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Did You Know?    
 
 
Construction accident injuries may be covered by workers compensation.
Most are. The workers' compensation system is designed to provide benefits to injured workers no matter whether an injury is caused by the employers or employee's negligence. But there are some limits. Generally, injuries caused because an employee is intoxicated or using illegal drugs are not covered by workers' compensation.

 

Construction work can be very rewarding. Construction workers earn good money for a hard day's work, and they get good benefits. Construction yards can be among the most dangerous places to work, though. Toxic materials can contaminate the air around you, and heavy loads are constantly being moved around. If you've been injured while working on a construction site, Oregon construction accident lawyers can help you recover damages to pay for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering.

 
Oregon Data for the Construction Sector    
 
 
The installation of prefabricated building equipment and materials, such as elevators and revolving doors, is classified in the Construction sector. in Oregon
Value of business done ($1,000) 13,136,328
Value of business done % of U.S. 1.53
Annual payroll ($1,000) 2,648,954
Paid employees 80,041

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2002 Economic Census Industry Series Reports
 

Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Oregon construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our Oregon construction accident attorneys today!

 
Oregon Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Oregon man receives $2,094,000 in damages from car accident (7/15/1998)
Automobile Accident - Plaintiff suffered injuries to his left leg resulting from an alcohol-related car accident. Plaintiff sustained $1,344,000 in economic damages and $750,000 in non-economic damages. Verdict for the plaintiff for $1,344,000 in eco
90CV1171; CA A72862
 

Not surprisingly, more than 2,100 people died in 2003 as a result of serious construction accidents. Another 400,000 people suffered construction accident injuries so severe that they were forced to miss work that same year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

With the help of a Oregon construction accident attorney, you may be able to recover damages to pay for doctor’s visits and for pain and suffering. A lawyer who specializes in Oregon construction accident injuries can even help you petition OSHA, the government agency that deals with workplace safety, to help make you job site secure.

The most common construction related injuries include:

  • Crane accidents
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Scaffolding accidents
  • Welding rod accidents
  • Dangerous or defective equipment accidents
  • Electrocution
  • Hazardous waste exposure
  • Hearing loss

The principal way to get money for your injuries is to take those responsible to court. Depending on the size of the project, many people can be held responsible. They range from the construction site owner, the contractor, architects and engineers, and even the manufacturers of construction equipment.

While the prospect of going to court might bring up images of long trial periods and frightening cross-examination, a Oregon construction accident attorney will protect your rights. And if your case is especially strong, you may be able to settle your lawsuit and avoid a messy court battle.

Your Oregon construction accident lawyer will prove that your injuries could have been avoided if the construction company acted carefully, with safety in mind. He will also help protect you on the witness stand.

Have you, or someone you know, been involved in a construction accident? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Oregon construction accident laws? If so, contact one of our Oregon construction accident lawyers today!


 
Oregon Audio & Video    
 
  Cement Shortage Hits U.S. Construction Industry
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 4:00, 7/31/2004

The U.S. is short on cement, which means that some driveways and pools may go un-poured this construction season. Who's to blame? China. NPR's Scott Simon gets the story from Ed Sullivan, chief economist for the Illinois-based Portland Cement Association.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Oregon External Sites    
 
 

Oregon State Plan; Approval of Plan Supplements; Revise
Oregon%20State%20Plan%3B%20Approval%20of%20Plan%20Supplements%3B%20Revised% ... eg, PSM process hazard analyses, construction accident prevention pro
Oregon State Plan: Request for Public Comment on Oregon
Oregon%20State%20Plan%3A%20Request%20for%20Public%20Comment%20on%20Oregon% ... The Oregon 10-foot rule for residential construction has been in effec

 


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Latest news about construction cases in Oregon and nationwide:

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Construction Terms

 


Today's Terms

Accessible

Definition:
As applied to equipment, admitting close approach because not guarded by locked doors

Backnailing

Definition:
In roofing, the practice of blind nailing (in addition to hot- mopping) all the plies to a substrate to prevent slippage on slopes of 1-1/2 inch or more for steep asphalt, 1/2 inch or more for coal-tar pitch and dead-level asphalt.

Fire and Life Safety Program

Definition:
A plan implemented by businesses and other organizations to protect constituents (employees, building occupants, etc.) from fire and other hazards which are immediately hazardous to life.

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Construction Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Construction:

  • Crane Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Scaffolding Accidents
  • Welding Rod Accidents
  • Electrocution Shock

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Oregon Construction-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need a Construction-Accident attorney you should contact our Construction-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

Albany
Ashland
Beaverton
Bend
Canby
Central Point
Clackamas
Coos Bay
Corvallis
Cottage Grove
Dallas
Eugene
Forest Grove
Grants Pass
Gresham
Hermiston
Hillsboro
Hood River
Klamath Falls
La Grande
Lake Oswego

Lebanon
Mcminnville
Medford
Newberg
Ontario
Oregon City
Pendleton
Portland
Prineville
Redmond
Roseburg
Salem
Sherwood
Springfield
The Dalles
Troutdale
Tualatin
West Linn
Wilsonville
Woodburn

 


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