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Seven Common Construction Site Injuries

Construction workers often find themselves in dangerous working conditions where accidents can and do occur daily. According to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, the following are the most common construction site injuries requiring worker's compensation:

• Caught in/under/between objects or machinery
  
• Falls from elevation
  
• Falls from same elevation
  
• Struck by/against
  
• Motor vehicle accidents
  
• Work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremities (knees, ankles, feet, toes)
  
• Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper body (neck, back, arms, fingers)
  

The report continues to share that the building construction profession was close to the top of the list of industries that frequented these types of injuries.

For more information about construction injury statistics, read Construction Injury Statistics.

When looking for a personal injury attorney ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing law; what is the largest settlement or verdict you have obtained; and do you have experience with construction accident cases in Boston? The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case. Mr. Kiley's firm works with you on a contingent basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers win your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation.

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, Thomas M. Kiley, is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and is a respected member of the American Association for Justice and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

The personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Kiley Law Group are dedicated to helping the victims of:

• Car, motorcycle, truck, van or bus accident
• Single vehicle accidents such as SUV or 15-passenger van rollovers
• Pedestrian accidents such as a hit and run
• Defective products such as ineffective airbags or seatbelts, prescription drugs with unpublicized side-effects, or hazardous children's toys
• Child injury and child abuse such as negligence
• Birth injuries such as trauma during labor or cerebral palsy

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