and insurers.

Exclusive Bigger Share Guarantee®

Our clients keep more of their compensation.

No Win, No Fee

You pay nothing unless we recover for you.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident in Kentucky, don’t face the complex legal system alone.

The experienced accident attorneys at Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers understand your physical, emotional, and financial challenges.

We offer free, no-obligation consultations to discuss your case and explain your legal options.

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