Often in the construction industry, accidents that are minor in nature or scope are not reported to the proper authorities. This is unfortunate because the lack of reporting can cause construction accident statistics to be skewed and keep known hazards from being addressed on the jobsite. Often there is fear amongst the workers to report an accident since they may end up fired or black-listed for doing so.
Unfortunately, if a small injury isn’t reported and leads to a larger disability down the road, the amount of compensation you may be eligible for can be severely impacted.
When construction workers (and their employers) take the time to fully report all construction site accidents and injuries, it provides the company with a chance to make small corrections to improve the overall safety of the workplace. These small fixes can lead to preventing a major accident, injury, or death.
For more information about construction safety, read Construction Safety.
A construction accident can completely change you or your child’s life. Always check for building code violations in Boston after suffering a construction accident. If you or someone you know has been injured at a work site, while working on scaffolding in a construction site in Boston or Andover you should contact an attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability. Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a law suit. Contact The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley for guidance on your personal injury case.
